Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) - B.S.Ed Degree
Department of Education
Office: E268 Thompson Hall
(716) 673-3701
Dr. Kathleen Gradel, Chairperson
Email: kathleen.gradel@fredonia.edu
Jill Marshall, Program Coordinator
Email: jill.marshall@fredonia.edu
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 105 | Introduction to Contemporary Inclusive Education | 3 |
| EDU 106 | Practicum in Inclusive Education I | 1 |
| EDU 225 | Child Development EC/CH | 3 |
| EDU 250 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDU 251 | Practicum in Inclusive Education II | 1 |
| EDU 276 | Literacy and Technology in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 295 | Introduction to Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 303 | Safe Schools/Healthy Students-DASA: Safety Education/Fire and Arson/School Violence | 1 |
| EDU 304 | Safe Schools & Healthy Students | 1 |
| EDU 305 | Cultural & Linguistic Diversity of Students and Families | 3 |
| EDU 313 | Practicum in Inclusive Education III | 1 |
| EDU 349 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Concepts of Foundational Mathematics: A Problem Solving Approach | 3 |
| MATH 202 | Concepts of Foundational Mathematics II | 3 |
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| | Elective course, upon advising | 4 |
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| 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 402 | Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 403 | Teaching Science in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 404 | Teaching Social Studies in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 405 | Teaching Literacy in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 406 | Literacy and Assessment in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Capstone Experience – Student Teaching:
| EDU 416 | Capstone Seminar - Advanced Study in Classroom Organization, Management, and Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 420 | Student Teaching Grades 1-3 | 6 |
| EDU 422 | Student 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