Education Traditional B.A., B.F.A. and B.Mus. Programs
These programs allow students to work toward the following New York State certifications:
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2 and Grades 1-6)
- Adolescence Education and Middle Childhood – English, Math, Social Studies, Science (Biology, Chemistry)
- Adolescent Education (Physics)
- Second Language (French, Italian or Spanish) (Grades 7-12 with extension in Gr. 5-6)
- Visual Arts Education (All Grades)
- Music Education (All Grades)
- Theatre Education (All Grades)
With the exception of Music Education and Art Education, students in education programs at Manhattanville major in two areas. They must follow a traditional B.A. program with a major in one of the liberal arts and complete a second major in Education. Art Education students major in Studio Art and minor in Art Education. Music Education students major in Music Education and require no additional major or minor. Theatre Education students major in Dance and Theatre with a second major in Theatre Education. All B.A., B.F.A. and B.Mus. students do their Clinical Experience (student teaching) during the senior year. Upon graduation, they will be eligible for a New York State initial certification that will allow them to work in a mentored teaching environment. They then have five years to complete a Masters degree.