For
Career changers and college graduates who want to teach, but do not have an undergraduate degree in education.
What You Learn
The pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to become a successful classroom teacher in general childhood (grades 1–6) classrooms.
How You Learn
This 36-credit program provides a focused exploration into the organization of schools, the different ways that students learn, and the adaptation of teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students.
There is a common 15-credit core and a 15-credit specialty track. Students conclude with a 6-credit capstone experience that includes:
- A one-semester, full-time student-teaching experience
- A research course
- A capstone project
Career Outcomes
After completing the program and passing the New York State Teacher Certification Exams, candidates are eligible for initial teaching certification in Childhood Education in New York State.
