Admission / Progression

Admission Policy

Once a student decides to pursue a Teacher Education program, s/he should make an appointment to meet with an advisor in the Department of Teacher Education (Room 1D12, 718-262-2450). To be eligible for admission to a Teacher Education program, students must meet the following criteria:

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Complete the pre-major block with an average GPA of 3.0:

• English 126  (3 credits)
• Philosophy 202 or Sociology 202: Major Ideas and Issues in Education (WI) (3 credits)
• Mathematics (3-4 credits) (Childhood Education: Mathematics 271:  Topics in Foundational Math, Physical and Health Education PreK-12: Select from Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning requirements specified by the individual major, Secondary Education, 7-12: Select from Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning requirements specified by the individual major)
• Child Development (3 credits) (Childhood Education: Education 280: Child and Adolescent Development for Teachers, Physical Education PreK-12 and Health Education PreK-12: Education 280: Child and Adolescent Development for Teachers, Secondary Education, 7-12: Education 271: Adolescent and Youth Development)
• Education 230: Teaching with Multimedia Technology (2 credits).

• Complete a department’s writing workshop
• Complete the Admission Application
• Complete background check and fingerprinting, and receive clearance through NYC Department of Education
• Students cannot have an INC grade on their transcript at the time of Admissions
• Transfer students must meet the same requirements above
• Receive  a passing score on Teaching with Technology e-portfolio (EDU230) and Academic Literacy Assessment (SOC/PHIL 202)

It is recommended that students complete the Premajor Block prior to their 60th credit