Master's in Early Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 2

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Teach infants, toddlers and young children about the world. Influence a young child’s growth, development and learning with our M.S. in Early Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 2. Early childhood is a critical period in human development. Influencing a young child's growth, development and learning during this stage has lifelong implications. Early childhood professionals can find their work deeply fulfilling as they witness children say their first words, paint their first pictures or learn to write their names. At Mercy University, the 33-credit Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth - Grade 2, prepares teacher candidates and early childhood professionals for New York State certification. Coursework, field experiences and clinical practice, such as student teaching, help candidates for a career in early childhood education.