The Early Childhood & Childhood Education department offers programs that prepare people for fulfilling careers as educators in pre-school, kindergarten, or elementary school settings. Curricular offerings include developmentally appropriate practices; classroom management; foundational pedagogical skills in reading, math, science, and social studies instruction; and rich clinical experiences.
Contact Information:
Address Old Main Building 115
Department Email: ecce@newpaltz.edu
Phone Number: 845-257-2860
Department Chair: Lindsey Russo, Ph. D. | russol@newpaltz.edu
Department Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Coutant | coutantj@newpaltz.edu
Certification Advisor: Chris Whitaker | whitakec@newpaltz.edu
Programs
BS/BA in Early Childhood & Childhood Education
