Guidelines
Beginning in fall 2011, the following are the guidelines for declaring a major in the Elementary Education Curriculum:
- A 2.75 overall GPA
- At least 30 college credits and no more than 75 (including in-progress) credits.
- 30 documented by a director/teacher/supervisor fieldwork hours for appropriate age group (click here for pre-program fieldwork form).
Some suggestions:
Camps
Substitute Teaching
Teacher's Aide
Afterschool programs
Teaching Religious Education
Fieldwork from Community Colleges
(see Advisor for a complete list of acceptable hours) - Proof of fingerprint clearance.
- A scheduled appointment with the Elementary Education Advisor - (845) 257-2807, Old Main B122.
- Be prepared to declare an approved liberal arts major related to the teacher standards within the elementary education curriculum.


