Those with a bachelor's degree in childhood and/or early childhood education may apply for admission to the master’s program in curriculum and instruction. Students who successfully complete this program will receive a college recommendation for Professional NYS Childhood, with the possibility of receiving a recommendation for Professional Early Childhood Certification, depending on coursework selection.
 
For more than 150 years, Buffalo State has dedicated itself to educating the kind of elementary school teacher who students remember their whole lives, the kind of teacher who really makes an impact on their growth and development. Online courses at Buffalo State are taught by faculty who are in classrooms every semester, grounded in current educational research and practice. Courses are well organized, and faculty are responsive and available.