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Sep 08, 2024
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2023-2024 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Childhood/Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 6), B.A.
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This B.A. in Childhood/Early Childhood Education is a combined major designed to allow students to earn an undergraduate degree leading to two initial NYS certifications; Birth to Grade 2 and Grades 1 to Grade 6. Students complete coursework and field experiences which provide opportunities for developing knowledge about the teaching profession and how to effectively teach young children.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Childhood/Early Childhood Education B.A. candidates will be able to:
• demonstrate the ability to develop an interdisciplinary learning segment that incorporates various learning modalities that support early childhood learning.
• deliver a presentation which demonstrates proficiency in analyzing a world culture or a global issue impacting society that will promote P-6 students’ abilities to gain an understanding of the culturally diverse world in which they live.
• demonstrate the ability to develop and teach a data driven learning segment based upon P-6 student work samples which represent various patterns of learning.
• plan and use developmentally appropriate materials, activities, instructional strategies and technology in their daily lesson plans for P-12 learners.
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Education Major: 52 Credits
All courses noted and require a 2.7 in each course. Education courses (EDLS and EDUC courses) require a minimum grade of 2.7 or above, therefore these courses will not satisfy the requirement if students elect the S/P/U grading option. Students must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in required Arts & Science and Specialization courses and therefore, an S/P/U will satisfy the requirement.
Required Courses: 10 Credits
Professional Block I: 14 Credits
(prerequisite to Block II)
Professional Block II: 14 Credits
(prerequisite to student teaching)
Student Teaching Semester: 14 Credits
Certification Requirements
- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations required for Initial Certification.
- Fingerprinting Clearance.
Concentration Requirements: 52 Credits
All courses in the Arts and Sciences concentration must be completed with a 2.0 or higher.
Please note: Potsdam Pathway courses may be fulfilled with major requirements, but additional Pathways courses may be required. Seek guidance from your adviser.
Specialization Areas: 15-19 Credits
All Childhood/Early Childhood Education majors must select one of the following Specialization Areas. Contact the Department of the specialization area of your choice to declare, be assigned a specialization area adviser and select appropriate courses. Each course in the specialization area must be completed with a 2.0 or higher.
Note(s)
- Additional credits are needed to fulfill Potsdam Pathways and College requirements
- Some courses have required Prerequisites
- Perform satisfactory on Disposition Form
- Childhood/Early Childhood Education Policies can be found at www.potsdam.edu/academics/SOEPS/education/advising/CEC/.
Grade Requirements:
- 2.7 or higher required grade in each Education course (EDUC & EDLS courses)
- 2.0 or higher required grade in Arts & Science courses (Math, Science, English, History, etc…)
Gate Requirements:
- 3.0 or higher overall GPA (initial requirement for admission into an Education program set by SUNY)
- Transition: 2.5 or higher overall GPA to remain in the Childhood/Early Childhood Education major prior to entering Block I
- 3.0 or higher overall GPA required to enter Block I, Block II and Student Teaching
- 3.0 or higher GPA in Education major required to Student Teach (EDLS and EDUC courses)
Total Credit Hours Required: 105-110
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