Program Overview
The Childhood Education - Science at Hunter College is a MSEd programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Childhood Education - Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Childhood Education - Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educational Technology in Mathematics and Science Teaching/Learning
- Contemporary Mathematics in the Elementary School
- Workshop Seminar in Elementary School Mathematics/Science
- Research Seminar in Mathematics/Science Education
- Development of Mathematical/Scientific Concepts in Children
- Number Theory and Algebra in Elementary Curriculum
- Geometry and Measurement in the Elementary
- Planet Earth: Earth and Space Sciences for Elementary School Teachers
- Physical Science Background for Elementary Teachers
- Life Sciences
- Robotics and Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0.
- NYS initial, professional or permanent certification in Childhood Education.
- A personal statement.
- Two letters of recommendation including one from a supervisor.
- Successful completion with a grade of C or better of college level mathematics course and a lab science course. Those who do not meet the mathematics requirement must successfully complete MATH 104 and MATH 105 in the School of Arts and Sciences. Those who do not meet the science requirement must take a one semester course in a lab science (biology, chemistry, physics or geology).
- Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hunter College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Hunter College
Hunter College
New York City, New York
Hunter College is a public university in New York City, United States. It is one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, and offers studies in more than one hundred...
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