Early Childhood & Childhood Education | SUNY New Paltz Catalog

Early Childhood & Childhood Education | SUNY New Paltz Catalog
Skip to Content
AZ Index
Catalog Home
Institution Home
Undergraduate Catalog
Programs
Course Descriptions
Academic Policies
Undergraduate
School of Education
Early Childhood & Childhood Education
Early Childhood & Childhood Education
2025-2026 Catalog
Graduate
Undergraduate
About New Paltz
Accreditation &​ Memberships
Professional Licensure Disclosures
Degree Requirements
General Education Program
Academic Programs: Majors &​ Minors
College of Liberal Arts &​ Sciences
School of Business
School of Education
Adolescence Education
Early Childhood &​ Childhood Education
Early Childhood Studies (non-​certification)
Educational Studies
Special Education
School of Fine &​ Performing Arts
School of Science &​ Engineering
General Studies
Honors Program
Academic Policies
Course Descriptions
Archives
Print Options
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.
Program Requirements (effective Spring 2025)
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
3-4 credits in Writing and Rhetoric (1 composition course) with a grade of B or better; minimum B- or S 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
, and
GEO202
Physical Geography
); 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.)
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:
emonstrate
an awareness and understanding of the teaching profession, articulate a
deve
oping
philosophy
of education that incorporates
an understa
ding of relevant theorie
and mode
s 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
provid
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.
Field
work:
uccessfully
complete
three fieldwork
placements
a minimum of
120 hours
aligned with
appropriate methods courses
, in preparation for
tudent 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 tech
nology 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-2/1-6) 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
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
General Education requirements (see "C.," below)
Liberal Arts major (concentration) requirements (see "B.," below)
MAT140
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I
MAT240
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II
GEO202
Physical Geography
EDS340
Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
EDS371
Child Psychology and Development
EED370
Race, Class, Gender, and Social Justice in Teaching
EED415
The Development of Symbolic Representation, Language, and Literacy
EED412
Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum
EED371
Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Childhood
Year Three
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
General Education requirements
Liberal Arts major (concentration) requirements
EED375
Teaching Reading in the Elementary School I
EED301
Fieldwork I (Pre-K-2) (40 hours)
SPE350
Creating Inclusive Elementary School Classrooms
EED380
Teaching Mathematics, Science and Technology in Elementary School
EED302
Fieldwork 2 (Math, Science & Technology Fieldwork) (20 hours)
Year Four
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Liberal Arts major (concentration) requirements
EED376
Teaching Reading/Language Arts in the Elementary School II
EED379
Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
EED303
Fieldwork Experience 3 (60 hours)
EED404
Student Teaching, Primary Setting
EED405
Student Teaching, Intermediate Setting
EED406
Student Teaching Seminar
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.
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
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses (24 Credits)
ARH201
Art of the Western World I
ARH202
Art of the Western World II
ARH358
Modern Art, 1900-1970
ARH382
American Art
or
ARH420
Art of the Hudson Valley
ARS105
Intro to Studio Art
Select one of the following:
ARS110
Introduction to Ceramics
ARS120
Introduction to Metal
ARS170
Introduction to Sculpture
Select two courses in Asian Art of the following:
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 credits
Total Credits
30
Biology (B-6)
29-31 credits
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses (23 Credits)
BIO201
BIO211
General Biology I
and Gen Bio 1 Lab
BIO202
BIO212
General Biology II
and Gen Bio 2 Lab
BIO320
BIO321
Genetics
and Genetics Lab
BIO340
Ecology
BIO305
Plant Morphology
or
BIO307
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Select one of the following:
BIO301
Field Biology Fall
BIO412
Evolutionary Theory
BIO418
Animal Behavior
Electives (6-8 Credits)
Two (2) upper-division Biology electives
6-8
Total Credits
29-31
Black Studies (B-6)
30 credits
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses (12 Credits)
BLK100
Intro To Black Studies
BLK357
Psychology of the Black Child
BLK370
Education in the Black Community
BLK396
Black English: Language and Culture
Focus (18 Credits)
Each major is required to develop a focus by completing six courses from either the Historical Core or Language Arts Core
18
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
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 Credits
30
Earth Science (Geology) (B-6)
34-35 credits
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Cognate Courses (7 Credits)
PHY205
Exploring the Solar System
or
PHY206
Exploring the Universe
CHE201
CHE211
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
Geology Courses (27-28 Credits)
GLG120
Weather and Environment
GLG201
GLG211
Physical Geology
and Physical Geology Laboratory
GLG202
Historical Geology
GLG305
Paleontology
GLG311
Mineralogy and Crystallography
GLG331
Stratigraphy-Sedimentation
One 300-level geology course by advisement
3-4
Total Credits
34-35
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.
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Literature Requirement (12 Credits)
ENG303
Introduction to British Literature
ENG333
Introduction to American Literature
ENG343
Transnational Literature
or
ENG353
Multiethnic and Diasporic Literature
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
3-4
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
Total Credits
31-33
Note that
ENG303
Introduction to British Literature
is a prerequisite for most of these courses.
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
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses (30 Credits)
FRN202
Intermediate French II
FRN301
Communication & Writing in French
FRN302
Communication & Culture in French
FRN319
French Civilization
FRN320
Francophone Cultures
FRN375
French Literature before 1800
FRN376
Frnch/Franc Lit Aft 1800
FRN3xx/4xx
Upper-division French elective
Total Credits
30
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
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses (10 Credits)
GEO201
Human Geography
GEO213
Economic Geography
GEO342
Digital Map Design
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 Credits
31-33
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.
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses (30-34 Credits)
I. United States History:
Select two (2) courses
6-8
II. World History:
Select four (4) courses
12-14
III. New York State:
Select one of the following:
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) courses
Total Credits
30-34
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
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses (29-30 Credits)
MAT140
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I
MAT240
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II
MAT241
Introduction to Statistics
MAT251
Calculus I
MAT252
Calculus II
MAT260
Introduction to Proof
MAT331
Axiomatic Geometry
MAT304
Foundations of Algebra
CPS104
Visual Programming
3-4
or
CPS210
Computer Science I: Foundations
Upper-Division Mathematics Elective (3-4 Credits)
Select 3-4 credits
3-4
Total Credits
32-34
Political Science (B-6)
36 credits
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses (12 Credits)
POL216
American Govt and Politics
POL227
Intro International Politics
POL229
Intro to Comparative Politics
Upper-Division Electives (24 Credits)
Select 24 credits
24
Total Credits
36
No more than six credits of
POL480
Government Internship
may be credited toward the upper-division electives.
Spanish (B-6)
31 credits
Plan of Study Grid
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses (31 Credits)
SPA202
Intermediate Spanish 2
SPA301
Communication and Culture in Spanish
SPA361
Communication and Writing in Spanish
SPA365
The Culture and Civilization of Spain
SPA372
Culture of Latin America
SPA375
Survey of Spanish Literature
SPA376
Survey of Latin American Literature
Select one of the following:
SPA363
Spanish Phonetics and Oral Practice
SPA461
Advanced Spanish Composition
SPA4xx
Spanish elective
Total Credits
31
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
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 program
. 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
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:
EED415
Minimum Grade of B-
EED370
Minimum Grade of B-
Corequisites:
EED375
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:
EED301
Minimum Grade of S
EED371
Minimum Grade of B-
EED375
Minimum Grade of B-
Corequisites:
EED380
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:
EED302
Minimum Grade of S
EED380
Minimum Grade of B-
Corequisites:
EED376
EED379
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:
EED411
Minimum Grade of B-
EED391
Minimum Grade of S
Corequisites:
EED412
EED485
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:
EED415
Minimum Grade of B-
EED414
Minimum Grade of B-
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:
EDS371
Minimum Grade of C*
* 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:
EDS371
Minimum Grade of C*
* 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
Critical Think Reason Intro
Information Literacy Intro
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:
EED370
Minimum Grade of B-
EED415
Minimum Grade of B-
Corequisites:
EED301
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
Critical Think Reason Interm
Information Literacy Intermed
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:
EED380
Minimum Grade of B-
EED302
Minimum Grade of S
Corequisites:
EED303
EED379
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:
MAT140
Minimum Grade of C-
MAT240
Minimum Grade of C-
EED375
Minimum Grade of B-
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:
EED375
Minimum Grade of B-
EED301
Minimum Grade of S
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:
EED380
Minimum Grade of B-
EED302
Minimum Grade of S
Corequisites:
EED303
EED376
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:
EED375
Minimum Grade of B-
EED301
Minimum Grade of S
Corequisites:
EED302
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:
EED375
Minimum Grade of B-
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:
EED415
Minimum Grade of B-
EED370
Minimum Grade of B-
Corequisites:
EED411
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
Capstone or Creative Works
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:
EED303
Minimum Grade of S
EED376
Minimum Grade of B-
EED379
Minimum Grade of B-
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
Capstone or Creative Works
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:
EED303
Minimum Grade of S
EED376
Minimum Grade of B-
EED379
Minimum Grade of B-
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:
Capstone or Creative Works
Critical Thinking Advanced
Critical Think Reasoning Adv
Information Literacy 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:
EED404
EED405
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:
EED370
Minimum Grade of B-
EDS371
Minimum Grade of C
Corequisites:
EED391
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:
EED371
Minimum Grade of B-* or
EED414
Minimum Grade of B-*
EED415
Minimum Grade of B-*
* 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:
EED414
Minimum Grade of B-
EED415
Minimum Grade of B-
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:
EED370
Minimum Grade of B-
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:
EDS371
Minimum Grade of C*
* 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:
EED391
Minimum Grade of S
Corequisites:
EED412
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:
EED322
Minimum Grade of B-
EED345
Minimum Grade of B-
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
Cain, Lizabeth
Associate Professor
Ed.D., Binghamton University
Office: OM 222
Phone: (845) 257-2864
E-mail:
cainl@newpaltz.edu
Clark, Katelyn
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Rutgers University
Office: OM 103A
Phone: (845) 257-2895
E-mail:
clarkk@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
Isabelle, Aaron
Professor
Ph.D., Clark University MA
Office: OM 221
Phone: (845) 257-2837
E-mail:
isabella@newpaltz.edu
Musso, Maura
Lecturer
M.S.Ed., SUNY New Paltz
Office: OM 227B
Phone: (845) 257-2861
E-mail:
mussom@newpaltz.edu
Russo, Lindsey
Associate Professor and Chair
Ed.D., Binghamton University
Office: OM 115B
Phone: (845) 257-3116
E-mail:
russol@newpaltz.edu
Sweetman Richoux, Danielle
Assistant Professor
Ed.D., Baylor University
Office: OM 218E
Phone: (845) 257-2838
E-mail:
sweetmand@newpaltz.edu
Print Options
Send Page to Printer
Print this page.
Download Page (PDF)
The PDF will include all information unique to this page.
Download PDF of the entire 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog.
Cancel