Master of Science in Early Childhood Education / Birth-Grade 2
Mercy College

Program Details

The online Master of Science in Early Childhood Education in the Birth to Grade 2 specialization prepares educators to influence children’s growth, development, and learning as infants, toddlers, and young children learn about the world. The curriculum helps candidates understand, explain, analyze, and apply major theories and philosophies that address physical, affective, and cognitive development during the critical early childhood years. The program teaches candidates to create high-quality, meaningful learning opportunities that are based on competencies and content knowledge, utilize developmental knowledge, employ formal and informal assessment strategies, and incorporate collaboration with all aspects of the broad school community to facilitate developmental processes and encourage growth to a child’s maximum potential.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Mercy College is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent