Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Education Studies degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. understand various theories of teaching, learning, and development
2. identify age-appropriate curriculum goals and recognize methods used to achieve those goals
3. effectively design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all content areas
4. engage in self-reflection to evaluate performance and progress
5. understand the social, economic, political, and cultural issues that impact families and schooling
6. foster a positive regard for individual students and their families regardless of differences
7. use critical thinking and analysis when speaking, reading, and writing

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.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course  in any discipline is required. 

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 4^th credit as an elective.

• ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)
• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
• Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

When Flexible Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

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

Major Requirements (8 Courses, 23 Credits):

• EDC 200 - Social Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)
• EDC 2200 - Art Workshop in Education 3 Credit(s)
• EDC 2300 - Music and Movement Workshop in Education 2 Credit(s)
• EDC 90A4 - Seminar and Practicum in Teacher Development I 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 1100 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 2400 - Psychological Disorders in Young Children 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 3000 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 Credit(s)
• SOC 3100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)

Concentrations (2 or 3 Courses, 6 or 7 Credits):

Select one (1) of the following concentrations:

Electives:

0 to 12 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits

The following course is HIGHLY Recommended if additional elective credits are available:

• EDC 2400 - Teaching Emergent Bilinguals 3 Credit(s)

Notes:

• This program is jointly registered with Brooklyn College’s B.A. in Early Childhood and Art Education (ECAE) and Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education (CBSE). Students must meet jointly registered program requirements. Electives should be chosen based on transferability to Brooklyn College and in consultation with a program advisor. Students must enroll in a practicum appropriate to the grade level they wish to teach.
• Consultation with the Department Advisor is required.
• Brooklyn College Education departments requires Kingsborough graduates to demonstrate a minimum grade point average of 2.80 for acceptance into their departments.
• Brooklyn College ECAE Department requires Kingsborough graduates to demonstrate a minimum grade of “C” in English 1200 and 2400 and a Math course.
• Brooklyn College CBSE accepts EPS courses to fulfill the Life and Physical Sciences requirement

Total Credits: 60