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2007-2008 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Early Childhood Ed (Birth-Grade 2) and Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6), B.A. Dual Certification Program in
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UNDERGRADUATE TEACHER PREPARATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (BIRTH-GRADE 2) AND CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION (GRADES 1-6)
The undergraduate dual certification program in early childhood
education and childhood education leads toward New York state initial
teacher certification, valid for early childhood education (birth-grade
2) and childhood education (grades 1-6). Students combine major
study in a liberal arts or sciences area with a co-major in early
childhood education and childhood education. The program is
designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a
variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student
teaching. Literacy, multicultural education, and information
technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the program.
The program conforms to the standards and guidelines of the New York
State Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education and Childhood
Education.
Program requirements: B.A. DUAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND A LIBERAL ARTS CO-MAJOR:
Candidates select a B.A. program from an area of the liberal arts and
sciences (excluding fine arts, dance, drama and music). After
completing 45 semester hours of college course work, students choose
the dual certification program as
a co-major. Hofstra’s undergraduate dual certification program is a
New York state-registered program. Students who successfully
complete the program and who obtain passing scores on the New York
State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) will qualify for New
York State Initial Teaching Certification.
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Admission Criteria for the Dual Certification Program
After completing 45 semester hours of liberal arts and sciences college
course work, students may apply for admission to the School of
Education and Allied Human Services through the Department of
Curriculum and Teaching in Hagedorn Hall. Admission to a B.A.
degree program in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching is based on
a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:
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A passing score on the Hofstra English Proficiency Exam.
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An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher on all course work.
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A GPA of 2.75 or higher in liberal arts and sciences course work.
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Two letters of reference addressing the applicant’s potential to succeed in the
teaching profession.
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A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
- An interview with the Program Director.
The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably
predict a student’s potential for success in the program.
Students may consider applying even if they fail to meet one of the
criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience might
compensate. Required Course Work
The Department of Curriculum and Teaching strongly recommends an
emphasis on course work dealing with multicultural issues and social
contexts of education. In order to ensure that prospective
teachers have a broad education in the liberal arts and sciences, all
students in B.A. degree programs with co-majors in the dual
certification program must complete course work from each of the
content areas below. When programs are planned carefully, the
requirements may be satisfied while completing the Hofstra
Distribution. Specific courses and minimum credits required for
prospective teachers are indicated.
Whereas satisfaction of the Hofstra Distribution may require more
credits in the indicated areas than those stipulated below, the
designated courses within the following areas must be included in the
B.A. degree dual certification program co-major. Comparable
course work must be completed by New College Students in each of the
following areas below.
Transfer students must plan their courses of study carefully with an
academic adviser to ensure that their programs will fulfill both
University and New York State Education Department requirements.Included Areas:
Areas to be included in partial fulfillment of the Hofstra Distribution and New York State Eduation Department requirements: Artistic Expression/Humanities - Semester Hours: 3
Recommended:
Creative Participation - Semester Hours: 3
Communication - Semester Hours: 3
Historical/Social Science Comcepts - Semester Hours: 6
- HIST course listed under the Social Science division of the Hofstra Distribution or the equivalent particularly recommended
Language Other Than English - Semester Hours: 0-12
- Completion of level 4 competence in a language other than English, placement above level 4, or completion of the special language option. American Sign Language, ASL 191 and 192, may be used to satisfy the requirement for New College students but do not carry liberal arts and sciences credit (6 s.h.)
Scientific Processes - Semester Hours: 3
One of the Following Courses:
Satisfy the Natural Sciences Distribution requirement by completing a laboratory science course, e.g. BIO, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS. Mathematical Processes - Semester Hours: 3
- Any MATH course listed under the Mathematics/Computer Science division of the Hofstra Distribution.
Written Analysis and Expression - Semester Hours: 6
- A passing score on the Hofstra English Proficiency Examination (also required for transfer students)
- Successful completion of the New College Writing Program is a
requirement prior to admission to ELED courses for New College students.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must plan their courses of study carefully with an
academic adviser to assess that their progress will fulfill both the
University and the New York State Education Department requirements. Pedagogical Core Requirements:
Program Requirements:
Students receiving a grade lower than C- in a professional education
course must repeat the course and receive a grade of C- or higher in
order to remain in the program. Phase 1:
- Satisfactory completion of the 45 s.h. of college-level course work and admission
to the Dual Certification Program.
Phase 3: Admission to Student Teaching
Student Teaching Prerequisites:
Program Phases 1 and 2 must be
completed prior to student teaching. Application forms for
student teaching are available in the Office of Field Placement and are
accepted by October 1 or March 1 for the succeeding semester(s).
Admission criteria for student teaching are as follows:
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a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on overall course work;
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a GPA of 2.5 of higher in liberal arts and sciences course work;
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a grade of C- or higher in each ELED course completed;
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no unresolved INC grades in professional education course work.
Graduation Requirements:
Graduation from the program requires:
- completion of all graduation requirements for the appropriate B.A. degree in the liberal arts and sciences;
- completion of all course requirements for the co-major in the dual certification program;
- the successful completion of at least 134 semester hours. (Military Science courses may not be counted toward this total semester hour requirement);
- completion of at least 93 semester hours in liberal arts and sciences course work (FDED 111, 112, 115, and 127 may be counted toward this requirement.);
- a minimum GPA of 2.75 in overall course work;
- a minimum GPA of 2.5 in liberal arts and sciences course work;
- professional education course work GPA of 2.75;
- an electronic portfolio illustrating the student’s education course work and professional accomplishments.
Teacher Certification Requirements
Upon successful completion of a teacher education program, the student
will be eligible to apply for the University’s recommendation for the
New York state teachers’ Initial Certificate in Early Childhood
Education (Birth-grade 2) and Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).
Students are required to pass each of the New York State Teacher
Certification Examinations: The Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST),
the Assessment of Teaching Skill-Written (ATS-W), and the Multiple
Subjects Content Specialty Test (CST). Students not receiving
passing scores on all three
examinations will not be eligible for
certification. Additional information pertaining to certification
can be found in the certification section in the School of Education and Allied
Human Services
section.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that students complete the
Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) of the New York State Teacher
Certification examinations prior to student teaching, and the
Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W) and the Multiple Subjects
Content Specialty Test (CST) during student teaching. All three
NYSTCE should be completed prior to graduation. Students not
receiving passing scores on all three examinations will not be eligible
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