Early Childhood and Childhood Education, BS

Empower Young Learners to Thrive Through Education

Pace University’s bachelor’s in Early Childhood and Childhood Education equips you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to support young learners (birth–grade 6) during their most formative years and crucial elementary school period. Through a combination of research-based instruction and practical fieldwork, you’ll learn to address the diverse needs of young children in the classroom, at home, in community settings, and through meaningful partnerships with families.

Beginning in your sophomore year you’ll engage in student teaching experiences, and during 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.

As one of the only education programs in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley to offer mixed-reality classroom simulation technology, Pace provides cutting-edge training that sets you apart. Our strong school partnerships with New York’s diverse school districts ensure graduates are in high demand, with many securing 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.

Curriculum

Our Early Childhood/Childhood Dual program is nationally recognized and leads to a bachelor's degree and the Initial Teaching Certificate in both early childhood education (birth–second grade) and childhood education (grades 1–6). Early Childhood Education/Childhood Education majors also complete a 30-credit concentration in biology, English, history, or mathematics on either campus, or Spanish on our New York City Campus.

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Take Courses Like…

• TCH 306 Creating Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences and Learning Environments in Early Childhood
• TCH 312 Fieldwork I in Early Childhood Settings (Kindergarten)
• TCH 410 Teaching Literacy Methods in the Humanities and Across Disciplines for a Diverse Population Grades K-6

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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

With this degree, you’ll be prepared to dive headfirst into a teaching career inspiring young learners at the daycare, pre-school, or elementary school level. 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

Raquel Plotka
Email: rplotka@pace.edu