Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Bloomfield’s Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education is designed to advance the teaching skills and knowledge of those dedicated to working in early childhood education. The Masters of Arts in Early Childhood Education allows candidates who already possess a CEAS or standard teaching certificate to earn a teaching endorsement in early childhood education by following a core sequence of courses (5.5 CUs = 22 credits). This core sequence of courses fulfills the New Jersey Department of Education requirements for the early childhood endorsement.

The Masters of Arts in Early Childhood Education provides candidates who seek to earn an initial certification in early childhood education to do so by following a core sequence of courses (10.25 CUs = 41 credits). This core sequence of courses (10.25 = 41 credits) fulfills the New Jersey Department of Education requirements for early childhood education initial certification.

As the 14th most diverse liberal arts college in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report in 2017, the College takes pride in its student community.

Bloomfield College is the only New Jersey institution to be recognized as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and Hispanic Serving Institution and is also a Minority serving Institution.

More than half of our students identify themselves as first-generation and are the first in their families to enroll in college.