Major Requirements / Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.750
- A minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.750 is required for all Education degree programs after the 5th semester.
- A minimum GPA of 3.000 is required for all Education (EDU) coursework after the 5th semester.
- A minimum grade of C is required for all Education (EDU) coursework.
- A minimum grade of C+ is required for ENG-112.
Complete all of the following:
| EDU-002 | Mandated Reporting Workshop | 0 |
| EDU-003 | Violence Prevention and DASA Workshop | 0 |
| EDU-004 | Safety in Schools Workshop | 0 |
| EDU-105 | Introduction to Education † | 3 |
| EDU-209 | Early Child Perspective in Disabilities † | 3 |
| EDU-210 | Educating Students at Risk † | 2 |
| EDU-264 | Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| EDU-275 | Early Language and Literacy | 3 |
| EDU-308 | Teaching in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| EDU-312 | Early Childhood Literacy and the Diverse Learner | 3 |
| EDU-371 | Early Childhood Methods | 3 |
| EDU-372 | Assessment in Early Childhood Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| EDU-374 | Professional Leadership in Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDU-410 | Professional Management Issues | 2 |
| EDU-411 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| EDU-456 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood and Special Education | 11 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
Supporting Courses:
Complete all of the following:
| BIO-208 | Introduction to the Natural Sciences † | 3 |
| ENG-213 | Children's Literature † | 3 |
| ENV-105 | Environmental Science † * | 4 |
| HIS-120 | United States History to 1877 † * | 3 |
| HIS-121 | United States History from 1877-Present † * | 3 |
| MAT-221 | Mathematical Concepts for Education I † | 3 |
| MAT-222 | Mathematical Concepts for Education II † | 3 |
| POL-355 | Globalization † | 3 |
| PSY-123/CFS-123 | Lifespan Human Development † | 3 |
| PSY-249/CFS-249 | Infancy and Early Childhood Development † | 3 |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology † | 3 |
| SOC-344/CFS-344 | Sociology of the Family † | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
Foreign Language
- Complete 3 Credits
- The Foreign Language requirement may be fulfilled in conjunction with the Curiosity category (SPA) in the Compass Curriculum.
Fine Arts
- Complete 3 credits from ART MUS or THR.
- The Fine Arts requirement may be fulfilled in conjunction with the Creativity category in the Compass Curriculum.
Special Education
Special Education requirements may be fulfilled in conjunction with the Major Requirements and Compass Curriculum requirements.
Complete all of the following:
- Science: Complete two 3 or 4-credit science courses from BIO CHM ENV or PHY.
- Social Studies: Complete two 3-credit courses from ECO HIS or POL.
- Mathematics: Complete two 3-credit courses from MAT.
- English: Complete two 3-credit courses from ENG (except ENG-100, ENG-110 and ENG-112).
ASL Specialization:
Complete all of the following:
| ASL-111 | American Sign Language I † | 4 |
| ASL-112 | American Sign Language II † | 4 |
| ASL-210 | Introduction to the Deaf Community † | 3 |
| ASL-211 | American Sign Language III † | 3 |
| ASL-212 | American Sign Language IV † | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Field Period:
Students must complete at least 2 field periods in education: one for each certification area and one in a school with a minority population, and/or urban setting, and/or in a high need school district.
| EDU-391 | Regular Education Classroom Field Period | 3 |
| EDU-392 | Special Education Field Period | 3 |
| FP-290 | Field Period | 3 |
| FP-290 | Field Period | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
*May also fulfill a Compass Curriculum category in certain high-credit majors (see your advisor), but will not be counted twice in the credit total.
†Liberal Arts and Sciences Credit
See Graduation Requirements
The student is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements are met satisfactorily. This documentation is provided as an advising tool and should not be considered a contract between a student and Keuka College. The College reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary.