Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) - B.S.Ed Degree

Department of Education

Office: E268 Thompson Hall

(716) 673-3701

Dr. Laura Geraci, Chairperson

Email: edu@fredonia.edu
Jill Marshall, Program Coordinator

Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-education/coe/education-department

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Childhood Education prepares teacher candidates for certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1 to 6).

Major Requirements

Core Courses:

EDU 105Introduction to Contemporary Inclusive Education

3

EDU 106Practicum in Inclusive Education I

1

EDU 225Child Development EC/CH

3

EDU 250Introduction to the Exceptional Learner

3

EDU 251Practicum in Inclusive Education II

1

EDU 276Literacy and Technology in Inclusive Educational Settings

3

EDU 295Introduction to Educational Assessment

3

EDU 303Safe Schools/Healthy Students-DASA: Safety Education/Fire and Arson/School Violence

1

EDU 304Safe Schools & Healthy Students

1

EDU 305Cultural & Linguistic Diversity of Students and Families

3

EDU 313Practicum in Inclusive Education III

1

EDU 349Educational Psychology

3

MATH 201Concepts of Foundational Mathematics: A Problem Solving Approach

3

MATH 202Concepts of Foundational Mathematics II

3

 

Elective course, upon advising

4

 

Total Credit Hours:36

NOTE:

  • EDU 105, EDU 250, and EDU 305: courses that have a field experience component
  • Grades of "B" or better in EDU 105, EDU 225, EDU 250, EDU 305 and all methods courses (402, 403, 404, 405 and 406) are required for all students entering this major in FALL 2020 or later.  Please note:  that "B -" is not an adequate grade.  
  • Grade of "S" in EDU 106, EDU 251 and EDU 313
  • Successful completion of EDU 416 is required to receive a "Satisfactory" standing in Student Teaching.

Methods Courses:

EDU 402Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Educational Settings

3

EDU 403Teaching Science in Inclusive Educational Settings

3

EDU 404Teaching Social Studies in Inclusive Educational Settings

3

EDU 405Teaching Literacy in Inclusive Educational Settings

3

EDU 406Literacy and Assessment in Inclusive Educational Settings

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Capstone Experience – Student Teaching:

EDU 416Capstone Seminar - Advanced Study in Classroom Organization, Management, and Instruction

3

EDU 420Student Teaching Grades 1-3

6

EDU 422Student Teaching Childhood: Grades 4-6

6

Total Credit Hours:15

Area of Concentration:

All Students will need to declare and complete an area of concentration ranging from 30-34 credit hours.  Students should see Areas of Concentration in the Education section of the catalog.  

Total Credit Hours: 66