Program Overview:
NOTE: This program is only available to incoming transfer students for Fall 2019-Spring 2020. First year students should choose from Inclusive Early Childhood Education, Early and Childhood Education or Childhood Education/Special Education.
The Teacher Education department identifies the purposes of its education sequence for 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.
The undergraduate program in Childhood Education leads to a Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education and prepares students to teach grades 1-6 in elementary schools. The program has three components: an education sequence, the Liberal Education requirements, and an academic concentration in an area of liberal arts or science (see below for descriptions of academic concentrations). Childhood Education majors should refer to the catalog section on Liberal Education requirements for the specific regulations.
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. All courses in the education sequence with the exception of EDU 493 and EDU 494 must be completed prior to student teaching. Because students must maintain a 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 Saint Rose.
The education sequence, normally begun in the sophomore year, requires courses in education and educational psychology that include classroom, laboratory, and course-embedded field experiences 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 both the primary (1-3) and the intermediate (4-6) elementary grades during one semester of the senior year. All student teaching experiences must be completed through The College of Saint Rose. 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 Childhood Education, nor does good standing in the Childhood Education program ensure admission to student teaching. Students must apply for student teaching in accordance with program guidelines while completing education course requirements. 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 grades 1-6 initial certification 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:
Dr. Christina Pfister
Chair, Teacher Education Department
Email: pfisterc@strose.edu
Program Webpage: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), BS
Program Requirements:
Major in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) (46-47 credits)
EDU 300, SEE 360, and SEE 380 are approved as fulfilling the writing-intensive requirement.
EPY 244 is approved and counted as a Liberal Education course/elective.
EPY 370: Students who do not take CSC 104 Educational Computing (an L08 course) must take EPY 370.
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 Childhood Education Majors (Grades 1-6)
All 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 Childhood Education major to develop a degree of expertise in a chosen discipline or interdisciplinary field.
Childhood Education majors are required to complete an academic concentration of 30-33 credits in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Computing and Logic, 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.
CSC 202 and CSC 252 may each be taken only twice without faculty permission.
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:
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)
Social Studies concentrators may not transfer in core courses after they have matriculated at The College of St. Rose; six out of eight of the content courses in the concentration must be completed at Saint Rose.
Core Courses:
Students must pass HIS 215 in their first year with a C grade or better. HIS 215 may only be repeated once and serves as a pre-requisite for HIS 204 and HIS 206.
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, SPA 204, and SPA 216 are waived, the student needs to replace each of them with 3 hours of upper-level elective courses.
SPA 300 was SPA 265 prior to Fall 2020.
One additional course chosen from:
Two Spanish 300-400 level elective courses (6 credits)
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
In the Childhood Education program, all field experiences are linked to coursework and you will complete 100 hours of field experience in various education settings including urban, suburban, rural and high-needs districts as well as at a variety of grade levels prior to student teaching. Several courses have field experience requirements that range from 10 to 20 hours each and the faculty members who teach the courses supervise each experience.
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Student Teaching
The elementary education student teaching component consists of two seven and one-half-week student teaching placements in grades 1-3 and 4-6. During the first week of each placement, you will conduct an analysis of the classroom, school, school district and surrounding community in an effort to better understand your experience and help you more effectively meet the needs of your pupils.
Required Courses:
| EDU 490 | Stdnt Tchg Elem (1-3 & 4-6) | 10 |
| EDU 493 | Portfolio in Elem Educ & ECE | 1 |
| EDU 494 | Stdnt Tchg Sem:Child Edu & ECE | 2 |
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.
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Fall (15 credits)
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Spring (15 credits)
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Liberal education and Concentration courses
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Liberal education and Concentration courses
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| Year 2 |
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Fall (16 credits)
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Spring (16 credits)
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Liberal education and Concentration courses
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EPY 244
EDU 300
Liberal education and Concentration courses
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Fall (16 credits)
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Spring (16 credits)
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EDU 245
SED 225
EPY 350 (or 370)
Liberal education and Concentration courses
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EDU 385
SEE 360
EPY 354
Liberal education and Concentration courses
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Fall (16 credits)
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Spring (12 credits)
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EDU 386
SEE 380
Liberal education and Concentration courses
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Student teaching
EDU 490, EDU 493, EDU 494
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Grades 7-9 Extension (Optional):
Extensions are not required as part of the Childhood Education major at Saint Rose. The New York State Education Department offers an extension for grades 7-9 to the initial teaching certificate obtained for Childhood Education (Grades 1-6). An extension will show that the certified childhood education teacher has additional expertise to teach a subject in grades 7-9. Subjects for the 7-9 Extension are: Biology, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies. Childhood Education majors who wish the College to recommend them to the New York State Education Department for an extension must complete an academic concentration of at least 30 credits in the extension area, all requirements for the Childhood Education: Grades 1-6 program, all requirements for initial teacher certification in Childhood Education, must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning all field experiences, and the following additional requirements.
Required Courses:
The New York State Teacher Certification Examination required for a 7-9 extension to teach a subject area.
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:
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 grades 1-6 initial certification 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.
Careers
As a Saint Rose elementary education graduate, you will be the highly skilled and experienced teacher that potential employers are looking for. The College’s Career Development Center works closely with the School of Education to provide career services including teacher job fairs and workshops which have resulted in significant numbers of education graduates acquiring teaching positions in the Capital Region and nationwide, since New York has reciprocal certification agreements with various states in the Northeast.
Graduate Study
The bachelor’s degree in elementary 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 elementary education or a related field such as special education, literacy, early childhood education, or middle level education in order to obtain professional certification. While some of our students pursue graduate study at other institutions, many education graduates choose to pursue their master’s degrees with the faculty they have come to respect as mentors. The College of Saint Rose has one of the lowest tuitions of all New York state private colleges and we offer a variety of scholarships, including multicultural and academic talent. More than 90% of our students receive several forms of financial aid.
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 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
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we award more than $34 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
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