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Early Childhood Special Education, BA
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Early Childhood Special Education, BA
Degree Map
Total Degree Map Credits 124
First Year
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| ENGL 112 College Composition I | 3 |
| MTH 115* or MTH 136 (Nature of Mathematics OR Algebra / Trigonometry) | 3 |
| FS 101 Freshman Seminar I | 1 |
| BIO 101 or PHS 101 (Intro to Science) | 3 |
| ART 100 Introduction to World Art | 3 |
| SSC 101 Culture, Society, and Social Change | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| ENGL 150 College Composition II | 3 |
| EDUC 102 and EDUC 501 (Intro to the Learner & Early Field Experience) | 2 |
| EDUC 496 Critical Reading and Writing | 0 |
| BIO 211 Biotechnology and Society | 3 |
| PSYC 101 Introduction of Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 152 Intro to Special Ed | 2 |
| FS 102 Freshman Seminar II | 1 |
| Total Credits: 14 | |
Second Year
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| ENGL 212 World Literature: The Evolving Canon | 3 |
| HIST 200 The Growth and Development of the U.S. | 3 |
| MTH 231 or MTH 220 (Math for Elementary Education OR College Geometry) | 3 |
| GEOG 101 Regional Geography | 3 |
| EDUC 110 Health, Fitness, & Safety for Teachers | 1 |
| EDUC 231 Child Development & Early Field Experience) | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| ENGL 209 Children’s Literature | 3 |
| MUS 100 Introduction to World Music | 3 |
| EDUC 350 and EDUC 504 (Computers in Education & Early Field Experience) | 2 |
| EDU 355 Critical Issues in the History of Education | 3 |
| HIST 201 African American History & Culture | 3 |
| Total Credits: 14 | |
Third Year
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| EDUC 311 Teaching Elementary Reading I | 3 |
| EDUC 315 and EDUC 505 (Teaching Elementary Math and Working with Individuals Learners) | 3 |
| EDUC 307 Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 252 Foundations of Early Intervention | 2 |
| EDUC 499 NYSTCE: EAS | 0 |
| Liberal Arts or STEM Concentration Course | 3 |
| Total Credits: 18 | |
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| EDUC 312 Teaching Elementary Reading II | 3 |
| EDUC 494 NYSTCE-Content Specialty Test for General Education | 0 |
| EDUC 381 and EDUC 506 (Reading Methods for Exceptional Learners and Working with Small Groups) | 3 |
| EDUC 253 and EDUC 509 (Assessment Treatment and Services for Infants and Toddlers & Early Field Experience) | 3 |
| EDUC 310 Students with Behavior Disorders | 2 |
| EDUC 495 Content Specialty Test – Student with Disabilities | 0 |
| EDUC 301 Principles of Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| Liberal Arts or STEM Concentrations Course | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
Fourth Year
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| EDUC 302 and EDUC 507 (Curriculum Research & Design and Field Experience) | 2 |
| EDUC 481 Clinical Practice Seminar I | 1 |
| EDUC 491 Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| Liberal Arts or STEM Concentrations Course | 3 |
| Liberal Arts or STEM Concentrations Course | 3 |
| Total Credits: 13 | |
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| EDUC 492 Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| EDUC 482 Clinical Practice Seminar II | 1 |
| Liberal Arts or STEM Concentrations Course | 3 |
| Liberal Arts or STEM Concentrations Course | 3 |
| Liberal Arts or STEM Concentrations Course | 3 |
| Total Credit: 14 | |
*Course sequence and offerings are subject to change. Students should consult their academic advisor regularly to stay on track for graduation.
As recognized by the State, the degree grants preparation for certification in general and special education and is 120-124 credits based on the concentration courses you take. The concentration courses are being updated.