SUNY Oswego - School of Education - Childhood Education 1-6 Initial Certification (BS)

Childhood Education 1-6 Initial Certification (BS)

The Childhood Education program leads to certification to teach children in Grades 1-6. The development of a teacher of young learners requires a program that offers a combination of a strong knowledge of the discipline and theory-based pedagogical courses. Sustained field placements in diverse settings provide authentic learning opportunities throughout the program. Concentrations for the Childhood certification are listed below; click and scroll down these links for the course requirements in each content area. The pedagogy course requirements are listed at the bottom of this page.

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CONCENTRATIONS
English
French, German, or Spanish
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Women's Studies

Curriculum and Instruction

Childhood Education 1-6 Major - School of Education, B.S. Degree

60-73cr

Candidates interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the Curriculum and Instruction majors may enter the major conditionally as a freshman or as a transfer student. All candidates must complete Candidacy during the first block of education courses. The number of candidates admitted will depend on both demand and resources within the program, including the potential availability of required field placements in urban and other high need schools. Not all qualified candidates may be admitted.

Core Requirements46 cr

Edu 301 - Schooling, Pedagogy, and Social Justice
Edu 303 - Field Placement I: Observation and Participation
One of the following two courses:
- Edu 380 - Culturally Relevant Teaching
- Edu 381 - Schools and Urban Society
Edu 430 - Professionalism and Social Justice Seminar
Ced 330 - Teaching Mathematics: Authentic Literacy and Learning
Ced 340 - Teaching Science and Technology: Authentic Literacy and Learning
Ced 350 - Teaching Social Studies: Authentic Literacy and Learning
Ced 393 - Field Experience III: Planning and Teaching Practicum
Ced 394 - Integrated Childhood Methods
Ced 420 - Childhood Student Teaching
Ced 421 - Cross-Cultural Student Teaching
Lit 311 - Language and Literacy Development for All Learners
Lit 314 - Childhood Literacy: Assessment and Intervention
Spe 303 - Field Placement II: Small-Group Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms
Spe 304 - Educational Planning for Students with Disabilities

Electives0 cr

None

Cognate Requirements14-27 cr

Psy 100 - Principles of Human Behavior
Psy 322 - Child Psychology
Mat 106 - Number Systems and Operations
Mat 206 - Introduction to Geometry and Probability
Foreign Language 0-6 cr
Any General Education computer literacy course or pass competency exam
A Natural Science course with a lab
Complete required non-credit workshops on drug and alcohol awareness, school and fire safety and child abduction prevention; mandated reporting of child abuse; and school violence prevention. (Go to www.oswego.edu/safeschools for enrollment information for SSHS 1020)

Concentration

A candidate must select an academic concentration from one of the following disciplines or areas: English, Modern Languages (French, German, or Spanish), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or Women's Studies. For specific information regarding a particular academic concentration (except Science and Social Studies), consult the appropriate department's section of the College Catalog. Specific information for Science and Social Studies immediately follow the Childhood Education Major.

Candidate Qualifications

1. Candidates admitted conditionally to one of the education majors as either a freshman or a transfer must complete the Entrance Form in the semester prior to enrollment in the first block with their advisors.
2. Candidates coming from other majors must complete the Entrance Form with the Academic Coordinator. An unofficial transcript will be required at the time of completion of the Entrance Form.
3. Candidacy will be completed during the first block of education courses. Material will be distributed at that time. Candidates will be required to maintain a 2.50 index, provide an unofficial transcript and complete a writing sample based on the School of Education Conceptual Framework.
4. Once candidates begin the education sequence, they must maintain a 2.50 index. Candidates' GPAs will be monitored. Candidates who have registered for education courses, but who fall below a cumulative GPA of 2.50 will be deregistered by the department from the education courses.
5. Each candidate is provided two placements for student teaching through the Field Placement Office. Due to the large number of placements that must be coordinated, candidates cannot request placements. Assigned placements must be accepted by candidates or candidates will risk waiting for a reassignment in a future semester.

Eligibility for Student Teaching

Eligibility for student teaching for Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 and TESOL majors will be evaluated at the end of the semester or quarter preceding the student teaching assignment. To be considered eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. A cumulative index of 2.50 or above.
2. Complete a minimum of 80 semester hours of course work.
3. Completion of all professional education course work.
4. Earned grade of "S" in all prior field placements.
5. Complete a minimum of 80% of concentration course work.
6. Document successful completion of instruction required by the New York State Education Department on the mandated reporting of child abuse (2 clock hours); school violence prevention and intervention (2 clock hours); alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse prevention; and school safety, fire and arson prevention, and child abduction prevention. (Contact Continuing Education at 315-312-2270 for enrolling in SSHS 1020).
7. Submit required student teaching application forms to the appropriate office by the specified deadline.
8. Childhood, Adolescence, and TESOL education majors must have grades of C- or better for all concentration, professional education, and cognate courses. All professional education courses and education cognates must be completed prior to student teaching.