• Chair: Myra Zarnowski
  • Dept. Office: Powdermaker 054
  • Phone: 718-997-5300
  • Fax: 718-997-5325
  
  
  

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Major offered: Childhood Education, grades 1–6 (NY State Education code 02707)
The Queens College undergraduate program in Elementary Education prepares students for the New York State Initial Certificate in Childhood Education, 1–6. The program can only be taken as a co-major; students must also complete a co-major in one of the liberal arts and sciences programs.
Important note: To conform to changing NYS regulations, EECE undergraduate programs have been substantially restructured. Students who are interested in becoming elementary school teachers must seek advice about program planning as early as their freshman year. The Department holds informational sessions about NYS certification and program requirements several times each semester. First- and second-year students considering careers in elementary education are encouraged to attend. Contact the Division of Education (718-997-5258) for the schedule.
Successful completion of the approved undergraduate program leads to recommendation by the Division of Education for a NYS Certification of Qualification for teaching Childhood Education, grades 1–6. Because requirements for certification in New York State may change and result in program modifications, it is essential that prospective EECE students keep abreast of changes by maintaining communication with the Department.

Departmental information is taken from the 2003 - 2005 Queens College Bulletin.