This BS program prepares teachers to work with Early Childhood students from Birth to Grade 2.. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Early Childhood Education.
Program Requirements
Students will complete the required courses for this major AND one of the three associated concentrations:
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- English and Writing
Courses Required for the Major 40 Credits
| EDU.3017 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
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| PSY.2001 | Developmental Psychology: Infancy Through Late Childhood | 3 |
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| SSE.2025 | Child Development and Learning | 3 |
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| EDU.2010 | Educating Children with Diverse Needs | 3 |
| EDU.3452 | Strategies for Teaching Young Children and Guiding Their Behavior | 3 |
| MAE.3100 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| EDU.3012 | Observing, Assessing, and Understanding Child Development: Birth to Grade 2 | 3 |
| EDU.3030 | Methods of Teaching Literacy in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU.3460 | Social Studies and the Arts in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU.3367 | Methods of Teaching Literacy in Grades K-2 | 3 |
| EDU.3001 | Applying Phonics | 1 |
| EDU.3016 | Math, Science, and Technology in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU.3580 | Student Teaching Seminar | 12 |
NY State Certification Workshops (must be completed before student teaching).
EDU.5260
| Child Abuse Identification Workshop | |
EDU.5598
| Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Workshop | |
EDU.5373
| School Violence Prevention Workshop | |
English and Writing Concentration
This concentration fulfills the liberal arts concentration requirement for Childhood and/or Early Childhood Education mandated by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED).
Writing Requirements
| ENW.1013 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENW.4009 | Poetry Workshop | 3 |
| ENW.4011 | Journalism I | 3 |
ENW.xxxx
| Two additional ENW electives | 6 |
English Requirements
Complete five ENG elective courses, including at least one at the 1000 level, one at the 2000 level, and one at the 3000 level.
Natural Sciences Concentration
This concentration fulfills the liberal arts concentration requirement for Childhood and/or Early Childhood Education mandated by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED).
Introductory Courses
Complete one course each in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics:
| BIO.1000 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
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| BIO.1001 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
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| BIO.1002 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
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| CHM.1000 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
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| CHM.1001 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
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| MATH.1012 | Precalculus | 4 |
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| MATH.1110 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
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PHY.1xxx
| One 1000-level PHY course | 3 |
Upper Level Courses
Select five natural science electives at the 2000 or 3000 level, two of which must be lab courses.
Lab Courses
Social and Behavior Sciences Concentration
This concentration fulfills the liberal arts concentration requirement for Childhood and/or Early Childhood Education mandated by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED).
Core Content
Complete 15 credits from the approved list below, from at least two different disciplines.
Students wishing to take upper-level psychology courses must include PSY.2040 in their course selection.
Capstone
Complete six credits from the approved list below.
Introductory Courses
| PSY.1004 | Fundamentals of Psychology | 3 |
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| WGS.1040 | Women in Society | 3 |
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| SOC.1001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Methods Course
| SOC.2091 | Social Science Research | 3 |
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| PSY.2012 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
Note: Students wishing to take upper-level psychology courses must take
PSY.2012.
Student Learning Outcomes
Teacher Candidates will be able to:
1. Plan, design, and deliver standards-based instruction and learning experiences that support the academic, social, and emotional growth of all learners.
2. Assess student learning using multiple forms of assessment and apply evidence-based instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
3. Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive, and equitable learning environments that promote engagement and positive behavior.
4. Collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, related service providers, and community stakeholders to support student success.
5. Demonstrate professional dispositions, ethical practices, and reflective decision-making consistent with the expectations of the teaching profession.
6. Use educational technologies and data-informed practices to enhance instruction, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes.
Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
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| Take NYS Educating All Students Exam | |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test Multisubject B-GR2 | 0 |
| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test Multisubject GR 1-6 | 0 |
Certification Workshops
Required NYS Workshops:
| Child Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 |
| Dignity for All Students Workshop | 0 |