Master of Arts in Teaching Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) prepares future teachers to enter the elementary school teaching profession. The program stresses reflective teaching and the proactive role of the teacher in enhancing educational quality. The program exposes students incrementally to include the study of pedagogy, curriculum and standards, and assessment, with principles of field practice integrated into the coursework at each level.
Who This Program Is For
This program is for persons with undergraduate degrees in fields other than education who are looking to obtain their Initial Teaching Certificate in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6). To apply you must have a bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in a liberal arts or sciences subject.
Program Requirements
The MAT in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) consists of twelve courses (36 credits) including one semester of student teaching. The course requirements for the MAT program covers educational foundations, development and learning processes, curriculum and pedagogy, and field applications To continue in the program, students must maintain a B average.
Required Courses
EECE 520 Language Development and Emergent Literacy (3 cr.)
EECE 525 Language and Literacy Learning in the Elementary Years (3 cr.)
EECE 545 Social Studies in the Elementary School (3 cr.)
EECE 550 Mathematics in the Elementary School (3 cr.)
EECE 555 Science in the Elementary School (3 cr.)
EECE 702 Social Foundations of Education (3 cr.)
EECE 707 Classroom-Based Assessment and Research in the Elementary Years (3 cr.)
EECE 711 Ecological Perspectives on Development: The Childhood Years (3 cr.)
EECE 750 Modern Learning Technology (3 cr.)
EECE 762 Schooling in a Diverse Society (3 cr.)
ECPSE 550 Foundations of Special Education (3 cr.)
EECE 566 Student Teaching (3 cr.)
Applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:
- Hold an earned bachelor’s degree with a 30 credit major or concentration in the liberal arts or sciences
- Meet the required core course requirements (see Application Worksheet)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Submit two letters of recommendation
- Submit a 500 word essay
Program Coordinator
Fall 2024 Advisement
Candidate Handbook
MAT Childhood Education 1-6
As of Spring 2025, we are no longer accepting applications to the Dual Certification program.
Certification Information
Candidates who graduate from the MAT program and have completed the required workshops will receive College Recommendation for New York State certification (initial & professional) in Childhood Education Grades 1-6.
Required Workshops
- Child Abuse Identification & Reporting (New Program)
- School Violence Prevention & Intervention (SAVE)
- DASA Training (Dignity for All Students Act)
Certification Exams
- CST – Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1–Grade 6) (221/222/245)
- EAS – Educating All Students (EAS) (201)
Certification Application Information
MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 (CHDED-MAT)
- Area of Interest: Classroom Teacher
- Subject Area: Childhood Education
- Grade Level: Childhood – Grades 1-6
- Title: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Type of Certificate: Initial / Professional
- Program Code: 26436
- Pathway: Approved Teacher Preparation Program
For more information please contact the QC Teacher Certification Office.
Graduate Program Info Sessions
The EECE Department is offering Information Sessions for our Graduate Programs in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) and in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).
Graduate Funding Opportunities:
Teach Grant information