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Dec 21, 2024
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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Childhood Education (1-6) [EDC]
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The childhood education major prepares students to become elementary school teachers in grades 1-6. Students learn to develop curriculum in all areas of the New York State Learning Standards.
Career Potential
- Elementary school teacher
- Educational resource coordinator
- Sales representative in training and educational programs
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B. Professional Preparation and Pedagogy Courses: 50 credit hours
Pre-Professional Block: six credit hours
Methodology Block I: 16 credit hours
Methodology Block II: 18 credit hours
Methodology Block III: 13 credit hours
C. Approved Childhood and Early Childhood Concentrations
30-31 credit hours with a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 300 and 400 level.
Requirements in General Education and content core may reduce the number of credit hours in a concentration to 24. Approved concentration requirements are listed in the Childhood and Early Childhood program requirements. If a second major is selected as an alternative to the 30-credit hour concentration, the requirements will be listed in the academic department of the second major. I. Environmental Studies Concentration [EST]
31 credit hours, with a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 300 level or above A. Required Environmental Studies Core: 13 credit hours
B. Natural Science Courses: minimum nine credit hours
Please note: some courses listed below may require additional prerequisites. C. Social Science Courses: minimum nine credit hours
Total credit hours: 31
Seven credit hours taken in General Education II. Humanities Concentration [HUM]
30 credit hours, with a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 300 level or above. A. Required Humanities Core: 12 credit hours
Select one course from each of the groups below: B. Humanities Electives: 18 credit hours
Select from any of the following: Total credit hours: 30
Six credit hours taken in General Education III. Social Sciences Concentration [SOS]
30 credit hours, with a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 300 level or above. A. Required Social Sciences Core: 12 credit hours
B. Social Sciences Electives: 18 credit hours
Select nine credit hours in U.S. studies and nine credit hours in global studies from the list below. Some courses may require additional prerequisites. United States Studies: nine credit hours
Global Studies: nine credit hours
Total credit hours: 30
Six credit hours taken in General Education Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation from the College: 124
Total Credit Hours Required for Childhood Education with Concentrations: 124-130
Example of the B.S. in Childhood Educ. with a concentration in Environmental Studies over four years
Fall Total credit hours: 16-17
- Foreign Language - 101 level
Spring Total credit hours: 16-17
- Foreign Language - 102 level
- Select either ANT 102 or GRY 120 or GRY 125
Fall Total credit hours: 18
- ECO 105 or POL 100
- EST - Natural Science elective
- EST - Social Science elective
- GE Category 11
Spring Total credit hours: 15
- EST - Natural Sciences elective
- EST - Social Sciences elective
- GE Category 5
- GE Category 8
Fall Total credit hours: 15
- EST - Natural Sciences elective
- EST - Social Sciences elective
- GE Category 7
Spring Total credit hours: 16
Fall Total credit hours: 15
Spring Total credit hours: 13
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