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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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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 Quick Links
- Upcoming SEATs
Dec 6 - Upcoming Admissions Workshop
Dec 12 | Spring Workshops TBA - All Upcoming Events
- Classroom Directory
Spring directory TBC - Class Schedule Spring 2025
Last updated on November 25, 2025 - Course Waiting List Spring 2025
- Study Abroad
Winter 2025 Programs: Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Senegal, Spain, and Thailand | Spring 2025 Programs TBC - SCOPE V6
Read our 2023-2024 Newsletter - B.A. Degree Audit | B.S. Degree Audit
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!)
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.
B.A. Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
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
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
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