Teacher Education, AA
Department of Multicultural Early Childhood and Childhood Education
Program Overview
Teacher Education, AA
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Teacher Education is your first big step toward becoming a classroom leader! This two-year program helps you build a strong foundation in both the subjects you will teach and the skills you need to help children learn. You will earn 60 credits while exploring everything from children’s literature to the science of how kids grow. Along the way, you’ll get real “field experience,” which means you’ll get to step inside actual classrooms to see how professional teachers work their magic.
Major
Description
Do you remember the teacher who changed your life? In this program, you learn how to be that person for someone else. We combine classic college subjects like English, History, and Math with specialized classes just for future educators. You will learn how to use technology in the classroom, how to support students with special needs, and how to create healthy, safe environments for learning. It’s a hands-on, supportive program designed to prepare you for a 4-year degree and a rewarding career in the classroom.
Student
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
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Pedagogical Knowledge: Teacher candidates will plan and implement effective instruction using a variety of strategies, resources, and assessment tools, including print and digital media, to support learning for all students.
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Technology: Teacher candidates will use digital and computational tools to collect, analyze, and communicate information, promote collaboration, and evaluate assistive technologies to create equitable and inclusive learning environments. -
Culture and Identity: Teacher candidates will demonstrate culturally responsive and sustaining teaching practices, incorporating students’ racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural identities into classroom instruction and learning experiences.
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Professionalism: Teacher candidates will exhibit ethical, reflective, and socially responsible professional behavior, including effective communication, collaboration with families and colleagues, and critical analysis of biases and policies that affect education.
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Clinical Experience: Teacher candidates will engage in supervised field experiences in diverse educational settings, applying instructional, cultural, and technological knowledge to support student learning and creating safe, inclusive classroom environments.
Major
Requirements
As part of your degree, you must fulfill the CUNY Pathways general education requirements, which consist of the Common Core (Required and Flexible) and the Medgar Evers College Option. These courses provide the essential quantitative, scientific, and socio-cultural literacy that complements your technical training.
The major requires a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Required Core Courses (17 Courses):
- Education: EDUC 102, EDUC 501, EDUC 110, EDUC 152, EDUC 502, EDUC 231, EDUC 503, EDUC 350, EDUC 504, EDUC 355
- Liberal Arts: ENGL 209, FS 101, FS 102, MTH 231, PSYC 101, GEOG 101, HIST 201.
Degree Map
A Degree Map (or Academic Pathway/Plan) is an advising tool that outlines a suggested sequence of courses to complete the A.A. in Teacher Education degree in a timely and efficient manner, often over two years (four semesters).
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help
If you have questions regarding the Department of Education or need assistance navigating the application process, please reach out to our department office.
Chairperson: Dr. Tabora Johnson | tjohnson@mec.cuny.edu
Phone: 718 270-
Location: 1650 Bedford Avenue,