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English-Adolescence Education/Special Education Generalist (7-12) BA/MSED (ASPIRE Dual Degree Program)

Program Overview:

The Adolescence Special Education Preparation for Inclusive and Reflective Educators (ASPIRE) program is a five-year dual degree program leading to secondary education teaching roles in general education and special education. In addition to the English Adolescence Education certification, candidates will be eligible for Adolescence Special Education Generalist certification.

Guidelines developed by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) were utilized in the development of this program. The Special Education/Adolescence Education program provides pre-service teachers with integrated course content across the disciplines of special education, adolescence education, adolescent development, literacy, educational psychology, and instructional technology. The program prepares future educators to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of a diverse student population, collaborate with colleagues, and exhibit leadership in their professional endeavors. The program is delivered by experienced faculty and supervisors who focus on the elements of diversity, instructional planning, differentiation of instruction, reflective practice, technology, research-supported practices, and collaboration. This program requires a minimum of 63 credits of study, includes a full semester of student teaching, and involves the College-wide Liberal Education program with specific expanded course work to meet certification requirements. See the catalog description on Liberal Education requirements for additional details. The majority of the major and the academic concentration must be completed at The College of Saint Rose.  Certification exam information and fingerprinting information/processing is available at the New York State Department of Education “TEACH” website http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach.



Program Contacts:

To email the Department Chairs,

David Morrow, Department of English

Susan DeLuke, Department of Literacy and Special Education

Frances Ihle, Department of Literacy and Special Education

Ed Pieper, Department of Literacy and Special Education

Program Webpage:

www.strose.edu/teach


Program Requirements:

Requirement for Advancement in Dual Degree

Admission into the College does not ensure good standing in the Adolescence Education/Special Education (ASPIRE) Program, nor does good standing in this program ensure admission to student teaching. In order to maintain good standing through all stages of the Adolescence Education/Special Education program, students are required to maintain the following academic standards: 3.0 index in the education major, 3.0 index in the academic major and 2.8 overall GPA. Education courses must meet the minimum grade of C+ or higher at the undergraduate level and B or higher at the graduate level to apply to the degree. An education major course cannot be repeated more than one time with no more than 3 total education courses repeated during the 5 years of program completion. An F in any graduate education course can result in dismissal from the ASPIRE program.  If a student falls below the 3.0 mark in their content major or education major, he or she must meet with the academic advisors in the academic major and School of Education to determine if continuation in the 5-year ASPIRE program is possible.

Students must apply for student teaching in accordance with program guidelines. This includes satisfactory completion of all major courses in their academic major and the education major with the exception of SED 590SIE 580, SIE 582, and SIE 584.  No additional courses beyond SED 590, SIE 580, SIE 582, and SIE 584 should be taken during the student teaching semester.


Major in English: Adolescence Education (46 Credits)

ENG 112Intro to Literary Studies

4

ENG 201Language and Linguistics

4

ENG 330Literary Criticism Theory

4

ENG 497English Portfolio

0

ENG 498Senior Seminar

4

Thirty additional credit hours of English courses with these stipulations: (See lists below for categories that fulfill specific requirements. Although one course may fulfill two stipulations, all English majors must complete 30 credits of these courses.)


Literature courses (20 credits):
(Two of these literature courses, on either the 200 or 300 level, must be in Early Literature and two courses, on either the 200 or 300 level, in Later Literature, as listed in the categories below.)

8 credits of 200-level literature courses: one of these courses must be chosen from the following: ENG 223, ENG 226, ENG 230ENG 244, ENG 260, ENG 261, and ENG 280; the other may be another one of these courses or any other 200-level literature course.
12 credits of 300-level literature courses

Writing courses (6 credits):
2 credits of 200-level writing courses
4 credits of 300-level writing courses
One course from either the Performance category or the Film/New Media category (4 credits)

Categories of English courses:


Early Literature (Pre-1837 for British Literature; pre-1865 for American Literature; pre-1650 for World Literature):

ENG 223Early Amer Literature

4

ENG 226Women & Wrtg (Early Periods)

4

ENG 230Early British Literature

4

ENG 244Early World Literature

4

ENG 260Elizabethan Shakespeare

4

ENG 261Jacobean Shakespeare

4

ENG 280History of Drama

4

ENG 328Interdisciplinary Connections

4

ENG 335Studies in Renaissance Literat

4

ENG 342Studies in Medieval Literature

4

ENG 344Restor/18th C. British Lit

4

ENG 346Shakespeare on Stage & Screen

4

ENG 350Studies Early 19th C. Brit Lit

4

ENG 371Studies in Women's Literature

4

*ENG 328 and ENG 371 depending on topic

Later Literature (Post-1837 for British Literature; post-1865 for American Literature; post-1650 for World Literature):

ENG 216African American Literature

4

ENG 217Crime Fiction

4

ENG 22120th C. Amer Literature

4

ENG 222American Drama

4

ENG 227Women & Wrtg (Later Periods)

4

ENG 228Contemporary Fiction

4

ENG 229Contemporary Amer Poetry

4

ENG 231Post-1800 British Liter

4

ENG 232Contemp British Literature

4

ENG 236Post Colonial Literatures

4

ENG 237Asian American Literature

4

ENG 238Native American Literature

4

ENG 239Irish Literature Survey

4

ENG 243Modern European Literature

4

ENG 245Literary Movements

4

ENG 270Modern World Drama

4

ENG 279Film:Theory & Practice

4

ENG 320Studies 19th C. US Literature

4

ENG 322Studies in Modern Poetry

4

ENG 323Studies 20th C. Amer Literatur

4

ENG 328Interdisciplinary Connections

4

ENG 340Studies in the Novel

4

ENG 355Studies in Victorian Age

4

ENG 360Studies Early 20th C. Brit Lit

4

ENG 370Literature and Empire

4

ENG 371Studies in Women's Literature

4

ENG 372Studies in Diverse Literatures

4

ENG 373Studies in Contempor Narrative

4

ENG 377Topics Lit & Cultural Studies

4

ENG 378Studies in Irish Literature

4

ENG 379Topics in Film Study

4

ENG 385Contemporary Short Story

4

*ENG 328 and ENG 371 depending on topic

200-level literature courses:

ENG 216African American Literature

4

ENG 217Crime Fiction

4

ENG 22120th C. Amer Literature

4

ENG 222American Drama

4

ENG 223Early Amer Literature

4

ENG 226Women & Wrtg (Early Periods)

4

ENG 227Women & Wrtg (Later Periods)

4

ENG 228Contemporary Fiction

4

ENG 229Contemporary Amer Poetry

4

ENG 230Early British Literature

4

ENG 231Post-1800 British Liter

4

ENG 232Contemp British Literature

4

ENG 236Post Colonial Literatures

4

ENG 237Asian American Literature

4

ENG 238Native American Literature

4

ENG 239Irish Literature Survey

4

ENG 243Modern European Literature

4

ENG 244Early World Literature

4

ENG 245Literary Movements

4

ENG 260Elizabethan Shakespeare

4

ENG 261Jacobean Shakespeare

4

ENG 270Modern World Drama

4

ENG 27119th C. U.S. Literature

4

ENG 279Film:Theory & Practice

4

ENG 280History of Drama

4

300-level literature courses (all writing-intensive):

ENG 320Studies 19th C. US Literature

4

ENG 322Studies in Modern Poetry

4

ENG 323Studies 20th C. Amer Literatur

4

ENG 328Interdisciplinary Connections

4

ENG 335Studies in Renaissance Literat

4

ENG 340Studies in the Novel

4

ENG 342Studies in Medieval Literature

4

ENG 344Restor/18th C. British Lit

4

ENG 346Shakespeare on Stage & Screen

4

ENG 350Studies Early 19th C. Brit Lit

4

ENG 355Studies in Victorian Age

4

ENG 360Studies Early 20th C. Brit Lit

4

ENG 370Literature and Empire

4

ENG 371Studies in Women's Literature

4

ENG 372Studies in Diverse Literatures

4

ENG 373Studies in Contempor Narrative

4

ENG 377Topics Lit & Cultural Studies

4

ENG 378Studies in Irish Literature

4

ENG 379Topics in Film Study

4

ENG 385Contemporary Short Story

4

200-level writing courses:

ENG 206Creative Writing

4

ENG 246Imaginative Wrtg:Pract/Pedag

2

ENG 247Nonfic Wrtg Wrkshp:Pract/Pedag

2

ENG 251Nonfiction Writing

4

ENG 252Writing for New Media

4

300-level writing courses (all writing-intensive):

ENG 311Wrtg Creative Non-Fiction

4

ENG 312Writing Poetry

4

ENG 313Writing Fiction

4

ENG 314Writing Drama

4

ENG 315Professional Writing & Editing

4

ENG 317The Art of the Essay

4

ENG 318Writing Screenplays

4

Performance Arts courses:

ENG 180Theatre Arts

4

ENG 218Oral Interpret of Literature

4

ENG 285Acting: Studio Study

4

ENG 286Acting: Styles and Techniques

4

ENG 287Improvisational Acting

4

Film/New Media courses:

ENG 115Intro to New Media

4

ENG 180Theatre Arts

4

ENG 218Oral Interpret of Literature

4

ENG 252Writing for New Media

4

ENG 279Film:Theory & Practice

4

ENG 285Acting: Studio Study

4

ENG 286Acting: Styles and Techniques

4

ENG 287Improvisational Acting

4

ENG 315Professional Writing & Editing

4

ENG 318Writing Screenplays

4

ENG 331Journalism 2 - Basic Reporting

3

ENG 346Shakespeare on Stage & Screen

4

ENG 379Topics in Film Study

4

Required Courses for Adolescence Education/Special Education Degree (66 credits)

Undergraduate Courses

EDU 102Violence Prevention

0

EDU 103Child Abuse Prevention

0

EDU 106Aids/Com Dis Wrks

0

EDU 111Dignity for All Students

0

EDU 300Foundations of Education

3

EPY 243Adolesc Psych & Develop

4

EPY 370Ed Psych/Instruct Tech

4

EPY 337Subst Abuse Wksp

0

SED 347Curr/Instrt Signific Disabilit

4

SEE 100Intro to the Profession

0

SEE 106Intro to Portfolio

0

SEE 249Prin & Proc Eff Behav Mgmt

4

SIE 146Ind w/Except in Schl & Comm

4

SIE 365Inclus Curr & Instruct Design

4

Graduate Courses

LRC 521Advanced Literacy Improvement Grades 7-12

3

LRC 528Reading and Writing for Adolescents with Disabilities

3

SEC 515Curriculum and Instruction (Discipline-Specific)

3

SEC 520Content Methods for Teaching English in the Secondary School

3

SED 506Issues and Research in Special Education

3

SED 567Advanced Theories and Practices in Teaching Children and Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Challenges

3

SED 590Research Seminar in Special Education

3

SIE 566Assessment for Content Instruction & Students w/ Disabilities

3

SIE 585Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners: Eng/LangArts/SS

3

SIE 586Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners: Math/Sci/Tech

3

SIE 580On-site Professional Experience Adolescent Education

6

SIE 582On-Site Professional Experience Seminar

2

SIE 584Portfolio in Adolescent & Special Education

1


 * See graduate catalog for course descriptions

Internship/Field Experiences/Service:

Candidates complete two seven week student teaching experiences, one at the grades 7-9 level and another at the grades 10-12 level. One placement is in special education, and the other in general education.


Culminating Academic Experiences:

The candidate will complete a Professional Portfolio to reflect growth as he or she progresses through the program, leading to initial teacher certification. Candidates are guided during each phase of the process beginning with early curriculum courses and culminating in the final capstone experience.


Professional Accreditation:

The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.

The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org/

Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.ncate.org/

Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:

  • Grades 7-12 English teacher
  • Special Education co-teacher in a content area classroom
  • Special Education resource/consultant teacher
  • Special Education teacher in a self-contained classroom

Minor(s):

Complete minors listing

Program Specific Admission Requirements:

Students who are accepted into the combined, dual degree program do not receive a bachelor’s degree when undergraduate coursework is complete; rather, both the bachelor and master’s degrees are awarded when all graduate requirements are completed. Students who are accepted into the dual degree program as undergraduates, and who meet all requirements for advancement, are guaranteed acceptance into the graduate program.


Admissions and Financial Aid Information:

The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.

What Makes an Application Complete

  • Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
  • Official High School Transcripts
  • Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
  • SAT or ACT scores  (See Test Optional FAQ's)
  • Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
  • Essay or Graded Paper
  • Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
  • Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.

Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)

Scholarships and Financial Aid

See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.

The Bottom Line

The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.

Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.

More about Financial Aid

Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.

The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.

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