Early Childhood Combined Degree Programs

Campus: NYC, Westchester

In the Combined Degree Program, the Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Education are earned concurrently.

  • Early Childhood1 and Literacy Specialist
  • Early Childhood1 Special Education
  • Early Childhood1 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
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    Must choose a concentration in biology, English, history (for social studies), or mathematics.

LITERACY SPECIALIST*

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
SpringCredits
Undergrad Financial package remains unchanged  
TCH 414 Student Teaching Seminar in Early Childhood Settings 2
TCH 415 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Settings 7
ED 650 Research/Theory in Developing Literacy 3
Undergraduate course, if needed 3
 Credits15
Summer
ED 652 Assessment in Literacy: Grades B - 12 3
 Credits3
Year 2
Fall
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
2 days/week in Literacy CPD  
ED 755B Literacy Instruction & Technological Applications for a Diverse Population of Middle Grade Students 3
ED 757 Adolescent Content Literacies in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Settings (Grades 9-12) 3
ED 758 Instructional Approaches for Tchng Writing, Digital Cmpsng, & Media Prdctn for a Diverse Pop of Stds 3
ED 677 Literacy Instructions for Diverse Learners 3
 Credits12
Spring
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
ED 655A Early Literacy Development in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings (Or ED 650 if not taken) 3
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
ED 754 Literature and Digital Storytelling 3
ED 691L Student Teaching in the Childhood Literacy Classroom 0-6
 Credits9-15
 Total Credits39-45

The guaranteed and per-credit tuition rates are determined by the student's date of admission to Pace, or date of readmission if the student took a semester or year off. Graduate tuition is per credit and may increase.

Some courses may be available over the summer, so please speak to your advisor if you are interested in exploring this option. No prerequisites required. SOE Advisement will guide all accepted students through the registration process. 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
SpringCredits
Undergrad Financial package remains unchanged  
TCH 414 Student Teaching Seminar in Early Childhood Settings 2
TCH 415 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Settings 7
ED 650 Research/Theory in Developing Literacy 3
Possible Dyson Elective 3
 Credits15
Summer II
ED 675 Students with Severe Disabilities 3
 Credits3
Year 2
Fall
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
2 days/week in Special Ed CPD  
ED 671 Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Instructional Planning 3
ED 672 Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction 3
ED 677 Literacy Instructions for Diverse Learners 3
EDG 618 Individual Program Planning 3
 Credits12
Spring
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
ED 691S Student Teaching in Childhood Special Education Classroom 0-6
EDG 607 Supporting Positive Behavior and Autonomy 3
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
Graduate Elective 3
 Credits9-15
 Total Credits39-45

The guaranteed and per-credit tuition rates are determined by the student's date of admission to Pace, or date of readmission if the student took a semester or year off. Graduate tuition is per credit and may increase.

Prerequisites: Mathematics (6 credits), Natural sciences (6 credits), History and social science (6 credits).

SOE Advisement will guide all accepted students through the registration process.

TESOL

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
SpringCredits
Undergraduate financial aid package remains unchanged  
Students are required to have 12 undergraduate credits of LOTE or equivalent (from an approved exam) for this program.  
TCH 415 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Settings 7
TCH 414 Student Teaching Seminar in Early Childhood Settings 1-2
ED 557 Linguistics and Grammar for Language Teachers 3
Elective (Recommend LOTE) 3
 Credits14-15
Summer
Graduate Elective (Recommend Ecuador with a Cause) 3
 Credits3
Year 2
Fall
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
Two days/week in Childhood TESOL CPD  
ED 551 Foundations of Bilingual Education 3
ED 671 Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Instructional Planning 3
ED 556A CMA:Teaching Eng Language & Literacy to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students 3
Graduate Elective 3
 Credits12
Spring
ED 559 Student Teaching or Practica for TESOL Candidates 3
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
ED 556B CMA: Teaching Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students across the Content Areas 3
ED 650 Research/Theory in Developing Literacy 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits41-42

The guaranteed and per-credit tuition rates are determined by the student's date of admission to Pace, or date of readmission if the student took a semester or year off. Graduate tuition is per credit and may increase.

Prerequisites: 12 credits of language other than English (LOTE).

SOE Advisement will guide all accepted students through the registration process.