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2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education Studies, A.S.


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HEGIS: 5503.00
PROGRAM CODE: 26738
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Dr. Peter Fiume 

DEPARTMENT: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES

The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2019 or Spring 2020. 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 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:


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:


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. 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):


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:


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

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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