Phone: (845) 257-2860
Location: Old Main Building 115
Web address: www.newpaltz.edu/elementaryed

Early Childhood & Childhood Education is a four-year Bachelor of Science program that prepares students for careers as teachers of children from birth through grade six. Graduates of the program are qualified to receive dual certification, i.e., teaching certification in both Early Childhood Education (B-2, birth through grade two) and Childhood Education (1-6, grades one through six). To obtain these certifications, students must complete the program and pass all required New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.

Teacher candidates learn the skills required to work effectively with children from different backgrounds and in different settings, including developmentally appropriate teaching practices and curriculum planning. A thorough grounding in child development is part of the program, as is an understanding of a balanced approach to teaching literacy. The program further emphasizes a mastery of mathematics, social studies, and science appropriate to the elementary school years. Throughout the curriculum, we promote an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning in the elementary classroom. This is a rigorous program that requires extensive field experiences in sites chosen for their appropriateness by the Office of Field Experiences' coordinator. Candidates are responsible for their own transportation to field sites and cannot expect to have sites close to the New Paltz campus or their homes. All efforts are made to find sites within one hour of the New Paltz campus.

Notice to Persons Who Have Prior Felony Convictions

State University of New York (SUNY) policy prohibits SUNY New Paltz admission applications from inquiring into an applicant’s prior criminal history. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet the licensure requirements for certain professions, including the program in Early Childhood and Childhood Education.

Individuals with prior criminal histories are advised to seek advice and guidance from the chair of the academic department regarding the impact of a criminal record on meeting the requirements of the major/professional licensure or certification prior to declaring the major.

Admission Requirements

  • Students may declare a major in Early Childhood & Childhood Education during their first year. Those who enter the program at a later point may need more than eight semesters to graduate.
  • Students must choose an academic concentration, some of which have their own entrance criteria.
  • Students must meet the following requirements (assessed at three different checkpoints) to continue in the program:
    • 3.0 GPA overall; 2.5 GPA in academic concentration
    • 4-7 credits in Writing and Rhetoric (1-2 composition courses) with a grade of “B” or better; minimum “B-” for required EED and SPE courses; minimum “C” for required foundation courses (EDS340 Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education, EDS371 Child Psychology and Development , MAT140 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I, MAT240 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II, GEO202 Physical Geography, world language); and minimum "C-" for required concentration courses.
    • 30 hours of independent fieldwork (classroom observations; paid or volunteer work with children in schools, camps, daycare centers; coaching, tutoring, etc.)
    • Passing score on writing sample (to be evaluated by Early Childhood & Childhood Education faculty for organization and appropriate English grammar and usage)
    • Fingerprints on a NYS TEACH account
    • Completion of State-mandated workshops (Child Abuse Identification, SAVE, DASA, Health & Safety Education. Health & Safety training consists of four video modules, included in EDI095 Training in Health & Safety Education.)
    • Satisfactory dispositions assessments and "target" or "proficient" lesson/unit planning skills.

Transfer Students

Due to the highly structured and sequenced nature of the Early Childhood & Childhood Education (B-6) program, students who intend to transfer to New Paltz must plan their transfer coursework carefully. Several General Education requirements should be fulfilled under advisement by specific courses that also serve as education foundation courses. Students in an AA/AS degree program should complete all, or nearly all, New Paltz education foundation courses prior to transfer, so that upon matriculation at New Paltz they may begin junior-year education methods courses.

Early Childhood/Childhood Education (BS) Program Learning Outcomes

Candidates who successfully complete all required components of the Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-2 and 1-6) program will know and be able to demonstrate:

  • Critical Thinking and Intellectual Development: Identify, analyze, and evaluate different methods of planning, assessing, and teaching in order to develop well-reasoned arguments that support pedagogical decisions. Also demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in written and oral communication, critical thinking and analytical mathematical and scientific reasoning. 

  • Content Knowledge: Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the teaching profession, articulate a developing philosophy of education that incorporates an understanding of relevant theories and models of education and mastery of knowledge and skills in a chosen content area of academic concentration.  

  • Planning: Be able to plan lessons in early childhood/childhood education that are standards-based, clear and organized, rely upon a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and appropriate technologies, differentiate instruction in ways that provide opportunities to promote appreciation of diversity, tolerance, and inclusion in safe, democratic, and equitable learning environments. 

  • Assessment and P-12 Learning: Be able to select, design, and implement authentic and appropriate formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning, consider assessment data when making instructional decisions, and identify effective or problematic teaching moments as they are occurring in order to facilitate student growth in specified content, cognitive skills, and/or social-emotional skills. 

  • Fieldwork: Successfully complete three fieldwork placements; a minimum of 120 hours, aligned with appropriate methods courses, in preparation for student teaching, the program’s capstone practicum experience. 

  • Pedagogical Practice: Demonstrate the ability to maximize student learning by incorporating content and pedagogical content knowledge, appropriate and effective technology, and a variety of developmentally and contextually appropriate evidence-based instructional strategies to make learning meaningful for students while teaching. 

  • Information Literacy: Use technology and basic research techniques in order to locate, evaluate, and synthesize best-practices concepts in content knowledge, planning, assessment, and pedagogical practice. 

  • Professional Skills and Dispositions: Exhibit the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to practice an ethically informed and self-reflective philosophy, participate effectively in institutional change, and develop respectful relationships with students, families, communities and colleagues. 

  • Culturally Responsive Practice and Social Justice: Understand and apply practices that promote respect, inclusion and equity in teaching, learning, and student development based on social identity markers including, but not limited to, race, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability, language, religion, culture, national origin, epistemology, and family life. 

  • Democratic Citizenship and Student Advocacy: Respect education as a human right and a foundation to active inclusion and participation in public life and aspire to be agents of change in response to persistent barriers to equal educational opportunity.

 
 
 

Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6) Coursework

The required coursework falls under three categories, listed below.

A. Education Course Requirements

The sequence described below is for a full-time student; the program may be taken on a part-time basis, however.

Years One and Two

General Education requirements (see "C.," below)
Liberal Arts major (concentration) requirements (see "B.," below)
World Language 1 & 2 (also fulfills General Education)
MAT140Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I3
MAT240Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II3
GEO202Physical Geography3
EDS340Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education3
EDS371Child Psychology and Development 3
EED370Race, Class, Gender, and Social Justice in Teaching3
EED415The Development of Symbolic Representation, Language, and Literacy 3
EED412Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum3
EED371Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Childhood 3

Year Three 

General Education requirements
Liberal Arts major (concentration) requirements
EED375Teaching Reading in the Elementary School I 3
EED301Fieldwork I (Pre-K-2) (40 hours) 11
SPE350Creating Inclusive Elementary School Classrooms 3
EED380Teaching Mathematics, Science and Technology in Elementary School 6
EED302Fieldwork 2 (Math, Science & Technology Fieldwork) (20 hours)1

Year Four

Liberal Arts major (concentration) requirements
EED376Teaching Reading/Language Arts in the Elementary School II 3
EED379Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School 3
EED303Fieldwork Experience 3 (60 hours)1
EED404Student Teaching, Primary Setting 26
EED405Student Teaching, Intermediate Setting 26
EED406Student Teaching Seminar1
1

All students are required to have a membership to the adopted assessment platform (Watermark). The cost of the membership is covered by a course fee that will be assessed when you register for EED301 Fieldwork I (Pre-K-2). Instructions for setting up your membership will be sent via email before the midpoint of the semester when you register for this class.

2

Students must complete all coursework prior to Student Teaching and must meet the following requirements: overall GPA of at least a 3.0; B- or better in required EED and SPE courses; at least 2.5 GPA in the concentration; satisfactory dispositions assessment; and "target" or "proficient" lesson/unit planning skills.

B. Approved Liberal Arts Majors

Students must complete an approved academic major (concentration). Transfer courses for which credit has been given and which are comparable to courses meeting major requirements or appropriate to an individualized major may be acceptable under advisement.

Majors for Early Childhood & Childhood Education (B-6) Students

The concentrations (majors) for Early Childhood & Childhood Education students are in direct accord with New York State Learning Standards.

These majors provide depth in a content area and a coherent sequence of courses with increased expectations of student performance. The courses are available to students in other programs of study as well as students in the Early Childhood & Childhood Education program.

Art History (B-6)

30 credits

Required Courses (24 Credits)
ARH201Art of the Western World I 3
ARH202Art of the Western World II 3
ARH358Modern Art, 1900-19703
ARH382American Art 3
or ARH420 Art of the Hudson Valley
ARS105Intro to Studio Art3
Select one of the following:3
ARS110
Introduction to Ceramics
ARS120
Introduction to Metal
ARS170
Introduction to Sculpture
Select two courses in Asian Art of the following:6
ARH210
Images and Ideas Asian Art
ARH340
The Arts of Early China
ARH341
The Arts of Later China
ARH342
The Arts of Japan
ARH343
Japanese Arts of the Edo Period
ARH344
History of Buddhist Art
ARH345
Art in Modern China
ARH378
Sacred Spaces, Divine Images
ARH452
Chinese Painting: Figure in Landscape
Art History Electives (6 Credits)
Select 6 credits6
Total Credits30
Biology (B-6)

29-31 credits

Required Courses (23 Credits)
BIO201
& BIO211		General Biology I
and Gen Bio 1 Lab		4
BIO202
& BIO212		General Biology II
and Gen Bio 2 Lab		4
BIO320
& BIO321		Genetics
and Genetics Lab		4
BIO340Ecology 4
BIO305Plant Morphology 4
or BIO307 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Select one of the following:3
BIO301
Field Biology Fall
BIO412
Evolutionary Theory
BIO418
Animal Behavior
Electives (6-8 Credits)
Two (2) upper-division Biology electives6-8
Total Credits29-31
Black Studies (B-6)

30 credits

Required Courses (12 Credits)
BLK100Intro To Black Studies 3
BLK357Psychology of the Black Child 3
BLK370Education in the Black Community 3
BLK396Black English: Language and Culture 3
Focus (18 Credits)
Each major is required to develop a focus by completing six courses from either the Historical Core or Language Arts Core18
Historical Core:
BLK200
Introduction To Africa
BLK201
Black History I
BLK202
Black History II
BLK231
Development of Afro-Latin Amer. Civilization (1492-1825)
BLK232
Contemporary Afro-Latin American Civilization Since 1825
BLK301
Survey of Pre-Colonial Africa to 1800
BLK302
Survey of Contemporary Africa: Nineteenth Cent to Present
BLK309
Introduction to Afro-Brazilian History
BLK311
Blacks in the Caribbean, 1492-Present
BLK325
History of Slavery in the Americas
BLK331
The American Civil Rights Movement
BLK347
History of South Africa
BLK369
History of Terrorism Against Blacks and Native Americans
BLK401
Blacks in New York History
BLK450
The Portuguese in Africa
BLK460
West African Kingdoms in the Nineteenth Century
BLK522
African/African-American History & Experiences
Language Arts Core:
BLK268
Survey of Black American Literature
BLK269
Black Poetry and Drama
BLK272
Rap and Spoken Word
BLK310
Blacks and the Media
BLK315
Black and Latino Child Lit
BLK320
Contemporary Black American Literature
BLK323
Black Poetry
BLK328
Black Drama in America
BLK333
Black Rhetoric
BLK412
Critical Analysis of Black American Literature
BLK415
Recurrent Themes in Black Literature
BLK510
Contemporary Black Women's Literature
Total Credits30
Earth Science (Geology) (B-6)

34-35 credits

Cognate Courses (7 Credits)
PHY205Exploring the Solar System3
or PHY206 Exploring the Universe
CHE201
& CHE211		General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab		4
Geology Courses (27-28 Credits)
GLG120Weather and Environment 4
GLG201
& GLG211		Physical Geology
and Physical Geology Laboratory		4
GLG202Historical Geology4
GLG305Paleontology 4
GLG311Mineralogy and Crystallography 4
GLG331Stratigraphy-Sedimentation 4
One 300-level geology course by advisement3-4
Total Credits34-35
English (B-6)

31-33 credits

  • At least one-half of your courses for the English major must be completed at New Paltz.
  • Credits for Composition courses (ENG160 Composition I, ENG170 Writing and Rhetoric, ENG180 Composition II, ENG206 Advanced Writing and Rhetoric, ENG207 Intermediate Composition) are not included in the major requirement.
  • Courses taken S*/U* or graded below C- cannot be counted toward the major.
  • Students who transfer 3-credit English courses considered equivalent to 4-credit English courses at New Paltz may need to take additional English electives to make up missing credits. All Childhood & Early Childhood Education students majoring in English must complete at least 31 credits.
Literature Requirement (12 Credits)
ENG303Introduction to British Literature4
ENG333Introduction to American Literature4
ENG353Multiethnic and Diasporic Literature4
or ENG453 The Craft of Poetry
Writing Requirement (12-13 Credits)
Select four of the following:12-13
ENG224
Expository Writing
ENG226
Practical Grammar
ENG300
Seminar in Critical Practices
ENG345
Creative Writing Workshop I
ENG385
Theories of Writing
LIN201
Intro To Linguistics
Elective Courses (7-8 Credits)
Select one of the following upper-division courses in literature before 1800 13-4
ENG355
The Bible
ENG356
Greek and Roman Literature
ENG404
Medieval Literature
ENG405
Elizabethan Literature
ENG406
Shakespeare I: Selected Works
ENG407
Shakespeare II: Selected Works
ENG408
Seventeenth-Century Literature
ENG413
Eighteenth-Century English Literature
ENG414
The Rise of the Novel
ENG435
Early American Literature
ENG470
Major Authors (if appropriate)
ENG493
English Selected Topics (if appropriate)
Select one 400-level course in English 24
Total Credits31-33
1

Note that ENG303 Introduction to British Literature is a prerequisite for most of these courses.

2

Excluding ENG420 Literary Criticism, ENG423 Contemporary Literary Theory, ENG445 Creative Writing Workshop II, ENG448 Writing the Novel, ENG451 Senior Seminar, ENG452 The Craft of Fiction, ENG453 The Craft of Poetry, ENG454 The Craft of Creative Non Fiction, ENG455 The Craft of Dramatic Writing.

French (B-6)

30 credits

Required Courses (30 Credits)
FRN202Intermediate French II 13
FRN301Communication & Writing in French4
FRN302Communication & Culture in French4
FRN319French Civilization 4
FRN320Francophone Cultures 4
FRN375French Literature before 1800 4
FRN376Frnch/Franc Lit Aft 1800 4
FRN3xx/4xxUpper-division French elective3
Total Credits30
1

French Placement Level 3 or successful completion of basic language courses FRN101 Elementary French I, FRN102 Elementary French II and FRN201 Intermediate French I is required to advance to FRN202 Intermediate French II.

Geography (B-6)

31-33 credits

Required Courses (10 Credits)
GEO201Human Geography3
GEO213Economic Geography3
GEO342Digital Map Design4
Electives (21-23 Credits)
Each major candidate is required to complete, by advisement, seven courses in geography selected from systematic and/or regional courses, at least five of which shall be at the 300-level or above.21-23
Total Credits31-33
History (B-6)

30-34 credits

  • You must have eighteen (18) upper-division credits from this plan of study.
  • All majors are required to write a 2-3 page "exit essay" as a requirement of graduation.
  • Grades below C- do not count toward the major.
  • All majors must take, with the approval of the adviser, at least one course 'pre-1500' and at least one course 'post-1500.'
  • It is expected that at least one course will focus on race, gender, and ethnicity.
Required Courses (30-34 Credits)
I. United States History:
Select two (2) courses6-8
II. World History:
Select four (4) courses 112-14
III. New York State:
Select one of the following:3
HIS303
The Empire State
HIS308
Indians of New York State
HIS325
History of New York City
HIS461
Hudson Valley Culture
Or alternative by advisement
IV. Upper-Division History Electives:
Select three (3) courses9
Total Credits30-34
1

You must take courses in at least two (2) geographic areas of the world outside of the United States - that is, Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and the Caribbean.

Mathematics (B-6)

32-34 credits

Required Courses (29-30 Credits)
MAT140Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I3
MAT240Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II3
MAT241Introduction to Statistics3
MAT251Calculus I 4
MAT252Calculus II 4
MAT260Introduction to Proof3
MAT331Axiomatic Geometry 3
MAT304Foundations of Algebra3
CPS104Visual Programming 3-4
or CPS210 Computer Science I: Foundations
Upper-Division Mathematics Elective (3-4 Credits)
Select 3-4 credits3-4
Total Credits32-34
Political Science (B-6)

36 credits

Required Courses (12 Credits)
POL216American Govt and Politics 4
POL227Intro International Politics4
POL229Intro to Comparative Politics 4
Upper-Division Electives (24 Credits)
Select 24 credits 124
Total Credits36
1

No more than six credits of POL480 Government Internship may be credited toward the upper-division electives.

Spanish (B-6)

31 credits

Required Courses (31 Credits)
SPA202Intermediate Spanish 2 14
SPA301Communication and Culture in Spanish 24
SPA361Communication and Writing in Spanish 24
SPA365The Culture and Civilization of Spain 4
SPA372Culture of Latin America4
SPA375Survey of Spanish Literature 4
SPA376Survey of Latin American Literature 4
Select one of the following:3
SPA363
Spanish Phonetics and Oral Practice
SPA461
Advanced Spanish Composition
SPA4xx
Spanish elective
Total Credits31
1

Spanish Placement Level 3 or successful completion of basic language courses SPA101 Elementary Spanish 1, SPA102 Elementary Spanish 2 and SPA201 Intermediate Spanish 1 is required to advance to SPA202 Intermediate Spanish 2. 

2

Students whose home language is Spanish may substitute SPA315 Spanish for Native Speakers for either SPA301 Communication and Culture in Spanish or SPA361 Communication and Writing in Spanish.

C. General Education Requirement

Early Childhood & Childhood Education students take selected course work under advisement to meet SUNY New Paltz's General Education requirement. Some General Education courses also fulfill prerequisites of the Early Childhood & Childhood Education program. See the Education Advisor (OM 115) to ensure that all curricular requirements are met.

Additional Requirements

Assessment Platform

All students are required to have a membership to the adopted assessment platform (Watermark). The cost of the membership is covered by a course fee that will be assessed when you register for EED301 Fieldwork I (Pre-K-2). Instructions for setting up your membership will be sent via email before the midpoint of the semester when you register for this class.

Child Protection Policy

The SUNY system-wide Child Protection Policy sets protocols and mandates for campuses to follow when SUNY has children in its care, custody, and control. To learn more about the CPP and its training modules, visit the School of Education homepage.

Fingerprinting

All teacher candidates must be fingerprinted through MorphoTrust upon acceptance into an education degree program1. We recommend that you complete this State-mandated process as soon as possible after you are admitted to the program. First, self-register to create a TEACH Login Account, then make an appointment through Identogo.

For detailed information about fingerprinting, see the School of Education's certification guidance. In addition, NYSED publishes Fingerprint Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Specialized Training and Workshops

In addition to required coursework in education and a liberal arts major, specialized training and workshops are required for all New York State educator-preparation programs leading to an Initial Certificate. A summary of requirements for teacher certification in New York State is available on NYSED's Office of Teaching Initiatives' website. For guidance specific to New Paltz, see Education Program & Certification Advisor on the School of Education website.

You are advised to complete the following State-mandated workshops prior to your fieldwork placements.

  • Child Abuse Identification Workshop: All candidates for teacher certification will complete a State-mandated two-hour training lecture on recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect. Group sessions will be provided on campus, or students may take the training from social service agencies, community colleges, or BOCES. This is not a credit course and evidence of training must be documented on candidates' transcripts.
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training: All students will complete a six-hour training in the prevention of bullying and harassment. Training is provided periodically on campus or may be taken through BOCES or another approved provider. This is not a credit course and evidence of training must be documented on students' transcripts.
  • Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act Training: All students will complete a two-hour workshop in school violence prevention. Workshops are held periodically on campus or may be taken elsewhere through an approved provider. This is not a credit course and evidence of training must be documented on students' transcripts.
  • Training in Health & Safety Education: This 0-credit online training (EDI095 Training in Health & Safety Education) includes topics mandated by New York State Education Law for teacher candidates. The four video modules provide information on the means for instructing students for the purpose of preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse (Education Law section 804); instructing students in fire and arson prevention (Education Law section 808); providing safety education as it pertains to highway safety, traffic regulations, and bicycle safety (Education Law section 806); and instructing students for preventing child abduction (Education Law section 803-a).

Student Teaching

Student teaching is a capstone experience for all undergraduate elementary and secondary teacher candidates seeking a bachelor's degree. It is a full-time commitment extending for an entire semester with placements in two different settings. As such, the School of Education requires that all required coursework is completed before the capstone experience begins, and it restricts elementary teacher candidates from taking any other course(s) while registered for student teaching except the co-requisite EED406 Student Teaching Seminar.

Students are responsible for their own transportation to field and student-teaching placements and must be prepared to commute up to 45 miles, one way, to these placements.

For more information about student teaching requirements, see Education Program & Certification Advisor and Office of Field Experiences on the School of Education website. 

New York State Certification Examinations

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test(s) (CST) in the area of certification

See New York State Teacher Certification Examinations - Tests.

1

New Paltz education programs require an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If applicants have concerns about this matter (or any past legal or background history), please contact the Dean’s Office of the intended academic program.

EED293. Elementary Education Selected Topic. 3-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

May be repeated for credit

EED295. Independent Study Elementary Education. 0 Credits.

May be repeated for credit

EED299. Modular Course. 0 Credits.

May not be repeated for credit

EED301. Fieldwork I (Pre-K-2). 1 Credit.

Fieldwork focused on developmentally appropriate practices and teaching reading in grades pre K-2, including managing the physical classroom environment, evaluating the literacy environment, conducting a successful read aloud, and analyzing developmentally appropriate practices. 40 hours. COURSE FEE FOR WATERMARK.

Attributes:

  • Field Study

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)
    • Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED302. Fieldwork 2 (Math, Science & Technology Fieldwork). 1 Credit.

Fieldwork focused on mathematics, science and technology for children in grades 1-6 with an emphasis on inquiry-based instructional models and educational games. 20 hours.

Attributes:

  • Field Study

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED303. Fieldwork Experience 3. 1 Credit.

Teacher candidates complete a minimum of 60 hours participating in elementary classrooms (grades 3 - 6) as they take on the role of observer, assistant, and teacher for one-on-one, small group, and whole class instruction.

Attributes:

  • Field Study

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED322. Play: The Roots of Learning for Young Children. 3 Credits.

Students will explore the complex issues of play, its role and value in early childhood education from both theoretical and practical perspectives, with a focus upon early learning and development. Students will be required to identify and obtain permission to complete 5 hours of field observations at appropriate sites approved by the instructor.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED345. Seminar in Early Childhood Studies. 3 Credits.

Participants will explore pedagogy, best practices, current issues, and special topics in early childhood education studies.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED370. Race, Class, Gender, and Social Justice in Teaching. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the teaching of children, birth through 6th grade, with a creative exploration of teaching knowledge related to race, class, gender, and social justice. This course includes the examination of diverse experiences in the education system, equity in schooling, the history of the education profession, and professional expectations for teaching in various settings.

Attributes:

  • Diversity
  • GE3: DIVR
  • GE5: DEISJ
  • Ethical Reflection

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)
    • Early Childhood Studies (602)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Art History (00DA)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Biology (00DY)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Black Studies (00DB)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Earth Science (00DT)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-English (00DE)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-French (00DF)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Geography (00DG)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-History (00DH)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Mathematics (00DM)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Politcal Scienc (00DP)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Spanish (00DS)

Prerequisites:


* May be taken at the same time
May not be repeated for credit

EED371. Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Childhood. 3 Credits.

Participants will consider the cognitive and social development of children, preschool through 6th grade, and the implications for curriculum development, classroom management and organization. Students will develop competence in observing and assessing children's developmental competence and classroom performance by participating in appropriate classroom situations.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)

Prerequisites:


* May be taken at the same time
May not be repeated for credit

EED375. Teaching Reading in the Elementary School I. 3 Credits.

Introduction to emergent literacy in the primary classroom, use of reading procedures, skills, techniques, and materials for instruction in areas such as phonemic awareness, word analysis, and comprehension in reading, writing, listening, speaking and visual literacy.

Attributes:

  • Critical Thinking Introductory
  • Information Mgmt Intro
  • Writing Intensive

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)
    • Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED376. Teaching Reading/Language Arts in the Elementary School II. 3 Credits.

Effective methods to promote literacy in the language arts. Emphasis is on the New York state learning standards infused throughout a balanced literacy program designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. Integration across the disciplines is highlighted.

Attributes:

  • Critical Thinking Intermediate

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED377. Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School. 3 Credits.

Procedures and materials for effective teaching of mathematics in early childhood and elementary grades.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Art History 1-6 (630A)
    • Art History B-2 (599A)
    • Biology 1-6 (630B)
    • Biology B-2 (599B)
    • Black Studies 1-6 (630L)
    • Black Studies B-2 (599L)
    • Childhood Education 1-6 (630)
    • Childhood Education B-2 (599)
    • Earth Science 1-6 (630R)
    • Earth Science B-2 (599R)
    • English 1-6 (630E)
    • English B-2 (599E)
    • French 1-6 (630F)
    • French B-2 (599F)
    • Geography 1-6 (630G)
    • Geography B-2 (599G)
    • Mathematics 1-6 (630M)
    • Mathematics B-2 (599M)
    • Political Science 1-6 (630P)
    • Political Science B-2 (599P)
    • Social Studies - History B-2 (599H)
    • Social Studies-History 1-6 (630H)
    • Spanish 1-6 (630S)
    • Spanish B-6 (599S)

Prerequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED378. Teaching Science in the Elementary School. 3 Credits.

Procedures and materials for effective teaching of science in early childhood and elementary grades.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Art History 1-6 (630A)
    • Art History B-2 (599A)
    • Biology 1-6 (630B)
    • Biology B-2 (599B)
    • Black Studies 1-6 (630L)
    • Black Studies B-2 (599L)
    • Childhood Education 1-6 (630)
    • Childhood Education B-2 (599)
    • Earth Science 1-6 (630R)
    • Earth Science B-2 (599R)
    • English 1-6 (630E)
    • English B-2 (599E)
    • French 1-6 (630F)
    • French B-2 (599F)
    • Geography 1-6 (630G)
    • Geography B-2 (599G)
    • Mathematics 1-6 (630M)
    • Mathematics B-2 (599M)
    • Political Science 1-6 (630P)
    • Political Science B-2 (599P)
    • Social Studies - History B-2 (599H)
    • Social Studies-History 1-6 (630H)
    • Spanish 1-6 (630S)
    • Spanish B-6 (599S)

Prerequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED379. Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School. 3 Credits.

Procedures and materials for effectively integrating teaching of social studies in early childhood and upper elementary grades.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED380. Teaching Mathematics, Science and Technology in Elementary School. 6 Credits.

In this course students will learn about principles and methods regarding the teaching of mathematics, science, and technology in elementary school. Special emphasis is given to the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science, and Technology and the connectedness of these disciplines.

Attributes:

  • Information Mgmt Intrmd

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED381. Teaching English Language Arts and Social Studies in Elementary School. 6 Credits.

Focuses on assessment techniques, curriculum development and instruction based on Learning Standards in English Language Arts and Social Studies in Elementary School. Special emphasis on reading and writing in the content area of social studies for upper elementary students. (Field Experience - 20 hours)

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Childhood Education 1-6 (630)
    • Childhood Education B-2 (599)

Prerequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED391. Field Experience Infants and Toddlers. 1 Credit.

Field experience focused on infant and toddler observations with an emphasis on development, learning and parental involvement.

Restrictions:

  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED393. Elementary Education Selected Topic. 12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Art History 1-6 (630A)
    • Art History B-2 (599A)
    • Biology 1-6 (630B)
    • Biology B-2 (599B)
    • Black Studies 1-6 (630L)
    • Black Studies B-2 (599L)
    • Childhood Education 1-6 (630)
    • Childhood Education B-2 (599)
    • Earth Science 1-6 (630R)
    • Earth Science B-2 (599R)
    • English 1-6 (630E)
    • English B-2 (599E)
    • French 1-6 (630F)
    • French B-2 (599F)
    • Geography 1-6 (630G)
    • Geography B-2 (599G)
    • Mathematics 1-6 (630M)
    • Mathematics B-2 (599M)
    • Political Science 1-6 (630P)
    • Political Science B-2 (599P)
    • Social Studies - History B-2 (599H)
    • Social Studies-History 1-6 (630H)
    • Spanish 1-6 (630S)
    • Spanish B-6 (599S)
May be repeated for credit

EED399. Modular Course. 0 Credits.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)
May be repeated for credit

EED404. Student Teaching, Primary Setting. 6 Credits.

A full-time experience in the major area of teacher responsibility in a primary setting.

Attributes:

  • Practicum - Non-Clinical

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)

Prerequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED405. Student Teaching, Intermediate Setting. 6 Credits.

A full-time experience in the major area of teacher responsibility in grades three through six.

Attributes:

  • Practicum - Non-Clinical

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)

Prerequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED406. Student Teaching Seminar. 1 Credit.

Candidates explore and respond to issues in student teaching including: standards-based instructional practice; assessment and evaluation; critical reflection; classroom management; school-community relations; ethics and law; and post-commencement professional transitions.

Attributes:

  • Critical Thinking Advanced
  • Information Mgmt Advanced

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED411. Infant and Toddler Curriculum. 3 Credits.

Study of children prenatal through age two. Investigation of child development principles to promote physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development and competence in the child. Strategies to establish and maintain safe, healthy learning environments and purposeful and responsive programs for very young children and their families. Guidelines for having positive and productive relationships with families, and for maintaining a commitment to professionalism.

Restrictions:

  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED412. Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum. 3 Credits.

Preparation for working with preschool/kindergarten children and their families. Child development principles and they apply to children of this age group. Curriculum investigation of age appropriate strategies in the following areas: the arts, health/physical development, social-emotional learning, mathematics, science, technology and social studies. 20 hours of fieldwork in a preschool required.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)
    • Early Childhood Studies (602)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Mathematics (00DM)

Prerequisites:


* May be taken at the same time
May not be repeated for credit

EED413. Curriculum III: First and Second Grades. 3 Credits.

Preparation for working with first and second graders and their families. Curriculum investigation of age appropriate strategies in the arts, health/physical development, mathematics, science and technology, and social studies.

Restrictions:

  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED414. Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Children Birth-Second Grade. 3 Credits.

Students will consider the cognitive and social development of children, birth through second grade, and the implications for child development, curriculum planning, environmental organization and management. Students will develop competence in observing and assessing children's development and environmental performance by participating in appropriate settings. (Field Experience - 20 hours)

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED415. The Development of Symbolic Representation, Language, and Literacy. 3 Credits.

Exploration of the interaction between symbolic development, language, and literacy acquisition in children birth through five years of age. Development of strategies to encourage language and literacy in very young children.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)
    • Early Childhood Studies (602)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Art History (00DA)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Biology (00DY)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Black Studies (00DB)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Earth Science (00DT)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-French (00DF)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Geography (00DG)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-History (00DH)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Mathematics (00DM)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Politcal Scienc (00DP)
    • Undecl: Ed Pre-Spanish (00DS)

Prerequisites:


* May be taken at the same time
May not be repeated for credit

EED485. Field Experience Preschool and Kindergarten. 1 Credit.

Field experience focused upon Preschool and Kindergarten observations with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum development, authentic assessment and hands-on interactions with children and families.

Restrictions:

  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

May not be repeated for credit

EED492. Research in Early Childhood Studies. 3 Credits.

An investigation of the relationship between the development, social relationships and learning environments experienced by young children. Students will explore these relationships in areas such as the family, peer relationships, creativity, curiosity, developmental delays, and within diverse environments while engaging in a relevant research project with the support and approval of the supervisor. Field experience of 20 hours is required.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Undergraduate
  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Early Childhood Studies (602)

Prerequisites:

May be repeated for credit

EED493. Elementary Education Selected Topic. 12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

Restrictions:

  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Childhood Education 1-6 (630)
    • Childhood Education B-2 (599)
    • Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)
May be repeated for credit

EED495. Indep Study Elementary Education. 1-12 Credits.

Restrictions:

  • Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration):
    • Childhood Education 1-6 (630)
    • Childhood Education B-2 (599)
    • Early Childhood & Chld Ed B-6 (601)
    • Early Childhood Studies (602)
May be repeated for credit

Faculty

Antrop-González, René
Professor, TESOL
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
Office: OM 225
Phone: (845) 257-2833
E-mail: antropgr@newpaltz.edu

Cain, Lizabeth
Associate Professor
Ed.D., Binghamton University
Office: OM 222
Phone: (845) 257-2864
E-mail: cainl@newpaltz.edu

Forde, Elizabeth
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Florida International University, Miami
Office: OM 224
Phone: (845) 257-2865
E-mail: fordee@newpaltz.edu

Goldfisch, Nataly
Associate Professor
Ed.D., Montclair State University
Office: OM 218D
Phone: (845) 257-2872
E-mail: goldfischn@newpaltz.edu

Greene, Kiersten
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Graduate Center of the City University of New York
Office: OM 224
Phone: (845) 257-2887
E-mail: greenek@newpaltz.edu

Isabelle, Aaron
Interim Dean, School of Education, and Professor
Ph.D., Clark University MA
Office: OM 114B
Phone: (845) 257-2837
E-mail: isabella@newpaltz.edu

Lewis, Tarie
Lecturer
M.S., SUNY New Paltz; M.A., University of California, Berkeley
Office: OM 227D
Phone: (845) 257-2869
E-mail: lewist@newpaltz.edu

Misar, Katherine
Assistant Professor, Literacy Education
Office: OM 321B
Phone: (845) 257-2829
E-mail: misark@newpaltz.edu

Musso, Maura
Lecturer
M.S.Ed., SUNY New Paltz
Office: OM 227B
Phone: (845) 257-2861
E-mail: mussom@newpaltz.edu

Noel, Andrea
Professor
Ph.D., SUNY Albany
Office: OM 218B
Phone: (845) 257-2896
E-mail: noela@newpaltz.edu

Russo, Lindsey
Associate Professor
Ed.D., Binghamton University
Office: OM 115B
Phone: (845) 257-3116
E-mail: russol@newpaltz.edu

Saulpaugh, Meghan
Lecturer, Literacy Education
Office: OM 218A
Phone: (845) 257-2820
E-mail: saulpaughm@newpaltz.edu

Watts-Politza, Irene
Lecturer
M.S., SUNY New Paltz
Office: OM 227B
Phone: (845) 257-2861
E-mail: wattspoi@newpaltz.edu