Degrees and Certification:
- A major in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) leading to a BS degree with a concentration of 30 credits in one of the liberal arts and sciences with an additional six (6) credits from the major requirements for a BS degree in Childhood - Dual Certification.
- An adolescence teacher certification program (7-12) in the following areas: Biology, English, Italian, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish.
Admission to the program:
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of admission, which is usually the middle of the sophomore year.
- Submit the official "Request for Admissions" form, available in the department office.
- Submit three letters of recommendation.
- Provide a well-written autobiography.
- Sign "Professional Commitments Form" and receive "Professional Commitment Rubric"
- Be interviewed by a faculty member of the department.
Requirements for Degrees:
BS In Childhood - Dual Certification (Birth - Grade 6) |
College Core |
57 credits includes 3 credits in Fine Arts. |
Liberal Arts Concentration |
24 credits plus 6 credits from core discipline. |
Major Requirements |
46 credits |
TOTAL |
127 credits |
BS In Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) |
College Core |
57 credits includes 3 credits in Fine Arts. |
Liberal Arts Concentration |
24 credits plus 6 credits from core discipline. |
Major Requirements |
40 credits |
TOTAL |
121 credits |
BA/BS in Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) |
College Core |
57 credits includes 3 credits in Fine Arts. |
Secondary Education Requirements |
31 credits |
Major Requirements |
36-51 credits (depending upon major) |
TOTAL |
124+ credits |
Initial Certification:
In order to obtain initial certification, students must pass three portions of the New York State Teacher Certification Exams:
- The Liberal Arts and Science Test
- The Assessment of Teaching Skills: Written
- The Content Specialty Test
- Students must also take a SAVE Workshop, Child Abuse Seminar and be Fingerprinted.
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