Childhood Education Teacher (1-6), B.A.

School of Education

Program Overview

As a childhood education teacher candidate, you will learn to support the emotional, social, linguistic, and intellectual development of children, grades one through six. In this major, you will acquire the analytical and practical skills for effective classroom practices that meet the needs of diverse students in urban settings. Your work will be driven by a belief that all children can learn, that education is necessary for all humans to realize their full potential, and that a quality education is a right, not a privilege.

Childhood Education Teacher (1-6), B.A.

Where You'll Go

After completing this bachelor’s degree program, you will become a skilled teacher, well versed in research, theory, and practice. You will be qualified for employment in the schools of New York City and to receive New York State initial teacher certification (grades 1–6).

Major Details

Major Requirements

Childhood education teacher is a writing-intensive major program.

Completion of the B.A. degree with a major in childhood education qualifies students to receive New York State initial teacher certification (grades 1-6) and prepares students for employment in the schools of New York City. Students majoring in the childhood education teacher program are expected to have satisfied the foreign language requirement in high school.

In addition to fulfilling the Pathways requirements, students must complete a liberal arts and sciences concentration (30 credits) or have a second major in lieu of a concentration. Specific requirements apply for each concentration or second major approved by the department. The Childhood major must be the primary major. Students should meet with an adviser in the Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education Department and consult separate listings for the following departments: American studies; anthropology; art; children’s studies; classics; computer and information science; English; general science; health and nutrition sciences; history; Judaic studies; mathematics; modern languages and literatures (including Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish); music; philosophy; political science; psychology; Puerto Rican and Latino studies; sociology; theater; urban sustainability; women’s and gender studies.

With departmental permission, appropriate course substitutions are allowed in the major under special circumstances.

Students must complete the following pedagogical courses: CBSE 2001, 2002, 3201, 3202, 3204, 3205, 3206, 3207, 3302, 3456, 3455, and 4220 (43 credits).

Students must also complete the following courses and their corequisites and prerequisites: Mathematics 1401, or a mathematics course numbered 1701 or higher and a passing score on a Mathematics Department proficiency examination; Mathematics 1406; and General Science 3050 (8 credits).

Admission Requirements and Academic Standing

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 GPA of at least 3.00 overall and a GPA of at least 3.00 in education courses prior to student teaching CBSE 4220.

An application process is required for student teaching. A completed application must be submitted and accepted a semester prior to the beginning of your student teaching placement. Only accepted students will be given permission to register for student teaching. Fingerprint clearance is required. Student teaching is 14 weeks in length, full-time, in an educational setting, and in alignment with the daily schedule and annual calendar of that educational setting.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Candidates critically reflect on their own assumptions about their practices, the students with whom they work, the communities in which they work and their own development as professionals. (Critical Self-Reflection)
  • Candidates foster relationships and know the importance of establishing and maintaining a positive collaborative relationship with families, school colleagues, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being and also create classrooms that foster opportunities for student collaboration thereby enhancing student learning and social development. (Collaboration)
  • Candidates demonstrate in their practice strategies that support every student’s effort to reach the highest level of academic achievement and to use pedagogies that embrace the wide range of cultures represented in today’s classrooms. (Social Justice)
  • Candidates show in their practices a sensitivity to, knowledge about and understanding of their own and others’ racial, ethnic, religious, class, sexual, gender, cultural and linguistic identities and implement a variety of teaching strategies that encourage students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. (Diversity)
  • Candidates demonstrate the ability to translate subject matter into meaningful learning experiences that support the intellectual, social and personal development of all students.
  • Candidates plan instruction by using the New York Common Core Learning Standards for Birth-12 and actively engaging students in learning that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
  • Candidates meet the needs of diverse students by using differentiated learning strategies and reflecting on instructional practice and student learning.
  • Candidates gain skills for creating a nurturing learning environment in a high-needs urban elementary school by intersecting best classroom practices with an understand of the social, economic and cultural context of the students and their families.
  • Candidates show increasing ability to improve as a teacher by critically reflecting on pedagogy and practice and to improve teaching by action research.
  • Candidates develop capacity for incorporating collaborative learning, motivations, communication and management in a childhood classroom.
  • Candidates communicate effectively with students, parents, other school personnel and community members.
  • Candidates demonstrate the skills in curriculum development, instructional planning, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based teaching, use of instructional technology, and formal and informal assessment tools in a high-needs urban context.
  • Candidates gain the knowledge and skills for dealing with child safety, substance abuse, and health concerns.
  • Candidates demonstrate the ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and other professionals to improve teacher candidate’s pedagogy and practice.
  • Candidates demonstrate a commitment to professional growth through professional development activities and professional organization seminars.

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Contact

Contact the Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

Or contact:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

222 West Quad Center
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
E: adminqry@brooklyn.cuny.edu

To make an appointment with an undergraduate admissions counselor, please visit:

Virtual Admissions Counselor Appointments

Concentrations

American Studies

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in American studies must complete at least 30 credits in the Program in American Studies with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a program advisor to declare their intention to complete this sequence.

Concentration Requirements

American Studies 1001 or 1010.

Two of the following courses: American Studies 3206, 3102, 3212, 3108.

Two of the following courses: American Studies 3306, 3702, 3704, 3706, 3404, 3302, 3304, 3406.

One of the following courses: American Studies 3902, 4002.

Two of the following: History 3323, 3420, 3440, 3441, 3442, 3418, 3455, 3410, 3480, 3485, 4200.

Two of the following: English 3157, 3166, 60.1, 3151, 3152, 3153, 3163.

Contact

Yung-Yi Diana Pan, Program Director

ypan@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x1776
3415 Boylan Hall

Anthropology

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in anthropology must complete at least 30 credits in the Anthropology Department with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a department adviser to declare their intention to complete this sequence.

Concentration Requirements (30 Credits)

Three courses chosen from: Anthropology 1100 (Culture and Society), 1200 (Human Origins), 1300 (People and Language), or 1400 (Digging the Past).

One field or laboratory course chosen from: Anthropology 3015 (Anthropology Abroad), 3470 (Summer Archaeological Field School (Intensive Program)), 3475 (Archaeological Field School: Site Supervision), 3480 (Intersession Archaeological Field School), 4110 (Summer Ethnographic Field School), 3016 (Fieldwork in Anthropology), 3240 (Osteology), 3440 (Zooarchaeology), 3156 (India Global Health: Ethnography), or 3301 (Language and Culture).

An additional 18 credits chosen from anthropology courses numbered 2000 and above.

Contact

Naomi Schiller

nschiller@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x6641
3301H James Hall

Art

The requirements for the teacher education programs in early childhood are described in the Early Childhood and Art Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in art must complete 30 credits in the Art Department with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a department adviser to declare their intention to complete this sequence.

Concentration Requirements (30 Credits)

Art 1050 or [Core Studies 2.1] or Core Curriculum 1120 or Art 1010.

Art 2210 and 2211.

Nine additional credits in art history courses numbered between Art 3000 and 3199.

Fifteen additional credits in studio art courses chosen from the following: Art 2310, 2410, 2510, 2610, 2710, and 2811.

Contact

Contact the Art department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

Children and Youth Studies

Concentration Requirements (30 Credits)

a) All of the following courses: Children and Youth Studies 2100, 4200, 4900W.

The program director, with the approval of the program’s advisory committee, may allow substitutions for one or more of following requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program.

b) Five of the following courses: Children and Youth Studies [2120], 2200, 3110, 3126, 3610, 3410, 3310, 3320, 3620, 3630, 3510, 3430, 3130, 3700, 4100, 5100, 5200.

c) Two of the following courses: Africana Studies 3335; Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education 2002 or Secondary Education 2002; English 3189 or Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders 1717 or 2231; Health and Nutrition Sciences 3170; History 3320 or 3457 (crosslisted as Children and Youth Studies 3120); Psychology 2210 or 3220 or 3240; Puerto Rican and Latino Studies 2005; Sociology 2400 or 2401; School Psychology, Counseling and Leadership 3500.

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

A minimum of 9 credits must be completed at Brooklyn College.

Students interested in majoring in Children and Youth Studies must consult a program advisor as early as possible. Students should plan to complete all major requirements before taking the capstone course, Children and Youth Studies 4900W.

Contact

Elise Goldberg, Program Adviser

eliseg@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.3192
1304 James Hall

Chinese

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs may elect one of the following concentrations in modern languages and literatures.

Concentration Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits is required for a concentration in Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. All courses offered by the department apply towards the concentration. Students may take all 30 credits in one language or create a combined concentration by taking courses in a maximum of two other languages.

Up to two courses in related topics from other departments (such as Art, History, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, or Africana Studies) may be applied to the concentration. A list of pre-approved courses is available in the Department office. Other courses require Department approval.

A minimum of 18 credits must be taken in the primary language.

Contact

Chia-ju Chang

cchang@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x6635
4107 Boylan Hall

Alejandro Alonso

alonso@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5451
4231 Boylan Hall

Classics

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in classics must complete at least 30 credits in the Classics Department with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a department adviser to declare their intention to complete this sequence.

Concentration Requirements

At least two of the following courses: Latin 2101, 2102; Greek 2001, 2002 or one of the following courses: Latin 2119; Greek 2019;

and at least two of the following courses: Classics 1011, 1213, 3200, 3230, 3210, 3211, 3231, 3212, 3232, 3220, 3222, 3233, 3240, 3221, 3223, 3224, 3234, 3235; Latin 3111, 3112; Greek 3011, 3012

and at least two of the following courses: Classics 4010, 4011, 4012, 4020, 4021, 4030, 4031, 4032, 4040, 4900; Latin 4133, 4151, 4160, 4170, 4180, 4131, 4132, 4141, 4134, 4142; Greek 4031, 4032, 4041, 4042, 4043, 4060, 4070, 4080, 4044.

Contact

David Schur

dschur@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x6664
2404 Boylan Hall

Brian Sowers

bsowers@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x6696
2404 Boylan Hall

Computer and Information Science

The requirements for the teacher education programs indicated above are described in the Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education and the Early Childhood and Art Education sections in this Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and elect a concentration in computer and information science must complete 30 credits in the Department of Computer and Information Science with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students should meet with an adviser in the School of Education regarding the appropriate sequence of teacher education courses.

Concentration Requirements

All of the following: Computer and Information Science 1115, 1080 or Education 3003 (formerly Education 68.1), CISC 1050, CISC 2820W.

One of the following options, (a) or (b):

(a) Computer Science Option: Computer and Information Science 3115, 2210 or 3130.

(b) Information Technology Option: Computer and Information Science 1030, 1035, 1060, 3800.

Additional courses in the Department of Computer and Information Science to bring the total number of credits in the Department to at least thirty.

Contact

Contact the Computer and Information Science department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

English

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin.

Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in English must complete at least 31-35 credits in the English Department with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a department adviser to declare their intention to complete this sequence.

Concentration Requirements

English 1012.

One course from each of the following four groups:

Four advanced English or comparative literature electives (12-16 credits.)

Contact

Contact the English department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

French

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs may elect one of the following concentrations in modern languages and literatures.

Concentration Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits is required for a concentration in Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. All courses offered by the department apply towards the concentration. Students may take all 30 credits in one language or create a combined concentration by taking courses in a maximum of two other languages.

Up to two courses in related topics from other departments (such as Art, History, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, or Africana Studies) may be applied to the concentration. A list of pre-approved courses is available in the Department office. Other courses require Department approval.

A minimum of 18 credits must be taken in the primary language.

Contact

Alejandro Alonso

alonso@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5451
4231 Boylan Hall

Bernd Renner

brenner@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x3679
4157 Boylan Hall

Health and Nutrition Sciences

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in health and nutrition sciences must complete at least 30 credits in the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a department adviser to declare their intention to complete this sequence.

Concentration Requirements

Health and Nutrition Sciences 1100.

Health and Nutrition Sciences 1200, or 2210; 2170; 2150.

Five courses from the following: Health and Nutrition Sciences 1180, 2109W, 2111, 2130, 2131, 2140, 2171, 2180, 2181, 2182, 3110, 3161, 3170, 3230, 3314, 3180, 3181, 3186, 3187, 3188.

One of the following courses: Health and Nutrition Sciences 2183, 3150, 3151, 3184, 4150, 4151, 4152, 4180, 4182.

Contact

Contact the Health and Nutrition Sciences department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

History

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in history must complete 30 credits in the History Department with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a History Department adviser to declare their intention to complete this concentration. They should also meet with an adviser in the School of Education regarding the appropriate sequence of teacher education courses.

Concentration Requirements

History 3320 or 3336 and either History 3480 or 3485.

One course in African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, and Middle Eastern history chosen from the following: History 3030, 3100, 3317,3325, 3345, 3350, 3335, 3373, 3510, 3512, 3515, 3517, 3530, 3532, 3534, 3535, 3536, 3538, 3543, 3545, 3548, 3550, 3554, 3557, 3560, 3561, 3590.

One course in European history chosen from the following: History 3015, 3021, 3023, 3024, 3031, 3033, 3040, 3044, 3050, 3070, 3080, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3206, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3212, 3220, 3230, 3231, 3241, 3242, 3243, 3252, 3254, 3255, 3290, 3371, 3554.

Two courses in transnational and comparative history chosen from the following: History 3001, 3003, 3021, 3022, 3025, 3100, 3317, 3104, 3255, 3310, 3315,3320, 3323, 3325, 3328, 3330, 3335, 3336, 3337, 3339, 3345, 3350, 3352 3335, 3360, 3370, 3371, 3372 , 3373, 3390, 3450, 3455, 3460, 3510, 3512, 3515, 3517, 3543, 3548, 3550, 3557, 3560, 3561..

Three courses in United States history chosen from the following: History 3374, 3410, 3412, 3413, 3414, 3416, 3418, 3419, 3420, 3424, 3430, 3435 , 3440, 3441, 3442, 3450, 3452, 3453, 3454, 3455, 3458, 3460, 3462, 3470, 3472, 3475, 3476, 3478, 3479, 3480, 3485, 3490 .

At least one course from among the courses above should be from before 1500 C.E. from among the following: HIST 3001, 3002, 3003, 3015, 3021, 3022, 3023, 3024, 3025, 3030, 3031, 3033, 3040, 3044, 3090, 3100, 3101, 3310, 3317, 3352, 3530, 3532, 3536, 3560

Contact

Jocelyn Wills

wills@brooklyn.cuny.edu
historydeputy@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x2812
1127c Boylan Hall

Judaic Studies

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in Judaic studies must complete at least 30 credits in the Judaic Studies Department with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a department adviser to declare their intention to complete this sequence.

Concentration Requirements

Students must take three courses from section 2 of the Judaic Studies major: One course from rubric 2A (Ancient period); one course from rubric 2B (Medieval/Early Modern period); and one course from rubric 2C (Modern period).

The remaining 21 credits can be taken as electives from any other Judaic Studies courses.

Students with 27 yeshiva/seminary transfer credits may use 9 of those credits to meet the requirements for the concentration.

Contact

David Brodsky

dbrodsky@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5229
3111 James Hall

Mathematics

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in mathematics must complete all concentration requirements with a grade of C- or higher in each course and an overall average of C or higher in all mathematics courses taken for the concentration.

Concentration Requirements

The Department of Mathematics chair, with the approval of the chair of the department’s undergraduate curriculum committee, may allow substitutions for one or more of these requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program.

Computer and Information Science 1001. Students exempted from Computer and Information Science 1001 must take a computer and information science course numbered 1110 or higher other than the course used to satisfy the computer and information science requirement below.

Mathematics 1406.

Mathematics 1006 and one of Mathematics 1011 or Mathematics 1012. Completion of some or all of these courses may be waived conditional on the outcome of appropriate placement exams.

Students permitted to enroll in Mathematics 1011 or Mathematics 1012 without taking college algebra must take an additional 3 credits of mathematics besides the courses listed below. Students permitted to enroll in Mathematics 1201 without taking either college algebra or precalculus must take an additional 3 6 credits of mathematics besides the courses listed below.

All of the following courses: Mathematics 1201, 1206, 2011W, 2101, and 2501. Computer and Information Science 1035 or 1600.

Contact

Murray Hochberg

hochberg@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x2730
2317a Ingersoll Hall

Jun Hu

junhu@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5246
1156 Ingersoll Hall

Stephen Preston

Stephen.Preston@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5246
2312 Ingersoll Hall

Music

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in music must complete 30 credits in the Conservatory of Music with a grade of C or higher in each course.

Concentration Requirements (30 Credits)

For academic year 2020-2021 only: The department chair may allow up to six credits of course substitutions for one or more of these requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program.

A placement examination is required for certain theory, performance, and history/repertoire courses.

Contact

Riki Braunstein, Program Co-Coordinator

rbraunstein@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x1176
409 Whitehead Hall

Philosophy

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in philosophy must complete one of the following 30-credit options in the Philosophy Department with a grade of C or higher in each course.

Concentration Requirements

Option A

Philosophy 3210, 3306, 3711; 3130 or 3703; 3501 or 3511.

Two of the following courses: Philosophy 3308, 3309, 3314, 3720, 3722.

One course from each of the following groups. The course chosen from each group may not be used to satisfy any other Option A requirements.

Option B

Philosophy 3111, 3121, 3210, 3320, 3410, 3703, 3704; 3306 or 3711.

Contact

Samir Chopra

schopra@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x3215
3307 Boylan

Robert Lurz

rlurz@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5311
3308 Boylan

Matthew Moore, Deputy Chair

matthewm@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000, ext. 6879
3300 Boylan Hall

Political Science

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in political science must complete at least 30 credits in the Political Science Department with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a department adviser to declare their intention to complete this sequence.

Concentration Requirements

Political Science 1001 or 1005.

Political Science 1002 or 1003 or 1004 or 1006 or 1007.

Two of the following 3000-level writing intensive seminars: Political Science 3012W, Political Science 3190W, Political Science 3191W, Political Science 3290W, Political Science 3390W, Political Science 3391W, Political Science 3392W, Political Science 3393W, Political Science 3490W, Political Science 3491W.

Between fourteen and sixteen credits of advanced electives chosen from courses listed in the following four fields. Total credits for all coursework in the concentration must be at least 30 credits. Students must select at least one course from each field. Writing-intensive seminars may be used to fulfill the requirements for completing a course in any of the four fields.

  • American and Urban Politics: Any course in Political Science 3100-3199.
  • International Politics: Any course in Political Science 3200-3299.
  • Comparative Politics: Any course in Political Science 3300-3399.
  • Political Theory and Methodology: Any course in Political Science 3400-3499.

Contact

Contact the Political Science department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

Psychology

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in psychology must complete at least 30 credits in the Psychology Department, including all required courses for the concentration, with a grade of C- or higher in each course. Students who elect a concentration in psychology should consult a psychology department counselor as early as possible. Early Childhood Education majors are strongly advised to include Psychology 3400 (Statistical Methods in Psychological Research) as one of the advanced electives.

Concentration Requirements (30 Credits)

A, B, C and D are required.

A. All of the following
  • Psychology 1000 Introductory Psychology
  • Psychology 2210 Introductory Child Psychology
  • Psychology 3220 Cognitive Development
B. Two of the following
  • Psychology 2100 Social Psychology
  • Psychology 2600 Mind, Brain and Behavior
  • Psychology 2810 Abnormal Psychology I
C. Two of the following
  • Psychology 3230 Social and Personality Development of Children
  • Psychology 3240 Psychological and Developmental Disorders of Childhood
  • Psychology 3270 Psychology of the Family
D. At least three additional advanced electives in psychology
  • Courses numbered 3000 and above, which may include a third course from C above

Contact

Psychology Department Adviser

psychadvisor@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5601
5401 James Hall

Russian

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs may elect one of the following concentrations in modern languages and literatures.

Concentration Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits is required for a concentration in Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. All courses offered by the department apply towards the concentration. Students may take all 30 credits in one language or create a combined concentration by taking courses in a maximum of two other languages.

Up to two courses in related topics from other departments (such as Art, History, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, or Africana Studies) may be applied to the concentration. A list of pre-approved courses is available in the Department office. Other courses require Department approval.

A minimum of 18 credits must be taken in the primary language.

Contact

Alejandro Alonso

alonso@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5451
4231 Boylan Hall

Sociology

Concentration Requirements (38 Credits)

All of the following: Sociology 1101, 2101, 2102, 2111, 2112 and 5201W. Sociology 5201W, a writing intensive course, is a capstone seminar to be taken in the senior year.

Five additional courses from Sociology Department courses numbered 2000 and higher.

Each course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. A grade of B- or higher in Sociology 2101, 2102, 2111, and 2112 is the prerequisite for Sociology 5201W.

To qualify for honors in sociology, students must have:

  • an average of 3.50 or higher in sociology,
  • 3 credits of honors work in Senior Seminar (SOCY 5201W), and
  • the recommendation of the department.

Contact

Namita Manohar

nmanohar@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x1771
3615 James Hall

Spanish

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs may elect one of the following concentrations in modern languages and literatures.

Concentration Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits is required for a concentration in Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. All courses offered by the department apply towards the concentration. Students may take all 30 credits in one language or create a combined concentration by taking courses in a maximum of two other languages.

Up to two courses in related topics from other departments (such as Art, History, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, or Africana Studies) may be applied to the concentration. A list of pre-approved courses is available in the Department office. Other courses require Department approval.

A minimum of 18 credits must be taken in the primary language.

Contact

Alejandro Alonso

alonso@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5451
4231 Boylan Hall

Theater

The requirements for the teacher education programs indicated above are described in the section of the Undergraduate Bulletin relating to the Department of Early Childhood Education and Art Education and the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education. Students must meet with a Theater Department adviser to declare their intention to complete this concentration. They should also meet with an adviser in the appropriate Education department regarding the appropriate sequence of teacher education courses. Any substitution of courses must be approved by the chairperson or designee/ undergraduate deputy chair.

Concentration Requirements

Theater 1001, 1101, 1201, 1202, 1203, 2102, 2103.

Three additional courses from the following: Theater 2501, 2502, 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504, 3505, 3506; Comparative Literature 3610, 3611; English 3122, 3123, 3124, 3132, 3170, 3184; Africana Studies 3201, 3205; Anthropology 3197.

Additional credits necessary to total a minimum of 30 credits for the Concentration, chosen from among the following: any Theater Department courses; Comparative Literature 3610, 3611, English 3122, 3123, 3124, 3132, 3170, 3184; Africana Studies 3201, 3205; Anthropology 3197. (Students may take Theater 1003 only if it has not been taken as a paired course with Education 3202.)

Contact

Contact the Theater department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

Urban Sustainability

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in urban sustainability must complete at least 30 credits in the Urban Sustainability Program with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with a program adviser to declare their intention to complete this sequence.

Concentration Requirements

Urban Sustainability 1001, 2001; Earth and Environmental Sciences 1201; Economics 2200; Philosophy 3309; Sociology 1101

One statistics course chosen from: Economics 3400/Business Management 3400 or Earth and Environmental Sciences 2600 or Sociology 2112

Nine credits chosen from the following: BIOL 3083; Business Management 3180 or Economics 3254; Earth and Environmental Sciences 2500, 3600, 4310; ECON 3232; Sociology 2201, 2701, 3202; SUST 2301

Other advanced electives and special topics courses relevant to environmental studies may be substituted with the permission of the program director. The list of courses available each semester may be obtained from the program office.

Contact

Rebecca Boger

rboger@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5000 x2159
4151 Ingersoll Hall

Women’s Studies

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in women’s studies must complete at least 30 credits in the Program in Women’s and Gender Studies with a grade of C or higher in each course. Students must meet with the Women’s and Gender Studies Program coordinator to declare their intention to complete this concentration. They should also meet with an adviser in the School of Education regarding the appropriate sequence of teacher education courses.

Concentration Requirements

Women’s and Gender Studies 1001 and 3449.

Seven courses chosen from the following: Women’s and Gender Studies 3120, 3115, 3606, 3340, 3441, 3351, 3354, 3224, 3228, 3446, 4401. Women’s and Gender Studies 4410W.

Contact

Namulundah Florence

nflorence@brooklyn.cuny.edu
718.951.5476
1207 Ingersoll Hall

Internships and Employers

As a student in the School of Education, you will complete internships in public and/or private schools throughout the New York City region. The internship is a 14-week, full-time, supervised experience designed to hone the requisite skills and knowledge to work as a childhood education teacher.

Brooklyn. All in.

Brooklyn. All in.