Earth Science Concentration
The changes to this program reflect
- the reduction of course credits to meet program credit requirements (programs are not todrop below 122 or exceed 126 s.h.),
- curriculum design that is in compliance with Seamless Transfer,
- curriculum design that is in compliance with the SUNY 7/10/30 General Education Requirement, and
- coursework that infuses the Critical Thinking (Reasoning) and Information Management competencies in the General Education program.
The structure of the following proposal includes
- A listing of non-course admissions requirements,
- A brief summary of the proposed changes,
- Section 2.1 Changes in Program Content (from SUNY Program Revision Proposal: Changes to an Existing Program--EPP Form 3A)—a side-by-side comparison of changes with justifications,
- SUNY Undergraduate Sample Program Schedule (part of Section 3 of EPP Form 3A)—a four-year sample layout of the program to demonstrate how transfer students could potentially move through the program, and
- SUNY Transfer Pathways for the major and the concentration areas. (A separate document of Transfer Pathways for all disciplines used as General Education requirements across concentrations is provided to avoid confusion and repetition.)
In Section 2.1 below, each program is organized into four main sections:
- Professional Education Courses—All education (EDUC) and educational psychology (EPSY) coursework required for major.
- Required Related Work—Courses not in major that are required based on pertinent content and/or necessary prerequisites to other coursework.
- General Education Courses—Reflect SUNY General Education Requirements
- Concentration—Minimum of 30 s.h. in a discipline outside of EDUC and EPSY
Admission to Early Childhood/Childhood B-6 Education Programs
I. Declaration of Major
Upon acceptance to the College candidates should declare a specific education program as their major and an area of concentration. At that time they will be assigned an advisor.
II. Application for Candidate Status
Students apply for candidacy one semester prior to taking their first methods sequence. To be eligible for methods, the student must meet the following:
a.Must have completed all required coursework.
b.Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA in their professional education core courses, a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and 2.8 minimum average in their concentration courses.
c.No grades below "C" (2.0) in 100-level coursework.
d. Must have completed 92 semester hours by the end of the semester of application.
e. Must have removed all incomplete and pending grades in required courses.
f. Must have passed the College Writing Examination.
g. Must have completed the Candidacy Essay.
III. Application for Student Teaching
Education candidates will follow application procedures determined by the Office of Education Advisement and Field Experience. Candidates in the semester preceding student teaching must attend the publicized Application Meeting. Subsequently, a student teaching assignment will be given provided eligibility requirements have been met.
a.Students must be a candidate in one of the teacher education programs.
b.Candidates must successfully complete all student teaching prerequisites designated by their program.
c.Candidates must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, a minimum 2.8 GPA in their concentration courses, and a minimum 3.0 GPA in the professional education core courses and a minimum 3.0 GPA in the methods sequence.
d.Candidates must achieve a "C" or better in each methods course to progress to their next semester (next methods or student teaching). If a student needs to repeat the methods block, a minimum 3.0 cum GPA in each methods block must be demonstrated.
e.Application completed.
f.Approval by the Office of Education Advisement and Field Experience and the department chair.
IV. Student Teaching Placements
Student teaching placements are made by the Office of Education Advisement and Field Experience in collaboration with the department chair and faculty.
Notes on Degree Requirements
In the methods sequence of 15 s.h., candidates are required to do extensive field work during and outside of class times. Candidates are not allowed to take additional courses.
Brief Summary of the Proposed Changes
Professional Education Courses—Five courses were eliminated. Several course changes were approved by dean to assimilate content from these courses. An assessment course was added. A total of 10 s.h. were cut as a result.
General Education Courses
This section was restructured. Recommendations were made for courses that would meet both the SUNY Gen Ed requirements and the liberal education across disciplines required by NYS Education Department. Justifications explain overlaps allowed. Semester hours in this section were reduced by 6.
Concentration Courses
These changes were reviewed and approved by the corresponding department.
Section 2.1. Changes in Program Contenta)Check all that apply. Describe each proposed change and why it is proposed.
[ ]Cumulative change from SED’s last approval of the registered program of one-third or more of the minimum creditsrequired for the award (e.g., 20 credits for associate degree programs, 40 credits for bachelor’s degree programs)
[ ]Changes in a program’s focus or design
[ ]Adding or eliminating one or more options, tracks, or certificate titles
[X]Adding or eliminating a requirement for program completion (such as an internship, clinical placement, or other field-based experience)
[ ]Altering the liberal arts and science content in a way that changes the degree classification of an undergraduate program, as defined in Section 3.47(c)(1-4) of Regents Rules
[ ] Change in the total number of credits in a certificate or advanced certificate program
[X] Change in pedagogical core
b)Providea side-by-side comparison of all the courses in the existing and proposed revised program that clearly indicates all new or significantly revised courses, and other changes.
Earth ScienceExisting Program ECCE (B6) / Earth Science
Proposed Revised Program ECCE (B6)
Note —To be eligible for methods and student teaching, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in their professional education core courses, a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and 2.8 minimum average in their concentration courses with no grades below "C" (2.0) in 100-level coursework and no incomplete or pending grades in required courses. Students must pass the College Writing Examination prior to entering their first methods block.
Course Title / Gen Ed 2000 / Credits / Course Title / SUNY Gen Ed / Credits / Justification
Professional Education Courses / Professional Education Courses
EDUC 106 Issues in Education / WS2 / 3 / EDUC 106 Issues, Philosophy, and Foundations in Education / BC / 3 / course name and description changed to assimilate content from omitted EDUC 206; EDUC 106 will be accepted as the transfer pathway course for Foundations of Education; meets SUNY Critical Thinking and Information Management requirements within first two years
EDUC 201 DiversityTeaching / 3 / EDUC 201 Diversity &Teaching / 3
EDUC 206 Philosophy & Foundations / 3 / 0 / course omitted
EDUC 283 Preschool Education / 4 / 0 / course omitted
EDUC 284 The Develop of Lang & Liter / 3 / 0 / course omitted
EDUC 305 EC Curriculum & Assessment I / 3 / EDUC 305 EC Curriculum & Assessment / 3 / course name and some content changed to assimilate content from omitted EDUC 283
EDUC 306 EC Curriculum & Assess II / 3 / EDUC 306 EC Education Integrated Content / 3 / course name and some content changed to assimilate content from omitted EDUC 283
EDUC 385 Issues & Advocacy in EC Educ / 3 / EDUC 385 Issues & Advocacy in EC Educ / 3 / meets SUNY Critical Thinking requirement
EDUC 235 Reading Literacy I / 3 / EDUC 235 Reading Literacy I / 3 / Some content changed to assimilate content from omitted EDUC 284
EDUC 220 Curricul Integra & Assess / 3 / EDUC 220 Differentiated Curriculum and Assessment / 3 / Course name changed to better reflect course content
EDUC 222 Social Studies & the Arts / 3 / EDUC 222 Social Studies & the Arts / 3
EDUC 236 Reading & Literacy II / 3 / EDUC 236 Reading & Literacy II / 3 / Some content changed to assimilate content from omitted EDUC 284
EDUC 240 Math & Technology / 3 / EDUC 240 Math & Technology / 3
EDUC 260 Science & Technology / 3 / EDUC 260 Science & Technology / 3
EDUC 395 Student Teaching / OS2 / 15 / EDUC 395 Student Teaching / BC / 15
EPSY 229 Survey of Exceptional Children / S2 / 3 / EPSY 229 Survey of Exceptional Children / SS / 3
EPSY 275 Psycholog Foundation of Educ / 3 / EPSY 275 Psycholog Foundation of Educ / 3
EPSY 240 Child Growth & Develop / 2 / EPSY 240 Child Growth & Develop / 3 / Some content and semester hours changed to assimilate content from omitted EPSY 241 and 340
EPSY 241 Educational Applications of Dev Psych / 1 / 0 / course omitted
EPSY 340 Infants & Toddlers:EC Lrng Env / 3 / 0 / course omitted
EDUC 213 Educ Law Reg Rel to Hlth & S / 1 / EDUC 213 Educ Law Reg Rel to Hlth & S / 1
EDUC 253 Integr Techn into Curric: Elem / 3 / EDUC 253 Integr Techn into Curric: Elem / 3 / meets SUNY Information Management requirement
EPSY 280 Assessment / 3 / Course added: assessment data consistently shows a need for extended focus on this topic
Subtotal: Professional Education Credits / 74 / 64
Required Related Coursework
MATH 108 Concepts of Math I / 3 / MATH 108 Concepts of Math I / 3 / Prerequisite to MATH 109
AHIS 266 History of NY State / 3 / AHIS 266 History of NY State / 3 / Teaches valuable content for preservice elementary ed students: 2nd- and 4th-grade social studies curriculum are based here
Subtotal: Required Related Coursework Credits / 6 / 6
Related Work / General Education Coursework-- Select at least 30 s.h. from the courses below. In addition, these 30 s.h. must represent each of the first six general ed attributes (M, FL, BC, AR, NS, and H) and at least one of the remaining four (SS, AH, WC, and OW) in order to meet NYS Education Content Core requirements. Courses used in General Education Coursework may not overlap with Professional Education courses but may overlap with Concentration courses. / These changes reflect SUNY gen ed policy of 7 out of 10 gen eds with minimum of 30 credits.
Department makes recommendations that fit the needs of preservice teachers in our programs and State Ed’s requirements for Content Core.
MATH 109 Concepts of Math II / M2 / 3 / MATH 109 Concepts of Math II / M / 3
Foreign Language / FL2 / 6 / Any two Foreign Languages(6 s.h.) at the 101 and 102 levels or demonstration of proficiency to be determined by the Foreign Languages and Literature Department / FL / 0-6
COMP 100 Composition / BC2 / 3 / Any course with a BC attribute:
Department recommends any COMP class / BC / 3
Fine Arts – not performance / AA2 / 3 / Any Fine Arts course with an AR attribute—not performance / AR / 3
Science w/ lab / NL2 / 3 / Any Science course with an NS attribute
Department recommends coursework from the concentration with NS attributes / NS / 8 / 8 Gen Ed s.h. are included in the Earth Science concentration
Literature or Philosophy / AH2 / 3 / Any course with an H attribute:
Department recommends Literature or Philosophy / H / 3
Science w/lab from different subject / NL2 / 3 / 0 / SUNY gen ed only requires 1 science
At least 3 s.h. in at least one of the following general ed attributes: / 3
GEOG 100 Intro Geography or
GEOG 230 Geography of Culture and Environment / S2 / 3 / Any course with an SS attribute:
Department recommends GEOG 100 Intro Geography or GEOG 230 Geography of Culture and Environment / SS
HIST 144 U.S. History I or HIST 145 U.S. History II / HA2 / 3 / Any course with an AH attribute:
Department recommends HIST 144 U.S. History I or HIST 145 U.S. History II / AH
HIST 100 Western Civ I or HIST 101 Western Civ II / HW2 / 3 / Any course with a WC attribute:
Department recommends HIST 100 Western Civ I or HIST 101 Western Civ II or PHIL / WC
Any Other World Civ course / HO2 / 3 / Any course with an OW attribute
Department recommends PHIL, WMST, or ALS / OW
Subtotal: General Education Credits / 36 / 30
Concentration / Concentration—At least 18 s.h. must be upper division courses (200 level or higher). Students must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA in their concentration courses to enter their first methods block and student teaching.
Choose one course:
GEOL 115 Science of Natural Disasters
GEOL 120 Introduction to Geology
GEOL 150 Intro to Forensic Geology
GEOL 182 Water and the Blue Planet
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GEOL 182 Water and the Blue Planet / NL2 / 3* / Choose one course:
GEOL 115 Science of Natural Disasters
GEOL 120 Introduction to Geology
GEOL 150 Intro to Forensic Geology
GEOL 182 Water and the Blue Planet
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GEOL 182 Water and the Blue Planet / NS / 4* / 8 s.h. of concentration may count as gen ed.
ESCI 200 Invest in Earth & Planetary Sci OR
OCEA 110 Intro to Oceanography / NL2 / 3* / Choose one course:
ESCI 200 Invest in Earth & Planetary Sci
GEOL 321 Paleontology
GEOL 370 Geomorphology / NS / 4 / Only 8 s.h. of concentration may count as gen ed; not counted here due to student choice. OCEA 110 changed to required course rather than choice.
See row below.
OCEA 110 Intro to Oceanography / 3 / Reflects needs of preservice teachers.
METR 110 Intro to Meteorology / NL2 / 4 / METR 110 Intro to Meteorology / NS / 4* / 8 s.h. of concentration may count as gen ed.
ASTR 108 Descriptive Astronomy OR
ASTR 110 Introductory Astronomy / NL2 / 3 / ASTR 108 Descriptive Astronomy OR
ASTR 110 Introductory Astronomy / NS / 3 / Both courses carry NS; however, only 8 s.h. of this concentration may count as gen ed.
GEOL 220 Earth Hist & the Fossil Record / 4 / GEOL 220 Earth Hist & the Fossil Record / 4
ESCI 315 Lab Techniques in Earth Sci / 2 / ESCI 315 Lab Techniques in Earth Sci / 2
SCIN 315 Technologies in Gen Science / 2 / SCIN 315 Technologies in Gen Science / 2
ESCI 215 Earth Materials / 3 / ESCI 215 Earth Materials / 4
Complete 3 courses:
200-300 level from GEOL, ESCI, WATR, OCEA, or ASTR
At least one of these selections must be at 300 level. / 6-9 / By advisement, at least 2-4 s.h. in GEOL, ESCI, WATR, OCEA, or ASTR (200 level or higher) / 2-4 / Elective choices changed to meet required 18 s.h. in upper division coursework.
Subtotal: Concentration Credits / 24-27 / 24-26 / *8 concentration credits count toward Gen Ed (not counted here)
Total Required Credits / 140-143 / 124-126
SUNY Undergraduate Sample Program ScheduleOPTION: You can paste an Excel version of this schedule AFTER this line, and delete the rest of this page.)
Program/Track Title and Award:___Earth Science______
a)Indicate academic calendar type: [X] Semester [ ] Quarter[ ] Trimester[ ] Other (describe):
b)Label each term in sequence, consistent with the institution’s academic calendar (e.g., Fall 1, Spring 1, Fall 2)
c)Name of SUNY Transfer Path, if one exists: Childhood/Early Childhood Education_ See Transfer Path Requirement Summary for details.
d)Use the table to show how a typical student may progress through the program; copy/expand the table as needed. Complete all columns that apply to a course.
Term 1: Fall 1 / See KEY. / Term 2: Spring 1 / See KEY.Course Number & Title / Cr / GER / LAS / Maj / TPath / New / Co/Prerequisites / Course Number & Title / Cr / GER / LAS / Maj / TPath / New / Co/Prerequisites
Comp 100 Composition / 3 / BC / 3 / 0 / 3 / none / Educ 106 Issues, Phil, Foundations in Educ / 3 / BC / 0 / 3 / 3 / Education majors only.
SPAN 101 Introductory Spanish I / 3 / FL / 3 / 0 / 3 / none / SPAN 102 Intro Spanish II / 3 / FL / 3 / 0 / 3 / SPAN 101 or equivalent proficiency
Math 108 Concepts of Math I / 3 / 3 / 0 / 3 / Pre: high school Regents math / Math 109 / 3 / M / 3 / 0 / 3 / Pre: Math 108
Thtr 100 Theatre Appreciation / 3 / AR / 3 / 0 / 0 / none / Esci 200 Invest in Earth & Planetary Sci / 4 / NS / 4 / 0 / 0 / SoS
Geol 115 Science of Natural Disasters / 4 / NS / 4 / 0 / 0 / none / Ocea 110 Intro to Oceanography / 3 / NS / 3 / 0 / 0 / none
Term credit totals: / 16 / 16 / 0 / 9 / Term credit totals: / 16 / 13 / 3 / 9
Term 3: Fall 2 / See KEY. / Term 4: Spring 2 / See KEY.
Course Number & Title / Cr / GER / LAS / Maj / TPath / New / Co/Prerequisites / Course Number & Title / Cr / GER / LAS / Maj / TPath / New / Co/Prerequisites
Epsy 240 Child Growth & Development / 3 / 0 / 3 / 3 / SoS / Geol 201 Environmental Geology / 3 / 3 / 0 / 0 / Pre: Geol 115, 120, 150, or 182
Metr 110 Intro to Meteorology / 4 / NS / 4 / 0 / 0 / none / Phil 101 Intro to Philosophy / 3 / H / 3 / 0 / 0 / none
Geog 100 Intro Geography / 3 / SS / 3 / 0 / 0 / none / Scin 315 Technologies in Gen Science / 2
Astr 108 Descriptive Astronomy / 3 / NS / 0 / 0 / 0 / none / Ahis 266 History of New York State / 3 / 3 / 0 / 0 / SoS or 3 s.h. 100-level history
Geol 220 Earth Hist & the Fossil Record / 4 / 4 / 0 / 0 / Pre: Geol 115, 120, 150, or 182 / Esci 215 Earth Materials / 4 / 4 / 0 / 0 / Pre: Geol 115, 120, 150, or 182
17 / 11 / 3 / 3 / Term credit totals: / 15 / 13 / 0 / 0
Term 5: Fall 3 / See KEY. / Term 6: Spring 3 / See KEY.
Course Number & Title / Cr / GER / LAS / Maj / TPath / New / Co/Prerequisites / Course Number & Title / Cr / GER / LAS / Maj / TPath / New / Co/Prerequisites
EPSY 280 Assessment / 3 / 3 / 3 / 0 / SoS / Epsy 229 Survey of Exceptional Children / 3 / SS / 0 / 3 / 0 / Pre: EPSY 240, 275
Epsy 275 Psychological Foundations of Ed: Learning & Motivation / 3 / 3 / 3 / 0 / SoS / Educ 305 Early Childhood Curriculum & Assessment / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / JrS; Co: EDUC 235, 306, 385
Educ 253 Integrating Tech into the Curriculum: Elementary School / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / SoS; Pre: EDUC 106 / Educ 306 Early Childhood Integrated Content / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / JrS; Co: EDUC 235, 305, 385
Esci 315 Lab Techniques in Earth Science / 2 / 0 / 0 / JrS; 6 s.h. in approved ESCI / Educ 385 Issues & Advocacy in Early Childhood Educ / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / JrS; Co: EDUC 235, 305, 306 EPSY 229
Educ 201 Diversity & Teaching / 3 / 3 / 3 / 0 / SoS, Pre: EDUC 106 / Educ 235 Reading & Literacy I / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / JrS; Pre: EDUC 106, 201, EPSY 2725, 240
Scin 315 Earth Materials / 2 / 0 / 0 / JrS
EDUC 213 Education Law Requirements / 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 / SoS
Term credit totals: / 17 / 9 / 13 / 0 / Term credit totals: / 15 / 0 / 15 / 0
Term 7: Fall 4 / See KEY. / Term 8: Spring 4 / See KEY.
Course Number & Title / Cr / GER / LAS / Maj / TPath / New / Co/Prerequisites / Course Number & Title / Cr / GER / LAS / Maj / TPath / New / Co/Prerequisites
Educ 220 Differentiated Curr & Assmt / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / SrS; Co: EDUC 222, 236, 240, 260 / Educ 395 Student Teaching and Capstone / 15 / BC / 0 / 15 / 0 / SrS; Pre: EDUC 220, 222, 236, 240, 260 or EDUC 235, 305, 306, 385
Educ 222 Social Studies & the Arts / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / SrS; Co: EDUC 220, 236, 240, 260
Educ 236 Reading & Literacy II / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / SrS; Co: EDUC 220, 222, 240, 260
Educ 240 Math & Technology in El Ed / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / SrS; Co: EDUC 220, 222, 236, 260
Educ 260 Science & Tech in El Ed / 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 / SrS; Co: EDUC 220, 222, 240, 260
Term credit totals: / 15 / 0 / 15 / 0 / Term credit totals: / 15 / 0 / 15 / 0
Program Totals (in credits): / Total
Credits: 126 / SUNY
GER:39 in first 2 yrs. / LAS:
62 / Major:
63 / Elective & Other: 0 / Upper
Division: 107 / Upper Division Major: 57 / Number of SUNY GER Categories:
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KEY Cr: credits GER: SUNY General Education Requirement (Enter Category Abbreviation) LAS:Liberal Arts & Sciences (Enter credits) Maj: Major requirement (Enter credits) TPath:SUNY Transfer Path Courses (Enter credits) New: new course (Enter X) Co/Prerequisite(s): list co/prerequisite(s) for the noted courses Upper Division: Courses intended primarily for juniors and seniors SUNY GER Category Abbreviations (the first five listed in order of their frequency of being required by SUNY campuses): Basic Communication (BC), Math (M), Natural Sciences (NS), Social Science (SS), Humanities (H), American History (AH), The Arts (AR), Other World Civilizations (OW), Western Civilization (WC), Foreign Language (FL).
Transfer Pathways: Early Childhood/Childhood Education
The courses below are specifically related to your field of study and are part of the requirements for graduation in your major:
• Foundations of Education
• Childhood Psychology
• Foreign Language (two courses in the same language)