Major Requirements
The Adolescence Education programs offer two options for students seeking teacher certification in New York State. First, they may choose initial certification in their major content area for grades 7-12, with a grades 5-6 extension in the subject area of the initial certificate. Second, students interested in special education may choose the dual certification option and complete the program leading to certification in their content area (7-12) and Students with Disabilities Generalist.
The comprehensive programs emphasize practical, hands-on learning, including field experiences in area classrooms where students observe, participate, and learn effective teaching methods. The degree requires a minimum of 124 semester hours with 62 semester hours in Liberal Arts (for the definition of Liberal Arts, see the Educational Programs section). A cumulative grade point average of 2.7 is required for student teaching and graduation. Grades of no less than C in all major courses are required for certification. These undergraduate programs lead to initial teaching certification in one of the following subject areas:
A. Biology (grades 7-12; with 5-6 extension)
B. Biology (grades 7-12); and Students with Disabilities Generalist (dual certification)
C. Chemistry (grades 7-12; with 5-6 extension)
D. Chemistry (grades 7-12); and Students with Disabilities Generalist (dual certification)
E. English (grades 7-12; with 5-6 extension)
F. English (grades 7-12); and Students with Disabilities Generalist (dual certification)
G. Mathematics (grades 7-12; with 5-6 extension)
H. Mathematics (grades 7-12); and Students with Disabilities Generalist (dual certification)
I. Physics (grades 7-12; with 5-6 extension)
J. Physics (grades 7-12); and Students with Disabilities Generalist (dual certification)
K. Social Studies (grades 7-12; with 5-6 extension)
L. Social Studies (grades 7-12); and Students with Disabilities Generalist (dual certification)
View the full course check sheet for detailed information about the course requirements.
Depending upon one's major, specific general education and content core courses are suggested for use in the programs. Consult the appropriate department for a comprehensive list of requirements for the degree.
Pedagogical Core Requirements:
TEDU 1850 Education in a Changing World (3)
TEDU 1950 Foundations of Special Education (3)
TEDU 2350 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment I (3)
TEDU 2600 Learning & Development in Early Adolescence (3)
TEDU 2940 Integrated Literacy Practices Across the Curriculum (3)
TEDU 3570 Literacy in Adolescent Classrooms (3)
TEDU 3600 Creating Inclusive Learning Communities (3)
TEDU 3850 Secondary Content Methods (3)
TEDU 4020 & 4021 Student Teaching (6 + 6)
TEDU 4420 Adolescence Education Student Teaching Seminar (2)
Pedagogical core requirements for dual certification in Adolescence Education 7-12 (in a subject area) and Students with Disabilities Generalist
TEDU 1850 Education in a Changing World (3)
TEDU 1950 Foundations of Special Education (3)
TEDU 2350 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment I (3)
TEDU 2940 Integrated Literacy Practices Across the Curriculum (3)
TEDU 3570 Literacy in Adolescent Classrooms (3)
TEDU 3600 Creating Inclusive Learning Communities (3)
TEDU 3650 Assessment for Special Education (3)
TEDU 3850 Secondary Content Methods (3)
TEDU 3900 Collaboration for Learning (3)
TEDU 4020 & 4021 Student Teaching (6 + 6)
TEDU 4420 Adolescent Education Student Teaching Seminar (2)
HIST 3610, LITR 3610, MATH 3610, and NSCI 3610 (courses required vary by content area)