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Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) – BS

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)

EPY 244Child & Adolescent Development

4

EPY 350Educational Psychology

3

or

EPY 370Ed Psych/Instruct Tech

4

EPY 354Classroom Management

1

EDU 245Curric, Assess & Instruct 1-6

4

EDU 300Foundations of Education

3

EDU 385Tchg Lang Arts/SS 1-6

4

EDU 386Tchg Sci/Math 1-6

4

SED 225Fnd&Pract Incl Stud w/Dis PK-6

3

SEE 360Literacy & Lit Young Children

4

SEE 380Literacy/Literature Intrm Grds

4

EDU 102Violence Prevention

0

EDU 103Child Abuse Prevention

0

EDU 111Dignity for All Students

0

EPY 337Subst Abuse Wksp

0

EDU 490Stdnt Tchg Elem (1-3 & 4-6)

10

EDU 493Portfolio in Elem Educ & ECE

1

EDU 494Stdnt Tchg Sem:Child Edu & ECE

2

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)

BIO 190Principles of Biology 1

3

BIO 190LPrinciples of Biology 1 Lab

1

BIO 191Principles of Biology 2

3

BIO 191LPrinciples of Biology 2 Lab

1

BIO 210Anatomy and Physiology

3

BIO 210LAnatomy and Physiology Lab

1

or

BIO 350General Microbiology

3

BIO 350LGeneral Microbiology Lab

1

Two Biology Laboratory courses at the 200-level or higher

8

CHM 190Gen Chemistry 1

3

CHM 190LGen Chemistry 1 Lab

1

CHM 191Gen Chemistry 2

3

CHM 191LGen Chemistry 2 Lab

1

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.

CSC 202 and CSC 252 may each be taken only twice without faculty permission.

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:
CSC 302Data Structures

4

CSC 321Database Mgmt Systems

4

CSC 344Computer Networks

3

CSC 355Internet Program 1

3

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 Structures

3

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 105Expos Wrtg, Oral Com, Resrch

4

ENG 114Intro Literary Genres/Traditns

4

One 200-level early literature course:

ENG 223Early Amer Literature

4

ENG 226Women & Wrtg (Early Periods)

4

ENG 230Early British Literature

4

ENG 244Early World Literature

4

ENG 260Earlier Shakespeare

4

ENG 261Later Shakespeare

4

ENG 27119th C. U.S. Literature

4

ENG 280History of Drama

4

*ENG 271 depending on topic

One 200-level later literature course:

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 235Latinx Literature

4

ENG 236Postcolonial Literatures

4

ENG 237Asian American Literature

4

ENG 238Native American Literature

4

ENG 239Irish Literature

4

ENG 245Literary Movements

4

ENG 270Modern World Drama

4

ENG 27119th C. U.S. Literature

4

ENG 279Film:Theory & Practice

4

* ENG 271 depending on topic

One diverse literature course:

ENG 126Diverse Voices in Literature

4

ENG 216African American Literature

4

ENG 226Women & Wrtg (Early Periods)

4

ENG 227Women & Wrtg (Later Periods)

4

ENG 235Latinx Literature

4

ENG 236Postcolonial Literatures

4

ENG 237Asian American Literature

4

ENG 238Native American Literature

4

ENG 239Irish Literature

4

ENG 336Studies in African Amer Lit

4

ENG 371Studies in Women's Literature

4

ENG 372Studies in Diverse Literatures

4

Writing/Language course(s) - 4 credits:

ENG 201Language and Linguistics

4

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 Digital Media

4

ENG 253Intro to Digital Publishing

4

ENG 254Online Lit Jrnl Edit & Pub

4

COM 221Journalism I

4

One communication course:

COM 206Conflict Management

3

COM 240Interpersonal Communication

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:

ENG 180Theatre Arts

4

ENG 218Oral Interpret of Literature

4

ENG 219Poetry in Performance

4

ENG 285Acting: Studio Study

4

ENG 286Acting: Styles and Techniques

4

ENG 287Improvisational Acting

4

Two credits in teaching topics courses OR one additional literature course from those listed above (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)

The French/Spanish concentration is not currently available. Please contact the chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures for more information.

FRE 204Discovery and Culture

3

FRE 216French Conversation

3

FRE 300French Written Expression

3

FRE 301Reading for Comprehension

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 309Hispanic Culture in US

3

*The French/Spanish concentration may require French courses taken off-campus or through study abroad.

General Science Concentration (30 credits)

BIO 190Principles of Biology 1

3

BIO 190LPrinciples of Biology 1 Lab

1

BIO 191Principles of Biology 2

3

BIO 191LPrinciples of Biology 2 Lab

1

CHM 190Gen Chemistry 1

3

CHM 190LGen Chemistry 1 Lab

1

CHM 191Gen Chemistry 2

3

CHM 191LGen Chemistry 2 Lab

1

ESC 190Introductory Geology

4

PHY 190Fundamentals of Physics 1

3

PHY 190LFundamentals of Physics 1 Lab

1

One laboratory science course at the 200-level or higher

4

SCI 350Science in Modern Society

2

Mathematics Concentration (30-32 credits)

Required Courses:

MAT 180College Algebra

3

MAT 184Elementary Statistics

4

MAT 185Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3

MAT 190Calculus 1

4

MAT 191Calculus 2

4

Choose one course from the following:

MAT 130Intro to Math Thought

3

MAT 140Excursions in Modern Math

3

MAT 145Math Themes for Liberal Arts

3

MAT 150Mathmatical Perspectives

3

MAT 160Ideas in Modern Mathematics

3

Depth of Study (9-11 credits)

Choose two courses from the following:
MAT 200Mathematical Inquiry

3

MAT 201Calculus 3

4

MAT 220Foundations of Mathematics

3

MAT 240Linear Algebra

3

MAT 270Finite Mathematics

3

MAT 320Number Theory

3

MAT 370Math through History

3

MAT 410Geometries

3

MAT 480Topics in Mathematics

1 to 4

Choose one from the following:
CSC 112Fundamentals of Comp Science

3

CSC 130Intergrat Program in Classroom

3

CSC 202Intro to Programming

4

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:

 
POS 112Critical Analysis US Politics

4

HIS 204Social Studies Economics I

4

HIS 206Social Studies Economics II

4

HIS 215New York State, 1600-1945

4

HIS 227US History since 1865

4

HIS 300SocialStudies Geography

4

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:

POS 142Political Ideologies

4

POS 171International Relations

4

POS 173Comparative Politics

4

POS 202Gender Politics

4

POS 215Race&Mass Incarceration in US

4

POS 227Critical Analysis Presidency

4

POS 262Crit Analy Legislat Process

4

Choose one course from a geographic area:

Africa:
HIS 247Intro to Caribbean History

4

HIS 266Modern Africa

4

HIS 268African History bef 1885

4

Asia:
HIS 239Modern E Asia

4

Europe:
HIS 213Fndtns of Europe:Antiq-Mid Age

4

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

Spanish Concentration (30 credits)

Required Courses:

SPA 203Memory and Culture

3

SPA 204Discovery and Culture

3

SPA 216Spanish Conversation

3

SPA 300Spanish Written Expression

3

SPA 301Reading for Comprehension

3

SPA 325Advanced Conversation

3

SPA 414Applied Linguistics

3

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:

SPA 305Survey Span Lit 1

3

SPA 306Survey Spanish Literature 2

3

SPA 307Surv Spa-Amer Lit

3

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 490Stdnt Tchg Elem (1-3 & 4-6)

10

EDU 493Portfolio in Elem Educ & ECE

1

EDU 494Stdnt 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.

 

 Year 1  

Fall (15 credits)

Spring (15 credits)

Liberal education and Concentration courses

 

 

Liberal education and Concentration courses

 

 Year 2  

Fall (16 credits)

Spring (16 credits)

Liberal education and Concentration courses

 

EPY 244

EDU 300

Liberal education and Concentration courses

 

 Year 3  

Fall (16 credits)

Spring (16 credits)

EDU 245

SED 225

EPY 350 (or 370)

Liberal education and Concentration courses

 

EDU 385

SEE 360

EPY 354

Liberal education and Concentration courses

 

 Year 4  

Fall (16 credits)

Spring (12 credits)

EDU 386

SEE 380

Liberal education and Concentration courses

Student teaching

EDU 490, EDU 493, EDU 494

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:

EPY 340Adolescent Deve. Enrichment

2

EDU 440Middle Level Education

3

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

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The Bottom Line

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