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Our CEC program is for individuals looking to obtain initial New York State teaching certification. This program is NOT for individuals who are already certified to teach. To apply, click here! If you are already certified to teach, check out our advanced programs here.

Overview

91ÉçÇø’s initial preparation (pre-service) program in Childhood and Early Childhood Education (CEC) leads to a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) and eligibility for multiple New York State teaching certifications, while allowing students to work with children from birth through grade six in a number of different roles.

*Please note that at this time, the Childhood and Early Childhood Education MSEd program is offered in-person only.

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Two Pathways

Childhood, Early Childhood and Literacy Education (CEC-LTRC)

Eligibility for NYS certification in Literacy (All Grades)

Childhood, Early Childhood and Special Education (CEC-SPED)

Eligibility for NYS certification in Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6), Special Education (B-2) and Special Education (1-6)

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NOTE: The TESOL (MSEd) is currently deactivated, and undergoing curricular changes.

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Frequently Ask Questions

• Is this program in-person or online? 

  The Childhood, Early Childhood (MSEd) program is in-person. 

• How long does it take to complete the Childhood, Early Childhood (MSEd) program? 

  It takes approximately two years to complete the program on a full-time basis. View the following plans of study for more information on degree requirements:

  • Special Education
  • Literacy Education
• Does the Childhood, Early Childhood (MSEd) program lead to a master’s degree? 

  Yes, the successful completion of the program leads to a Master of Science in Education (MSEd). 

• Does the Childhood, Early Childhood (MSEd) program lead to an initial teaching certification? 

  Upon successful completion of the program, TLEL will recommend candidates for certification. Information about this process can be reviewed on our

• What are the application requirements for the Childhood, Early Childhood (MSEd) program? 

  The Childhood, Early Childhood (MSEd) program has degree and coursework prerequisites, alongside the following application materials:

  • Graduate Application, and a $75 USD application fee
  • Official transcripts for all universities or colleges attended
  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • Personal Statement

  For specific details about these items, please review our application requirements webpage.

• Does the Childhood, Early Childhood (MSEd) program require fieldwork? 

  Yes, this program has fieldwork and internship requirements. Information regarding these placements can be reviewed on our

• What are the career outcomes of the Childhood, Early Childhood (MSEd) program? 

  The Childhood, Early Childhood (MSEd) program is designed to prepare students to teach in Childhood and Early Childhood. Two pathways exist, with many certification types, which include:

  • Childhood, Early Childhood and Literacy Education (CEC-LTRC)
    • Eligibility for NYS certification in Literacy (All Grades)
  • Childhood, Early Childhood and Special Education (CEC-SPED)
    • Eligibility for NYS certification in Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6), Special Education (B-2) and Special Education (1-6)
• Does 91ÉçÇø offer a Childhood or Early Childhood TESOL (MSEd) program?

  No, as the TESOL (MSEd) is currently deactivated, and undergoing curricular changes.

• If I already have my initial certification, what other graduate or certificate programs are available?

  91ÉçÇø offers an in-person, non-certification master’s degree in and , online advanced teaching preparation programs in and , and advanced certificates in ,

Program Requirements

All pathways of the two-year, full-time program include a minimum of 54 credits of intensive coursework during the fall, spring, winter and summer sessions, with integrated field experiences and internship placements among a small cohort of graduate students.

Eligibility for application to this program includes a bachelor’s degree in the liberal arts with a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a distribution of arts and sciences coursework.

Culminating Paper/Project Requirement

• Students completing the CEC-LTRC program complete a position paper that includes a survey of the literature and an action research component during their literacy education internship placement.
• Students completing the CEC-SPED program complete an action research project (Capstone Intervention Project) during their special education internship placement.

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Connect with a Member of our Admissions Team 

• General Inquiries: If you are interested in learning more about one of our programs, please contact tlel@binghamton.edu.
• Application Process or Transcript Review: To learn more about the application process or a transcript review, please contact our Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Melissa Sweet.
• Start your Application Today: To start your application click here.

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Plan of Study

The plan of study for MSEd CEC pathways provides students and advisors with a form to guide students through the requirements.

Current Special Education plans of study:

2025-2027 Cohort

2026-2028 Cohort

Current Literacy plans of study:

2025-2027 Cohort

2026-2028 Cohort

Required Courses

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In addition to the required courses taken by students across CEC programs, the following courses are required for each particular track. Please see the plans of study for further information.

For the Special Education track only:

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For the Literacy Education track only:

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Students enrolled in teacher preparation programs must earn at least a B- in all courses to progress to subsequent semesters.

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