Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education Program is committed to the growth and well being of children from birth to eight-years of age, and shapes teachers who understand the impact that early experiences have on later development and learning.

The program engages teachers in collaborative work that is interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and inquiry-based. In-class didactic experiences and activities, field-work placements and student teaching are all planned to increase candidate awareness and sensitivity to the development of children and to provide insight into the physical, social, emotional, cultural, intellectual and creative life of a child. In addition, differences of culture, language, ethnic background, gender and ability among children permeate every aspect of the curriculum.

Early Childhood Education Degrees and Certificates Available:

• M.A. in Early Childhood Education Pre-Certification, for students without prior initial certification in a teaching area
• M.A. in Early Childhood Education In-Service
• Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education
  Plan of Study and Gainful Employment Disclosure

For more information, contact:

Dori Phalen
Director, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education
Harvey Hall, Room 232
p – 516-877-4025
e – phalen2@adelphi.edu