Psychology and Childhood Education Degree Program Grades 1-6

An accelerated and interdisciplinary path to earning your teacher certification. Combine your undergraduate and graduate degree programs in our streamlined teacher preparation program.

The Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree Program is an academic program that allows students interested in the teaching profession as a career choice to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in an accelerated venue. Through this special program, qualified students who major in psychology or behavioral science can receive teacher certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Education.

A key feature of this program allows students to take up to 15 graduate education credits during their junior and senior years. These credits can be used toward satisfying their bachelor's as well as master's degree requirements. Combining undergraduate and graduate degree programs streamlines the teacher preparation program and enables students to achieve teacher certification on an accelerated basis reducing the time and cost needed to earn a master's degree.

Career Opportunities

• Elementary or preschool school teacher
• Positions in charter schools
• Positions in private schools
• Positions in New York public schools

The Mercy Advantage

• Strong relationships with elementary and secondary schools across New York City and Westchester
• Undergraduates may take up to 15 graduate education credits during their junior and senior years
• Semester-long student teaching experience
• National accreditation by NCATE & CAEP
• Some courses completely online

Available at these campuses:

• Bronx
• Manhattan
• Online
• Westchester