Program Overview

Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2nd

Overview

The Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2nd undergraduate teacher education program prepares students to become New York State certified teachers of early childhood education. This program is designed to prepare prospective teachers to serve as high-quality educators for students in urban schools and other childcare settings.

Program Details

• Official Name of Program: Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2nd
• Plan Code: ECHEDB2-BA
• Department(s) Sponsoring Program: School of Education
• Career: Undergraduate
• Degree Designation: BA - Bachelor of Arts
• HEGIS Code: 0823.00
• NYSED Program Code: 37691 - ECHEDB2-BA
• CIP Code: 13.1210

Requirements

Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Arts

• Earn at least 120 credits
• Earn at least 30 credits in residence at Hunter College
• Earn at least 90 credits in liberal arts and sciences content courses
• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0

General Education Requirements - Common Core

• Earn at least 6 credits from required core English composition
• Earn at least 3 credits from required core mathematical and quantitative reasoning
• Earn at least 3 credits from required core life and physical sciences
• Earn at least 3 credits from flexible core scientific world
• Earn at least 3 credits from flexible core creative expression
• Earn at least 3 credits from flexible core U.S. experience in its diversity
• Earn at least 3 credits from flexible core world cultures and global issues
• Earn at least 3 credits from flexible core individual and society social science
• Earn at least 3 credits from flexible core individual and society humanities

Degree Requirements - College Option/Hunter Focus

• Earn at least 12 credits
• The Hunter Focus consists of 12 credits total, including foreign language requirement and concentrated study

Degree Requirements - Pluralism and Diversity

• Earn at least 3 credits from pluralism and diversity requirement – group A
• Earn at least 3 credits from pluralism and diversity requirement – group B
• Earn at least 3 credits from pluralism and diversity requirement – group C
• Earn at least 3 credits from pluralism and diversity requirement – group D

Degree Requirements - Writing Intensive

• Complete at least 1 course in writing intensive

Major Requirements

Overall

• Earn at least 39 credits
• Credits: 39-42

Declaring the Major

• Before declaring a School of Education major, students must complete a group interview with faculty
• Students interested in an Education program should interview as early as possible in the semester prior to the one in which they plan to enroll

Requirements to Declare the Major

1. Complete at least 30 credits toward the Bachelor's degree
2. Attain a Hunter College Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better
3. Evidence of advanced writing ability through a review of English composition and writing intensive coursework
4. Declare an appropriate liberal arts and sciences major either preceding admission or upon admission to the program

Liberal Arts & Sciences Major Requirement

• All students in School of Education programs must also declare a major in the School of Arts & Sciences
• This major must lead to a BA degree

Academic Progress Standards

• Students must meet the following criteria to continue in the program:
  • A minimum grade of C or better in all non-field courses
  • A minimum grade of B or better in all fieldwork courses
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Complete 6 credits of study in a foreign language prior to the completion of ECC 30600
  • Complete Math 10400 with a minimum grade of C prior to registering for ECC 31000
  • Follow the course sequence

School of Education Exit Standards

• Students must meet the following criteria to graduate with a School of Education major or minor:
  • Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0
  • Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) anti-bullying workshop

Major Requirements - Required Courses

• Complete all of the following courses:
  • MATH 10400 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I
  • ECF 20000 - Human Development and Theories of Learning, Prenatal-Age 8
  • ECF 20100 - Social and Historical Foundations of Early Childhood Care and Education
  • ECC 30000 - Early Childhood Programs and Curricular Frameworks
  • ECC 30400 - Creative Arts and Play-Based Learning
  • ECC 30500 - Language and Literacy for Children of Diverse Backgrounds (B-Prekindergarten)
  • ECC 30100 - Seminar / Clinical Experiences 1
  • ECC 30800 - Inclusionary Practices and Teaching Children of Diverse Backgrounds
  • ECC 30600 - Language and Literacy for Children of Diverse Backgrounds, Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
  • ECC 30200 - Seminar / Clinical Experiences 2
  • ECC 31000 - Mathematics in Early Childhood
  • ECC 31100 - Early Childhood Science and Inquiry-Based Learning
  • ECC 30300 - Seminar / Clinical Experiences 3
  • ECC 31400 - Health, Family, and Community Partnerships
  • ECF 40000 - Assessment in Early Childhood, Birth through 2nd Grade
  • ECC 40100 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood