Degrees and Certification:

1. 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.
2. An adolescence teacher certification program (7-12) in the following areas: Biology, English, Italian, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish.
   

Admission to the program:

1. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of admission, which is usually the middle of the sophomore year.
2. Submit the official "Request for Admissions" form, available in the department office.
3. Submit three letters of recommendation.
4. Provide a well-written autobiography.
5. Sign "Professional Commitments Form" and receive "Professional Commitment Rubric"
6. 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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