The Bachelor of Education for Licensure program at Southern New Hampshire University is designed to introduce you to the field of education by providing an introduction to teaching strategies and theories, and leads to New Hampshire Certification.
Students can opt for up to two of the following concentrations: General Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Social Studies Education, English Language Arts Education and Middle School Science Education. The program provides graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and culminates with a yearlong student teaching experience. Completion of this program can help students become more marketable candidates for teaching positions.
Concentration Options
Early Childhood Education
The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Early Childhood Education degree prepares you to teach early learners in preschool through third grade in New Hampshire and many other states. You'll gain field experience and be prepared for a number of career opportunities in various classroom and other settings. In this program, you'll study child development, family systems and curriculum and instruction methods that reflect the unique needs of children from preschool through age eight.
Early Childhood Special Education
Make a positive impact on the lives of learners with a BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Early Childhood Special Education. This campus bachelor’s program helps prepare students for eligibility to earn teaching certification in Early Childhood Special Education (N-3). Teachers with this certification are qualified to teach children with disabilities from birth through grade 3.
Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Special Education (48 credit concentration)
The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Special Education prepares you to teach early learners with exceptionalities. You will gain field experience in a variety of general education and special education settings as you prepare for a number of career opportunities, including eligibility for your teaching certificate for children with exceptionalities (Newborn-Grade 3). In this concentration, you will study child development, family systems and children with exceptionalities as well as curriculum and instruction methods that incorporate the unique needs of all children.
Only School of Education courses with a grade of "C-" or better may be used toward NH teacher certification requirements. Any School of Education courses with a grade lower than a "C-" may be used for graduation credits, but will need to be repeated with an earned grade of "C-" or higher to be applied toward State of New Hampshire teacher certification.
Elementary Education
The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Elementary Education program will help students understand and prepare for the rigors of teaching in an elementary school setting. You'll feel confident that you'll enter the classroom with the knowledge, leadership skills and experience to make a difference in the lives of students. In addition to academic learning, students may choose from several fieldwork settings. You'll learn from faculty with real-world teaching experience who serve on local, state and national education boards.
Elementary Education with General Special Education (48 credit concentration)
The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Elementary Education with Special Education provides graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and general special education. Students examine traditional and innovative research-based approaches to teaching a diverse population of students with disabilities. Students who complete this concentration are highly marketable candidates for both elementary education and special education teaching positions.
The Elementary Education with Special Education Concentration leads to New Hampshire elementary teaching certification for grades K-6 and New Hampshire general special education teaching certification for grades K-12. Elementary Education certification K-8 is available with a content concentration. Eligibility for the K-8 certification is determined by a transcript audit completed by the School of Education.
Community college graduates also have the option to enroll in a full Elementary Education with General Special Education degree program. It's a teacher residency program providing graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and a content area concentration in general special education.
Only School of Education courses with a grade of "C-" or better may be used toward NH teacher certification requirements. Any School of Education courses with a grade lower than a "C-" may be used for graduation credits, but will need to be repeated with an earned grade of "C-" or higher to be applied toward State of New Hampshire teacher certification.
English Education
Turn your passion for English language arts into a rewarding teaching career with a BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in English Education from Southern New Hampshire University. This unique program equips you with the skills to teach middle and high school students to read and interpret literature and write for a variety of purposes. Students in SNHU's English Education program will gain a broad and integrated liberal arts background and the techniques, knowledge and experience to help middle through senior high school students develop to their highest potential.
General Special Education
As a special education major, you'll learn the skills essential to working with exceptional students - one-on-one or in general, inclusion and resource classroom settings. In addition, the BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in General Special Education gives you the knowledge, leadership skills and experience to make a difference in the classroom. The program prepares New Hampshire based students for eligibility for teaching certification for grades K-12 in General Special Education. Teachers with this certification are qualified to teach children with disabilities in all settings.
Middle School Science Education
The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Middle School Science Education program leads to certification for middle-level science grades 5-8. The program provides students with strong scientific knowledge and a good sense of science learning that take place during the middle grades. Throughout this program, courses integrate knowledge of science, knowledge of teaching and scientific knowledge for teaching. The program provides graduates with a comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice while examining traditional and innovative research-based approaches to teaching middle school science.
Social Studies Education
Students in SNHU's BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Social Studies Education program examine traditional, innovative, and research-based approaches to teaching. Students pair classroom knowledge and theory with significant field experience starting first semester freshman year and eventually with a year-long student teaching position during senior year. Students receive a broad and integrated liberal arts background, with strong preparation in the techniques, knowledge, and experiences necessary to help middle and senior high school students reach their highest potential. The subject matter covers the primary areas of history, government, economics, and geography, as well as secondary areas of psychology and sociology.
Undergraduate Education for Licensure Programs
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| DEV 106 | Learner Development | This course surveys and focuses on child growth and development from birth through the life cycle. Theories pertinent to individual stages are provided and the sociological, cultural and psychological aspects of human growth and development are included. An overview of all developmental stages will be covered. |
| EDU 102 | Foundations of Education | This course give students an overview of American education including history, philosophy and current issues. It will introduce students to strategies for creating a learning environment that support student learning. |
| EDU 208 | Assessment, Accountability and Teaching in the Classroom | This basic course for classroom teachers explores various techniques necessary for designing and implementing authentic measures to assess successful student learning. |
| EDU 487 | Student Teaching I and Seminar | This course is the first of two full-time student teaching experiences required for undergraduate students seeking teacher certification. Students spend four days each week in a NH public school under the mentorship of a certified teacher for one full semester. During this time, the student teacher receives close and continuous supervision and guidance from teaching personnel at the school and by a member of Southern New Hampshire University faculty. This course also includes seminars at the university. Acceptance to Student Teaching is required. |
| EDU 490 | Student Teaching II and Seminar | All teacher education majors seeking certification will participate in 16 weeks of full-time practice teaching at nearby schools. During the 16 weeks, the student teacher receives close and continuous supervision and guidance from teaching personnel at the school and by a member of the Southern New Hampshire University faculty. This course also includes seminars at the university. |
| Total Credits: 120 | ||
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