Liberal Arts Requirements

 

In accordance with the New York State guidelines, Childhood Education candidates must complete six semester hours of undergraduate coursework in each of the three subject areas of mathematical processes, scientific processes, and concepts in historical and social studies, for the content core requirement. 
 

List of Liberal Arts Requirements
 

Mathematical Processes 
This includes courses in mathematical reasoning, quantitative methods, number theory and concepts, algebra, analytic geometry, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, data analysis, probability, and discrete mathematics 

Scientific Processes 
Acceptable courses are those typically offered by specific science departments (biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics) and are considered core requirements for a degree in any of those sciences. In biology, this includes courses in cell biology and biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, genetics and evolution, biological diversity, human biology, and zoology.  

Concepts in Historical and Social Sciences 
Examples of acceptable studies include courses in history, geography, anthropology, economics, sociology, and political science.