Childhood Education Clinically Rich
Program Overview
This program will prepare you to teach in elementary school settings in grades 1 to 6 and leads to New York State (NYS) teacher certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1 to 6).
Coursework and Clinical Experiences
This is a 2-year full-time, daytime, clinically-rich program (43 to 53 credits). This program follows a cohort model with courses mostly offered in the daytime, with few afternoon and evening options. Students work in New York City public schools with mentor teachers for the entire two years of the program. Fieldwork begins every day for the first two weeks of school then continues two days per week, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This is a classroom-immersive program with fall admissions only.
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0
- A liberal arts or sciences major (or interdisciplinary concentration) of at least 30 credits
- A statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- A resume
To Apply
Applications are accepted each Fall semester.
Create your Hunter College Graduate Application and select the program “Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Clinically Rich, MSEd”
Application Deadlines
Fall Start
- March 15
Contact an Admissions Advisor
Program Leaders for Childhood Education Clinically Rich
- Debbie Sonu
- Nicora Placa (on leave until fall 2026)

