Childhood Education Major
Campus: NYC, Westchester
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 School of Education offices.
Major in childhood education with required concentration in one of the following:
- Biology
- English
- History
- LOTE (New York City Campus Only)
- Mathematics
Access the Program Worksheet
Note: A History program major yields Social Studies certification.
MAJOR COMPLETION SUMMARY
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 60 |
| Major Requirements | 74 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENT (60 CREDITS)
See complete University Core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Requirements | ||
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3-4 |
| COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Life | 3 |
| or MAT 109A | Principles of Mathematics I | |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| LOTE | 6 | |
| Areas Of Knowledge (AOK) | ||
| AOK#1: Civic Engagement | ||
| TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
| AOK#2: Western Heritage | ||
| HIS 111 | American Civilization to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIS 112 | American Civilization Since 1877 | |
| AOK#3: World Traditions and Cultures | ||
| Any 3 Credit Course | ||
| AOK#4: Humanistic and Creative Expression | ||
| TCH 212 | Understanding the Potential of the Humanities & Creative Arts in Children's Education & Development | 3 |
| AOK#5: Analysis of Human, Social and Natural Phenomena | ||
| SCI 101 | The Planet Earth | 3 |
| SCI 130 | Elements of Environmental Science | 3 |
| SCI 145 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| Additional AOK | ||
| HIS 367 | History and Geography of New York | 3 |
MAT 260 Required | ||
| In-Depth Sequence and Concentration | ||
| Includes 200, 300, 400 level courses in concentration area. | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| All concentration areas have 30 credit concentrations that can include the AOK and Dyson core. | ||
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (74 CREDITS)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Childhood Major Requirements | ||
| Freshman Year (Fall) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| Freshman Year (Spring) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
| TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
| Sophomore Year (Fall) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
| TCH 211A | Child Abuse and Violence Prevention | 0 |
| TCH 301 | Education II: Understanding Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| Sophomore Year (Spring) Fieldwork per course syllabus | ||
| 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 |
| Junior Year (Fall) 1 day per week/semester | ||
| TCH 309 | Understanding Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| TCH 310 | Emergent and Early Literacy | 3 |
| TCH 420 | Science Methods: An Integrated Approach | 3 |
| TCH 314 | Fieldwork I: Field Experiences in Childhood Settings | 1 |
| Junior Year (Spring) 1 day per week/semester | ||
| 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 | 1-2 |
| TCH 315 | Fieldwork II: Field Experiences in Childhood Settings | 1 |
| Senior Year (Fall) 2 days per week/semester | ||
| TCH 212 | Understanding the Potential of the Humanities & Creative Arts in Children's Education & Development | 3 |
| TCH 452 | Language Acquisition and English Learning | 3 |
| TCH 475 | Special Education in Secondary Settings | 3 |
| TCH 416 | Fieldwork III: Field Experiences in Childhood Settings | 1 |
| Senior Year (Spring) 5 days per week/semester | ||
| TCH 498 | Supervised Student Teaching and Seminar | 8 |
| TCH 417: Student Teaching Seminar in Childhood Settings | 1 | |
| Electives | ||
| If Applicable | ||
| Required Learning Community Experience | ||
| Civic Engagement Requirement | ||
| TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
| Writing Enhanced Courses Requirements | ||
| TCH 201 | Education I: Understanding Schools | 3 |
| TCH 452 | Language Acquisition and English Learning | 3 |
| Total Credits | 62-63 | |