Early Childhood Birth-2nd Grade

The Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education (EECE) offers graduate programs leading to New York State certification in Early Childhood Education (birth–grade 2), Childhood Education (grades 1–6), Literacy Education, and Bilingual Education. These programs prepare teachers to support learning and development within the family, culture, and community contexts of students and schools. EECE programs share a commitment to educational practices that honor linguistic and cultural diversity, and integrate technology and instruction to enhance learning.