Birth Through Grade 2 Elective Program - Initial Certification, B-2

Birth through Grade 2 (B-2): This is an elective program for Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities candidates. The B-2 program is three sequential courses that prepares candidates for eligibility for New York State B-2 certification as a teacher in pre-school, kindergarten, or the primary grades. The B-2 program also enhances the preparation of those seeking certification in Childhood Education grades 1-6, with Special Education Certification focusing on early childhood education.

Birth Through Grade 2 Elective Program - Initial Certification, B-2

This elective certification program consists of three sequential courses. Candidates usually begin to take these courses after their first year. The courses are:

EDUC 340N - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) 3 Credit(s) *** (course offered only in the fall semester)
EDUC 341N - Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Education 3 Credit(s) *** (course offered only in the Spring semester)
EDUC 440N - Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2) Student Teaching 3 Credit(s) Student Teaching (course offered in the Spring semester and includes 20 days of student teaching that begins upon the completion of Final Exam Week)

Notes:

***With the exception of Student Teaching (P/F), a grade of C+ or higher is required in the other two courses.

Candidates seeking Birth through Grade 2 certification must successfully achieve a qualifying score on the New York State Content Specialty Test for Early Childhood.

Candidates pursuing the B-2 certification program must be registered in the Childhood Education grades 1-6, with Special Education Certification.