
Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education
New York, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 26,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Nyack’s Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education prepares students for New York State certification to teach children between grades 1-6. Our program has reciprocity with virtually all other states, allowing our graduates to teach outside of New York State with relative ease. Candidates are also certified by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International).
Why Study Childhood Education at Nyack?
Nyack’s biblically based program is highly regarded by Christian, public, charter, and private schools for the quality of its graduates with regards to their intellect, pedagogy, and disposition. In addition, our program:
- Leads to New York State initial certification
- Leads to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) certification
- Offers a Christian-centric study of education for grades 1–6
- Strongly emphasizes diverse and inclusive clinical experiences
- Offers overseas student teaching options
- Offers Global Service-Learning opportunities
- Is taught by highly qualified and experienced Christian faculty
At a Glance
- Specialized Accreditations: ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International) reviewed by CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation); ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)
- Concentrations: Communication and the Arts; English
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Career Opportunities
In addition to being prepared to work in the typical classroom context, graduates of this program will develop valuable twenty-first-century skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. Media and technology applications are stressed. Other career opportunities include but are not limited to:
- After-school program teacher/coordinator
- Curriculum and program development
- International and domestic ministries
- Mentoring or coaching
- Research
- Sales representatives for educational materials
- Teaching/training in grade 1–6 contexts
- Working with youth in agency-based contexts
- Writing
Our Graduates
Our graduates have found career opportunities in the following areas:
- Director of curriculum and instruction, K–12 school
- Director of ESL program
- Elementary classroom teacher
- Enrichment teacher
- Outreach academic coordinator for children’s ministries
- Salvation Army staff
- Staff advisor for robotics club
- Track coach
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