2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 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

B. Professional Preparation and Pedagogy Courses: 50 credit hours


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


First Year


Spring Total credit hours: 16-17


  • Foreign Language - 102 level
  • Select either ANT 102 or GRY 120 or GRY 125

Second Year


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

Third Year


Fourth Year


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