B.S. Childhood Education and Special Education (dual initial certification)
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science degree in Childhood Education and Special Education prepares you to become a knowledgeable, caring and inspiring teacher of children with and without disabilities who are in the first through sixth grades.
In pursuing your undergraduate degree, you will examine theories of child development, motivation and learning for youngsters ranging in age from 6 to 12 years old. You will master the skills needed to encourage students to learn new material and to take responsibility for themselves and one another. As you work toward this degree you will gain an understanding and appreciation of subjects ranging from science to music to language arts. You also will acquire techniques to assess and evaluate a child’s intellectual, social and physical development and learn the basic principles of classroom management for a diverse student population. Additionally, teacher candidates receive a vigorous course of study in the assessment and support of students with a variety of special needs. They learn about a variety of educational approaches to special educations as well as practical applications across different educational settings. The program will culminate in a semester-long student teaching experience that will allow you to practice your new skills in a classroom setting. This degree qualifies you for New York State Initial Teaching Certification and Special Education certification.
After you complete all degree requirements, successfully pass New York State Licensure tests (EAS, CST and edTPA) and you have completed all required teacher certification workshops, you will be awarded Initial teaching certification by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) in Childhood Education and Special Education. Please refer to the NYSED certification website (www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/) for the most up to date changes in certification requirements.
The Childhood Education degree is a joint program between LIU Post’s College of Education, Information and Technology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The teacher education programs in LIU Post's Department of Teaching and Learning are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Program Curriculum
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|
EDI 14 |
Historical, Philosophical and Sociological Foundation of Education |
3.00 |
|
PSY 98 |
Psychological Perspectives of Teaching and Learning |
3.00 |
|
EDI 16A |
Curriculum and Assessment for Preservice Teachers |
3.00 |
|
EDI 19 |
Culturally Responsive-Sustainable Education |
3.00 |
|
EDI 56 |
Literacy Acquisition for English Language Learners |
3.00 |
|
EDS 60 |
Literacy Development: Birth–Grade 6 |
3.00 |
|
EDS 62 |
Literacy Assessment for the Classroom Teacher: Birth – Grade 6 |
3.00 |
|
EDI 63 |
Methods in Teaching Elementary Social Studies |
3.00 |
|
EDS 600 |
Introduction to the Study of the Exceptional Child and Adolescent |
3.00 |
|
EDI 54 |
Mathematics Content Standards & Pedagogies for Elementary School Studies |
3.00 |
|
EDI 55 |
Designing and Assessing Mathematics Instructions for Elementary Students |
3.00 |
|
EDI 69 |
Methods in the Teaching of Science in the Elementary School |
3.00 |
|
EDS 630 |
Curriculum Based Assessment and Instruction of Students with Mild Disabilities at the Elementary and Secondary Levels |
3.00 |
|
EDS 632 |
Instruction and Classroom Management for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems |
3.00 |
|
EDS 633 |
Accommodating Learner’s w/ Special Needs-Inclusive Settings |
3.00 |
|
EDI 64C |
Student Teaching, Childhood/Childhood Special Ed |
6.00 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Required Core Courses
(32-33 Credits)
|
||
| POST 101 | Post Foundations | 1 |
| FY | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 1** | Writing 1 | 3 |
| ENG 2** | Writing 2 | 3 |
| MTH 5 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 |
| Choose one course from each of the five below course clusters and one additional course from one of the clusters. | ||
| Scientific Inquiry & the Natural World |
4 | |
| Creativity Media & the Arts | 3 | |
| Perspectives on World Culture | 3 | |
| Self, Society & Ethics | 3 | |
| Power, Institutions & Structures (ECO 10 Required) | 3 | |
| One additional course from one of the five above clusters. (ECO 11 Required) | 3 | |
| General Elective (3 Credits from Any Course) | ||
* Some courses may count as core and others as electives.
** In addition to ENG 1 and 2, students take at least 3 more writing intensive (WAC) courses as part of their major, core, or elective courses. ENG 303 and 304 can satisfy the ENG 1 and 2 requirement for students in the Honors College.
| Credit Requirements | |
| Total Major Requirement Credits | 54 |
| Elective Major Credits | 6 |
| Total Elective Liberal Arts & Sciences Credits | 27-28 |
| Total Core Requirement Credits | 32-33 |
| Total Degree Credits | 120 |
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