Early Childhood Education: Additional NYS Certification - Advanced Certificate

Admissions Requirements

1. A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5.
2. NYS certification in Childhood Education Grades 1-6 or Pre-K-6 education.
3. A personal statement.

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 - 17 cr.

Academic Plan: ECEB2-AC

• ECF 70000 - Child Development: Birth to Age Eight
• ECF 70200 - Assessment in Early Childhood Education: Birth through Grade 2
• ECC 70300 - Early Childhood Curriculum: Birth through Grade 2
• ECC 70500 - Language and Literacy: Birth through Kindergarten
• ECC 70700 - Language and Literacy: English Language Learners
• ECC 70800 - Children with Special Needs: Birth through Grade 2
• ECC 71800 - Early Childhood Student Teaching (KC)

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0.
2. A grade of at least B in classes with clinical fieldwork hours (ECF 70000  and ECC 71800 ).
3. Must maintain a valid and appropriate NYS certification. 
4. Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workhsop.