Childhood Education

Grades 1-6

Effective childhood education — education that empowers and elevates students of all backgrounds and abilities — depends on student-centered methods, individualized approaches, cultural responsiveness, and specialized pedagogies based on research, theory, and practice. Hunter’s Childhood Education degree and certification programs prepares future and current educators to work with all learners through meaningful classroom experiences, and evidence-based practices.

Earn your New York State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) certification and become qualified teach all elementary subject areas. For multilingual candidates fluent in Spanish, French, or Chinese language, Hunter offers a Bilingual Education teacher certification, preparing educators for high-need classrooms across New York.

For educators who already hold New York State Childhood Education Grades 1-6 certification, Hunter offers advanced master’s degree including Elementary Math Specialist or Childhood Specialist in STEM. Graduates can design and implement specialized curricula in their classrooms and help prepare the next generation of innovators.

*Programs require Initial NYS Certification.

Programs in Childhood Education include: