The 36-credit M.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Urban Education (Birth-Grade 2) is for students without prior certification and leads to the degree of Master of Science and eligibility for initial NYS certification in Early Childhood Education. It prepares students to teach children from birth to second grade. There is also a 34 credit M.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Urban Education (Birth-Grade 2) for students who already have certification in another area.