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Nov 25, 2024
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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Liberal Arts - Children’s Studies Concentration, A.A.
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HEGIS: 5649.00
PROGRAM CODE: 01044
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: TBD
CONCENTRATION COORDINATOR: Dr. Peter Fiume
The Liberal Arts AA degree provides a foundation in general studies through exploration of an array of subject areas under liberal arts and sciences. Concentrations provide students opportunity to focus in a specific area. Courses promote development and application of effective communication skills, quantitative and scientific reasoning, critical thinking and analysis, and applying knowledge of human cultures, language and the natural world to issues experienced across diverse communities. The degree provides opportunity for transfer to baccalaureate programs.
The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.
Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Accounting degree program requirements, graduates will:
- think critically
- communicate effectively
- comprehend the methods and products of scientific inquiry
- grasp the significance of the historical process
- demonstrate an aesthetic sensibility
- develop an appreciation for the traditions and practices of world cultures
- explore diverse academic and career options
College Requirements:
English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).
Civic Engagement Experiences:
One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.
Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):
When Required Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major
*Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4th credit as an elective.
Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):
To complete the degree within sixty (60) credits students must select courses that fulfill Major, Concentration AND Flexible Core Requirements** One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any Group.
No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline
A. World Cultures and Global Issues Designated Course
B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity Designated Course
C. Creative Expression Designated Course
D. Individual and Society Designated Course
E. Scientific World Designated Course
Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4th credit as an elective.
Major Requirements (9 Courses, 27 Credits):
To complete the degree within sixty (60) credits students must select courses that fulfill Major, Concentration, AND Flexible Core Requirements**
- Arts 3 Credit(s) or
- Media and Film Studies 3 Credit(s) or
- Music 3 Credit(s) or
- Theatre 3 Credit(s)
AND
- Speech 3 Credit(s)**
- Literature 3 Credit(s)**
- Philosophy 3 Credit(s)**
- American Politics 3 Credit(s)**
- American History 3 Credit(s)**
AND
- World History 3 Credit(s) or
- Anthropology 3 Credit(s)** or
- World Language 3 Credit(s)
AND
- Psychology 3 Credit(s)**
- Sociology 3 Credit (s)**
Children’s Studies Concentration (13 Courses, 39 to 40 Credits):
To complete the degree within sixty (60) credits students must select courses that fulfill Major, Concentration, AND Flexible Core Requirements**
Select two (2) courses from the following (6 credits):
- Art 3 Credit(s)
- Foreign Language 3 Credit(s)
- Literature 3 Credit(s)
- Media and Film Studies 3 Credit(s)
- Music 3 Credit(s)
- Speech 3 Credit(s)
- Theatre 3 Credit(s)
Select one (1) course from the following (3 to 4 credits):
In addition to the CUNY Core required Math and Science, select one (1) course from the following (3 to 4 credits):
- Biology 3 to 4 Credit(s)
- Mathematics 3 to 4 Credit(s)
- Computer Science 3 to 4 Credit(s)
- Physical Sciences 3 to 4 Credit(s)
Electives:
0 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits.
Notes:
- **To complete the degree within sixty (60) credits students must select courses that fulfill Major, Concentration, AND Flexible Core Requirements. This concentration does not limit the number of Flexible Core courses that may also fulfill the requirements for the major.
- This concentration articulates with the B.A. in Children and Youth Studies at Brooklyn College.
- World Languages proficiency through the 200-level is recommended for students who do not have native fluency, or have not successfully completed three years of one foreign language in high school and passed the Regents Level 3 language exam. These students may take a 100-level World Language as a Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A) Pathways requirement and a 200-level World Language as a major requirement. Other concentrations may be able to do as listed above.
- For concentrations other than General, it is recommended that you speak with your academic advisor.
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