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The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood
Education program prepares students to work with children from birth to grade
2. The program offers a substantial knowledge base in all areas of child
development, focusing on children from high-needs areas and/or schools.
Students learn general and advanced principles of cognitive, physical, and
affective development as well as practical insights for incorporating
developmentally appropriate curriculum. In addition to class hours, students
are required to complete a substantial number of fieldwork hours including
classroom observations, mentored internship, and student teaching. Students who
complete the program are eligible for New York State certification (birth to
grade 2) upon passing all of the required State administered certification
exams.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood
Education program prepares students to work with children from birth to grade
2. The program offers a substantial knowledge base in all areas of child
development, focusing on children from high-needs areas and/or schools.
Students learn general and advanced principles of cognitive, physical, and
affective development as well as practical insights for incorporating
developmentally appropriate curriculum. In addition to class hours, students
are required to complete a substantial number of fieldwork hours including
classroom observations, mentored internship, and student teaching. Students who
complete the program are eligible for New York State certification (birth to
grade 2) upon passing all of the required State administered certification
exams.
Admission Requirements
First-time
applicants to our undergraduate programs must fulfill the following admissions
requirements:
Candidates must possess either
a high school diploma or GED credential, or a recognized college associate
degree or higher (as listed in the transfer admissions policy).
Candidates must also submit a
completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement.
In addition
to the general admissions and educational requirements, applicants must
also:
Have a high school grade
average of 80 or higher, or a college GPA of 2.75 or higher
Place into college-level math
and English via the math and English Language Arts Accuplacer exams
Interview with School of
Education faculty or staff
3 Years
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Early Childhood Education, BS
Bronx Campus, Bronx, United States
36 monthsProgramme duration
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program prepares students to work with children from birth to grade 2. The program offers a substantial knowledge base in all areas of child development, focusing on children from high-needs areas and/or schools. Students learn general and advanced principles of cognitive, physical, and affective development as well as practical insights for incorporating developmentally appropriate curriculum. In addition to class hours, students are required to complete a substantial number of fieldwork hours including classroom observations, mentored internship, and student teaching. Students who complete the program are eligible for New York State certification (birth to grade 2) upon passing all of the required State administered certification exams.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program prepares students to work with children from birth to grade 2. The program offers a substantial knowledge base in all areas of child development, focusing on children from high-needs areas and/or schools. Students learn general and advanced principles of cognitive, physical, and affective development as well as practical insights for incorporating developmentally appropriate curriculum. In addition to class hours, students are required to complete a substantial number of fieldwork hours including classroom observations, mentored internship, and student teaching. Students who complete the program are eligible for New York State certification (birth to grade 2) upon passing all of the required State administered certification exams.
Admission Requirements
First-time applicants to our undergraduate programs must fulfill the following admissions requirements:
In addition to the general admissions and educational requirements, applicants must also:
Scholarships
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