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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin
Education, Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6), B.S.Ed.
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The School offers a four-year program leading to the degree, Bachelor of Science in Education Early Childhood and Childhood Education (birth-grade 6), with a liberal arts concentration. Students who wish to obtain New York State initial certification in both Early Childhood Education and Childhood Education (birth-grade 6) and to major in education must complete the field experience requirements. The program outline below is designed primarily for entering freshmen. Transfer students may have to spend one extra semester or more to fulfill program requirements. Each block of courses has related practicum requirements. Placement for practica is facilitated by the Ella Cline Shear School of Education staff.
”Commissioner’s Regulations CR 52.21, General Requirements (ii)(a) require all teacher candidates to study “a language other than English.” By meeting Geneseo’s requirement for such language study, all teacher candidates meet the NY certification requirement.”
Candidate Information and resume maybe required the semester prior to practicum placements. Candidates are responsible for their own transportation for all field experiences and student teaching.
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Program Learning Outcomes, Early Childhood (NAEYC)
- Candidates are grounded in a child development knowledge base. They use their understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs, and of multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning, to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child.
- Candidates know about, understand and value the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families and communities. They use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and to involve all families in their children’s development and learning.
- Candidates know about and understand the goals, benefits and uses of assessment. They know about and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence the development of every child.
- Candidates understand and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children and families. Candidates know, understand, and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child’s development and learning.
- Candidates know the essential concepts, inquiry tools and structure of content areas, including academic subjects, and can identify resources to deepen their understanding. Candidates use their own knowledge and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curriculum that promotes comprehensive developmental and learning outcomes for every young child.
- Candidates identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. They know and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. They are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
- Field experiences are planned and sequenced so that candidates develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to promote the development and learning of young children across the entire developmental period of early childhood - in at least two of the three early childhood age groups (birth - age 3, 3 through 5, 5 through 8 years) and in the variety of settings that offer early education (early school grades, child care centers and homes, Head Start programs).
General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)
Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit. Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 91
Outline of Program Content
Basic Requirements: (51 Credits)
Early Childhood Blocks (must be completed in sequence listed)* VI. (Two courses from the following:)
Related Requirements (10 Credits)
Footnotes:
*Students may not advance in blocks until all previous courses have been completed satisfactorily.
**In the Review Process, a teacher candidate may be allowed one re-take of practicum experience or a student teaching experience.
***The sequencing of these courses is flexible and will be determined by enrollment. Please see your advisor for more information. Liberal Arts Concentrations (30-36 Credits)
Art History (30*-32 Credits)
*Up to two 3-credit courses may be used to satisfy concentration requirements. 4 courses selected from the following: (16 Credits)
4 courses selected from the following: (16 Credits)
Community & Society (30-32 Credits)
One course chosen from the following: (3 Credits)
Electives from the following list: (12 Credits)
Dance (30 Credits)
Available by audition only One elective course from the following:
Three courses (9 Credits) from the following:
Foreign Language: French (32-36 Credits)
Foreign Language: Spanish (32-36 Credits)
Gender, Sexuality, and Womens Studies (30 Credits)
Elective courses from the following: (at least 4 courses; 15+ credits)
Students should take at least 4 elective courses Courses will be chosen from the following general list of approved WGST courses: - AMST 200 - Race, Prisons and Policing Credit(s): 3
- ANTH 231 - Language and Gender Credit(s): 3 (CROSS LISTED W/ WGST 231)
- ANTH 318 - Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Credit(s): 3
- ANTH 319 - Cross-Cultural Politics of Reproduction Credit(s): 3
- ANTH 326 - Race, Racism and Antiracism in the Americas Credit(s): 3
- ANTH 343 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women’s Health Credit(s): 3
- ANTH 380 - Topics in Cultural Anthropology: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- ARTH 410 - Gender and Art Credit(s): 4
- BLKS 200 - Introduction to Black Studies Credit(s): 3
- BLKS 220 - Black Lives Matter: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- ECON 356 - Women and the Economy Credit(s): 3
- ENGL 112 - World Cultures and Values in Literature and Culture: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- ENGL 318 - Black British Literature and Culture Credit(s): 4
- ENGL 335 - Asian American Literature Survey Credit(s): 4
- ENGL 336 - Native American Literature Credit(s): 4
- ENGL 337 - African-American Literature Credit(s): 4
- ENGL 344 - Black Atlantic Writing Credit(s): 4
- ENGL 439 - American Ways: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- ENGL 443 - Gender, Sexuality, and Literature: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- ENGL 458 - Major Authors: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- ENGL 467 - Topics in Modern Literature: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- ENGL 468 - Topics in Recent Literature: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- FMST 369 - Connections in Film: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- GEOG 123 - Global Development and Sustainability Credit(s): 3
- HIST 112 - History Matters: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- HIST 249 - Studies in American History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- HIST 260 - Issues in the History of American Women Credit(s): 4
- HIST 261 - Native American History Credit(s): 4
- HIST 266 - Civil Rights Movement in America Credit(s): 4
- HIST 267 - Women and U.S. Social Movements Credit(s): 4
- HIST 270 - History of Latin America to 1825 Credit(s): 4
- HIST 271 - History of Latin America since 1789 Credit(s): 4
- HIST 275 - Global History of Sexual Science Credit(s): 4
- HIST 282 - History of Modern East Asia Credit(s): 4
- HIST 284 - Studies in Global History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- HIST 292 - The Modern Islamic World from 1800 to the Present Credit(s): 4
- HIST 413 - Black Power and Structural Inequality in Post-1945 Credit(s): 4
- HIST 430 - Advanced Studies in American History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- HIST 441 - Women in the Medieval World Credit(s): 4
- HIST 476 - Modern China Credit(s): 4
- HIST 480 - Advanced Studies in LACAANA History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4 (with appropriate subtitle)
- HUMN 222 - Black Humanities Credit(s): 4
- MUSC 336 - Music, Gender, and Sexuality: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- MUSC 337 - Music, Race, and Ethnicity: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- PASC 105 - Performance as Social Change I Credit(s): 4
- PHIL 204 - Feminist Philosophy Credit(s): 3
- PLSC 361 - Women and Politics Credit(s): 3
- PLSC 412 - American Social Welfare Policy Credit(s): 3
- PLSC 442 - Human Rights in a Global Perspective Credit(s): 3
- PSYC 236 - Human Sexual Behavior Credit(s): 3
- PSYC 308 - Psychology of Women Credit(s): 3
- SOCL 105 - Introduction to Global Social Change Credit(s): 3
- SOCL 210 - Sociology of Families Credit(s): 3
- SOCL 225 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality Credit(s): 3
- SOCL 245 - Sociology of Sports Credit(s): 3
- SOCL 281 - Selected Topics: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- SOCL 317 - Gender and Law Credit(s): 3
- SOCL 325 - Global Social Change Credit(s): 3
- WGST 201 - Historical and Political Topics: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- WGST 202 - Topics in Representation in the Humanities and Arts: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- WGST 203 - Topics in Gender in the Social World: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- WGST 204 - Global Issues of Sex and Gender: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- WGST 205 - Topics in Gender, Sexuality, Queer Studies: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (with appropriate subtitle)
- WGST 230 - Introduction to Queer Studies Credit(s): 3
- WGST 332 - Safe Zone Train-the-Trainer Credit(s): 3
- WGST 240 - Arab Women, Islam, and Feminism Credit(s): 3
- WGST 318 - Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Credit(s): 3
- WGST 430 - Feminist Theories Credit(s): 3
- WGST 495 - Internship Credit(s): As arranged
- WGST 499 - Directed Study Credit(s): As arranged
- XLRN 150 - Foundations in Social Identity Credit(s): 3
- XLRN 350 - Dialogue Facilitation Training Credit(s): 3
Footnotes
Electives selected under advisement to meet the following requirements: - No more than 2 at the 100 level
- At least 2 different prefixes should be represented among the electives
Integrating Elective** (1 course; 3-4 cr)
One additional elective course should be a general/introductory course in an arts, humanities, or social science discipline that helps students integrate (in terms of scholarly methods and/or topics of study) gender, sexuality, and women’s studies specific skills and knowledge. Geography (32-33 Credits)
3 credits of internationalization Geography from:
3 credits of intermediate Geography from:
12 additional credits of Geography:
6 credits must be at the 300- or 400-level. A maximum of 3 credits of GEOG 395 , GEOG 397 , or GEOG 399 may be credited towards the concentration. Human Development (available only to Early Childhood/Childhood majors) (30 Credits)
9 credits from the following:
(including 2 courses at the 300-level) Latin American and Caribbean Studies (30-32 Credits)
Students must select courses from at least three different departmental prefixes and apply at least two courses at the 300-level or above. One Pre-Modern Course (3-4 credits)
One Modern or Contemporary Course (3-4 credits)
Five to Six Growth Courses (22-24 credits)
Zero to One Transformational Learning Course / Capstone (0-4 credits)
Students consult with the LACS program coordinator when selecting a transformational learning experience. - Any Geneseo-approved study abroad course in Latin America or the Caribbean.
- Any Geneseo-approved study away course on Latin America or the Caribbean.
- A Geneseo-approved internship with an organization or company working on topics or issues related to Latin America and/or the Caribbean.
- A coordinator-approved Directed Study on Latin America and/or the Caribbean (could include honors projects and theses)
Footnote:
*A Pre-/Co-requisite course(s) exist; confer with advisor or relevant departments on what is required. Additional Options (especially applicable to transfers): -
Coursework on Latino/a/x Studies can replace up to Two (2) Growth Courses (6-8 credits)
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Optional Transformative class can be focused on Latino/a/x Studies with LACS approval
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Coursework from the above fields (History, Languages, Political Science, Anthropology) and additional fields (Psychology, Sociology, Black Studies, GWSS (Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies), American Studies) that focus on relevant topics of Social Justice, Intersectionality, or other similar topics can replace up to One (1) Growth Course (3-4 credits) -
Equivalent courses for the Pre-Modern and Modern requirements can be taken at other institutions with the agreement of the LACS coordinator.
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One Additional Possible 100-Level History Topics Courses at Geneseo (with topic approval from LACS coordinator) Mathematics (33-34 Credits)
One of the following statistics options:
One additional course from the following:
Natural Science (30 Credits)
18 credits
In addition to the introductory course above in the majors’ courses of one science discipline (at least 11 credits at the 200, 300, or 400-level). Political Science (30 Credits)
Twelve credits:
at the 300-level Nine credits:
at the 400-level (in sub-fields taken at the 100-level) Sample Course Map
For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page. Curriculum Map - First Year
- Fall - 17 Credits
- Spring - 16 Credits
- Second Year
- Fall - 16 Credits
- Spring - 14 Credits
- Third Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
- Spring - 14 Credits
- Fourth Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
- Spring - 13 Credits
- Concentration - Credit(s): 12
- Elective - Credit(s): 1
Total Credit Hours: 120
Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan. Teacher candidates must satisfy the 2.75 cumulative GPA requirement to continue in a certification program. For admission to student teaching, teacher candidates must have a 2.75 in their major, concentration, and overall. *These courses are offered based on enrollment and may be taken with blocks other than the ones shown here. See your advisor for more information. KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)
Attributes:
Sub Areas | Abbreviation | Definition | | DPP | Diversity, Pluralism, Power | | WCV | World Cultures & Values | | CGC | Contemporary Global Challenges | | CAI | Creativity & Innovation | | SST | Sustainability | Learning Areas | Abbreviation | Definition | | ARTS | Arts | | HUMA | Humanities | | SOSC | Social Science | |
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