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Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) – BS

Program Overview:

The Teacher Education Department identifies the purposes of its education sequence for Early Childhood Education students seeking initial certification at the undergraduate level as the development of education professionals who are reflective practitioners able to link content, theory, and practice, and create effective learning environments for pupils with the full range of abilities and experiential backgrounds. Guidelines developed by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) were utilized in the development of this program.

The undergraduate program in Early Childhood Education leads to a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and prepares students for teaching in birth through grade 2 general education settings. The program has three components: an education sequence, the Liberal Education requirements (refer to the catalog section on Liberal Education requirements for the specific regulations) and an academic concentration in an area of liberal arts or science (see below for descriptions of academic concentrations). Early Childhood Education majors follow the College’s 41-credit Liberal Education requirements. For this requirement, students need 3 credits of “further disciplinary study” in the liberal arts, selected in consultation with the advisor.

In order to maintain good standing through all stages of the teacher preparation program, students are required to maintain the following academic standards: 2.25 cumulative index, 2.75 index in the education sequence, 2.25 index in the academic concentration, and a minimum grade of C+ in each required course of the education major. Students are allowed to repeat only once courses in the major for which they have earned C or below. These requirements must be met in order to student teach and to graduate from the program.

Courses in the education sequence and the academic concentration may not be taken on a pass/fail basis. Significant progress toward completion of the concentration should be made prior to student teaching. Because students must maintain an overall 2.25 GPA and a 2.75 GPA in the education sequence in order to student teach and graduate, a significant portion of the concentration should be completed at The College of Saint Rose.

The education sequence, normally begun in the sophomore year, provides pre-service teachers with integrated course content across the disciplines of childhood development, communication disorders, education, educational psychology, instructional technology, literacy and special education. The program prepares future educators to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of a diverse student population, to collaborate with colleagues, and to exhibit leadership in their professional endeavors. Courses are guided and facilitated by College faculty and supervisors who have had experiences in diverse classroom settings and who exemplify the reflective, scholarly, caring education professional. The Education sequence culminates in student teaching at the Pre-K and kindergarten levels and the primary (1-2) grades during one semester of the senior year. All student teaching experiences must be completed through The College of Saint Rose. Transfer credit for students teaching is not granted. The Teacher Education Department recommends that, during student teaching, students register for the following courses only: Student Teaching, Portfolio in Childhood and Early Childhood Education, and Seminar for Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education Student Teachers.

Fingerprinting clearance from The New York State Department of Education is required for all field experiences. Fingerprinting information is available on the New York State Department of Education “TEACH” website http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach. Students should note that education courses with field experiences have catalog course descriptions that include a statement on mandatory fingerprinting.

Admission into the College does not ensure good standing in the program in Early Childhood Education, nor does good standing in the Early Childhood Education program ensure admission to student teaching. Students must apply for student teaching in accordance with program guidelines while completing all education course requirements with the exception of EDU 493 and EDU 494. In order to be eligible for initial teacher certification in New York State, students must pass required New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.

Upon fulfilling the academic requirements of the program, receiving fingerprint clearance and passing examinations required by the New York State Education Department, students qualify for initial certification Birth-Grade 2 in New York State. Within five years, teachers with initial certification must apply for professional certification, which is contingent upon earning a relevant master’s degree and obtaining teaching experience that includes mentoring.

Program Contacts:

To email the Department Chair:

 

Dr. Drey Martone, Teacher Education

Program Webpage:

Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), BS

Program Requirements:

Major in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) (48 credits)

EPY 245Child Devel & Health

4

ECE 106Intro to Portfolio

0

ECE 230Found of Early Child Educ

3

ECE 231Infant, Toddler, Pre-Sch Educ

3

ECE 253Curric & Instruct PreK-Gr 2

4

ECE 385Integrat Content Methds K-Gr 2

4

CSD 235Language Devel/Disord Literacy

3

SED 146Ind w/Except in Schl & Comm

4

SEE 328Partnerships w/ Families

3

SEE 350Devel Assess Yng Children

3

SEE 360Literacy & Lit Young Children

4

EDU 102Violence Prevention

0

EDU 103Child Abuse Prevention

0

EDU 106Aids/Com Dis Wrks

0

EDU 111Dignity for All Students

0

EPY 337Subst Abuse Wksp

0

ECE 490Stud Tchg:Pre-K/K;Grds 1/2

10

EDU 493Portfolio in Elem Educ & ECE

1

EDU 494Stdnt Tchg Sem:Child Edu & ECE

2

EPY 245: Students who substitute a course for EPY 245 (i.e., PSY 250 or EPY 244), must also take ECE 241 Health Education Workshop (0 credits)

SEE 360: SEE 350 and SEE 360 are approved as fulfilling the writing-intensive requirement.

SEE 360: Students who transfer in a course that is equivalent to SEE 360 for three credits must also take SEE 362 for one credit.

Academic Concentrations for Early Childhood Education Majors (Birth-Grade 2)

All Early Childhood Education students must fulfill the College’s Liberal Education requirements and must fulfill the requirements for an academic concentration to comply with New York State teacher certification regulations. The purpose of the academic concentration in a liberal arts or sciences discipline or an interdisciplinary field is to provide a focused depth and breadth of preparation and study, beyond the broad general education requirement, that will enable the Early Childhood Education major to develop a degree of expertise in a chosen discipline or interdisciplinary field.

Early Childhood Education majors are required to complete an academic concentration of 30-33 credits in one of the following disciplines: American Studies*, Biology, Earth Science*, English/Language Arts, French/Spanish, General Science, Mathematics, Social Studies or Spanish. The requirements of the academic concentrations are listed below. Note: While students must complete the total credits necessary for graduation, 2 courses in a 30-credit concentration and 3 courses in a 33-credit concentration may be shared between the Liberal Education requirements and the academic concentration.

*No new applications are being accepted for these concentrations at The College of Saint Rose



American Studies Concentration (33 credits) *No new applications are being accepted*

Note: The minimum number of credits (7 credits) in the range for course categories below must be met, and the maximum number of credits (12 credits) in the range should not be exceeded.

AMS 250Amer Studies:Theory/Practice

4

AMS 350Critrical Reflections in AMS

4

American Aesthetics and Cultural Practices in courses chosen from: (7-12 credits)

AMS 210Topics:Amer Aesthetics & Cultu

3 or 4

AMS 211Top:Amer Aesthet & Cult:Film

3 or 4

BIO 112Environmental Science 1

4

COM 105Intro to Mass Media

3

COM 205Contemporary Advertising

3

COM 207Film Arts

3

COM 213Documentary Film and TV

3

ENG 216African American Literature

4

ENG 22120th C. Amer Literature

4

ENG 222American Drama

4

ENG 223Early Amer Literature

4

ENG 229Contemporary Amer Poetry

4

ENG 237Asian American Literature

4

ENG 238Native American Literature

4

ENG 27119th C. U.S. Literature

4

ESC 106History of Space Exploration

3

MUS 253Jazz: Historical Overview

3

MUS 254History of Rock

3

PHI 230American Philosophy

3

PHI 281Trash Aesthetics

3

RLS 124New Religious Movements

3

RLS 212Amer Religious History

3

Diversity and Social Justice Courses (7-12 credits)

AMS 220Topics in Diversity & Soc Jstc

3 or 4

HIS 180Spec Topics

1 to 4

HIS 200Women in the US

3

or

HIS 201US Women's History

4

HIS 226US History to 1865

4

HIS 241US Diplomatic History

4

HIS 260Africans in Transatlantic Wrld

4

HIS 262African-Amer Hist since 1863

3

HIS 263American Frontiers

3

or

HIS 264American Frontiers, 1500-1890

4

POS 202Gender Politics

4

POS 220The Politics of Education

POS 237Environmental Politics

4

SOC 112Social Issues

3

SOC 223Creating Social Justice

3

SOC 262Sociology Of Sex & Gender

3

Critical Race Studies courses (7-12 credits)

AMS 230Topics:Critical Race Studies

3 or 4

ENG 216African American Literature

4

ENG 237Asian American Literature

4

ENG 238Native American Literature

4

HIS 247Intro to Caribbean History

4

HIS 260Africans in Transatlantic Wrld

4

HIS 262African-Amer Hist since 1863

3

POS 220The Politics of Education

Note: a minimum of 3 courses, including AMS 250 but not AMS 350, must be interdisciplinary AMS courses.

Biology Concentration (30 credits)

CHM 190Gen Chemistry 1

3

CHM 190LGen Chemistry 1 Lab

1

CHM 191Gen Chemistry 2

3

CHM 191LGen Chemistry 2 Lab

1

BIO 190Prin of Biology 1

3

BIO 190LPrin of Biology 1 Lab

1

BIO 191Prin of Biology 2

3

BIO 191LPrin of Biology 2 Lab

1

BIO 280General Microbiology

3

BIO 280LGeneral Microbiology Lab

1

or

BIO 210Anatomy and Physiology

3

BIO 210LAnatomy and Physiology Lab

1

Two Biology Laboratory courses at the 200-level or higher

8

SCI 350Science in Modern Society

2

Computing and Logic Concentration (33- 35 credits)

Studying fundamental computer science lays the groundwork for a career of applied computational thinking applicable to any field. Computer science emphasizes algebra and mathematical reasoning, hence strengthening the overall preparation of a future teacher. A concentration in Computing and Logic goes far beyond providing knowledge of a computer-based toolset to use in the classroom. Students in this concentration will become better equipped in conceptualization, problem-solving and abstract thinking. This concentration supports the STEM coalition efforts to improve the way our students learn science, mathematics, technology and engineering.

Computer Science Courses (20-22 Credits)

Required Courses:
CSC 104Education Computing

3

CSC 130Intergrat Program in Classroom

3

CSC 202Intro to Programming

4

CSC 252Problem Solving w/JAVA

4

Choose two of the following courses: (6-8 credits)
CSC 302Data Structures

4

CSC 321Database Mgmt Systems

4

CSC 344Computer Networks

3

CSC 355Internet Program 1

3

CSC 384Windows Programming 1

4

Mathematics Courses (13 Credits)

Required Courses:
MAT 130Intro to Math Thought

3

MAT 184Elementary Statistics

4

Additional Courses:
MAT 180College Algebra

3

or

MAT 185Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3

MAT 270Finite Mathematics

3

or

MAT 295Discrete Math Str

3

MAT 180 and MAT 185: Students who transfer in MAT 815 or MAT 190 or who score 65 or better on the CALG portion of the math placement test are not required to take MAT 180 and may substitute the higher-level MAT course with advisor approval. in these cases, the higher level MAT course satisfies the MAT 180 pre-requisite for the MAT 270 or MAT 295 course requirement.

Earth Science Concentration (30 credits) *No new applications are being accepted*

PHY 190Fund of Physics 1

3

PHY 190LFund of Physics 1 Lab

1

CHM 105Environmental Chemistry

3

CHM 105LEnvironmental Chem lab

1

or

CHM 190Gen Chemistry 1

3

CHM 190LGen Chemistry 1 Lab

1

ESC 101The Solar System

3

ESC 101LThe Solar System Lab

1

ESC 103Meteorology

4

ESC 103LMeteorology Lab

1

ESC 190Introductory Geology

4

ESC 191Historical Geology

4

ESC 210Aqueous Systems

4

SCI 350Science in Modern Society

2

English/Language Arts Concentration (33 credits)

ENG 105Expos Wrtg, Oral Com, Resrch

4

ENG 114Intro Literary Genres/Traditns

4

One early literature course (200 level) (4)

ENG 223Early Amer Literature

4

ENG 226Women & Wrtg (Early Periods)

4

ENG 230Early British Literature

4

ENG 244Early World Literature

4

ENG 260Elizabethan Shakespeare

4

ENG 261Jacobean Shakespeare

4

ENG 280History of Drama

4

One later literature course (200 level) (4)

ENG 216African American Literature

4

ENG 217Crime Fiction

4

ENG 22120th C. Amer Literature

4

ENG 222American Drama

4

ENG 227Women & Wrtg (Later Periods)

4

ENG 228Contemporary Fiction

4

ENG 229Contemporary Amer Poetry

4

ENG 231Post-1800 British Liter

4

ENG 232Contemp British Literature

4

ENG 236Post Colonial Literatures

4

ENG 237Asian American Literature

4

ENG 238Native American Literature

4

ENG 239Irish Literature Survey

4

ENG 243Modern European Literature

4

ENG 245Literary Movements

4

ENG 270Modern World Drama

4

ENG 27119th C. U.S. Literature

4

ENG 279Film:Theory & Practice

4

One diverse literatures course (4)

ENG 126Diverse Voices in Literature

4

ENG 173Gay/Lesbian Literature

4

ENG 216African American Literature

4

ENG 226Women & Wrtg (Early Periods)

4

ENG 227Women & Wrtg (Later Periods)

4

ENG 236Post Colonial Literatures

4

ENG 237Asian American Literature

4

ENG 238Native American Literature

4

ENG 239Irish Literature Survey

4

ENG 371Studies in Women's Literature

4

ENG 372Studies in Diverse Literatures

4

Writing/language course(s) (4 credits)

ENG 206Creative Writing

4

ENG 246Imaginative Wrtg:Pract/Pedag

2

and

ENG 247Nonfic Wrtg Wrkshp:Pract/Pedag

2

ENG 251Nonfiction Writing

4

ENG 252Writing for New Media

4

ENG 302Language & Linguistics

4

COM 221Journalism I

4

One communication course (3 or 4 credits)

COM 141Interpersonal Communication

3

COM 202Group Process

3

COM 241Gender and Communication

3

COM 242Communication and Culture

3

ENG 115Intro to New Media

4

ENG 279Film:Theory & Practice

4

One performance arts course (4)

ENG 180Theatre Arts

4

ENG 218Oral Interpret of Literature

4

ENG 285Acting: Studio Study

4

ENG 286Acting: Styles and Techniques

4

ENG 287Improvisational Acting

4

One additional literature course from those listed above or two credits in teaching topics courses (2 or 4 credits)

ENG 246Imaginative Wrtg:Pract/Pedag

2

ENG 247Nonfic Wrtg Wrkshp:Pract/Pedag

2

ENG 272Literature Topics/Tchrs

2

ENG 273Language Topics/Tchrs

2

ENG 274Performance Topics

2

ENG 275Comp & Rhetoric/Tchers

2

ENG 276Film/Media Topics/Tchrs

2

ENG 292Literature Short Crse/Tchrs

1

ENG 295Writing Short Crse/Tchrs

1

ENG 296Film/Media Short Course

1

French/Spanish Concentration (30 credits)

FRE 204Discovery and Culture

3

FRE 216French Conversation

3

FRE 309Contmp Fren Cult thru Films

3

SPA 101Identity and Culture

3

SPA 102Culture in Action

3

SPA 203Memory and Culture

3

SPA 204Discovery and Culture

3

SPA 309Hisapnic Culture in US

3

General Science Concentration (30 credits)

CHM 190Gen Chemistry 1

3

CHM 190LGen Chemistry 1 Lab

1

CHM 191Gen Chemistry 2

3

CHM 191LGen Chemistry 2 Lab

1

PHY 190Fund of Physics 1

3

PHY 190LFund of Physics 1 Lab

1

BIO 190Prin of Biology 1

3

BIO 190LPrin of Biology 1 Lab

1

BIO 191Prin of Biology 2

3

BIO 191LPrin of Biology 2 Lab

1

ESC 190Introductory Geology

4

One laboratory science course at the 200-level or higher

4

SCI 350Science in Modern Society

2

Mathematics Concentration (30-32 credits)

MAT 180College Algebra

3

MAT 184Elementary Statistics

4

MAT 185Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3

MAT 190Calculus 1

4

MAT 191Calculus 2

4

MAT 190: Students who transfer in MAT 185 or MAT 190 or who score 65 or better on the CALG portion of the math placement test are not required to take MAT 180 and may substitute a higher-level MAT course with advisor approval. In these cases, the higher level MAT course satisfies the MAT 180 pre-requisite for the MAT 270 or 295 course requirement. In any case, a total of 30-32 applicable credits must be earned to complete the concentration.

Choose one course from the following:

MAT 130Intro to Math Thought

3

MAT 140Excursions in Modern Math

3

MAT 150Mathmatical Perspectives

3

MAT 160Ideas in Modern Mathematics

3

Depth of Study: (9-11 credits)

Choose two courses chosen from the following
MAT 200Mathematical Inquiry

3

MAT 201Calculus 3

4

MAT 220Foundations of Mathematics

3

MAT 270Finite Mathematics

3

or

MAT 295Discrete Math Str

3

MAT 320Number Theory

3

MAT 370Math through History

3

MAT 410Geometries

3

MAT 480Topics in Mathematics

1 to 4

MAT 270 and MAT 295: Students choose either MAT 270 or MAT 295, but may not use both courses to satisfy concentration requirements.

Choose one:
CSC 113Alice:Creative Computing

3

CSC 202Intro to Programming

4

*Students who transfer in MAT 185 or MAT 190 or who score 65 or better on the CALG portion of the math placement test are not required to take MAT 180 and may substitute a higher-level MAT course with advisor approval. In these cases, the higher level MAT course satisfies the MAT 180 pre-requisite for the MAT 270 or 295 course requirement. In any case, a total of 30-32 applicable credits must be earned to complete the concentration.

**Students choose either MAT 270 or MAT 295, but may not use both courses to satisfy concentration requirements.

Social Studies Concentration (33 credits)

POS 111Introduction to US Politics

3

HIS 225New York State History

3

HIS 226US History to 1865

4

HIS 227US History since 1865

4

HIS 260Africans in Transatlantic Wrld

4

One course from the following: (4 credits)

POS 142Political Ideologies

4

POS 171International Relations

4

POS 173Comparative Politics

4

POS 202Gender Politics

4

POS 220The Politics of Education

POS 227Critical Analysis Presidency

4

POS 250Irish Politics

4

POS 262Crit Analy Legislat Process

4

Two courses, each from a different geographic area: (8 credits)

Africa:
HIS 247Intro to Caribbean History

4

HIS 266Modern Africa

4

Asia:
HIS 231China and the World

4

HIS 239Modern E Asia

4

Europe:
HIS 214Modern Europe

4

HIS 217Mod Britain 1815-present

4

Latin America:
HIS 151Images of Latin Amer in Film

4

HIS 249Latin Amer Colonialism

4

HIS 251Latin American Modernization

4

Choose one sociology course: (3 credits)

SOC 111Intro to Sociology

3

SOC 112Social Issues

3

SOC 253Childhood & Society

3

SOC 260Race and Minorities

3

Social studies concentrators may not transfer in core courses after they have matriculated at the College of Saint Rose (Core courses are: POS 111, HIS 225, HIS 226, HIS 227, and HIS 260)

Spanish Concentration (30 credits)

SPA 203Memory and Culture

3

SPA 204Discovery and Culture

3

SPA 216Spanish Conversation

3

SPA 265Spanish Written Expression

3

SPA 275Reading for Comprehension

3

SPA 325Advanced Conversation

3 to 4

SPA 414Applied Linguistics

3

One additional course chosen from: (3 credits)

SPA 305Survey Span Lit 1

3

SPA 306Survey Spanish Literature 2

3

SPA 307Surv Spa-Amer Lit

3

Two Spanish elective courses (300 - 400 level) (6 credits)

Bilingual Education Extension: Spanish (12 credits)

Extensions are not required as part of the Childhood Education major at Saint Rose. The New York State Education Department offers an extension for bilingual education to the initial/provisional or permanent/professional teaching certificate obtained for Childhood Education (Grades 1-6). An extension will show that the certified childhood education teacher has additional expertise to teach bilingual education in childhood education. Childhood Education majors who wish the College to recommend them to the New York State Education Department for an extension must complete all requirements for the Childhood Education: Grades 1-6 program and all requirements for initial teacher certification; must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning all field experiences; and must complete the following additional requirements:

BLE 300Found Bi-Lingual Education

3

BLE 308Socio/Psycholinguistics

3

BLE 380Methods: Native Lang Arts

3

BLE 381Mthds:Tchg Lng Arts/Cont BLE

3

BLE 380 and BLE 381: a 25-hour field experience outside of class is required

The New York State Teacher Certification Examination required for the Bilingual Education Extension in Spanish: Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) in Spanish (prior to BLE 308).

Internship/Field Experiences/Service:

The hands-on, field experience that students complete is a hallmark of the Saint Rose School of Education. Early childhood education field placements include early childhood and preschool programs, as well as elementary school classrooms for Kindergarten, first and second grades. In addition, students are placed in a variety of settings, including urban, suburban, rural and high-needs districts.

Since several courses include field experience requirements that range from five to 18 hours each, you will begin gaining observation and hands-on experience during your sophomore year and complete more than 60 hours of fieldwork before you begin your student teaching experience. During your senior year, you will complete two, 7 ½ week student teaching experiences, one in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten setting, and one in a grade 1 or grade 2 classroom. Each of the two student teaching experiences begins with an analysis of the culture of the school and community and a study of the students in the school and classroom, in regard to their diversity, abilities, experiential backgrounds, language proficiencies and special needs. This will assist you in your subsequent teaching and planning and make you better able to help students learn the required material.

Culminating Academic Experiences:

Required Courses

ECE 490Stud Tchg:Pre-K/K;Grds 1/2

10

EDU 493Portfolio in Elem Educ & ECE

1

EDU 494Stdnt Tchg Sem:Child Edu & ECE

2

Professional Accreditation:

The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.

The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org/

Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.ncate.org/

Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:

The bachelor's degree in early childhood education that you earn from Saint Rose will grant you initial certification in this field. However, in order to gain professional certification, you must earn a master's degree in early childhood education or a related field such as special education, reading, or elementary education.

Saint Rose offers many Master of Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.) degree programs. Many graduates choose to pursue their master's degrees here at Saint Rose with the faculty they have come to respect as mentors.

Minor(s):

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Admissions and Financial Aid Information:

The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.

What Makes an Application Complete

  • Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
  • Official High School Transcripts
  • Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
  • SAT or ACT scores  (See Test Optional FAQ's)
  • Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
  • Essay or Graded Paper
  • Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
  • Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

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