Childhood Education - Ithaca College

Childhood Education from Ithaca College is a Campus Master Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Scholarship, passion, and commitment are the keys to success in Ithaca's new childhood education program. This master of science degree prepares academically talented graduate students for careers as elementary school teachers. The childhood education program is designed as a cohesive, full-time, 13-month graduate program leading to a master's degree and full eligibility for initial teaching certification for grades 1 through 6. Graduate students in the program take coursework in educational theory and practice while gaining invaluable field experience in school and community settings. Our students actively analyze and discuss current issues in education and practice research-based strategies for effective teaching. We offer multiple opportunities for observation, tutoring, and teaching in varied grade levels in suburban, rural, and urban schools. Our faculty and students collaborate with public schools to improve educational equity and excellence for all students. Graduates of our program will have the right knowledge and skills to make a positive difference in the lives of the children with whom they work. Distinctive features of the IC childhood education program include the chance to earn teaching certification and a master's degree in just 12-13 months; begin the program one summer and apply for certification and a teaching position the next the integration of theory and practice, coursework and field experiences opportunities to observe, tutor, and teach in multiple and diverse settings an emphasis on culturally responsive teaching that supports the personal and academic achievement of all students the development of future teachers as reflective practitioners and action researchers in their own classrooms the preparation of teachers who contribute actively to school and community improvement and take leadership roles in our nation's schools. Graduates of our program are fully eligible for initial teaching certification in the state of New York, which has reciprocity agreements with more than 30 other states and jurisdictions. View more details on Ithaca College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.