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YOUR FUTURE


Welcome to CCNY's Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Center for Worker Education (CCNY CWE)

Established in 1981, the CCNY Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Center for Worker Education (hereinafter CCNY CWE) has been providing high-quality college education to working adults in New York City and the surrounding regions. Our programs are specifically designed for students whose access to higher education has been limited or interrupted. We offer a range of Class Delivery Methods, including In-Person, Hybrid Synchronous, Online Hybrid Synchronous, Hybrid Asynchronous, Online Mix, Hyflex, and Online Asynchronous, enabling our students to complete their education and achieve true social mobility.

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Contact us now to learn more or schedule a visit.


Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 Quick Links

Recurring Events

Enhancing Interdisciplinary Education with Year-Round Events, Including the Recurring Events Listed Below (in Order of Establishment).
 

TAPFNY

The Americas Poetry Festival of New York
Annually
(TBC, 2025)

TAFFNY

The Americas Film Festival of New York
Annually
(TBC, 2025)

HISTORICAL LINKS

Links Between Spain and North America
Annually
April 30  - May 2, 2025

CPHRC

Critical Persp. on Human Rights Conf.
Biennially
(TBC 2026)

MCWC

Intl. Multilingual Creative Writing Conf.
Annually
(TBC, 2025)

In SHORT

In SHORT CUNY Student Video Competition
Annually
(TBA January 2025)

 

 

Academic Programs

2 B.A.s, 1 B.S., and 1 M.A. Our Family is Growing!

B.A. Social Justice and Urban Life (NEW!)

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The new B.A. in Social Justice and Urban Life goes beyond textbooks, offering students real-life learning experiences and providing an interdisciplinary framework for analyzing social justice issues and inequalities within urban communities. Students will embark on a journey that blends coursework, experiential learning, and public lectures, culminating in a capstone project.

Social Justice and Urban Life program location - NYC Cunard Building
B.A. Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

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Our B.A. Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences is a versatile program tailored for working adults and transfer students, seamlessly blending classroom learning with real-world relevance. Offered in both in-person and online formats, our curriculum is meticulously crafted to empower students by integrating academic knowledge with practical applications, preparing them for success in the workplace and beyond.

B.S. Early Childhood Education

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Our B.S. in Early Childhood Education Program emphasizes how diversity-related issues can effectively support student learning and have a positive impact on schools, especially in urban settings. As part of the School of Education, we recommend our graduate students for New York State Initial Teacher Certification in Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2), and hold accreditation by CAEP.

M.A. Study of The Americas

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Our M.A. in the Study of the Americas offers diverse interdisciplinary perspectives, covering areas such as literature, anthropology, history, philosophy, urban studies, cultural studies, film, and political science. Topics include race, gender, human rights, contemporary politics, immigration, and popular culture. With a wide range of courses available, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the region.

CCNY CWE
Front Desk

25 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10004
e:  cwefrontdesk@ccny.cuny.edu
p: 212-925-6625
f: 212-925-0963

Juan Carlos Mercado, Ph.D.
Dean

25 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10004
e:  jmercado@ccny.cuny.edu
p: 212-925-6625

Carlos Aguasaco, Ph.D.
Chair

25 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10004
e:  caguasaco@ccny.cuny.edu
p: 212-925-6625 | Ext. 224