The Bachelor of Education for Licensure program at Southern New Hampshire University is designed to introduce you to the field of education by providing an introduction to teaching strategies and theories, and leads to New Hampshire Certification.<br>Students can opt for up to two of the following concentrations: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education with General Special Education, English Education, General Special Education, Middle School Science Education or Social Studies Education. The program provides graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and culminates with a yearlong student teaching experience. Completion of this program can help students become more marketable candidates for teaching positions.<br>The School of Arts, Sciences and Education at Southern New Hampshire University is granted accreditation at the initial licensure level by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington,DC 20036, 202-223-0077). Additional information regarding the programs covered under this accreditation and the accountability measures can be found on our CAEP Accreditation page.<br>CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning. Accreditation ensures that educator programs prepare new teachers to know their subjects and students, as well as have the clinical training that allows them to enter the classroom ready to teach effectively.<br>The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Middle School Science Education program leads to certification for middle-level science grades 5-8. The program provides students with strong scientific knowledge and a good sense of science learning that take place during the middle grades. Throughout this program, courses integrate knowledge of science, knowledge of teaching and scientific knowledge for teaching. The program provides graduates with a comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice while examining traditional and innovative research-based approaches to teaching middle school science.