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Infant and Parent Development and Early Intervention (birth to age 3)
Sue Carbary, Director: 212-875-4509
Master of Science in Education: 41 credits
This 41-credit program in Infant and Parent Development prepares women and men for careers with infants, toddlers, and their families. It is designed for those who wish to understand how typical and atypical infants and toddlers develop, and who wish to specialize in working with very young children and their families.
You will develop skill in working with infants and toddlers and their families, assessing their developmental needs, working with their families, and practicing reflective, supportive supervision of others involved in the care and developmental guidance of very young children.
Through courses and work with children, you will gain a foundation for identifying the underlying issues that keep many children from functioning fully and for helping children overcome the challenges they face.
The program emphasizes collaborative ways of working with parents, other teachers, and professionals to help support the positive development and modes of learning in the very young child.
Certification
This program does not lead to certification in Education. Students who wish to work in Early Intervention and who are seeking certification in Special and General Education should explore the 57-credit program. Those seeking careers in social work with very young children and their families might explore our dual degree program in Infant and Parent Development and Social Work with Hunter College School of Social Work, or our dual degree program in Early Childhood Special and General Education and in Social Work with Columbia School of Social Work.
Supervised Fieldwork / Student Teaching / Advisement
During one academic year, while you take courses, you will gain teaching experience and intensive advisory support through supervised field work/advisement focusing on work with typical and atypical infants, toddlers and their families. If you are not currently working in an approved setting with infants and toddlers, faculty will help you find an appropriate setting.
Throughout your year of supervised field work/advisement, your advisor will visit you in your setting each month. You will meet individually twice a month with your Bank Street advisor, and you will gather with a small, supportive peer group once a week throughout the fall and spring terms. The year of supervision and advisement is central to your professional growth and development as you become a successful educator.
Integrative Master's Project
Before graduating, you will complete an independent study (master's thesis), mentored directed essay, seminar-based master's project, or portfolio. Your choice will depend on your own goals and learning style. This project allows you to pursue an area of particular interest to you, or to weave together the threads and understandings of your Bank Street graduate experience.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Infant and Parent Development and Early Intervention program need to have strong academic backgrounds and experience with infants and toddlers.
Further information
- Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions (212-875-4404) to ask questions or to schedule an informational interview.
- Download a printable flyer for this program, including course requirements.
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