Early Childhood Education, MST
Online
Master degree
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 37,290 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* estimated total cost of program: $35,030–$37,290
This master's program in Early Childhood Education is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of teaching young children and improve their skills in early childhood settings. It offers a flexible, 36-credit curriculum that focuses on current practices, developmental theories, and curriculum design. Students will explore topics like language development, literacy, play-based learning, and family engagement. The program aims to prepare future educators to create nurturing environments that support all aspects of a child's growth and learning.
Students in this program will also have opportunities for practical experience, including student teaching and fieldwork, helping them apply what they learn in real-world settings. The coursework emphasizes the importance of equity and cultural responsiveness in early childhood education. It encourages students to think critically about their role as educators and how they can positively influence children’s lives from diverse backgrounds. Overall, the program prepares graduates to meet the needs of young learners and to pursue careers as early childhood teachers, administrators, or education specialists.
Immerse yourself in coursework with renowned faculty and clinically rich field experience. Graduate equipped with the skills to promote child development and learning through building family and community relationships. Leverage developmentally effective approaches to build a meaningful curriculum. Observe, document, and assess learning that supports both young children and their families.
Take Courses Like…
- ED 704 Blended Curricular Approaches in Early Childhood
- ED 706 Creating Responsive Early Childhood Environments
- ED 712 Developmentally Appropriate Early Childhood Assessment Practices
Program Highlights
- In addition to completing 100 hours of fieldwork hours targeted toward the three developmental age groups of early childhood, you will complete a full-time internship for 14 weeks in pre-school, kindergarten, or first/second grade with an accompanying student teaching seminar (ED 714).
- Become part of an education network for life. The bonds that form between our faculty and students last long beyond graduation.
- Our coursework integrates key knowledge and outlooks necessary to teach in today’s modern classrooms, using technology to address the specific needs of all learners, including students with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse students.
- We are a proud member of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), an accreditation organization that holds our programs to the highest standard of teacher preparation and effectiveness.
This program will prepare you to take on the many roles in early childhood, including classroom teachers, developmental specialists, home visitors, and family support professionals. Our strong partnerships with local school districts mean our students are getting hired before they even graduate.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- New York City Department of Education
- Westchester Public School District
- Putnam Public School District
- Rockland Public School District
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