Childhood Education Teacher (1-6) Science and Environmental Education, M.S.Ed.

Option A (30 Credits)

The following program applies to students who hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1–6) or its equivalent. This program leads to a New York State Professional Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1–6).

Matriculation Requirements

Applicants must hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1–6) or its equivalent.

Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in courses required for matriculation.

International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 650 on the paper-based test or 280 on the computer-based test or 114 on the internet-based test before being considered for admission.

Applicants who have not completed all the specific course requirements are given individual consideration and may be admitted with conditions, with the approval of the program head.

A minimum GPA of 3.00 in graduate courses is required to maintain matriculation. Students should note additional requirements found at the beginning of this section as well as in the sections “Admission” and “Academic Regulations and Procedures” of the Brooklyn College Bulletin of Graduate Programs.

Degree Requirements

Thirty credits are required for the degree.

Students must complete the following four courses:

• Two of the following: CBSE 7213T, and/or SEED 7314X, and/or SEED 7324X
• CBSE 7320T or SEED 7320T; and CBSE 7321T or SEED 7321T

Twelve credits in any 7000-level course in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, or Physics

Six elective credits in education and/or computer science, and/or mathematics and/or art education and/or science, including general science; to be determined in consultation with and approval of the science education coordinator.

During the first semester, students must file a program of study approved by the program adviser. All courses in the childhood education degree sequence require departmental approval for registration.

Option B (30–33 Credits)

The following program applies to students who hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education (birth–grade 2) or its equivalent, or a New York State Initial Certificate in Middle Childhood Education (grades 5–9) or its equivalent, or a New York State Initial Certificate in Special Subjects (all grades) or its equivalent. This program leads to a New York State Professional Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1–6).

Matriculation Requirements

Students must hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education (birth–grade 2) or its equivalent, or a New York State Initial Certificate in Middle Childhood Education (grades 5–9) or its equivalent, or a New York State Initial Certificate in Special Subjects (all grades) or its equivalent.

Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.

International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 650 on the paper -based test or 280 on the computer-based test or 114 on the internet-based test before being considered for admission.

A minimum GPA of 3.00 in graduate courses is required to maintain matriculation.

Students should note additional requirements found at the beginning of this section as well as in the sections “Admission” and “Academic Regulations and Procedures” of the Brooklyn College Bulletin of Graduate Programs.

Degree Requirements

Thirty to 33 credits are required for the degree.

Students must complete the following four courses:

• Two of the following: CBSE 7213T, and/or SEED 7314X, and/or SEED 7324X
• CBSE 7320T or SEED 7320T; and CBSE 7321T or SEED 7321T

The following courses are also required:

• Twelve credits in any 7000-level course in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and/or Physics
• CBSE 7214T

Six elective credits in education and/or computer science, and/or mathematics and/or art education and/or science, including general science, to be determined in consultation with and approval of the science education coordinator.

During the first semester, students must file a program of study approved by the program adviser. All courses in the childhood education degree sequence require departmental permission for registration.

Option C (39 Credits)

The following program applies to students who do not hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Education, or Special Subjects or equivalent course work and teaching experience, or who are teaching but do not hold initial certification. This program leads to both New York State Initial and Professional Certificates in Childhood Education (grades 1–6).

Matriculation Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.

International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 650 on the paper-based test or 280 on the computer-based test or 114 on the internet-based test, before being considered for admission.

A minimum GPA of 3.00 in graduate courses is required to maintain matriculation.

Students should note additional requirements found at the beginning of this section as well as in the sections “Admission” and “Academic Regulations and Procedures” of the Brooklyn College Bulletin of Graduate Programs.

Degree Requirements

Thirty to 39 credits are required for the degree.

Students must complete the following four courses: CBSE 7205T; 7216X; 7440T, 7885T.

Students must complete the following six courses: CBSE 7213T or 7300T; General Science 7030T or any GSCI 703X life science course; CBSE 7301T or SEED 7314T or SEED 7324T; CBSE 7471T or 7358T; and either two course sequence CBSE 7320T and CBSE 7321T, or SEED 7320T and SEED 7321T.

Six credits of the following: Any 7000-level course in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and/or Physics; and CBSE 7671X or SEED 7671X.

During the first semester, students must file a program of study approved by the program adviser. All courses in the childhood education degree sequence require departmental permission for registration.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Candidates critically reflect on their own assumptions about their practices, the students with whom they work, the communities in which they work, and their own development as professionals. (Critical Self-Reflection)
• Candidates foster relationships and know the importance of establishing and maintaining a positive collaborative relationship with families, school colleagues, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being and also create classrooms that foster opportunities for student collaboration thereby enhancing student learning and social development. (Collaboration)
• Candidates demonstrate in their practice strategies that support every student’s effort to reach the highest level of academic achievement and to use pedagogies that embrace the wide range of cultures represented in today’s classrooms. (Social Justice)
• Candidates show in their practices a sensitivity to, knowledge about and understanding of their own and others’ racial, ethnic, religious, class, sexual, gender, cultural, and linguistic identities and implement a variety of teaching strategies that encourage students to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. (Diversity)
• Candidates demonstrate the ability to translate subject matter into meaningful learning experiences that support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students.
• Candidates plan instruction by using the New York Common Core Learning Standards for Birth–12 and actively engaging students in learning that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Candidates meet the needs of diverse students by using differentiated learning strategies and reflecting on instructional practice and student learning.
• Candidates gain skills for creating a nurturing learning environment in a high-needs urban elementary school by intersecting best classroom practices with an understand of the social, economic, and cultural context of the students and their families.
• Candidates show increasing ability to improve as a teacher by critically reflecting on pedagogy and practice and to improve teaching by action research.
• Candidates develop capacity for incorporating collaborative learning, motivations, communication, and management in a childhood classroom.
• Candidates communicate effectively with students, parents, other school personnel, and community members.
• Candidates demonstrate the skills in curriculum development, instructional planning, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based teaching, use of instructional technology, and formal and informal assessment tools in a high-needs urban context.
• Candidates gain the knowledge and skills for dealing with child safety, substance abuse, and health concerns.
• Candidates demonstrate the ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and other professionals to improve teacher candidate’s pedagogy and practice.
• Candidates demonstrate a commitment to professional growth through professional development activities and professional organization seminars.

Admissions Requirements

• Fall Application Deadline: July 15
• Spring Application Deadline: November 1, rolling admission

Supporting Documents for Matriculation

Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

• Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside the United States need to submit a course-by-course international transcript evaluation. See Graduate Admissions for more information.
• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé
• Photocopy of New York State or other state teaching certificate
• Brief biographical statement of 500 to 1,000 words describing your reasons for pursuing the specific graduate program to which you are applying and your future professional goals.

Interview with department.

This program accepts nondegree applicants.

Required Tests

• F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL—79, IELTS—6.5, PTE—58–63, Duolingo—105–160.

All students accepted to the School of Education are required to submit fingerprint verification before signing up for most education classes. Fingerprint verification is required for work in New York City Department of Education schools if you already have fingerprint records or not. Follow these instructions.

Refer to the instructions at Graduate Admissions.

Contact

Alexakos Konstantinos, Program Coordinator

2617 James Hall
E: alexakosk@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3869

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