Track 1

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0.
A liberal arts or sciences major or interdisciplinary concentration of at least 30 credits.
General education core in the liberal arts and sciences to include: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
An on-site writing sample in English and in Spanish, French or Chinese.
Demonstration of satisfactory oral English and Spanish, French or Chinese through an interview conducted with at least two professors.
Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

Track 2

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or master’s degree with GPA of at least 3.5.
NYS initial, professional, or permanent certification in Childhood Education, Common Branches Pre-K-6, Special Education, or TESOL.
Completion of a satisfactory writing sample in English and in Spanish, French or Chinese.
An on-site writing sample in English and in Spanish, French or Chinese and an interview conducted with at least two professors.
Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

Track 3

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or master’s degree with GPA of at least 3.5.
NYS initial certification in Early Childhood Education.
Completion of a satisfactory writing sample in English and in Spanish, French or Chinese.
An on-site writing sample in English and in Spanish, French or Chinese and an interview conducted with at least two professors.
Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

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Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension