Program Overview
The Early Childhood Ed (Birth-Grade 2) and Child Ed (Grades 1-6) at Hofstra University is a MEd programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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 humanities. 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 Early Childhood Ed (Birth-Grade 2) and Child Ed (Grades 1-6) 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Hempstead, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Early Childhood Ed (Birth-Grade 2) and Child Ed (Grades 1-6) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Philosophy of Education
- Contemporary Educational Movements
- The School and Society
- History of Education in the United States
- Childhood and Adolescence in Historical Perspective
- Urban Education
- Seminar: Alternative Education
- Multicultural Education in the Metropolitan Area
- Theory of Knowledge and Education
- Ethics for Educators
- Seminar: Social Foundations of Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Criteria
Admission to the Master of Science in Education degree program in the Department of Teacher Education Programs is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria including the following:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a liberal arts and sciences concentration.
- An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher on all course work.
- A GPA of 2.75 or higher in liberal arts and sciences course work. Applicants\xc2\x92 with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.75 may be accepted provisionally, subject to special conditions.
- Two letters of reference addressing the applicant\xc2\x92s potential to succeed in the teaching profession.
- A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
- An interview with the program director.
The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student\xc2\x92s potential for success in the program. Students may consider applying even if they fail to meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience might compensate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,192 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hofstra University 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 Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hempstead, United States
Hofstra University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months