CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

The undergraduate program in Childhood Education leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and is designed for students planning careers as teachers in public or private elementary schools. The program offers a choice of Enhancement Core Courses in Music or Theatre Arts. The program fulfills the New York State Education Department requirements for the Initial Certificate in Childhood Education.

The program leads to New York State Initial Certification after a student teaching experience in both upper and lower grade levels in a cooperating public school district under the supervision of the Chair of Childhood Education.