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Early Childhood Education Teacher (Birth to Grade 2), B.A. Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2023-2024 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 U.S. Experience in Its Diversity Pathways Flexible Core 3 Life & Physical Sciences Pathways Required Core 3 World Cultures & Global Issues Pathways Flexible Core 3 Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 MATH 1006: College Algebra for Precalculus Major (LAS course; also fulfills Pathways required core/MQR) 3 Scientific World Pathways Flexible Core 3 College Option Pathways College Option 3 Second Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits ECAE 2003: Infancy and Early Childhood: Family and Community Relationships Major 3 ECAE 3102: Development of Language and Literacy in Young Children: General and Special Education Major 3 ECAE 2004: Early Childhood Education Foundations Major (Also fulfills Pathways Flexible Core/Individual & Society) 3 ECAE 3103: Early Education and Care of Infants and Toddlers: General and Special Education Major 2 HNSC 2170, ECAE 3001 or PRLS 4410b Major (LAS course) 3 ECAE 3105: Arts in Early Childhood Curriculum: General and Special Education Major 3 College Option Pathways College Option 3 MATH 1401: Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint Major (LAS course) 4 Concentration course 1 Major (Concentration) 3 Concentration course 2 Major (Concentration) 3 Third Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 18 credits Credits College Option Pathways College Option 3 College Option Pathways College Option 3 CASD 1114: Survey of Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders Major (LAS course) 3 ECAE 3104: Literacy Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood: General and Special Education Major 3 ECAE 3101: Social Studies in Early Childhood Education: General and Special Education Major 3 ECAE 3108: Foundations of Pedagogy in Early Childhood Special Education Major 3 Concentration course 3 Major (Concentration) 3 Concentration course 5 Major (Concentration) 3 Concentration course 4 Major (Concentration) 3 Concentration course 6 Major (Concentration) 3 Concentration course 7 Major (Concentration) 3 Fourth Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 12 credits Credits ECAE 3106: Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years: General and Special Education Major 2 ECAE 4001: Seminar and Comprehensive Student Teaching: Early Childhood Education Major 9 ECAE 3107: Science Inquiry for Young Children: General and Special Education Major 3 Concentration course 10 Major (Concentration) 3 GSCI 3050: Natural Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education Major (LAS course) 2 MATH 1406: Mathematics in Education Major (LAS course) 2 Concentration course 8 Major (Concentration) 3 Concentration course 9 Major (Concentration) 3 Degree Details 36 Pathways Credits* 84 Major Credits 37 ECAE Credits 17 (MATH, HNSC, CASD, GSCI, PRLS) Credits 30 Concentration Credits 120 Total Credits *The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Early Childhood major includes two courses (MATH 1006 and ECAE 2004) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Early Childhood only need to complete 36 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 what 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 or a second major of at least 30 credits in one of the following disciplines: American Studies, Anthropology & Archaeology, Art, Children's Studies, Classics, English, Environmental Studies, General Science, Health & Nutrition Sciences, History, Judaic Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Puerto Rican & Latino Studies, Sociology, Theater, Women's & Gender Studies. Students should consult with advisors from their concentration department regarding concentration requirements. Students must maintain an overall 2.8 GPA, as well as a GPA of 3.0 or higher in ECAE courses. 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 Early Childhood and Art Education 2309 James Hall Undergraduate Advisor: Christine Colthirst ccolthirs@brooklyn.cuny.edu Go back to the Degree Maps List
36 Pathways Credits*
84 Major Credits
37 ECAE Credits
17 (MATH, HNSC, CASD, GSCI, PRLS) Credits
30 Concentration Credits
120 Total Credits
*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Early Childhood major includes two courses (MATH 1006 and ECAE 2004) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Early Childhood only need to complete 36 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 what 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 or a second major of at least 30 credits in one of the following disciplines: American Studies, Anthropology & Archaeology, Art, Children's Studies, Classics, English, Environmental Studies, General Science, Health & Nutrition Sciences, History, Judaic Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Puerto Rican & Latino Studies, Sociology, Theater, Women's & Gender Studies.
Students should consult with advisors from their concentration department regarding concentration requirements. Students must maintain an overall 2.8 GPA, as well as a GPA of 3.0 or higher in ECAE courses.
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 Early Childhood and Art Education 2309 James Hall Undergraduate Advisor: Christine Colthirst ccolthirs@brooklyn.cuny.edu
