Bachelor of Science
The Childhood Education major prepares candidates for certification to teach in grades 1-6. Combined-degree programs prepare candidates for certification to teach additional grades, levels, or subjects depending on the selection of program. Candidates with interests in additional certificates or extensions should contact an adviser in the School of Education for program specifics. Honors program option worksheets are available in the School of Education offices.
Major in childhood education with required concentration in one of the following:
- Biology
- English
- History
- Spanish (New York City Campus Only)
- Mathematics
Note: A History program major yields Social Studies certification.
MAJOR COMPLETION SUMMARY
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
63 |
Major Requirements |
49-52 |
Electives |
9 |
Total Credits |
121-124 |
UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENT
See complete University Core requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
MAT 109A | Principles of Mathematics I | 3 |
BIO 123 | Biology and Contemporary Society | 4 |
| 6 |
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HIS 367 | History and Geography of New York | 3 |
| 9 |
MAT 260 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| |
| 9 |
Total Credits | 63 |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
TCH 201 | Understanding Schools | 3 |
TCH 211A | Child Abuse and Violence Prevention | 0 |
TCH 301 | Understanding Learning and Teaching | 3 |
TCH 203 | Understanding Development: Childhood and Adolescence in Context | 3 |
TCH 215 | Understanding Teaching & Learning: General Curriculum Models & Methods for all Learners | 3 |
TCH 211D | DASA- Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention & Intervention | 0 |
TCH 309 | Understanding Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
TCH 310 | Emergent and Early Literacy Methods for a Diverse Population Birth-Grade 6 | 3 |
TCH 420 | Science Methods: An Integrated Approach, Birth-Grade 6 | 3 |
TCH 314 | Fieldwork I: Field Experiences in Childhood Settings | 0-1 |
TCH 350 | Mathematic Methods: An Integrated Approach, Birth-Grade 6 | 3 |
TCH 410 | Teaching Literacy Methods in the Humanities & Across Disciplines for a Diverse Population Grades K-6 | 3 |
TCH 440 | Social Science Methods: An Integrated Approach | 3 |
TCH 308 | Health, Wellness, and Movement in Elementary Education | 1 |
TCH 315 | Fieldwork II: Field Experiences in Childhood Settings | 0-1 |
TCH 212 | Understanding the Potential of the Humanities & Creative Arts in Children's Education & Development | 3 |
TCH 452 | Understanding Language, Culture, and Education | 3 |
TCH 475 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
TCH 416 | Fieldwork III: Field Experiences in Childhood Settings | 0-1 |
TCH 498 | Supervised Student Teaching and Seminar | 7 |
TCH 417 | Student Teaching Seminar in Childhood Settings | 2 |
Total Credits | 49-52 |
Electives
If applicable 9