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Be Ahead of the Class and Earn Two Degrees and Certifications in Five Years

With an , the need for skilled educators has never been greater. Â鶹´«Ã½Â鶹´«Ã½™s combined degree program in early childhood/childhood education and literacy offers a flexible, streamlined path to certification, enabling you to seamlessly transition from undergraduate to graduate study. Gain the expertise to support diverse learners while earning dual certification in both Early Childhood/Childhood Education (birthÂ鶹´«Ã½“grade 6) and Literacy (all grades)Â鶹´«Ã½”equipping you to make a lasting impact in the classroom in just five years.

Beginning in your sophomore year, youÂ鶹´«Ã½™ll engage in student teaching experiences, and in your junior year, youÂ鶹´«Ã½™ll gain immersive classroom experience working alongside experienced educators to develop the skills to meet the needs of early-childhood and childhood students. Through fieldwork, tutoring, and hands-on teaching, youÂ鶹´«Ã½™ll learn how to create engaging lesson plans, adapt instruction for different learning styles, and foster inclusive classroom environments.

As one of the only education programs in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley to offer mixed-reality classroom simulation technology, Pace provides cutting-edge training that sets you apart. Our strong school partnerships with New YorkÂ鶹´«Ã½™s diverse school districts ensure graduates are in high demand, with many securing teaching positions before graduation. New York ranks as one of the best states to teach in, offering some of the highest salaries in the nationÂ鶹´«Ã½”giving you the foundation for a fulfilling and impactful career.

Curriculum

In this unique combined degree program, youÂ鶹´«Ã½™ll earn your bachelor of science and master of science in education. In the fifth year of the program, you will work towards your graduate degree and become certified in literacy, which is a 100% online program.

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Get Real Experience in the Classroom

Because experience is key, starting in your junior year, you will participate in our Center for Professional Development (CPD) model where you will practice your teaching skills through the completion of your undergraduate program. Receive hands-on experience in schools one day a week in your junior year and between two and five days during your senior year. 

YouÂ鶹´«Ã½™ll observe and tutor students, as well as provide small and eventually whole group instruction. Not only will you be able to apply what you are learning in the classroom, but also have the opportunity to explore different grade levels as you proceed through the program. As a CPD candidate, you have a unique opportunity to foster professional relationships with mentor teachers, students, and school staff, all in support of the diverse population of the students that you are serving.

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Earn your Initial Certification in early childhood education (birthÂ鶹´«Ã½“grade 2) and childhood education (grades 1Â鶹´«Ã½“6), then combine this path with the power of literacy. Upon graduating from the program, you will become certified in teaching Early Childhood/Childhood (birthÂ鶹´«Ã½“grade 6)and literacy (all grades). Our strong partnerships with local school districts mean that our students are getting hired before they even graduate.

As a Pace student, youÂ鶹´«Ã½™ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.

Contact Us

Admission Contact

Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu

Departmental Contact

Raquel Plotka
Email: rplotka@pace.edu