Adolescence Education Program
Certification for Grades 7-12 in one of the following:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English Earth Science
- French
- Mathematics Physics
- Social Studies
- Spanish
Additionally: Grades 5-9 Mathematics
Adolescence Education programs focus on an academic discipline. Education courses are
taught in both the College of Education and the academic departments. Criteria for admission into this major will include:
- Strong academic skills
- Enthusiasm for learning and teaching
- Strong oral and written communication skills
This program offers college students direct teaching experiences with young adults from ages 13 Courses for this major include:
"F" refers to a field-based course with a practicum offering direct teaching experiences with young adults.
| Completion of a general education program Completion of major in the department of certification area (36 - 39 credits) Completion of courses required for NYS certification (about 6 credits) An Introduction to Contemporary Education Type Course (F) (course titles related to each certification area) Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (F) A Literacy and Technology in Education Type Course Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom (F) (for English Adolescence Literature & Readings & Observations in English Adolescence Education) |
Adolescent Development Educational Psychology Methods of Teaching in the Specific Discipline Student Teaching in the Middle Grades Student Teaching in High School Capstone Seminar Course taken while student teaching *Math Middle Childhood Specialist – grades 5 - 9 Student Teach grades 5,6 or grades 7, 8 or 9 |