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Childhood Education, BA (Online)

Department of Multicultural Early Childhood and Childhood Education

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Program Overview

Become a Teacher—100% Online

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Childhood Education is a four-year journey that prepares you to teach students from 1st Grade through 6th Grade.

This online program gives you the “best of both worlds.” You will become an expert in a subject you love (like English, Math, Science, or History) while also learning the best ways to teach children from the comfort of your own home. Even though your classes are online, you will still get real-world experience working in local elementary schools near you. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to get your New York State teaching license and start your own classroom!

Major

Description

In this major, you aren’t just a student—you are a teacher-in-training. You will start with “Liberal Arts” to learn about the world, and then you will pick a “specialty” (like Math or Science) to master.

What to Expect:

  • Real Classrooms: You will complete “Clinical Practice.” This is like an internship where you work with professional teachers in a school near you to get hands-on experience.
  • Modern Skills: You’ll learn how to use technology to make online and in-person lessons fun. You will also learn how to help children with different learning needs or disabilities.
  • Test Prep: We help you every step of the way! We offer online seminars to help you pass the New York State teacher exams (like the EAS and CST).

Why Choose Our Online Education Degree?

  • Total Flexibility: Choose from full-time or part-time schedules that work around your job or family.
  • Expert Support: Our faculty and staff are dedicated to your success and offer one-on-one help when you need it.
  • Diverse Experience: You will get the chance to work with students from many different backgrounds in urban communities.
  • Help for Everyone: We provide special support for students with disabilities and offer resources to help freshmen start college strong.

Program and Degree

Requirements

The B.A. in Childhood Education requires a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall. Key requirements are broken down into three main sections: Degree Requirements, General Education Requirements, and Major Requirements.

1. B.A. Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits: Earn at least 120 credits.
  • Residency: Earn at least 30 credits in Residence at Medgar Evers College.
  • GPA: Earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: Earn at least 90 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences Content Courses.

2. General Education Requirements (CUNY Common Core & College Option)

These requirements cover the foundation of a liberal arts education.

  • Required Core (12 Credits):
    • English Composition: ENGL 112 and ENGL 150.
    • Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning: 1 course (e.g., MTH 115, MTH 136, or a STEM variant like MTH 141 (Finite Math), which is required for the BS/Business program).
    • Life and Physical Sciences: 1 course (e.g., BIO 101 or PHS 101).
  • Flexible Core (18 Credits – 6 Courses): Complete one course in each of the five areas, plus an additional Flexible Core course in any area.
    • World Cultures and Global Issues (e.g., ANTH 201).
    • U.S. Experience in its Diversity (e.g., HIST 200).
    • Creative Expressions (e.g., ART 100).
    • Individual and Society (e.g., ECON 212 or ECON 213).
    • Scientific World (e.g., CIS 101).
  • One Flexible Core Course (Any Area)

3. Major Requirements

The major requires a minimum GPA of 2.0.

  • Required Core Courses (17 Courses):
    • Education: EDUC 355, EDUC 381, EDUC 457, EDUC 481, EDUC 482, EDUC 491, EDUC 492, EDUC 494, EDUC 496, EDUC 498, EDUC 499, EDUC 501, EDUC 502, EDUC 503, EDUC 504, EDUC 505, EDUC 506, EDUC 507, EDUC 508
    • Liberal Arts & Sciences: ENGL 209, FS 101, GEOG 101, HIST 201, MTH 231 OR MTH 220 OR PSYC 101 – Introductory Psychology

BA Teacher candidates must select one of the following concentration content areas.
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Sciences

Degree Map

A Degree Map (or Academic Pathway/Plan) is an advising tool that outlines a suggested sequence of courses to complete the B.A. in Childhood Education degree in a timely and efficient manner, often over four years (eight semesters).

4-Year Degree Map