DEGREES
Master of Professional Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS
Director/Professor
The Early Childhood Education Department programs prepare students to work as caring, socially responsible and reflective teachers of children from birth through grade 2. Our early childhood programs strive to ensure that all students will:
- Possess a comprehensive knowledge of child development in order to create inclusive, developmentally appropriate environments, curriculum and activities.
- Create and use observing, documenting and assessing techniques in early childhood settings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of best teaching practices and strategies in all curriculum areas including literacy, math, science, social studies and the arts.
The Department has a network of schools and programs for students to do field experiences and student teaching in lower and upper Westchester, Connecticut and New York City. The Early Childhood Education program is a nationally recognized program of excellence and approved by the New York State Department of Education. The department co-hosts professional conferences in Early Childhood Education, has an active alumni association and provides supportive career development.
MAT – Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2) – 36 credits
MAT – Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) and Childhood (Grades 1-6) – 49 credits
MPS – Special Education Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) – 38 credits
MPS – Special Education Early Childhood and Childhood (Birth - Grade 6) – 41 credits
CERT – Special Education: Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) – 29 credits
CERT – Special Education: Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2) and Childhood (Grades 1-6) – 29 credits
The above information provided serves as a guide, which will be updated periodically.
Current information about degree program requirements can be found in the official College Catalogs.
Shout out to student Shayla Blalock - April 2021 Spotlight Teacher at
Friendship for Tots Early Childhood Learning Center,
a UP-K school in Mt. Vernon, NY!
The STEAM Institute for Early Childhood Education, directed by Dr. Patricia Vardin, offers ongoing professional development for early childhood educators and school leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
We're looking forward to future workshops on topics such as:
- Innovative ways to teach STEAM with a hands-on approach
- Geometry for young children
Past workshops have included:
- An Arts Approach to STEAM
- Exploring Space: The New Frontier
- Let's Move: Integrating STEAM through Dynamic Movement Activities
- Stop Clicking, Start Creating: Using Technologies in Developmentally Appropriate Ways
To be added to our mailing list or for further information, contact Dr. Patricia Vardin, Director of the STEAM Institute, at Patricia.Vardin@mville.edu or at (914)798-2714.