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: | 30 |
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 305 and all methods courses (402, 403, 404, 405 and 406) are required for all students. Please note: that "B -" is not an adequate grade.
- Grades of "B-" or better in EDU 250.
- 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: 60