Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education

The 120-credit Bachelor of Science degree in Childhood Education/Early Childhood prepares students to become knowledgeable, caring, and inspiring teachers of childhood and early childhood education from infants and toddlers to children who are in the first through sixth grades.

In pursuing an undergraduate degree, students will examine theories of child development, motivation, and learning for youngsters ranging from infants to Grade 6. Students will master the skills needed to encourage students to learn new material and to take responsibility for themselves and one another. As students work toward this degree they will gain an understanding and appreciation of subjects ranging from science to music to language arts. Students also will acquire techniques to assess and evaluate a child’s intellectual, social, and physical development and learn the basic principles of classroom management for a diverse student population. The program will culminate in a semester-long student teaching experience that will allow students to practice their new skills in a classroom setting. This degree qualifies students for two New York State Initial Teaching Certification.

After students complete all degree requirements, successfully pass New York State Licensure tests (EAS, CST, and edTPA), and have completed all required teacher certification workshops, they will be awarded Initial teaching certification by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) in Childhood and Early Childhood Education.