School of Education

Our School of Education is one of the most comprehensive teacher preparation programs in New York City. The school represents a network of scholars who not only teach inside the classroom but who urge you to take advantage of our innovative partnerships throughout the metropolitan area and with national organizations. By the time you graduate, you will be well prepared to thrive in your chosen field—whether as a teacher, administrator, or school psychologist.

Go Far. Go to Brooklyn.

Now accepting graduate program applications for spring and fall 2024.

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No.1

Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year

U.S. News & World Report, 2022

Best Bang for the Buck

Best Value College

Forbes, 2021-2023

NO.1

PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC

Academic Influence

No.5

Nationwide for Social Mobility

CollegeNET, Inc.

NO.13

MOST ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN THE U.S.

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No.1

Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year

U.S. News & World Report, 2022

Best Bang for the Buck

Best Value College

Forbes, 2021-2023

NO.1

PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC

Academic Influence

No.5

Nationwide for Social Mobility

CollegeNET, Inc.

NO.13

MOST ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN THE U.S.

The Third Way

Get Real Business Experience

The Koppelman Experience is our commitment to continuous improvement: to greater engagement with our stakeholders, to innovation across all our programs, and impact on the world at large. And as a business student at Brooklyn College, you’ll be a vital part of the success of this exceptional business education.

Engagement

You’ll be a part of a vast network of connected entities, through outreach in our local community, partnerships with corporations, and collaborations with other institutions of higher education.

Innovation

We bring a creative approach to business, through experimentation with ideas and sheer determination to bring our innovative discoveries to life.

Impact

You’ll have a broader perspective in the classroom through high quality and meaningful research, preparing you for success as a business professional as you contribute to the betterment of society.

Engagement

You’ll be a part of a vast network of connected entities, through outreach in our local community, partnerships with corporations, and collaborations with other institutions of higher education.

Innovation

We bring a creative approach to business, through experimentation with ideas and sheer determination to bring our innovative discoveries to life.

Impact

You’ll have a broader perspective in the classroom through high quality and meaningful research, preparing you for success as a business professional as you contribute to the betterment of society.

Call for Public Comment

On March 19-21, 2024, Brooklyn College will host an accreditation visit by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). In preparation for the visit, the AAQEP Quality Review Team is soliciting public comment about the quality of educator preparation provided by Brooklyn College. All comments must be submitted by February 20, 2024.

Go Further

There’s no limit to how far you can go.

All In for Your Success

While you’re here to focus on your education, we’ll be here to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to achieve your academic, professional, and life goals. With a vast array of offerings, including career services, financial aid, guidance and counseling, and health and wellness, you’ll find a campus full of people and resources to support you every step of the way.

Student Support

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Internships and Employers

Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives School of Education students access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:

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Know Where You’re Going

With our academic programs and the right guidance, you’ll create an academic path that will help you earn your degree in the most effective and efficient way possible.

Academic Resources

Our campus is built with all the resources you’ll need to succeed in your education.

Academic advising
To help you find your way.

Research Opportunities
To help you dig deeper.

Library Resources
To help you discover more.

Contact Information

School of Education
2111 James Hall
P: 718.951.5214
F: 718.951.4816

Maria Scharrón-del Rio

Interim Dean and Professor, School Counseling Graduate Program
E: mariars@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Jacqueline Shannon

Associate Professor and Department Chair, Early Childhood/ Art Education
2309 James Hall
E: shannon@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5205

Hanna Haydar

Associate Professor and Department Chair, Childhood/ Bilingual and Special Education
2105 James Hall
E: haydar@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5447

Konstantinos Alexakos

Professor and Department Chair, Secondary Education
2617 James Hall
E: AlexakosK@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3869

Paul McCabe

Professor and Department Chair, School Psychology, Counseling, and Leadership
2617 James Hall
E: PaulMC@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3869

Karen McFadden

Associate Professor and Faculty Associate to the Dean
2410b James Hall
E: KMcFadden@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3765

Erika Farrell

Executive Associate
2111 James Hall
E: EFarrell@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5214

Ellen Kreger

Administrative Assistant
2111 James Hall
E: ekreger@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5214

Helen Spencer

Certification Officer
2201 James Hall
E: hspencer@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3946

Jorge Tucker

IT Academic Technology Manager
2206 James Hall
E: jtucker@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3886

Brooklyn. All in.