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Shape Lives with a Childhood Education Degree
Teachers implement high-quality curricula developed using state-adopted standards, while they create an educational environment and culture built on trust and human connection.
Introduction
Our Childhood Education major will prepare you to enter the field of education with both pedagogical and practical experience.
You will take general education courses as well as a rich variety of program-specific courses that will prepare you to become a transformative educator.
Program Distinctions
By completing this Childhood Education degree as well as a liberal arts major in English, History or life sciences, you’ll be ready to be certified by New York State in teaching grades 1-6.
Accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation, there are many different options for you to expand your education in this program. You can take graduate courses during your senior year as well as a middle school extension. If you go on to Russell Sage College’s master’s program, you could be certified in four areas upon completion of the Special Education/Literacy graduate program.
East Greenbush Education Partnership
The partnership between Russell Sage College’s Esteves School of Education and East Greenbush Central School District allows students in grades 9-12 to earn up to 30 college credits. Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Childhood Education or Physical Education from Russell Sage College in just three years, saving time and money.
“A Childhood Education degree combined with History, English or life sciences provides breadth and depth of
experiences …”
Peter Stapleton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
Student Spotlights
Careers with a Childhood Education Degree
Recent graduates of Russell Sage College’s education programs are classroom teachers, literacy specialists, physical education teachers and school administrators across New York’s Capital Region and throughout New York state.
Alumni Spotlights
A Childhood Education degree prepared these Sage graduates for success.
Initial Teaching Certification in New York State
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Education, you’ll be able to apply for teaching positions. You’ll also have to sit for a series of tests and obtain a master’s degree.
Graduate Studies with a Childhood Education Degree
A graduate program at Russell Sage College’s Esteves School of Education is the next step for many Childhood Education majors with initial certification.
Programs include:
Art Education (MAT)
Special Education (MSEd)
Literacy Education (MSEd)
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Assistant Professor, Department Chair, and Director, Center for Teaching and Learning