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Childhood Education Teacher, Bilingual (Spanish/ English) Education Extension (grades 1-6), PRLS-Bilingual Concentration, B.A. Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2023-2024 First Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16 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 1006 or Math 1311 recommended) 3 PRLS 2005: The Puerto Rican, Latin@, and Caribbean Child in New York City Major (PRLS Concentration) 3 PRLS Elective* Major (PRLS 1001 recommended) 3 PRLS 4420: English as a New Language for Emergent Bilingual Children Major (PRLS Concentration) 4 Second Year Fall Classes - 13 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16 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 20hrs 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 3456: Inclusive Education and Teaching Students with Special Needs Major (requires 20 hours of fieldwork) 3 PRLS 4425: Biliteracy and Bicultural Perspectives in the Content Areas Major (PRLS Cncentration) 4 Third Year Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16 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 3302: Teaching Emergent Bilinguals Across Diverse Monolingual Contexts Major 3 CBSE 3205: Teaching the Creative Arts Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 3 CBSE 3455: Teaching and Learning with Technology: Computing Education and Digital Literacies Major 3 CBSE 3301: Integrated Methodologies for Bilingual Literacy Instruction Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 3 PRLS 4415: Spanish Language Arts for the Bilingual Child Major (PRLS Concentration) 4 PRLS 4410: Bilingualism in the 21st Century Major (PRLS Concentration) 4 PRLS Elective Major (PRLS Concentration) 3 Fourth Year Fall Classes - 14 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits College Option Pathways College Option 3 CBSE 4320: Seminar and Comprehensive Student Teaching I: Bilingual Education Major (requires fieldwork) 12 CBSE 3206: Teaching Mathematics: Childhood Education Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 2 PRLS Elective* Major (PRLS Concentration) 3 CBSE 3207: Teaching Science: Childhood Education Major (requires 25 hours of fieldwork) 2 MATH 1406: Mathematics in Education Major (LAS credits) (includes Math Proficiency Exam) 2 GSCI 3050: Natural Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education Major (LAS credits) 2 PRLS 4430: Spanish for Prospective Bilingual Teachers and other Professionals Major (PRLS Concentration) 3 Degree Details 39 Pathways Credits* 82 Major Credits 43 CBSE credits 8 Liberal Arts and Science credits 31 PRLS Concentration credits 121 Total Credits *The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Childhood Education Teacher Bilingual Extension major includes one course (CBSE 2001) that also satisfies a Pathways requirement. Therefore, students majoring in Childhood Education Bilingual 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. This program is offered to selected students interested in teaching children in Spanish/English bilingual programs to qualify for teacher certification in Spanish/English bilingual education. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English and Spanish. For courses in Spanish, students should consult with the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies. *Students must complete three PRLS Elective courses from the following: PRLS 1001, PRLS 2300, PRLS 2320, PRLS 3105, PRLS 3120, PRLS 3125, PRLS 3205, PRLS 3210, PRLS 3215, PRLS 3220, PRLS 3315W (same as AFST 3240 & CMLT 3623), PRLS 3320W, PRLS 3325, PRLS 4450, PRLS 4510, PRLS 4615, PRLS 4635, PRLS 4640, PRLS 4645. 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 4321). Students must complete a concentration of at least 31 credits in Puerto Rican & Latino Studies Bilingual Extension. Each PRLS course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. **Fingerprint clearance is required for all students enrolling in 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 advisors on a regular basis. Contact Information Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education Teacher 1205 Boylan Hall June Perino, Senior Academic Advisor Jperino@brooklyn.cuny.edu Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1205 Boylan Hall Alan Aja, Chairperson aaja@brooklyn.cuny.edu Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1208 Boylan Hall Dr. Carla Santamaria, Deputy Chairperson csantamaria@brooklyn.cuny.edu Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1204 Boylan Hall Dr. Michael Mena, Bilingual Education Advisor michael.mena@brooklyn.cuny.edu Go back to the Degree Maps List
39 Pathways Credits*
82 Major Credits
43 CBSE credits
8 Liberal Arts and Science credits
31 PRLS Concentration credits
121 Total Credits
*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Childhood Education Teacher Bilingual Extension major includes one course (CBSE 2001) that also satisfies a Pathways requirement. Therefore, students majoring in Childhood Education Bilingual 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.
This program is offered to selected students interested in teaching children in Spanish/English bilingual programs to qualify for teacher certification in Spanish/English bilingual education. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English and Spanish. For courses in Spanish, students should consult with the Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies.
*Students must complete three PRLS Elective courses from the following: PRLS 1001, PRLS 2300, PRLS 2320, PRLS 3105, PRLS 3120, PRLS 3125, PRLS 3205, PRLS 3210, PRLS 3215, PRLS 3220, PRLS 3315W (same as AFST 3240 & CMLT 3623), PRLS 3320W, PRLS 3325, PRLS 4450, PRLS 4510, PRLS 4615, PRLS 4635, PRLS 4640, PRLS 4645.
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 4321). Students must complete a concentration of at least 31 credits in Puerto Rican & Latino Studies Bilingual Extension. Each PRLS course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
**Fingerprint clearance is required for all students enrolling in 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 advisors on a regular basis.
Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education Teacher 1205 Boylan Hall June Perino, Senior Academic Advisor Jperino@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1205 Boylan Hall Alan Aja, Chairperson aaja@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1208 Boylan Hall Dr. Carla Santamaria, Deputy Chairperson csantamaria@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 1204 Boylan Hall Dr. Michael Mena, Bilingual Education Advisor michael.mena@brooklyn.cuny.edu
