Childhood Education (MSEd)
Welcome to the Childhood Education (MSEd) program home page. Use this page as a guide to the Childhood Education (MSEd) program from acceptance to graduation.
Academic Plan: CHED-MSED
The Childhood Education program offers two tracks (or subplans).
- Track 1 (Subplan: CHEDTKONE) is an evening program designed with career changers in mind that allows students to adapt the pace of the program to their needs.
- Track 2 (Subplan: CHEDTKTWO) is a two-year, full-time, daytime, clinically-rich program.
Certification: This program leads to New York State certification in Childhood Education.
Advisors For Track 1
- Debbie Sonu, Program Leader
- Christina Torossian, Administrative Advisor
- Robin O’Leary, Clinical Placement Specialist
Advisors For Track 2
- Nicora Placa, Program Leader for Cohort 8 and all even numbered cohorts
- Debbie Sonu, Program Leader for Cohort 7 and all odd numbered cohorts
- Christina Torossian, Administrative Advisor
Make an Appointment
To make an appointment with an advisor, please select from the options below.
If you have general questions or need to follow up on a submitted form email soeoasa@hunter.cuny.edu.
Course Sequence and Program Tracker
Consult the course sequence guides for a suggested order of education courses. Students must meet with the faculty advisor to determine their particular course of study before registering for classes.
Course Descriptions, Progress Standards and Exit Requirements
Review the course descriptions, progress standards, and exit requirements in the Course Catalog for track 1 and track 2.
Newly Accepted Students: Getting Started
Welcome to the School of Education! Visit the Newly Accepted Students page for a checklist to get you started at Hunter College.
New Student Support
If at any point you need support, please reach out to our New Student Liaison, Kristen Hall at newsoest@hunter.cuny.edu or make an appointment.
Newly Accepted Students: Orientations
Welcome to the School of Education! Students in Track 1 and Track 2 will attend two orientations to cover all the information needed to start your program:
- General New Student Orientation
- Program Advising Session
General New Student Orientation
The School of Education hosts monthly virtual new graduate student orientations titled “New Student Orientation – Teacher Education and Leadership”. These 60 minute online sessions will provide you with an overview of Hunter College and the School of Education. Additionally, you will find answers to many of your questions regarding registration, student life and certification. See “Newly Accepted Student Events” below for details about upcoming sessions.
Program Advising Session
The Childhood Education program hosts program advising sessions that cover the course of study, progress standards and fieldwork requirements. See “Newly Accepted Student Events” below for details about upcoming sessions for Track 1 and Track 2.