M.S. in Education degree program: childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) - science and environmental education
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| Alexakos, Konstantinos | Program Coordinator | 718.951.5000 x3869 | 2617 James Hall |
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Admission Requirements
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Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education |
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July 15th |
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November 1st - Rolling Admission |
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Supporting Documents for Matriculation: Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: 1. 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.' http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply/documents.php) 2. Two letters of recommendation 3. Resume 4. Photocopy of New York State or other state teaching certificate, a 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. REQUIRED TEST: 1. F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL- 79, IELTS- 6.5, PTE- 58-63, Duolingo 105-160. Interview with department. Refer to instructions at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply.php . All students accepted in to the School of Education are required to submit fingerprint verification before signing up for most education classes. Verification is needed if you already have fingerprint records or not. Please read the instructions in the link http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/education/certification/fingerprints.php, and if you have questions about the instructions, you can contact Helen Spencer at HSpencer@brooklyn.cuny.edu |
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| TOEFL (paper, computer, internet) | N/A, N/A, N/A |
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Students will enroll in the appropriate course of studies listed below (Option A or B or C) based upon teaching experience, previous course work, and the teaching certificates they hold.
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Option (A): Thirty (30) credits
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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).
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Matriculation requirements:
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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 of 3.00 and a minimum grade point average 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 grade point average 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.
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Degree requirements: Thirty credits (30) are required for the degree.
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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 (12) credits in any 7000-level course in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences or Physics;
Six (6) 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.
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Option (B): Thirty to thirty-three (30-33) credits
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The following program applies to students who hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education (birth through 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).
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Matriculation requirements:
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Students must hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education (birth through 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 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 grade point average 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.
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Degree requirements: Thirty to thirty-three (30-33) credits are required for the degree.
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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 (12) credits in any 7000-level course in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and/or Physics;
CBSE 7214T;
Six (6) 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.
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Option (C): Thiry to thirty-nine (30-39) credits
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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).
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Matriculation requirements:
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Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average 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 grade point average 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.
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Degree requirements: Thirty to thirty-nine (30-39) credits are required for the degree.
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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.
