Program: STEP Childhood Education - Adelphi University

2025-26 University Catalog

Mar 30, 2025

NYS Program Code: 23166 (B.S./M.A.), 23167 (B.A./M.A.)
HEGIS Code: 0801.00
CIP Code: 13.0101

Kogan, Esther
Associate Professor and Director, S.T.E.P.
Harvey Hall - Room 226
p - 516.877.3682
f - 516.877.4097
e - kogan@adelphi.edu

(Grades 1-6) (35 credits in Education)

To be taken in conjunction with a liberal arts major.

Students in the STEP childhood education sequence must major in one of the liberal arts and sciences and complete the University General Education requirements. Please note: All liberal arts majors with the exception of dance are acceptable majors.

Requirements for STEP Childhood Education

NYS Program Code: 23166 (B.S./M.A.), 23167 (B.A./M.A.)
HEGIS Code: 0801.00
CIP Code: 13.0101

Required GPA: 2.75 Cumulative, 3.00 in Education Courses
Undergraduate Credits Required to Earn B.S. or B.A.: 120
Graduate Credits Required to Earn M.A.: 33

(35 credits in Education)

EST (0836) 221 - Childhood Development ( Birth to Grade 6 ) Credits: 3.00
EST (0836) 310 - Sociolinguistic Perspectives in Childhood Education Credits: 3.00
EST (0836) 304 - Community, Schools and Society Credits: 3.00
EST (0836) 305 - The Child with Special Needs Credits: 3.00
EST (0836) 307 - Introduction to Philosophy of Education Credits: 3.00
EST (0836) 402 - Social Studies & Critical Literacies in Childhood Education Credits: 4.00
EST (0836) 403 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics- Childhood Credits: 4.00
EST (0836) 404 - Teaching and Learning Science- Childhood Credits: 4.00
EST (0836) 406 - Approaches to Literacy in Childhood Education I Credits: 3.00
EST (0836) 407 - Approaches to Literacy in Childhood Education II Credits: 4.00
EST (0836) 499 - Technology for Teachers Credits: 1.00
Major in Arts & Sciences¹ Credits: 30.00+

¹All majors in the College of Arts and Sciences (with the exception of Dance), Psychology, Economics, Humanistic Studies and Social Studies have been approved by New York State for Childhood Education STEP students.

Graduate Requirements (5th Year)

Summer

(9 credits)

EST (0836) 574 - Teaching & Learning Aesthetics Credits: 3.00
or
Choose one of the following:
ETH (0893) 502 - Exploring the Arts Series Fiction & Film:The Immigrant Experience Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 504 - Exploring The Arts Series: Creative Movement Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 505 - Exploring the Arts: Writing our Lives in Networked Age Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 506 - Exploring the Arts: Women in Art and Lit Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 507 - Exploring the Arts: Healing Arts of Spontaneous Painting Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 508 - Exploring the Arts: Creative Dramatics, Pre-K-6 Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 509 - Artistic Development and Creative Growth Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 511 - Exploring the Arts: Drama for Children with Special Needs Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 513 - Exploring the Arts: Creative Arts for All Learners Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 514 - Waldorf Education for the Public School Teacher Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 515 - Integrating the Arts in Curricula: The Waldorf Method Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 516 - Exploring the Arts: Museums & Performance Spaces Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 518 - Exploring the Arts: Stories of Intersectionality, Identity, and Justice Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 525 - Exploring the Role of Arts in Education Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 526 - Exploring the Arts: Creative Literacies and Arts Education Credits: 3.00
ETH (0893) 600 - Art Education Elective Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
AND
- (2) Graduate Education Electives

Fall

(12 credits)

ECH (0807) 788 - Master’s Seminar: Inquiry in Teaching and Learning Credits: 3.00
ECH (0807) 620 - Assessment and Instruction in Childhood Education Credits: 3.00
Graduate Education Elective
HED (0834) 610 - Health Preparation for Teachers Credits: 1.00
EST (0836) 612 - Racial Equity for Teachers Credits: 92.00

Spring

(12 credits)

ECH (0807) 502 - Reflective Practice Seminar in Childhood Ed Credits: 3.00
ECH (0807) 795 - Student Teaching in Childhood Education: Pre-Certification Credits: 6.00
EST (0836) 604 - Classroom Management Strategies for Childhood Educators Credits: 3.00

Additional Graduation Requirements

EDU (0801) 697 - Dignity for all Students Act ( D A S A ) Training Credits: 0.00

Additional Information

The Scholar Teacher Education Program (S.T.E.P.) is a unique, five-year, combined baccalaureate and master’s program for students preparing to teach at the childhood and adolescent levels. The first four years of S.T.E.P. allow for completion of the General Education requirements, a student-selected major in a liberal arts discipline and additional New York State requirements for certification. Course work and field experience at the undergraduate level lead directly into a full-time, field-based course of study on the graduate (fifth-year) level.

Courses during the fifth year are graduate-level courses. The fifth-year sequence requires active participation in schools including one semester of student teaching.

STEP Childhood Education B.A./M.A. Semester Sequence


Requirements
Course	Credits	Freshmen		Sophomore		Junior		Senior
		Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
EST (0836) 221 Childhood Development	3	✓	or✓
EST (0836) 304 Community, School & Society	3	✓	or✓
EST (0836) 305 Child w/Special Needs	3			✓	or✓
EST (0836) 307 Philosophy of Education	3			✓	or✓
EST (0836) 310 Sociolinguistic Perspectives in Childhood Education	3			✓	or✓
EST (0836) 402 Social Studies & Critical Literacy	4						✓
EST (0836) 403 Teaching & Learning Math	4					✓
EST (0836) 404 Teaching & Learning Science	4								✓
EST (0836) 406 Approaches to Literacy in Childhood Education I	3					✓
EST (0836) 407 Approaches to Literacy in Childhood Education II	4						✓
^{EST (0836) 512, Technology for Educators}	1							✓
Major in Arts & Sciences	30+	Courses may be taken during any semester.

Graduate Requirements (5th Year)

Summer (9 credits)

Fall (12 credits)

Spring (12 credits)

EST (0836) 574 Teaching & Learning Aesthetics

or

ETH (0893) 5XX Exploring the Arts Series

Graduate Elective

EDU (801) 697 Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training (0 credits)

Teaching or Model Program:

ECH (807) 788. Master Seminar: Inquiry in Teaching and Learning (3 crs)

HED (834) 610. Health Prep for Teachers (1 cr)

ECH (807) 620. Assessment and Instruction in Childhood Education (3 crs)

EST (836) 612. Racial Equity course (2 crs)

Teaching or Model Program:

ECH (807) 795. Student Teaching in Childhood Education (6 crs)

ECH (807) 502. Reflective Practice Seminar in Childhood Education (3 crs)

EST (836) 604. Classroom Management Strategies for Childhood Education (3 crs)