Childhood and Middle Level Childhood Education (Grade 1 - Grade 9)
Bachelor of Arts
Students who choose the Childhood and Middle Level Childhood Education program will be qualified to teach children in the elementary grades 1-6, and in the middle level grades 5-9 (subject-specific).
This program is recommended for students who would like to teach at the childhood level or the subject-specific middle school level.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn initial teacher certification in New York state for both childhood (grades 1-6) and middle childhood education (grades 5-9 content-specific).
Sixty credits of general education courses are common to all bachelor’s degree programs. These courses are designed to develop the skills – critical thinking, informational literacy, communications, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups — as well as the ethics and values that will enable students to succeed and make a difference in the lives of others. Â
Faculty will assist student in choosing general education courses that link to their field of education and some general education courses satisfy program requirements.
Students can choose from one of five concentrations areas: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish and French.
Students begin observing and working in the classroom in their freshman year.
Students earn their initial NY State teacher certification and with the assistance of NU, can apply through the Ontario College of Teachers to be certified in Ontario.
All programs require comprehensive clinical field experience. The opportunity to observe and begin working with qualified teachers on various aspects of the teaching-learning process begins during the freshman year, and is required throughout the program. Field placements are aligned with coursework, include specific assignments and responsibilities, and are completed in three phases:
Childcare Services
Child/Family Advocate
Educational Consultant
Elementary/Middle School Teacher
In Home Childcare
