Program Overview:
(This program is open to transfers for the 2017-2018 academic year. First year students will be accepted into the Inclusive Early Childhood Program.)
The dual major in Early Childhood Education/Special Education: Birth-Grade 2 is a four-year program of study and practice that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education/Special Education and prepares candidates for teaching in birth to grade 2 general education, special education, and inclusive settings that serve young children with a full range of abilities and needs. Upon the successful completion of this program, the achievement of passing grades on examinations required by the New York State Education Department and fingerprint clearance, students are eligible for New York State initial teaching certification in both early childhood (Birth-Grade 2) and early childhood special education (Birth-Grade 2).
Guidelines developed by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) were utilized in the development of this program. The Early Childhood Education/Special Education program provides pre-service teachers with integrated course content across the disciplines of child development, special education, early childhood education, communication disorders, literacy, educational psychology, and instructional technology. The program prepares future educators to meet the cognitive, academic and social-emotional needs of a diverse population of young children, collaborate with colleagues, and exhibit leadership in their professional endeavors. The program is delivered by experienced faculty and supervisors who focus on the elements of diversity, instructional planning, individualizing instruction, reflective practice, technology, research-supported practices, and collaboration. The program requires that students have an academic concentration in the liberal arts or sciences (see below for descriptions of academic concentrations), and complete 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. The majority of the major and the academic concentration must be completed at The College of Saint Rose.
Program Contacts:
Dr. Susan DeLuke
Literacy & Special Education Department Co-Chair
Email: delukes@mail.strose.edu
Dr. Frances Ihle
Literacy & Special Education Department Co-Chair
Email: ihlef@mail.strose.edu
Program Webpage:
Early Childhood Education/Special Education, BS
Program Requirements:
Admission into the College does not ensure good standing in the program in Early Childhood Education/Special Education, nor does good standing in the Early Childhood Education/Special Education program ensure admission to student teaching. In order to maintain good standing through all stages of the Early Childhood Education/Special Education program, students are required to maintain the following academic standards: 2.5 cumulative index, 2.75 index in the education sequence, 2.25 index in the academic concentration and a minimum grade of C+ in each course of the major. Students are allowed to repeat courses in the major only one time. More than two repeated courses by a student will result in the student’s dismissal from the major. Students must apply for student teaching in accordance with program guidelines which includes satisfactory completion of all major courses with the exception of SEE 481, SEE 482, SEE 492, and completion of most concentration courses. No additional courses beyond SEE 481, SEE 482, and SEE 492 should be taken during the student teaching semester.
Major Courses Sequence:
Year 1
SEE 100
ECE 230
SED 146
SEE 106
Year 2
EPY 245
CSD 235
ECE 231
SEE 328
Year 3
ECE 253
SEE 350
SEE 360
SED 260
Year 4
ECE 385
SED 340
SEE 481
SEE 482
SEE 492
Major in Early Childhood Education/Special Education (Birth-Grade 2) (56 credits)
SEE 360: is approved as fulfilling the writing-intensive requirement.
SEE 360: Students who transfer in a course that is equivalent to SEE 360 for 3 credits must also take SEE 362 for 1 credit.
Academic Concentrations for Early Childhood Education/Special Education Majors (Birth-Grade 2)
All Early Childhood Education/Special 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/Special Education major to develop a degree of expertise in a chosen discipline or interdisciplinary field.
Early Childhood Education/Special Education majors are required to complete an academic concentration of 30-33 credits in one of the following disciplines: Biology, 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.
Biology Concentration (30 credits)
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:
Choose two of the following courses:
Mathematics Courses (13 Credits)
Required Courses:
Additional Courses:
MAT 180 and MAT 185: Students who transfer in MAT 185 or MAT 190 or who score 36 on 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.
English Language Arts Concentration (33 credits)
English Language Arts concentrators may not transfer in courses to fulfill their ELA requirements after they have matriculated at the College of Saint Rose.
Required Courses:
| ENG 105 | Expos Wrtg, Oral Com, Resrch | 4 |
| ENG 114 | Intro Literary Genres/Traditns | 4 |
One 200-level early literature course:
One 200-level later literature course:
One diverse literature course:
| ENG 126 | Diverse Voices in Literature | 4 |
| ENG 216 | African American Literature | 4 |
| ENG 226 | Women & Wrtg (Early Periods) | 4 |
| ENG 227 | Women & Wrtg (Later Periods) | 4 |
| ENG 236 | Postcolonial Literatures | 4 |
| ENG 237 | Asian American Literature | 4 |
| ENG 238 | Native American Literature | 4 |
| ENG 239 | Irish Literature | 4 |
| ENG 336 | Studies in African Amer Lit | 4 |
| ENG 371 | Studies in Women's Literature | 4 |
| ENG 372 | Studies in Diverse Literatures | 4 |
Writing/Language course(s) - 4 credits:
One communication course:
One performance arts course:
Two credits in teaching topics courses OR one additional literature course from those listed above (2 or 4 credits):
French/Spanish Concentration (30 credits)
The French/Spanish concentration is not currently available. Please contact the chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures for more information.
*The French/Spanish concentration may require French courses taken off-campus or through study abroad.
General Science Concentration (30 credits)
Mathematics Concentration (30-32 credits)
Required Courses:
Choose one course from the following:
Depth of Study (9-11 credits)
Choose two courses from the following:
Choose one from the following:
Social Studies Concentration (32 credits)
Core Courses:
Social Studies concentrators may not transfer in core courses after they have matriculated at The College of St. Rose.
One POS course from the following:
Choose one course from a geographic area:
Africa:
Asia:
Europe:
Latin America:
Spanish Concentration (30 credits)
Required Courses:
Three years of high school Spanish, or SPA 101 and SPA 102, are prerequisite to a concentration in Spanish.
If SPA 203 and SPA 204 are waived, the student needs to replace them with 6 hours of upper-level elective courses.
One additional course chosen from:
Two Spanish 300-400 level elective courses (6 credits)
Suggested 4 Year Course Plan:
This suggested plan is designed to give students an idea of how to balance their coursework over 8 semesters and to graduate within 4 years. Most students will need to take a minimum of 30 credits each year in order to meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 122 overall credits. It should be used along with your Degree Works worksheet and in consultation with your faculty advisor. It is meant as a guide, not a definitive list of courses that must be taken as written. Your faculty advisor will help you make any necessary adjustments during advisement.
Year 1
Fall (15-17 Credits)
SEE 100-Intro to the Profession (0 cr)
Liberal Education course (3 cr)
Liberal Education course (3 cr)
Liberal Education course (3 cr)
Liberal Education course (3 cr)
*Liberal Education/Concentration course (3 cr)
Spring (16-17 Credits)
SED 146-Intro Excep Sch & Comm (4 cr)
SEE 106-Intro to Portfolio (0 cr)
ECE 230-Foundations Early Chhd (3 cr)
Liberal Education course (3 cr)
Liberal Education course (3 cr)
*Liberal Education/Concentration course (4 cr)
Year 2
Fall (15-18 Credits)
Liberal Education (CSC 204-L08) course (3 cr)
*Liberal Education/Concentration course (4 cr)
Concentration course (4 cr)
Liberal Education (EPY 245-L11) course (4 cr)
Liberal Education/Concentration course (3 cr)
Spring (17 Credits)
Liberal Education course (3 cr)
*Liberal Education/Concentration course (4 cr)
Concentration course (4 cr)
ECE 231-Infant, Toddler Curr (3 cr)
CSD 235-Language Dev & Literacy (3 cr)
Year 3
Fall (17 Credits)
Liberal Education (Language-L02) course (3 cr)
ECE 253-Curriculm PreK-2 (4 cr)
SEE 350-Develop Assessment (3 cr)
Concentration course (3 cr)
Concentration course (4 cr)
Spring (18 Credits)
Liberal Education (Language-L02) course (3 cr)
SED 260-Positive Behavior Supp (4 cr)
SEE 360-Literacy Young Children (4 cr)
SEE 328-Partnerships Family (3 cr)
Concentration course (4 cr)
Year 4
Fall (18 Credits)
ECE 385-Integrat Content Meth (4 cr)
SED 340-Assess & Teach Yng Child (4 cr)
Concentration course (4 cr)
Concentration course (4 cr)
Liberal Education (Physical Education-L12) course (2 cr)
Spring (13 Credits)
SEE 481-Seminar Stud Teach (2 cr)
SEE 492-Student Teaching (10 cr)
SEE 482-Portfolio (1 cr)
10-12 credits will overlap within the liberal education, major and concentration areas resulting in a 122-credit program. Electives may be available or necessary for the 122 credits required for graduation. Transfer students may need to take summer school courses in order to graduate according to the above plan.
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Students are required to complete a total of 150 hours of field experience prior to student teaching. Field experiences require students to observe, complete course-related assignments, and teach in a variety of settings across all age levels within the certification and complete experiences in high-needs/urban schools. Student teaching occurs at both the pre-kindergarten or kindergarten level and at the primary (1-2) grades during one semester of the senior year with one of the placements in a special education or inclusive education setting and one placement in a general education setting. All student teaching experiences must be completed through The College of Saint Rose.
Field experiences ranging from 5 to 21 hours are required for the following courses:
| SED 146 | Ind w/Except in Schl & Comm | 4 |
| ECE 230 | Found of Early Child Educ | 3 |
| ECE 231 | Infant, Toddler, Pre-Sch Educ | 3 |
| ECE 253 | Curric & Instruct PreK-Gr 2 | 4 |
| SED 260 | Positive Behav Supports Yng Ch | 4 |
| SED 340 | Assess/Teach Signif Disab Yng | 4 |
| SEE 360 | Literacy & Lit Young Children | 4 |
| ECE 385 | Integrat Content Methds K-Gr 2 | 4 |
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.
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Courses
| SEE 481 | Stud Tchg Sem: ECE/Spec ED | 2 |
| SEE 482 | Portfolio in ECE/Spec Educ | 1 |
| SEE 492 | Stud Tchg: ECE/Spec Ed B-Gr 2 | 10 |
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 Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, 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:
In order to be eligible for initial teacher certification in New York State, students must pass required New York State Teacher Certification Examinations. The School of Education offers preparation workshops for these exams. Information about test dates, sample questions, and scoring are available online at www.nystce.nesinc.com. The pass rate on New York State Teacher Certification Examinations for students at The College of Saint Rose was 97% for the 2008-2009 academic year. 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.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of First-Year applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as October. 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 all 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.
- Music applicants are required to complete an audition.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
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