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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 Go back to the Degree Maps List
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.
Department of Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education Teacher 2105 James Hall June Perino Jperino@brooklyn.cuny.edu
