The Bachelor of Science degree in Childhood Education & Early Childhood Education/Foreign Language concentration leads to NYS certification to teach grades Birth-6 in the public schools. Please see the Childhood & Early Childhood Education main program page for a complete overview including information on academic standards. Students may also pursue the optional middle childhood education certification in Spanish (grades 7-9). [Foreign Language concentration = 30 credits]
Foreign Language Core
Childhood Education
Complete all of the following:
Education Support Courses
Complete all of the following:
Workshops
Complete all of the following:
Academic Standards
- Cumulative GPA: to enroll in and remain as a student in the Childhood & Early Childhood Education program, students must have and maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.000 or higher.
- Major GPA: students must achieve and maintain a major GPA of 3.000 or higher in all major course requirements prior to entry into the methods courses (EDU 300 level courses).
- To be eligible for student teaching, a student must have achieved a 3.000 or higher cumulative average.
- Students must earn a grade of C or higher (2.000) in all courses required in the major program including the support and concentration courses.
- All students in the education programs are required to subscribe to a designated portfolio system.
Middle Childhood Certification, Grades 7-9 (Optional)
Students desiring the Middle Childhood Certification in Spanish must complete the Childhood & Early Childhood Education/Foreign Language requirements listed above and the following requirements:
- EDU 325 Teaching & Learning in Middle School (3 credits)
- EDU 474 Reading & Writing in the Content Areas (3 credits)
Degree Completion Notes
- Total credits required for a bachelor's degree (minimum): 120 credits
- Cumulative GPA required for graduation (minimum): 3.000
- Major GPA required for graduation (minimum): 3.000
- 1/2 of major requirements must be completed at Sage (minimum)
- Completion of all required General Education coursework
- Completion of 60 liberal arts and sciences credits (minimum)