Childhood Education, BS/ Literacy, MSEd

Lead the Way in Literacy Education

Strong literacy skills are the foundation for lifelong learning, and effective teachers are essential in helping students develop them. Pace’s combined bachelor’s and master’s program in childhood education and literacy prepares you to teach grades 1–6 while earning specialized training in literacy instruction for preK–12 learners. You’ll graduate with dual certification, giving you the expertise to support students at every stage of their literacy journey.

Starting in your sophomore year, you’ll engage in fieldwork and student teaching, applying evidence-based literacy techniques in real classrooms. The Center for Professional Development (CPD) model provides additional hands-on training, and our virtual reality classroom simulator offers a cutting-edge way to refine your teaching methods.

With strong local school district partnerships, Pace graduates often secure teaching positions before graduation. New York ranks as one of the best states to teach in, offering some of the highest salaries in the nation—giving you the foundation for a fulfilling and impactful career. Plus, The master’s portion of the program is 100% online, giving you the flexibility to develop your literacy expertise while gaining valuable classroom experience. Whether you’re helping young students build foundational reading skills or supporting older learners in mastering comprehension, you’ll be ready to make a lasting impact as a literacy specialist.

Curriculum

In our 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 grades preK–12, which is 100% online.

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Take Courses Like…

• TCH 201 Education I: Understanding Schools
• TCH 498 Supervised Student Teaching and Seminar
• ED 690 Teacher as Researcher

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Get Real Experience in the Classroom

Because experience is key, starting in your junior year, you will participate in our Center for Professional Development (CPD) model where you will practice your teaching skills through the completion of your undergraduate program. Receive hands-on experience in schools one day a week in your junior year and between two and five days during your senior year. 

You’ll observe and tutor students, as well as provide small and eventually whole group instruction. Not only will you be able to apply what you are learning in the classroom, but also have the opportunity to explore different grade levels as you proceed through the program. As a CPD candidate, you have a unique opportunity to foster professional relationships with mentor teachers, students, and school staff, all in support of the diverse population of the students that you are serving.

Careers

Upon graduating from the program, you will become certified to teach Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and Literacy grades preK–12. Our strong partnerships with local school districts mean that 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.

Contact Us

Admission Contact

Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu

Departmental Contact

Fran Falk-Ross
Email: ffalkross@pace.edu