Bachelors Degree Program

Early Level Education: PK-4

Students who enroll in the Education program for Early or Middle Level Certification will be prepared to pass the required state standardized exams appropriate for each certificate and/or discipline. Drawing from the constructivist philosophies of Vygotsky, Bruner, and Piaget, as well as the perspectives of Maslow and Gardner, students will attain the target standards of excellence as identified by the Association of Childhood Education International. This professional preparation accompanies a liberal arts concentration that will provide the graduate with a broad foundation necessary for optimal teaching in grades Pre K-4 and 4-8. 

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Secondary Education: 7-12

Bachelor Degree programs leading to certification in secondary education are available in Biology, English, General Science, and Social Studies through the College’s Secondary Education Program and are designed to provide students with a broad knowledge base in the teaching specialty.

The Secondary Education program at Mount Aloysius College flows naturally from the College’s philosophical roots. Preparation for a career in teaching requires a desire to serve others, engage in life-long learning, and work toward social justice and the common good. The Secondary Education program prepares students to accept people of all faiths and walks of life, respect their individual gifts and talents, and empower those who have been disenfranchised in the system. As guided by the philosophy of Mount Aloysius College, students are expected to value and engage in holistic learning experiences that synthesize intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and creative ways of thinking, and base their own teaching on these principles.

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Early Childhood Education (Minor)

Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education minor, the student will be able to:

• apply knowledge of child development from conception to age 8 in the effective, cognitive, and physical domains to evaluate curricula in ECE;

• differentiate learning activities based on knowledge of children’s learning needs and styles and discipline-specific pedagogy;

• use the Early Learning Standards in the creation of developmentally appropriate plans and assessment strategies to advance the achievement of all children in the classroom;

• explain and use play as the foundation of curriculum development in early childhood and create learning strategies based on play;

• explain the historical and social foundations of early childhood curriculum;

• demonstrate ethical and professional characteristics of confidentiality, sensitivity, and respect for all children and their families. conduct research in the field of education that is well-designed and scholarly; and

• use technological skills to develop an e-portfolio that showcases professional knowledge, communication skills, and successful work with children.

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