Program Description

Teachers affect eternity; they can never tell where their influence stops. š Henry Adams, Historian

The undergraduate Childhood Education program develops teacher candidates' knowledge, skills, and personal traits for teaching and learning. It leads to a bachelor's degree and initial teacher certification in New York State. Graduates are prepared to work as teachers in grades 1 through 6. The program includes study in a field of interest, professional education, and clinical practice. The clinical component begins early in the program with field experiences in local schools and develops teaching skills through observation, one-on-one, small group, and whole class activities, and culminates with a full semester of student teaching. The program is designed to prepare teacher candidates to meet the needs of children in a changing society. It integrates instructional technology with a broad range of teaching strategies that address the learners' interests and needs.

The Childhood Education program offers you :

• Career preparation in a valued profession that makes a difference
• Eligibility for NYS certification as a teacher of Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
• Opportunities to nurture children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development
• Guided experiences that develop technological know-how and strategies
• Choice of concentration in Behavioral Science (Psychology), Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Science (Political Science) or Life Sciences
• Development as a reflective practitioner, melding learning theory with classroom practice to achieve student success
• Caring, creative learning environment with faculty committed to excellence in education

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Program of Study

Faculty and Advisors

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Admission Requirements

• Candidates begin their subject area concentration in freshman year, their education course work and field experiences as early as sophomore year. Contact your education advisor before the end of your first semester of freshman year.
• A GPA of at least 2.75 and effective written and oral communication skills in English are required.
• Applications for teacher education programs are reviewed throughout the year by a faculty Professional Teacher Education Committee.
• Contact the Coordinator or faculty member for further information or to request a catalog and application.
• Visit the NYIT website at www.NYIT.edu
• For a campus visit or an appointment with an advisor, call 516.686.7777

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