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Elementary Education Division Graduate Requirements
for Initial Certification Childhood Education
NEW REQUIREMENTS
I. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IS REQUIRED - must have a major/concentration
in the liberal arts and sciences
II. College Level Study of -
| Art, Music, Theater, or Dance |
| Literature/Writing - English |
| Foreign Language - Same language |
| Math - two courses or a calculus
course (4) |
| Science - life science and a physical
science - both with labs |
| Social Studies - Am History, World
History, Geography, and Soc., Poli.; Sci. or Economics |
| Total credits |
III.
| Number |
Title |
Credits |
EDU 500A
— OR —
EDU 500B |
Advanced Technology & Curriculum
Basic Technology & Curriculum
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1 |
| EDU 501 |
Foundations of Education |
3 |
| EDU 502 |
Educational Psychology/Human Dev |
3 |
EDU 505A
— OR —
EDU 505B |
Field Work Experience I*
Field Work Experience II*
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3 |
| EDU 511 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDU 580 |
Introduction to Special Education |
3 |
| EDU 590 |
Reading/Writing Process |
3 |
| EDU 601E |
Methods/Materials of Teaching Reading/Writing |
3 |
| EDU 613 |
Assessment Techniques |
3 |
| EDU 620 |
Methods of Teaching Social Studies & Language Arts |
3 |
| EDU 630 |
Methods of Teaching Math/Science |
3 |
| ELECTIVE |
(Literacy, Special Educ. or Early Childhood) |
3 |
| EDU 691E |
Student Teaching - Elementary** |
6 |
| EDU 700 |
Education Research – Childhood Education |
3 |
| EDU 800 |
Thesis |
3 |
| Total Credits |
46 |
*by permission of the division and a passing score on the L.A.S.T.
IV.
- NYSTCE - New York State Teachers Certification Exam
- L.A.S.T. Liberal Arts & Sciences Test - TAKE BEFORE
ENTERING EDUCATION PROGRAM
- A.T.S.-W Assessment of Teaching Skills: Written – elementary
– TAKE DURING STUDENT TEACHING
- C.S.T. - Content Specialty Test
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