Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare students to work with children in nursery schools, daycare centers, preschool programs, and primary grades. The program offers a substantial knowledge base in all areas of child development, focusing on the special needs of students from high-needs areas and/or schools. Students will learn general and advanced principles of cognitive, physical, and affective development as well as practical insights for incorporating developmentally appropriate curriculum. In addition to class hours, students are required to complete a substantial number of field work hours including classroom observations, mentored internship, and student teaching. Students who complete the program are eligible for New York State certification upon passing all of the required State administered certification exams.
Early Childhood B.S. Degree #180
General Education (36 credits)
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MA-127
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Quantitative Methods
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3
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MA-130
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Intermediate Algebra
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3
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EN-110
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Composition and Literature
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3
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LA-130
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American History I
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3
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LA-131
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Am. History II
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3
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SC-106
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Environmental Science
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3
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SC-112
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General Biology
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3
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SP-101 or FR-101
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Foreign Language I
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3
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SP-102 or FR-102
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Foreign Language II
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3
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EN-109
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Expository Writing
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3
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LA-118
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Intro. to Music or
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3
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LA-215
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Intro. to Dramatic Arts
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IT-103
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Intro. to Information Processing
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3
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Concentration in English and Social Science (30 credits)
Additional Requirements:
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LA-101
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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LA-120
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Speech Communication
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3
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LA-304
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Psychological Disorders of Childhood
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3
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EN-208
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The American Novel
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3
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LA-400
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Principles & Theoretical Perspectives of Parenting
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3
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Choose five from the following
Select Any Two (6 credits)
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LA-245
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Intro. Counseling Theory AND
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3
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LA-345
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Group Dynamics
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3
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LA-209
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Social Issues AND
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3
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LA-350
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Urban Sociology
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3
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Select Any One
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(3 credits)
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LA-214
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Developmental Psychology
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3
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LA-300
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Educational Psychology
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3
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Select Any Two
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(6 credits)
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EN-300
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Multicultural Children’s Literature
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3
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EN-315
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Masterpieces of World Lit.
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3
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EN-325
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Adv. Writing for Social Sciences
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3
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Education: (54 credits)
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ED-101
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Foundations of Education
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3
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ED-385
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Teaching the Creative Arts in Diverse Classrooms
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3
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ED-350
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Teaching Social Studies in Diverse Classrooms
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3
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ED-340
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Teaching Math, Science & Technology in Diverse Classrooms
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3
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ED-310
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Curriculum Dev. & Methods in EC, Childhood, & to ELLs and SwD
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3
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ED-370
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Teaching English Language Learners and Multicultural Issues
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3
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ED-330
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Teaching Literacy in EC inc Lit. Across the Curriculum
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3
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ED-380
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Literacy Practicum in Early Childhood includes Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners
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3
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ED-320
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Normal Speech and Language Development & Linguistics
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3
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ED-390
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Education Seminar I
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3
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ED-391
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Ed Seminar II
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3
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ED-392
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Ed Seminar III
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3
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ED-410
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Mentored Ed. Internship I
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3
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ED-411
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Mentored Ed. Internship II
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3
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ED-450
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Ed. Student Teaching I Gen/Sp. Needs
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6
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ED-451
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Ed. Student Teaching II Gen/Sp Needs
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6
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Total Credits Required
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120
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