Early Childhood and Childhood Education MST

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Fordham GSE’s Early Childhood and Childhood Education MST combines exceptionally strong field experiences and a carefully coordinated sequence of courses, progressing from foundations and teaching methods to the development of a professional portfolio. Candidates develop teaching skills and apply knowledge learned in courses during their field experience in a wide range of age/grade and school settings. Their development is supported by expert faculty, master teachers and field advisers/mentors.

Fordham's Early Childhood programs are are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Fordham's Graduate School of Education is a nationally accredited teacher education institution in New York City.

At a glance

  • Degree type: MST
  • Career Path: Classroom teacher initial certification (birth to grade 6) 
  • Credit hours: 45
  • Cost per credit: $1,835
  • Duration: Just over 2 years
  • Classes begin: Summer or Fall
  • Applications due: March 15 (priority), April 15 (summer), June 1 (fall)
  • Location/Modality: Online/Lincoln Center
  • Full-time or part-time?: Full-time or part-time
  • Is there an accelerated option?: Yes

Scholarships

Scholarships and graduate assistantships are available. Fieldwork is required for financial aid and scholarships.

Application Deadlines

  • Priority Deadline: March 15
  • Summer Final Deadline: April 15
  • Fall Final Deadline: June 1

Note: Applicants who submit completed applications by the priority deadline will receive early consideration for GSE School-Based Aid.

General Teacher Education Program Admissions Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA
  • Online application
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation

Browse the Admissions section for more about the application and financial aid processes.

Fieldwork Requirements

The practical application of theory, teaching strategies, curriculum construction, and behavior management is woven into student teaching throughout our program. Generally, student teaching requires one full academic year, with placements in two different grade levels. 

In the fall semester, students complete four full days per week, and in the spring semester, four full days per week. Students are mentored by a field specialist and placed in our high-needs partnership schools in New York City. 

Program Curriculum

Contact

Graduate Admissions
212-636-6400
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www.fordham.edu/gse