Education Traditional B.A. and B.F.A. Programs

These programs allow students to work toward the following New York State certifications:

• Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
• Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
• Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2 and Grades 1-6)
• Adolescence Education and Middle Childhood – English, Math, Social Studies, Science (Biology, Chemistry)
• Adolescent Education (Physics)
• Second Language (French, Italian or Spanish) (Grades 7-12 with extension in Gr. 5-6)
• Visual Arts Education (All Grades)
• Theatre Education (All Grades)

With the exception of Art Education, students in education programs at Manhattanville major in two areas. They must follow a traditional B.A. program with a major in one of the liberal arts and complete a second major in Education. Art Education students major in Studio Art and minor in Art Education. Theatre Education students major in Dance and Theatre with a second major in Theatre Education. All B.A., and B.F.A. students do their Clinical Experience (student teaching) during the senior year. Upon graduation, they will be eligible for a New York State initial certification that will allow them to work in a mentored teaching environment. They then have five years to complete a Masters degree.