B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Special Education

Course Overview

In pursuing your undergraduate degree, you will examine theories of child development, motivation, and learning for youngsters ranging in age from birth until 8 years of age. You will master the skills needed to encourage students to learn new material and to take responsibility for themselves and one another. As you work toward the degree you will gain an understanding and appreciation of subjects ranging from science to music to language arts. You also will acquire techniques to assess and evaluate a child's intellectual, social, and physical development, and you will learn the basic principles of classroom management for a diverse student population. The program will culminate in a semester-long student teaching experience that will allow you to practice your new skills in classroom settings. This degree qualifies you for two NYS initial teaching certifications

General Eligibility

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Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• Minimum Scores for full admission:

  TOEFL: 75

  IELTS 6.0

  The following will be required to go to the English Language Institute:

  No IELTS or TOEFL

  IELTS below 6

  TOEFL below 75