Overview

State University of New York at Geneseo students receive more than 100 hours of direct field and practice teaching experiences from their sophomore year before their student teaching experience, helping them to make connections between their coursework and real-world classrooms.

Early Childhood and Childhood Education majors learn from expert faculty with significant classroom experience and are encouraged to participate in directed studies, internships, study abroad, and undergraduate student research. They develop close relationships with their peers, faculty, placement sites, and other School of Education majors.

Geneseo teachers are well-prepared and sought out by school districts and centers locally, regionally, and nationally. Graduates are accepted into high-quality graduate programs to pursue additional degrees and teacher certification.

Program Options

BS in Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 6)
BS with Second Major in a Liberal Arts Discipline

Additional Options

Microcredential in Dyslexia

Program Highlights

Nationally accredited through CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
High-quality, field-based teaching experiences embedded throughout the program
Rich resources from the Teacher Education Resource Center and Imaginarium
Strong tradition of study abroad opportunities (e.g., Iceland)
Special student teaching opportunities in Alaska, New York City, the Strong National Museum of Play, and international (e.g., Australia, Ghana, Thailand)
Education-focused student clubs—Young Children’s Council, Elementary and Secondary Education Association, Council for Exceptional Children
One-to-one faculty academic and professional advisement throughout the program

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Teaching of Young Children
Classroom Reading and Literature Programs
Teaching, Learning, and Inquiry
Child Development
Health and Safety Issues in the Schools
International Student Teaching- Childhood Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 610 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Common Application or SUNY Application.
For a first-time university student, we require up-to-date official transcripts from all secondary schools (high schools) you have attended with English translations.
The International Admission Committee requires that all students must demonstrate proficiency in English. Official results from the following English proficiency exams are accepted: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, iTEP, MET, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge.
At least one letter of recommendation, preferably from a teacher, is recommended.
Personal Statement. Tell us a little about yourself! The personal statement should be about one page long, detailing your interest in SUNY Geneseo and your major of choice.
Passport ID page photocopy

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17970 USD / year

≈ 17970 USD / year
Out-of-State

17970 USD / year

≈ 17970 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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