Science for Childhood Education and Special Education/Childhood Education Majors

Students majoring in Childhood Education (1-6) or Special Education/Childhood Education can anticipate teaching an array of subjects including science.  Saint Rose provides a strong science foundation to prepare these future teachers to engage and educate their students. 

Childhood Education and Special Education/Childhood Education Majors are required to complete an academic concentration of 30-33 credits in a specific discipline.  The specific science courses taken will depend on whether the student chooses a science concentration (biology, earth science, or general science) or a non-science concentration (American Studies, English/Language Arts, French/Spanish, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Spanish).

Science for Non-Science Concentrations

Those students (excluding transfers) that choose a non-science concentration take a unique 3 course series specially designed for education students. 

The first two courses in the sequence (SCI100 and SCI200) cover topics in physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science based on the New York State elementary education standards.   These courses, taught by experts in each field, incorporate problem based learning, laboratory activities, peer-led workshops, and service learning to not only teach science, but to foster an understanding of the value of science.   For more detail visit the Science100/200 homepage.

The third course in the sequence (EDU386 for Childhood Education, SEE386 for Special Education/Childhood Education) focuses on the methods of teaching science and mathematics. It examines the theories and research-based approaches that provide the basis for student-centered, constructivist, inquiry-based instruction. Students have the opportunity to apply theory and knowledge by developing and implementing lessons in preparation for student teaching.

Science Concentrations

Those students interested in a science concentration can choose from concentrations in biology, earth science, or general science.  Each consists of 30 credits of science courses. 

SCIENCE CONCENTRATIONS

Return to the Physical and Biological Sciences Homepage.

To learn about other initiatives and activities related to science education go to the
Institute for Science and Mathematics Education.

For more information about SCI100/200 contact

Mary Cosgrove, M.S.
Science Education PBL Coordinator

For more information about EDU386 contact

Patricia Price, Ph.D.associate professor of teacher education

For more information about SEE386 contact

Margaret McLane, Ph.D.

associate professor of special education

Science Center
The College’s 27,000 square-foot Science Center is designed to provide the practical research laboratory experiences that will complement your coursework. This modern facility features a special lab reserved for student/faculty research, traditional and computerized classrooms, research labs and faculty offices.