Early Childhood Education Teacher (Birth to Grade 2), B.A.
School of Education
Program Overview
When you major in early childhood education, you鈥檒l be prepared for a future working with children who are just beginning to understand themselves and the world around them. You will gain a deep understanding of childhood development and learn different approaches to pedagogy. You鈥檒l learn how to build family and community relationships, assess and support young children and families, and build meaningful curriculum. Our program’s emphasis on working with students from diverse backgrounds means you’ll be equipped for many teaching situations.
Major Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025鈥�26 academic year per the 可乐视频 Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Major Requirements
NYSED Program Code: 26737
Completion of the B.A. degree with a major in early childhood education qualifies students to apply for New York State initial teacher certification (birth through grade 2).
To obtain New York State initial teacher certification in early childhood education, all required state examinations must be passed.
We do not accept students for a second Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood education. Students who hold a bachelor’s degree but not in early childhood should apply for our Option C (45-credit) Graduate Early Childhood Program.
In addition to fulfilling the CUNY Pathways requirements, students must complete a liberal arts and sciences concentration (30 credits) or have a second major. Specific requirements apply for each concentration and major. Students should consult separate listings for the following departments and meet with an adviser in the Early Childhood Education and Art Education Department: American studies; anthropology; art; children and youth studies; classics; English; general science; health and nutrition sciences; history; Judaic studies; mathematics; global languages and literatures (including Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish); music; philosophy; political science; psychology; Puerto Rican and Latinx studies; sociology; theater; urban sustainability; women’s and gender studies. (Additional concentrations and majors may be offered).
Students must also complete the following courses and their co-requisites and pre-requisites, with a C or higher: Early Childhood and Art Education聽, Health and Nutrition Sciences聽, or Puerto Rican Latinx Studies ; Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders聽; Mathematics聽聽or MATH [C- is acceptable for Mathematics 1006]; Mathematics聽, or a mathematics course higher than Mathematics聽; Mathematics聽; and General Science聽聽(17鈥�18 credits).
In addition, students must complete the following pedagogical courses: Early Childhood and Art Education ,听,听,听,听,听,听,听,听,听, and聽聽(37 credits).
The department chair may allow substitutions for one or more of these requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program
Each Early Childhood and Art Education course must be completed with a grade of C or higher and a grade point average (GPA) of 2.80 or higher in liberal arts and sciences courses.
To be accepted into the early childhood education program, a student must have met the following requirements:
- Completed English 听补苍诲听, with a C or better.
- Completed at least 40 credits in liberal arts and sciences courses.
- Earned a GPA of 2.80 or higher.
- All School of Education students are required to obtain fingerprint verification from the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), including students already fingerprinted and working in the NYCDOE. Follow these instructions. Early childhood education students may also be required to obtain New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or New York City Department of Investigation fingerprint verification, depending on the center/school requirements where they are placed.
To continue as a matriculated undergraduate EC student and register for ECAE courses, a student must have met the following requirements:
- Passed the ECAE department Math Proficiency Exam with a score of 80% or higher (pre-requisite for Math )
- Provide proof of fingerprint clearance with both DOHMH NYC Department of Investigation and NYCDOE
- Take the following NYS EC Certification exams at the specified transition points:
- The Educating All Students (EAS) at the end of ECAE 听补苍诲听.
- The CST Multiple Subject-EC exams one semester prior to student teaching (we recommend students take the three different sections of the exam in this sequence: CST Arts & Sciences at the end of ECAE ; CST-EC Literacy at the end of ECAE聽; and CST-EC Math at the end of ECAE聽/MATH ).
To be accepted into student-teaching in early childhood education (ECAE聽), a student must have met the following requirements:
- Completed all required Early Childhood and Art Education courses with a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Completed at least 60 credits in liberal arts and sciences courses and concentration courses with a GPA of 2.80 or higher.
Note: A student who received a grade lower than a B in student-teaching must apply to the ECAE chair for permission to reregister for student-teaching. Students will be allowed to repeat an ECAE course (including student teaching) only once. Throughout student-teaching, students complete the Early Childhood program-specific performance assessment, which involves submitting video clips of teaching, lesson plans, and commentaries on planning, instruction, and assessment. Students not seeking certification must schedule a meeting with the undergraduate early childhood adviser or undergraduate EC coordinator to set up an alternative transition point plan during their initial semester.
Student Learning Outcomes
The student learning outcomes for the Early Childhood Education and Dual Early Childhood/EC Special Education programs are based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs.
Upon completion of their program of study in EC, candidates will understand and be able to:
1. Promote Child Development and Learning (NAEYC 1; CEC 1)
EC candidates will have a deep understanding of child development (typical and atypical). They will use their knowledge of development, young children’s characteristics and needs, and multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child.
2. Build Family and Community Relationships (NAEYC 2)
EC candidates will know about, understand, and value the importance and complex characteristics of children鈥檚 families and communities. They will use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and to involve all families in their children鈥檚 development and learning.
3. Observe, Document, and Assess to Support Young Children and Families (NAEYC 3; CEC 4)
EC candidates will know about and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment. They know about and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence the development of every child.
4. Use Developmentally Effective Approaches (NAEYC 4; CEC 2)
EC candidates will understand and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children and families. Also, EC candidates know, understand, and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child鈥檚 development and learning, including children with special needs.
5. Use Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum (NAEYC 5; CEC 3)
EC candidates will understand the importance of developmental domains and academic (or content) disciplines in early childhood curriculum. They will know the essential concepts, inquiry tools, and structure of content areas, including academic subjects, and can identify resources to deepen their understanding. EC candidates will also use their own knowledge and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curriculum that promotes comprehensive developmental and learning outcomes for every young child, including children with special needs.
6. Become an Early Childhood Professional (NAEYC 6; CEC 6)
EC candidates will identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. They will know and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. They are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
7. Respond to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity (NAEYC, 1995)
EC candidates will accept the legitimacy of children鈥檚 home language, respect (hold in high regard) and value (esteem, appreciate) the home culture, and promote and encourage the active involvement and support of all families, including extended and nontraditional family units.
8. Engage in a Variety of Early Childhood Field Experiences (NAEYC 7)
Through planned and sequenced field experiences, EC candidates will develop the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to promote the development and learning of young children with and without special needs, across the entire developmental period of early childhood (birth to second grade) in multiple early childhood age groups and in the variety of settings that offer early care and education.
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Concentrations
American Studies
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 adviser to declare their intention to complete this sequence.
Concentration Requirements
American Studies or .
Two of the following courses: American Studies , , , .
Two of the following courses: American Studies , , , , , , , .
One of the following courses: American Studies , .
Two of the following: History , , , , , , , , , , .
Two of the following: English , , , , , , .
Anthropology
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 (Culture and Society), (Human Origins), (People and Language), or (Digging the Past).
One field or laboratory course chosen from: Anthropology (Anthropology Abroad), (Fieldwork in Anthropology), (India Global Health: Ethnography), (Osteology), (Language and Culture), (Zooarchaeology),听 (Summer Archaeological Field School (Intensive Program)), (Archaeological Field School: Site Supervision), (Intersession Archaeological Field School), or (Summer Ethnographic Field School).
An additional 18 credits chosen from anthropology courses numbered 2000 and above.
Art
The requirements for the teacher education programs in early childhood are described in the Early Childhood Education/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 or [Core Studies 2.1] or Core Curriculum or Art .
Art and .
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 , , , , , and .
Children and Youth Studies
Concentration Requirements (30 Credits)
a) All of the following courses: Children and Youth Studies , , .
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 [], , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
c) Two of the following courses: Africana Studies ; Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education or Secondary Education ; English or Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders or ; Health and Nutrition Sciences ; History or (crosslisted as Children and Youth Studies ); Psychology or or ; Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies ; Sociology or ; School Psychology, Counseling and Leadership .
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
A minimum of nine credits must be completed at 可乐视频.
Students interested in majoring in children and youth studies must consult a program adviser as early as possible. Students should plan to complete all major requirements before taking the capstone course, Children and Youth Studies .
Chinese
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 toward 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 Africana Studies, Art, History, or Puerto Rican and Latinx 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.
Classics
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 , ; Greek , or one of the following courses: Latin ; Greek .
At least two of the following courses: Classics , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ; Latin , ; Greek , .
At least two of the following courses: Classics , , , , , , , , , ; Latin , , , , , , , , , ; Greek , , , , , , , , .
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 Education/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 , (or Education 3003 (formerly Education 68.1)), , .
One of the following options:
- (a) Computer Science Option: Computer and Information Science ,听, or , or
- (b) Information Technology Option: Computer and Information Science , , ,
Additional courses in the Department of Computer and Information Science to bring the total number of credits in the department to at least 30.
English
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 to 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 .
One course from each of the following four groups:
- a) English , , , , , LING 2001 or a course in linguistics
- b) English , , , ,
- c) English , , , , , , , ; Comparative Literature , , , .
- d) English ,
Four advanced English or comparative literature electives (12鈥�16 credits)
French
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 toward 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 Africana Studies, Art, History, or Puerto Rican and Latinx 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.
Health and Nutrition Sciences
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 .
Health and Nutrition Sciences or ; ; .
Five courses from the following: Health and Nutrition Sciences , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
One of the following courses: Health and Nutrition Sciences , , , , , , , , .
History
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 3480 or 3485.
One course in African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, and Middle Eastern history chosen from the following: History , , ,, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
One course in European history chosen from the following: History , 3002, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
Two courses in transnational and comparative history chosen from the following: History , , , , , , , , , , ,, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
Three courses in U.S. history chosen from the following: History , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
At least one course from among the courses above should be from before 1500 C.E. from among the following: HIST , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
Judaic Studies
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 nine of those credits to meet the requirements for the concentration.
Mathematics
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 . Students exempted from this course 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 .
Mathematics and either Mathematics or . 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 or without taking college algebra must take an additional three credits of mathematics besides the courses listed below. Students permitted to enroll in Mathematics without taking either college algebra or precalculus must take an additional three to six credits of mathematics besides the courses listed below.
All of the following courses: Mathematics , , , , and ; Computer and Information Science or .
Music
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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鈥�21 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.
- One course chosen from Music , , .
- Four courses chosen from Music through .
- Two credits chosen from Music , , , , , .
- Five courses chosen from Music , , , , , , , .
- Music and .
A placement examination is required for certain theory, performance, and history/repertoire courses.
Philosophy
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 , , ; or ; or .
Two of the following courses: Philosophy , , , , .
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.
- a) Philosophy , , .
- b) Philosophy , , , , , .
- c) Philosophy , , , .
Option B
Philosophy , , , , , , ; or .
Political Science
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 or .
Political Science or or or or .
Two of the following 3000-level writing-intensive seminars: Political Science , , , , , , , , , .
Between 14 and 16 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鈥�3199.
- International Politics: Any course in Political Science 3200鈥�3299.
- Comparative Politics: Any course in Political Science 3300鈥�3399.
- Political Theory and Methodology: Any course in Political Science 3400鈥�3499.
Psychology
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 聽(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 Introductory Psychology
- Psychology Introductory Child Psychology
- Psychology Cognitive Development
B. Two of the following
- Psychology Social Psychology
- Psychology Mind, Brain and Behavior
- Psychology Abnormal Psychology I
C. Two of the following
- Psychology Social and Personality Development of Children
- Psychology Psychological and Developmental Disorders of Childhood
- Psychology 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
Russian
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 toward 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 Africana Studies, Art, History, or Puerto Rican and Latinx 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.
Sociology
Concentration Requirements (38 Credits)
All of the following: Sociology , , , , and . Sociology , 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 , , , and is the prerequisite for Sociology .
To qualify for honors in sociology, students must have:
- an average of 3.50 or higher in sociology,
- three credits of honors work in Senior Seminar (SOCY ), and
- the recommendation of the department.
Spanish
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 toward 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 Africana Studies, Art, History, or Puerto Rican and Latinx StudiesStudies) 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.
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.
Two of the following courses: Theater 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207
Two additional courses from the following: Theater 2501, 2502, 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504, 3505, 3506, 4501, 4502, 4503, 4504; Comparative Literature 3610, 3611; English 3122, 3123, 3124, 3132, 3170, 3184; Africana Studies 3201, 3205, 3215.
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, 3215.
Urban Sustainability
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 , ; Earth and Environmental Sciences ; Economics ; Philosophy ; Sociology
One statistics course chosen from: Economics /Business Management or Earth and Environmental Sciences or Sociology
Nine credits chosen from the following: Biology 3083; Business Management or Economics ; Earth and Environmental Sciences , , ; Economics ; Sociology , , ; SUST
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.
Women’s Studies
The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth鈥揼rade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1鈥�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 and .
Seven courses chosen from the following: Women’s and Gender Studies , , , , , , , , , , . Women’s and Gender Studies .
The Support You鈥檒l Find
可乐视频 is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Early Childhood Education/Art Education offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
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.
