Early Childhood Education (Center for Worker Education)

In connection with the School of Education, the Division offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Early Childhood Education. In 2004, the ECE Program received accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The School of Education recommends graduates of the Undergraduate ECE Program for New York State Initial Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Birth through Second Grade.

The ECE Program’s curriculum is designed to prepare knowledgeable, reflective, and caring educators who will be committed to teaching, participating, and leading in the life of diverse communities.

Admission to the Early Childhood Education Program

Students must apply and meet the following criteria:

• Pass the School of Education Admissions Test (S.E.A.T.)

• Complete at least 45 credits, including IAS 10000, IAS 10100, IAS 10400 or IAS 10500 (or their transfer equivalents), two social Sciences Courses: SOC 38144; EDCE 20604 and EDCE 20614 (or their transfer equivalents)

• Maintain a 2.8 grade point average

• Successfully complete an ECE Program admission interview with ECE faculty.

Student Teaching

The application for student teaching must be submitted one semester prior to student teaching placement. To be approved for student teaching, students must have:

• A recommendation from their advisor

• Completed all requirements in the core and the co-major, and requisite education courses with grades of "C" or higher

• Maintained a GPA of 2.8 or higher

• Completed 100 hours of field experiences

• As a candidate for New York State Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education, students must be prepared to fulfill a minimum of 300 hours of supervised student teaching

Completion of the B.S. Degree

• Students must declare an Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts and Sciences co-concentration (see above).

• A 2.8 GPA in the major is required for graduation. The GPA in the major is calculated from courses in the major based in the major department only, and that have been taken at City College or through ePermit, including all courses in excess of the minimum required for the degree.

Initial New York State Teacher Certification

The City College will recommend the candidate for NYS Initial Certification once the following requirements are successfully fulfilled:

• Academic Literacy skills test (ALST)

• Educating All Students (EAS)

• Educational Teacher Performance Assessment (EdTPA)

• Content Specialty Test (CST)

• Child Abuse Identification and Violence Prevention Certificates

• Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA)

Advisement

Students should review their program planning sheet with their advisor during their pre-registration appointment to select courses. Students accepted into the program must meet with the Early Childhood Program Coordinator for advisement and registration.

ECE: Maintenance of Matriculation

As a professional school with the responsibility of recommending students for New York State certification, faculty of the Early Childhood Education Program must conduct ongoing professional assessment of all students. In cases where a faculty member determines that an individual is inappropriate for the teaching profession he/she may recommend removal from the teacher preparation program to the chair of the department. The student has the right to appeal to the Committee on Course and Standing. The findings of the Committee are final.

For additional requirements please see School of Education Undergraduate Programs in this catalog.