Adolescence Ed Grades 7-12

Chair of the Division

Students successfully completing all requirements, including their course requirements, clinical requirements, New York State Teacher Exams, and the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Workshop, the SAVE Workshop, and the DASA workshop, will be recommended for New York State initial certification.

Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12)

All future Adolescence Education teachers are required to successfully complete a concentration of at least 30 credits in one of the following areas: English, modern foreign language (Spanish or French), social studies, mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics.

Teacher of English (Grades 7-12)

* Not PSYC 345 or 346

Show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

 Dual-Teacher of English and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12) 

Please note that this major includes a one credit overcharge, but graduates are eligible for an additional NYS certification. 

* Not PSYC 345 or 346

Show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

English Concentration Electives:

Three courses (9 credits) at the 300- or 400-level from "Literary History and National Traditions," one from each of the three literary periods listed.

One course from three of the remaining four categories (9 credits): "Theory, Media, and Praxis"; "Writing"; "Genre and Author Studies"; and "Global and Cultural Perspectives"

ENGL 395:  Senior Seminar (3 credits): NOT required for Childhood Education concentrators; required for adolescent ED concentrators.

2 additional 300- or 400-level courses (6 credits), including one labeled "Sophomore/Junior research seminar."

Total: 30 credits

Teacher of Spanish and Latin American Studies (Grades 7-12)

* SPAN 201 or SPAN 203 or SPAN 221 SPAN 222 or SPAN 223 or SPAN 300-level 

** SPAN 202 OR SPAN 204 OR SPAN 222 or SPAN 223 or SPAN 300-level

***Not PSYC 345 or 346

Dual Teacher of Spanish and Latin American Studies and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12)

Please note that this major includes a two credit overcharge, but graduates are eligible for an additional NYS certification. 

*SPAN 201 or SPAN 203 or SPAN 221 SPAN 222 or SPAN 223 or SPAN 300-level 

** SPAN 202 OR SPAN 204 OR SPAN 222 or SPAN 223 or SPAN 300-level

***Not PSYC 345 or 346

Teacher of French and Francophone Studies (Grades 7-12)

Dual Teacher of French and Francophone Studies and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12)

Please note that this major includes a one credit overcharge, but graduates are eligible for an additional NYS certification. 

NOTE: *If student places above the 200 level, two additional electives will be selected in consultation with language advisor.

**Not PSYC 345 or 346

Show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

Teacher of Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

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Available History electives include: HIST 225, HIST 240, HIST 242, HIST 306, HIST 312, HIST 313, HIST 314, HIST 318, HIST 328, HIST 334, HIST 348, HIST 389, HIST 391, HIST 392.

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 It is recommended that student teaching be taken during Fall semester due to the scheduling of HIST 490 Senior Seminar in the Spring.

**Not PSYC 345 or 346

Show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

Dual-Teacher of Social Studies and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12) 

Please note that this major includes a two credit overcharge, but graduates are eligible for an additional NYS certification.

Teacher of Mathematics (Grades 7-12)

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MATH 243 Foundations for Higher Mathematics

Student may complete CMPT Sci. minor by taking CMPT 101 Computer Science I, CMPT 102 Computer Science II and 3 additional approved courses. All CMPT electives must be approved by mathematics advisor or chair.

**Not PSYC 345 or 346

Show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

Dual-Teacher of Mathematics and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12)

Please note that this major includes a two credit overcharge, but graduates are eligible for an additional NYS certification. 

Five-Year BS-MSED in Adolescence Education Mathematics

Offered through the School of Science, this program is a seamless Five-Year BS-MSED in Adolescence Education Mathematics. Students will complete all requirements for the BS in Adolescence Education - Mathematics in four years leading to initial NYS teaching certification in Adolescence Education - Mathematics. Students begin taking graduate courses in the junior and senior years, enabling completion of the MSED in the fifth year. Graduate courses are designed to give deep understanding of both mathematics and modern pedagogy. At the end of the Five-Year Program, students will have mastery of Mathematics in five key areas: Algebra, Geometry, Data and Statistics, Analysis and Number Theory.

Teacher of Biology (Grades 7-12)

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For New York City License you will need to take both courses.

Dual Teacher of Biology and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12)

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For New York City License you will need to take both courses.

**Not PSYC 345 or 346

Show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

Teacher of Chemistry (Grades 7-12)

Dual Teacher of Chemistry and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12)

Please note that this major includes a one credit overcharge, but graduates are eligible for an additional NYS certification. 

*Not PSYC 345 or 346

Show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

Teacher of Physics (Grades 7-12)

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*Not PSYC 345 or 346

Show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

Dual Teacher of Physics and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12)

Please note that this major includes a two credit overcharge, but graduates are eligible for an additional NYS certification. 

**Not PSYC 345 or 346

Show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

Middle School Extension (Grades 5-9) for English, Social Studies, Math, French or Spanish Concentrations 

This extension requires the completion of six hours in the following two courses.

Please note that this major includes a two credit overcharge, but graduates are eligible for an additional NYS certification. 

Candidates must show evidence of passing New York State exams (to be determined).

Five Year BS/MS Ed program

This program is designed for the undergraduate student seeking dual certification in Adolescence English or Math or Social Studies and Students with Disabilities Generalist Extensions in English or Math or Social Studies for Grades 7-12.

Students who complete the first semester of their sophomore year with a cumulative index of 3.00 or better and grades of B or better in all required Education courses may apply to the Education Department for conditional acceptance into the five year BS/MS Ed program, which leads to dual certification in Adolescence/ Students with Disabilities Generalist 7-12 Ext. (in English or Math or Social Studies).  After completion of their junior year, candidates will apply to The Office of Graduate Admissions for formal admission. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, grades of B or better in all Education courses, an essay, and the recommendation of two faculty members is required for formal admission. Upon satisfactory completion of specific program requirements, and successful completion of the New York State Educating All Students test (EAS), and required CST exams, students will be recommended for initial certification.

Please note that candidates who are interested in the five-year program should not take EDUC 301, EDUC 408, or EDUC 406. 

Degree Program (155/158 credits)

Students complete the required sequence of undergraduate courses during freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year. In the fourth year they are enrolled in four graduate courses. In the Fifth year, students complete 22 graduate credits. Five year participants complete an internship in a Special Education setting full days during the Fall or Spring semester of the fifth year.

FOURTH YEAR (12 Graduate Credits)

Semester One (or the semester when NOT student teaching):

Semester Two: 

Choose one course from the following list (with input from the Graduate Special Education Director). 3 credits

Total Credits 12

Please see the Graduate Education pages for more information.