Science, Letters, Society (Education)

Science, Letters, and Society (SLS) is a prestigious program for high-ranking students, the Science, Letters, and Society (SLS) major is an interdisciplinary program that provides a challenging liberal arts education. The overarching goal of the SLS major is to nurture well-educated individuals who will demonstrate a mastery of content knowledge and related skills in the natural sciences and mathematics, the humanities, and the social sciences. SLS is the required major for students who wish to obtain certification as teachers of Early Childhood Education (birth through grade two) and Childhood Education (grades one – six). For those students who are not planning a career in Education, the SLS degree is excellent preparation for further study at the graduate level. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission to and continuation in the SLS program.

General Criteria for Entry into the Education Sequences
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to enroll in introductory (foundations) education courses (EDC 105, EDC 108, EDC 215). Students whose GPAs are below 3.0 but above 2.9 may appeal for special permission to enroll in an introductory foundations course. All students apply for admission to an educational sequence while enrolled in one of the 200-level foundations courses listed above. Students who are denied admission to an educational sequence may appeal the decision. Instructions for the appeal processes, including deadlines, are available in the School of Education office located in Building 3S, Room 208. Criteria for Continuing in the Educational Sequences Students must earn a C+ or above in each education class. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout the program.

Mathematics Placement
Depending on mathematics placement, some students may have to complete MTH 123/125, and/or MTH 130 prior to enrolling in MTH 230/229 or MTH 231/229.

Prerequisite Advisory
EDS 202 has a prerequisite of three credits in psychology. PSY 100, which also satisfies the Individual and Society general education requirement, is strongly recommended. NYS Certification Requirement EDP 220 is a requirement for NYS Certification and may also be used to satisfy the social science general education requirement. Students are encouraged to take this course prior to graduation.

NYS Certification Requirement
EDP 220 is a requirement for NYS Certification and may also be used to satisfy the social science general education requirement. Students are encouraged to take this course prior to graduation.