Master of Science in Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension 

Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Childhood Education Degree with a Bilingual Extension is designed for teachers that have their NYS Certificate in Childhood Education 1-6 and that in addition to their interest in pursuing the studies that will lead them to the professional certification; they are interested in a Bilingual Extension to their certificate area.

Admission requirements and prerequisites

To be admitted in this program, applicants are required to:

• Hold a current NYS Initial Certificate in Childhood Education 1-6.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Be proficient in a language other than English. This proficiency must be in the language in which the applicant is seeking the bilingual extension

See links below for course prerequisite specifics and guidelines:

Undergraduate Liberal Arts & Science Course Distribution Prerequisites (Matrix A)

Undergraduate Liberal Arts and Science Major Prerequisite (Matrix B) 

Upon the completion of this program and documented proof of experience in a Bilingual Setting, candidates are eligible for the NYS Bilingual Extension to the Certificate in Childhood Education 1-6.