Child Study, B.A. (Brooklyn Campus)

Core Courses:

For information about department courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements, consult the Core Curriculum Guide 2011 . Continuing students will follow the core curriculum in the 2009-2011 Catalogue.

Child Study Major

Required for initial certification in Early Childhood (birth-grade 2), Childhood (grades 1-6), Students with Disabilities: Early Childhood (birth-grade 2), and Students with Disabilities: Childhood (grades 1-6).

Prerequisites:

CS 100 and 200 level courses are prerequisites for C.S. 300-level courses; CS 300-level courses are prerequisites for CS 400-level courses.

Area of Concentration

Majors must take a concentration of 30 credits in one of the following areas:

• English 
• History 
• Human Relations 
• Mathematics 
• Psychology 
• Science 
• Social Sciences 
• Sociology
• Spanish 
• Speech Communication 

Students should meet at least once per semester for advisement with the Chairperson/Associate Chairperson of the concentration to ensure that they are taking the appropriate courses to complete the concentration.

Core Curriculum:

All Child Study majors will take the following courses:

• 1 Art course
• 1 Music course
• 1 English Literature course
• SPC 102 - Speech Communication  3 credits.
• SPC 224 - Children’s Literature and Oral Expression  3 credits.
• 1 year of college-level foreign language
• 1 Philosophy or Religious Studies course
• 1 American History course, and 3 of the following:
  • New York State History
  • World History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
• 2 Lab Science courses
• 2 Non-computer Math courses
• ENG 103 - Writing for Effective Communication  3 credits.

Student Teaching

To be eligible for student teaching (CS 413  and CS 423 ) in senior year, majors must have completed the Student Teaching packet by the end of the junior year. This includes obtaining a passing score on a Speech Check administered by a representative of the Communication Studies Department; this can be taken as early as sophomore year. Candidates must receive approval from the Child Study Recommendations Committee. The Committee determines whether the student has demonstrated (a) the personal and professional qualities necessary for teaching, (b) good communication skills (written and oral), and (c) a cumulative average and an average in the Child Study courses of 2.8 or higher. Application forms for student teaching for CS 413  and CS 423  must be submitted to the Coordinators of Field Placement within two weeks after registration days for seniors. A fee of $25 will be charged for applications received after these dates. Majors should plan their programs so that a maximum of 13 to 14 credits will be taken in student teaching semesters to enable them to commit themselves to teaching responsibilities.