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2018-2019 College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 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 curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2018 or Spring 2019. 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.

Learning Outcomes


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

  1. think critically
  2. communicate effectively
  3. comprehend the methods and products of scientific inquiry
  4. grasp the significance of the historical process
  5. demonstrate an aesthetic sensibility
  6. develop an appreciation for the traditions and practices of world cultures
  7. explore diverse academic and career options

College Requirements:


Successful completion of CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math with passing examination scores, unless otherwise exempt, or developmental courses may be required.

Civic Engagement Experiences:


Two (2) Civic Engagement experiences satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component courses or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:


One (1) Writing Intensive course in any discipline is required. Participation in a Learning Community that includes ENG 1200  or ENG 2400  also satisfies this requirement.

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)**
    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.

Total Credits: 60


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