Teacher – Early Childhood Education
This program is designed to give you the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree.
What You'll Learn
Inspire lifelong learners through effective, evidence-based instruction.
Gain the knowledge and experience to support young children’s growth from birth through age 8. As the need for qualified early educators continues to rise, you’ll learn to design playful, developmentally appropriate learning environments that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence. You’ll be ready for careers in childcare centers, preschools, and early learning programs that make a difference in children’s lives.
Where You’ll Go
Elementary School Teachers
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Kindergarten Teachers
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)
The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script. Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.
Program Requirements
To graduate [ 60-63 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]
Additional Notes:
- Students should work closely with their faculty advisor for appropriate course selection. Catalogs and web sites for teacher
education baccalaureate degree programs should also be consulted.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL098 | Accelerated Writing Skills for ENGL 100 | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECHD125 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
| ENGL100 | Academic Writing I | 3 | |
| or GENERIC | A student exempted from ENGL 100 must substitute a three-credit unrestricted elective. The course should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor and in accordance with degree requirements at the intended transfer institution. An ECHD course is recommended. | ||
| HSTY201 | American History to 1877 | 3 | |
| or HSTY201H | American History to 1877--Honors | 3 | |
| or HSTY202 | American History Since 1877 | 3 | |
| or HSTY202H | American History Since 1877--Honors | 3 | |
| MATH113 | Mathematics for Elem School Teachers I | 3 | |
| PSYC103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| or PSYC103H | Introduction to Psychology-Honors | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Academic Writing II | 3 | |
| or ENGL101H | Academic Writing II-Honors | 3 | |
| MATH115 | Mathematics for Elementary Sch Teach II | 3 | |
| EDUC270 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 | |
| SOCI101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| or SOCI101H | Introduction to Sociology-Honors | 3 | |
| ECHD ELEC | Early Childhood Elective | 3 | |
| or Liberal Arts and Science - Social Science | Social Science | 3 - 4 | |
| or Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities | Humanities | 3 - 4 | |
| or Liberal Arts and Science - Math/Natural Science | Math/Natural Science | 3 - 4 | |
| or GENERIC | Teacher Education majors should complete a concentration in their intended discipline. Concentration courses should be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor based on the intended four-year teacher education program. | 3 - 4 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL102 | Approaches to Literature | 3 | |
| or ENGL102H | Approaches to Literature-Honors | 3 | |
| HSTY115 | Caribbean History Since 1491 | 3 | |
| or HSTY116 | The West in the World to 1500 | 3 | |
| or HSTY117 | The West in the World Since 1500 | 3 | |
| SUNY GE #10 World Languages | World Languages | 3 | |
| or GENERIC | SUNY GEN ED World Languages Sequence Electives: Both courses must be in the same language. Some transfer schools may not allow ASL to meet the World Languages Requirement. | ||
| SUNY GE #7 The Arts | The Arts | 3 | |
| or GENERIC | An Applied Art class is recommended, such as ART 115, ART 120, ART 123, or ART 124. | 3 | |
| ECHD ELEC | Early Childhood Elective | 3 | |
| or Liberal Arts and Science - Social Science | Social Science | 3 - 4 | |
| or Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities | Humanities | 3 - 4 | |
| or Liberal Arts and Science - Math/Natural Science | Math/Natural Science | 3 - 4 | |
| or GENERIC | Teacher Education majors should complete a concentration in their intended discipline. Concentration courses should be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor based on the intended four-year teacher education program. | 3 - 4 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC205 | Childhood Psychology | 3 | |
| ENGL201 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| or ENGL201H | Public Speaking - Honors | 3 | |
| or ENGL204 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| or ENGL210 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| ENGL220 | Literature for Children | 3 | |
| SUNY GE #10 World Languages | World Languages | 3 | |
| or GENERIC | SUNY GEN EN World Languages Sequence Electives: Both courses must be in the same language. Some transfer schools may not allow ASL to meet the World Languages Requirement. | ||
| SUNY GE #4 Natural Sciences Lab Courses Only | Natural Sciences Lab Courses Only | 3 - 4 |
| Transfer School Sort descending | Transfer Program |
|---|---|
Transfer School: Syracuse University |
Transfer Programl: College of Professional Studies |
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