Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12), MSED
This program provides individuals who have a baccalaureate degree in a content subject the opportunity to become initially certified to teach that subject in grades 7-12 in New York. The program provides courses and experiences in pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, and other topics that prepare individuals to be effective teachers. The program includes intensive field experience in the semester prior to student teaching, and a semester-long full-time student teaching experience. Certification is available in the following content areas: social studies, English, mathematics, Spanish, biology, chemistry, physics and earth science. The program is an 18-month program that usually begins in May with graduation in December of the following year.
Information About Certification
Upon completion of this program, candidates will be recommended for certification in New York State by the Office of Educator Preparation Placement and Certification. Candidates must complete all program coursework, including the state-required workshops. Candidates also need to pass the Educating All Students test and successfully complete and submit the edTPA for New York State teacher certification. Certification requirements may vary by state.
Admission Requirements
The admission committee reviews the following in considering candidates for this program:
- A bachelor’s degree or thirty credit hours in an arts or sciences majors in the subject area of teaching certification from an accredited college or university
- Transcripts from all previous colleges showing a GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework or in a previous master’s degree
- Successful completion of at least six credit hours of college level credit in each of the following content areas: English, math, science, social studies, and a language other than English. Sign language may be used for the language requirement
- Interview
- Writing sample
- Two letters of recommendation: one letter related to your ability to do graduate work and one letter from someone who has observed you working with children or youth
- Successful completion of the following NYS Teacher Certification Exams (Content Specialty Test). Language candidates are required to take the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- Test scores: GRE, MAT, SAT, ACT or another substantially equivalent test.
- Additional information, if requested by program director
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DIFF-510 | DIFFERENTIATED INSTR STRAT. | 3 |
| READ-525 | LITERACY SECONDARY SCHOOL | 3 |
| READ-560 | LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| EDUC-500 | RESEARCH METHODS IN THE EDUCATION PROFESSION | 3 |
| EDUC-505 | TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS & COUNSELORS | 3 |
| EDUC-510 | ADV.HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| EDUC-523 | DESIGNING/DELIVERING INSTRUCTN | 3 |
| EDUC-524 | METH/MODELS/MGMT OF INSTRUCTION | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| SECONDARY ENGLISH METHODS | ||
| SECONDARY L.O.T.E. METHODS | ||
| SECONDARY MATH METHODS | ||
| SECONDARY SCIENCE METHODS | ||
| SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS | ||
| EDUC-526 | MANAGING INSTRUCT. & BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| EDUC-528 | LEGAL ISSUES FOR TEACHERS | 3 |
| EDUC-533 | HIST/PHIL FOUND OF CURR. | 3 |
| EDUC-540 | EVAL.LEARNERS/LEARNING | 3 |
| EDUC-588 | SECONDARY STUDENT TEACHING | 3 |
| EDUC-599A | SAFE SCHOOLS WKSP | 0 |
| EDUC-599B | CHILD ABUSE PREV | 0 |
| EDUC-599D | CULT DIVER WKSP | 0 |
| EDUC-599J | Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying & Di | 0 |
| EDUC-599K | EXPERIENCE IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS | 0 |
| EDUC-COMP | WRITTEN COMPREHENSIVES | 0 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
(Prerequisite: all coursework completed)
Field Experience Requirements
As part of the practical field experience, students are required to complete 30 hours of tutoring during their first two semesters. Students are also scheduled to spend two days per week in a 7-12 classroom during the Professional Development School (PDS) semester of their program prior to the student teaching semester. During the student teaching semester, students will be placed in two separate, 7-12 school settings full-time for the entire semester. All field experience placement arrangements are made through the Office of Field Services.
Exit Criteria
At the completion of the coursework and field experiences in the Adolescence Education program, students will submit evidence of the following during the student teaching semester:
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Submission of an electronic portfolio showing professional growth and providing documentation that you meet the professional standards for new teachers
- Successful completion of the comprehensive exam
- Successful completion of student teaching
MSED in Adolescence Education (Initial Certification)
Prerequisites: Content Specialty Test, 30 credits in concentration area, 6 credits in each of general education areas
Gate 1: Summer I
EDUC 510: Advanced Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
EDUC 533: History and Foundations of Curriculum (3 credits)
EDUC 523: Designing and Delivering Instruction (3 credits)
EDUC 526: Managing Instruction and Behavior (3 credits)
Gate 2: Fall and Mid-Winter
READ 525: Problems of Literacy in Secondary Schools (3 credits)
EDUC 540: Evaluating Learners & Learning (3 credits)
EDUC 524: Methods and Models for Managing Instruction (3 credits)
EDUC 524 A-E: Content-Area Methods (1 credit)
EDUC 599A: Safe Schools Workshop (0 credits)
EDUC 599B: Child Abuse Prevention Workshop (0 credits)
EDUC 599D: Cultural Diversity Workshop (0 credits)
EDUC 599J: DASA Anti-Bullying Workshop (0 credits)
EDUC 505: Technology for Educators and Counselors (3 credits)
Gate 3: Spring
EDUC 588: Student Teaching (grades 7-12) (3 credits)
EDUC 528: Legal and Ethical Issues for Educators (3 credits)
READ 560: Literacy in the Content Areas (3 credits)
EDUC 599K: Diversity Field Experience (0 credits)
Gate 4: Summer II
EDUC 500: Research for Education Professions (3 credits)
SPED 510: Differentiated Instructional Strategies (3 credits)
Exit Criteria: Cumulative GPA of 3.0, completion of student teaching, completion of e-Folio and comprehensive examination