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Few careers give people the opportunity to impact individuals and their communities like teaching. Can you think of a specific teacher who made a difference in your life? Would you like to become that kind of teacher?
The elementary school years are the most formative and can impact the rest of a child’s schooling experience. Warner will prepare you to become an innovative elementary school teacher, committed and able to help all students succeed. If you want to complete the master’s program leading to initial teaching certification full-time in 15 months, you must start the program in the summer.
Key Program Features
- Meets All Coursework and Internship Requirements for BOTH Initial and Professional NYS Teaching Certification: In addition, you will need to pass the required state exams and complete the teaching requirements for professional certification.
- Shortest Program: Preservice teachers can complete the program in 15 months of full-time study (if starting in summer); certified teachers seeking additional certification in childhood education may require less time.
- Focus on Content-Based Pedagogy: Includes a methods course in each of the four core content areas plus the arts; student teaching is taken concurrently with methods courses.
- Focus on Teaching ALL Students: Includes courses on diversity, students with disabilities, and English language learners (ELLs); these required courses may be transferred in for certified teachers.
- Option to Add Specializations: With only a few extra credits, you can pursue additional NYS certifications or advanced certificates that can strengthen your effectiveness with diverse learners and make you more marketable.
Prerequisites (as required by NYS)
- Undergraduate degree in a liberal art (BA) or science (BS).
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Questions?
I want to obtain a master's degree leading to initial and professional New York State teaching certifications in childhood education.
I want to obtain a master's degree leading to a professional certification in childhood education.
- Additional prerequisites: initial certification in childhood education
MS in Professional Study: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
To add an additional content area certification, refer to that content area page.
I want to obtain a master's degree leading to a professional certification in my original subject area and my childhood education professional certification.
- Additional prerequisites: initial certification in a subject area other than childhood education and 30 credits in childhood education
I want to learn how to teach childhood education, but I am not seeking a New York State teaching certification.
- For those interested in teaching childhood education in learning environments other than NYS public K-12 schools (e.g., independent, private or charter schools; community colleges; professional or technical schools; colleges and universities outside of the United States; or other more informal settings
I want to add an additional New York State certification for as few as three additional credits.
- Additional prerequisites: a master’s degree; can be completed concurrently
Advanced Certificate in Inclusion Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
I want to add childhood as a second New York State certification.
- Additional prerequisites: a master’s degree; can be completed concurrently
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Our degrees are designed to meet your interests and career aspirations. Whether you want to add an advanced certificate or specialize in a distinct area of emphasis, we can help craft the best option for you.
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