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2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education Studies, A.S.


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HEGIS: 5503.00
PROGRAM CODE: 26738
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Dr. Denise Farrelly 

DEPARTMENT: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 

The Education Studies AS degree is a jointly registered dual enrollment degree program with Brooklyn College and prepares students for transfer to their baccalaureate program.  Concentrations in Birth - 2nd Grade and 1st - 6th Grade allow students to focus on a specific area of interest. The degree prepares students for careers in a variety of roles in early childhood and elementary school settings.  Students learn about pedagogic theory and practice, the impact of diverse social, economic, political and cultural issues on families and schooling, and are provided with opportunities to further develop their skills through field work in elementary schools and childcare centers.  

The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023. 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.


Select the Degree Map for your Concentration:

Degree Map for Education Studies, A.S. - Birth - 2nd Grade Concentration  

Degree Map for Education Studies, A.S. - 1st - 6th Grade Concentration  

Your Degree Map contains the suggested term-by-term course sequence for your academic path towards graduation. 

To ensure successful and timely completion of your degree, it is recommended that you meet with your academic advisor to discuss your unique map. 

Please note some courses may only be offered once an academic year.

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 4th credit as an elective.

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

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.

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:

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


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