Childhood Education Teacher (1-6), B.A. Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2019-2020

First Year

Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits
ENGL 1010: English Composition I
Pathways Required Core
3 ENGL 1012: English Composition II
Pathways Required Core
3
Creative Expression
Pathways Flexible Core
3 Life & Physical Sciences
Pathways Required Core
3
U.S. Experience in its Diversity
Pathways Flexible Core
3 World Cultures & Global Issues
Pathways Flexible Core
3
Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning
Pathways (Math 1311 recommended)
3 Concentration course
Major (Concentration)
3
Concentration course
Major (PRLS Major; also fulfills Pathways US Experience in its Diversity)
3 Concentration course
Major (Concentration)
3

Second Year

Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits
Creative Expression
Pathways Flexible Core
3 Scientific World
Pathways Flexible Core
3
CBSE 2001: Historical, Philosophical, and Cultural Foundations of Education
Major (requires 20 hours of fieldwork; also fulfills Pathways Individual & Society)
3 College Option
Pathways College Option
3
CBSE 2002: Children and Youth in Urban Education
Major (requires 20 hours of fieldwork)
3 CBSE 3201: Education and Society: Teaching the Social Sciences
Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork)
3
MATH 1401: Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint
Major (LAS credits)
4 CBSE 3205: Teaching the Creative Arts
Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork)
3
Concentration course
Major (Concentration)
3 AFST 3324 or ANTH 3135 or POLS 3141 or PSYC 2040 or PRLS 3325 or SOCY 2200
Major (LAS credits)
3

Third Year

Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 17 credits Credits
College Option
Pathways College Option
3 College Option
Pathways College Option
3
CBSE 3202: Education and Literacy: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Language Arts
Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork)
3 CBSE 3456: Inclusive Education and Teaching Students with Special Needs
Major (requires 20 hours of fieldwork)
3
CBSE 3204: Integrated Methodologies for Literacy Instruction
Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork)
3 CBSE 3203: Education and Science/Mathematics/Technology
Major
2
ARTD 3260 or CLAS 1213 or ENGL 3180 (4 cr.) or JUST 3010 or PHIL 3323 or CASD 1718 or THEA 1003
Major (LAS credits)
3 GSCI 2010 or 2020 or 2030 or 2040 or 2050
Major (LAS credits)
3
Concentration course
Major (Concentration)
3 Concentration course
Major (Concentration)
3
General Elective
General Elective (This credit is not needed for students who select ENGL 3180 above)
1 Concentration course
Major (Concentration)
3

Fourth Year

Fall Classes - 14 credits Credits Spring Classes - 12 credits Credits
CBSE 3206: Teaching Mathematics: Childhood Education
Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork)
2 College Option
Pathways College Option
3
CBSE 3207: Teaching Science: Childhood Education
Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork)
2 CBSE 4221: Seminar and Comprehensive Student Teaching II
Major (requires 300 hours of fieldwork)
6
MATH 1406: Mathematics in Education
Major (LAS credits) (includes Math Proficiency Exam)
2 Concentration course
Major (Concentration)
3
GSCI 3050: Natural Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education
Major (LAS credits)
2    
Concentration course
Major (Concentration)
3    
Concentration course
Major (Concentration)
3    

Degree Details

39 Pathways Credits*

80 Major Credits

  33 CBSE credits

  17 Liberal Arts and Science credits

  30 Concentration credits

1 General Elective Credits

120 Total Credits

*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Childhood Education Teacher major includes one course (CBSE 2001) that also satisfies a Pathways requirement. Therefore, students majoring in Childhood Education only need to complete 39 additional Pathways credits.

The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish which courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied.

Students must complete a concentration of at least 30 credits in one of the following disciplines (or have a second major in lieu of a concentration): American Studies, Anthropology & Archaeology, Art, Children's Studies, Classics, Computer and Information Science, English, General Science, Health & Nutrition Sciences, History, Judaic Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages and Literatures, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Puerto Rican & Latino Studies, Sociology, Theater, Urban Sustainability, Women's & Gender Studies. Students should consult with an advisor from their concentration area regarding specific concentration requirements.

Students must present a G.P.A. of at least 2.70 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and science courses for admission into the major. Each education course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Students must present a G.P.A. of at least 3.00 overall and a G.P.A. of at least 3.00 in education courses prior to student teaching (CBSE 4221.)

*Fingerprint clearance is required for all students enrolling education courses. Please read and follow the instructions posted on the Education Certification website at: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/education/certification/fingerprints.php.

In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisor on a regular basis.

Contact Information

Department of Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education Teacher
2105 James Hall
June Perino
Jperino@brooklyn.cuny.edu

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