Master of Science in Childhood Education Degree Program
The program in childhood education is designed for candidates with bachelor's degrees who seek initial teacher certification in grades 1-6. The program leads to New York State certification and a master of science in education degree.
To meet program prerequisites (PDF), candidates must successfully complete three credit hours (a one semester course) at the college/university level in each of the following areas: English, science, and social studies. Candidates must also complete three (3) credit hours (one half year course) in a language other than English and mathematics.
Since all courses are taught at the graduate level, once certification requirements are complete, only one additional course (3 credits) is needed to complete the Master of Education Degree. The course may be taken during the final semester of student teaching, if desired. The additional course may also be taken during a different term if preferred.
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For more information, contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (716) 888-2545 or at (800) 950-2505 or at GradAdmissions@canisius.edu.
The childhood program has a variety of scheduling options. Students may complete course work of up to five courses during a semester on a Monday-Tuesday or on a Friday-Saturday schedule. Course work may also be completed exclusively on Saturdays (PDF) by taking up to three courses during a semester. For a sample schedule, see our scheduling fact sheets for Summer 2012 (PDF) and Fall 2012 (PDF).