Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families - MSEd

Admission Requirements

Program 1

For applicants who do not hold NYS certification in Early Childhood Education.

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0;
   or
   A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5.
2. A liberal arts or science major or interdisciplinary concentration of at least 30 credits.
3. General education core in the liberal arts and sciences to include: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
4. Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teacher or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

OR

1. Any NYS teacher certificate other than Early Childhood Education.
2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0;
   or
   A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5.
3. Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teacher or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

Program 2

For applicants who hold NYS certification in Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0;
   or
   A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5.
2. NYS certification in Early Childhood Education or PreK-Grade 6. Those holding permanent certification must either show proof that they have satisfied the New York State requirements regarding wellness, child abuse, drug abuse, fire safety, and violence prevention or take
   HED 71500
    , a one credit course covering these topics.
3. Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teacher or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

Progress Standards

1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
4. Key Course Performance Standards

   • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses. 

   • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

   • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Course of Study

Academic Plans

• Program 1: SENB2-MSED
• Program 2: SEWB2-MSED

Total Credits

• SENB2-MSED: 42-54
• SEWB2-MSED: 36

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0.
2. Program 2 students must maintain a valid and appropriate NYS certification.
3. Perform satisfactorily in the development of a comprehensive teaching portfolio (partial requirements of SPEDE 77820  and SPEDE 77920 ). The portfolio must demonstrate competence in assessment, program planning, intervention, and progress monitoring, as well as reflective practices.
4. Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.