Master in Education - Childhood Education: Grades 1-6

The College of Staten Island (CSI), part of the CUNY system in New York, offers accessible, career-focused education across liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business and health disciplines. Founded in 1976, CSI serves a diverse student body with a commitment to affordability and academic quality. The campus combines modern facilities with programs designed to support student success, research and community engagement within the New York metropolitan area.

CSI emphasizes experiential learning, offering internships, research opportunities and partnerships that connect classroom study with professional experience. Faculty are engaged in teaching and applied scholarship, and small to mid-sized class formats support personalized attention. Students benefit from campus resources that include labs, libraries and career services aimed at preparing graduates for the workforce or advanced study.

International students receive targeted support for admissions, housing and acclimating to life in New York. The Staten Island setting provides quieter residential surroundings while remaining close to the city’s cultural and employment opportunities. For students seeking an affordable, student-centered college with diverse programs and practical pathways to careers, the College of Staten Island presents a strong, community-oriented option.

The Master in Education - Childhood Education: Grades 1-6 program at the College of Staten Island is a Master's degree that takes one year to complete. It is for students who want to teach grades 1-6 and have a Bachelor's degree. The program helps students develop competence in teaching and understanding of current educational research and theory.

The curriculum includes courses that help students develop knowledge in selected areas of the liberal arts and sciences. It has three distinct instructional sequences, providing course requirements for initial or professional certification. Students learn how to design lesson plans, assess student learning, and manage classrooms.

Graduates of this program can work as elementary school teachers, curriculum specialists, education consultants, or school administrators. They can find jobs in public or private schools, working for school districts or educational organizations.