Education Department

Note: For a variety of reasons, it’s particularly important to encourage Education majors to declare as soon as possible, and to help them move to working with a new advisor within the Education department. Completing a degree with teacher certification in four years is a particular challenge best met with the assistance of the department. Note that Education options have their own Math course(s), Math in Our World I & II.

BS Childhood Studies

MA 2110 Math in Our World (MATH)
CD 1000 Introduction to Childhood Studies (TECO)
CD 2540 Integrated Arts

BS Education/Teacher Certification K-8 Option

MA 2110 Math in Our World (MATH)
CD 1000 Introduction to Childhood Studies (TECO)
CD 2540 Integrated Arts

BS Early Childhood Studies/Contract Option

MA 2110 Math in Our World (MATH)
ER 2000 Introduction to the Early Childhood Profession
CD 2540 Integrated Arts

BS Early Childhood Studies/Early Care and Education Option

MA 2110 Math in Our World (MATH)
ER 2000 Introduction to the Early Childhood Profession (WRCO)
ER 2200 The Constructivist Approach in Early Care and Education
ER 2300 Young Children’s Learning and Development in Context (requires observation hours – read course description carefully)

BS Education/Teacher Certification K-3 Option

MA 2110 Math in Our World (MATH)
ER 2000 Introduction to the Early Childhood Profession (WRCO)
ER 2200 The Constructivist Approach in Early Care and Education
ER 2300 Young Children’s Learning and Development in Context (requires observation hours – read course description carefully)

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Faculty Forum: Irene Cucina

Professor Irene Cucina has been teaching in the Department of Health and Human Performance since 1998. Prior to coming to Plymouth State, she had a rewarding career as a high school health and physical education teacher and coach in Newton, MA. Her commitment to students and learning has been recognized by her peers through a [...]

Remembering Gene Savage ’58

On May 14, 2012, New Hampshire lost a gifted educator, respected leader, and devoted friend. From his earliest days in education as a high school teacher, coach, and director of guidance, through his post as director of admissions at the University of New Hampshire, and later through his various administrative positions within the University System [...]

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