Education – Childhood
HEGIS Code 0802
A student preparing to teach in the elementary school either as a general educator or as a teacher of students with disabilities combines a study of professional courses and student teaching with a major in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, computer information technology, English, Hispanic studies, history, history/political science, interdisciplinary studies, mathematics and social sciences (with a concentration in history or history/political science). Students will pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. Certification in Childhood Education at Mount Saint Mary College prepares a student for a career in teaching in grades 1 through 6 in New York State.