Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Master of Science in Education in Literacy

Pace University

In just five years, you can earn your bachelor’s in early childhood/childhood education and a master of education in literacy and launch your teaching career. Designed for future literacy instructors of pre-K through sixth grade, this program enables you to streamline your studies so you can earn your certification faster and start teaching in New York State. With an ongoing teacher shortage, the need for skilled educators has never been greater. Pace University’s combined degree program in early childhood/childhood education and literacy offers a flexible, streamlined path to certification, enabling you to seamlessly transition from undergraduate to graduate study. Gain the expertise to support diverse learners while earning dual certification in both Early Childhood/Childhood Education (birth–grade 6) and Literacy (all grades)-equipping you to make a lasting impact in the classroom in just five years.Beginning in your sophomore year, you’ll engage in student teaching experiences, and in your junior year, you’ll gain immersive classroom experience working alongside experienced educators to develop the skills to meet the needs of early-childhood and childhood students. Through fieldwork, tutoring, and hands-on teaching, you’ll learn how to create engaging lesson plans, adapt instruction for different learning styles, and foster inclusive classroom environments.In this unique combined degree program, you’ll earn your bachelor of science and master of science in education. In the fifth year of the program, you will work towards your graduate degree and become certified in literacy, which is a 100% online program.

School of Education