Programs of Study
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education
Degree: AA | Graduation Requirements: 60 credits
Program Summary:
VIRTUAL CLASSES AVAILABLE
The Childhood Education program at SUNY Sullivan prepares future educators to understand teaching as a profession requiring continuous inquiry and self-reflection in order to respond constructively to the educational and related needs of their students.
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Childhood Education AA Degree, with concentration in one of the following: Biology, Earth Science, History/Social Studies, Mathematics or English Program offerings are continually evaluated and revised according to requirements at four-year institutions and the teacher-certification requirements in New York State in order to facilitate seamless student transfer to baccalaureate programs. Faculty in this program emphasize the importance of general education and are committed to excellence in teaching, as well as to the curricular and career advisement of students.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge of children's behavioral characteristics and learning styles to prepare appropriate educational lessons.
2. Design and implement experiences that promote positive development and learning for all children.
3. Develop a teaching philosophy based on philosophical, historical, and sociological trends in education.
4. Articulate and practice principles of professional expectations and responsibilities for teaching children of different ages.
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The Childhood Education program at SUNY Sullivan prepares future educators to understand teaching as a profession requiring continuous inquiry and self-reflection in order to respond constructively to the educational and related needs of their students.
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Program offerings are continually evaluated and revised according to requirements at four-year institutions and the teacher- certification requirements in New York State in order to facilitate seamless student transfer to baccalaureate programs.
Composition I*
Fundamentals of Speech*
General Psychology
Childhood Art
Methods in Elementary Theater Education
Physical Fitness & Wellness
Summer Camp Leadership
Advanced First Aid and CPR
Composition II
Child Psychology
Elective U.S. History Course
Math for Elementary School Teachers**
Concentration Course By Advisement***
Foreign Language (Level I)
Elective by Advisement
Other World Civilization from approved list
Humanities Elective from approved Gen Ed list
Sociological & Philosophical Foundations of Education
Western Civilization Elective from approved list
Foreign Language (Level II) by Advisement
SCI Prefix Course with Lab from the approved list
* In order to receive full credit for Gen Ed 10, students must take both Composition I and Fundamentals of Speech.
** Student may need to take MAT 1005 Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite.
*** Liberal Arts concentration courses are: English, History, Biology, Earth Sciences, and Math.
NOTE: Students must meet a minimum of seven (7) General Education outcomes. See College Catalog for math competency requirement.
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