Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education at the University at Albany students will gain the classroom-based knowledge and hands-on experience they need for a successful career teaching young children or elementary students.

The coursework will include topics for teaching, such as educational psychology, child development, early literacy instruction, STEM concepts, lesson planning, and classroom management, as well as in-depth study of elementary subjects as part of the early childhood/childhood education concentration. They also gain innovative classroom experiences and graduate prepared to lead a class of young children.

With these experiences, they will be prepared to apply for the New York State teaching certification and lead their own class, ready to make a difference in today’s ever-changing, diverse classrooms.