Program Overview:
The major in Social Studies: Adolescence Education qualifies students for initial certification by New York State to teach Social Studies in grades 7 through 12. The program is designed to equip students to develop and deliver a NYSED standards-based curriculum that will strengthen middle school and high school achievement in accordance with the New York State Social Studies Initiative. Students may opt to seek certification for grades 5-6 by completing six credits of additional coursework.
To strengthen their ability to think critically and present their ideas effectively, all majors are required to take an introductory research methods workshop, upper-division courses that emphasize acquisition of analytical and research skills, and a senior capstone seminar. In this seminar, faculty specialists address a particular topic or related topics and engage with the students in open discussion. Students are normally required to conduct research on these topics and to prepare oral and written presentations. The seminars are usually restricted to seniors.
Program Contacts:
To email Department Chairs,
Dr. Drey Martone, Teacher Education
Dr. Angela D. Ledford, History & Political Science Department
Program Webpage:
Social Studies: Adolescence Education, BA
Program Requirements:
Major in Social Studies: Adolescence Education (81-82 credits)
One upper-division history course chosen from four out of five of the following geographic fields:
African, European, Asian/Middle Eastern, Latin American, and U. S.
One additional upper-division Political Science course
The topic of the Seminar varies each semester.
Prerequisite: A 300-level History or Political Science course
Required Courses for Adolescence Education (36-39 credits)
| EPY 243 | Adolesc Psych & Develop | 4 |
| EPY 350 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
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| EPY 370 | Ed Psych/Instruct Tech | 4 |
| SED 225 | Includ Stud w/Disabilities | 3 |
| SEC 365 | Curriculum/Instruct 7-12 | 4 |
| SEC 374-378 | Methods of Teaching English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies in the Secondary School | 4 |
| EDU 300 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| SEC 371 | Literacy/Liter Mid/Sec Schools | 2 or 4 |
| EDU 102 | Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 103 | Child Abuse Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 106 | Aids/Com Dis Wrks | 0 |
| EDU 111 | Dignity for All Students | 0 |
| EPY 337 | Subst Abuse Wksp | 0 |
| SEC 470 | Stud Tchg 7-9 & 10-12 | 9 or 10 |
| SEC 498 | Seminar:Student Tchg | 3 |
EPY 243: approved and counted as a Liberal Education course/elective.
EPY 370: Students who do not take CSC 104 Educational Computing (an L08 course) must take EPY 370.
SEC 371: English: Adolescence Education majors may take SEC 371 for 2 credits, because the English/Language Arts 7-12 Education major sequence provides extensive coverage of the English Language Arts. All other students must take SEC 371 for 4 credits.
Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12): Certification Sequence
The Teacher Education Department identifies the purposes of its education sequence for Adolescence Education students seeking initial certification at the undergraduate level as the development of education professionals who are reflective practitioners able to link content, theory, and practice, and create effective learning environments for pupils with the full range of abilities and experiential backgrounds.
The Adolescence Education program offers both theoretical and practical experience and prepares students to teach in the secondary (and, in some districts, middle) school (grades 7-12). The program has three components: an education sequence, the Liberal Education requirements and an academic major in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish. Students admitted into the Adolescence Education program are required to major in the subject matter they plan to teach. Course requirements for each of the majors can be found under the discipline listings. Adolescence Education majors follow the College’s 41-credit Liberal Education requirements. For this requirement, students need 3 credits of “further disciplinary study” in the liberal arts, selected in consultation with the advisor.
Good standing in the Adolescence Education program, permission to student teach and recommendation for certification are contingent upon maintaining the following academic status: a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and a 2.75 index in both the education sequence and in the academic major. A minimum grade of C must be earned in each required education course. Students are allowed to repeat only once courses in the required education sequence for which they have earned C+ or below. Required courses may not be taken on a pass/fail basis. A significant portion of the content major and all education requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. To ensure rigorous preparation for student teaching, students may find it desirable to complete the entire content major prior to student teaching.
In order to be eligible for initial teacher certification in New York State, students must pass required New York State Teacher Certification Examinations. Fingerprinting clearance from The New York State Department of Education is required for all field experiences. Fingerprinting information is available on the New York State Department of Education “TEACH” website http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach. Students should note that education courses with field experiences have catalog course descriptions that include a statement on mandatory fingerprinting.
Upon fulfilling the academic requirements of the program, receiving fingerprint clearance and passing examinations required by the New York State Education Department, students qualify for grades 7-12 initial certification in New York State. Within five years, teachers with initial certification must apply for professional certification, which is contingent upon earning a relevant master’s degree and obtaining teaching experience that includes mentoring.
Grade 5-6 Extension (7 credits)
Extensions are not required as part of the Adolescence Education program at Saint Rose. The New York State Education Department offers an extension for grades 5-6 to the teaching certification for Adolescence Education grades 7-12. This extension to teach in grades 5 and 6 is designed to enable students to create developmentally appropriate classroom contexts for learning in the content areas of their certification (biology, chemistry, mathematics, English/language arts, or social studies). An extension will show that the certified adolescence teacher has added expertise in the area of extension. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Adolescence Education students who wish the College to recommend them to the New York State Education Department for the extension must complete all the requirements for Adolescence Education certification and the additional requirements shown below:
EDU 385 and EDU 386: 15-hour field experience is required
Note: English/Language Arts: Adolescence Education students and Social Studies: Adolescence Education students choose EDU 385; Biology: Adolescence Education, Chemistry: Adolescence Education, Earth Science: Adolescence Education and Mathematics: Adolescence Education students choose EDU 386. The prerequisite of EDU 245 for these courses will be satisfied by the prerequisite of SEC 365.
Bilingual Education Extension: Spanish (12 credits)
Extensions are not required as part of the Adolescence Education major at Saint Rose. The New York State Education Department offers an extension for Bilingual Education to the initial/provisional or permanent/professional teaching certificate obtained for Adolescence Education grades 7-12. An extension will show that the certified adolescence teacher has additional expertise to teach bilingual education in middle childhood education, adolescence education, a special subject, literacy education, or career and technical education. Adolescence Education majors who wish the College to recommend them to the New York State Education Department for an extension must complete the major in the subject area they plan to teach and all the requirements for the Adolescence Education grades 7-12 program; and complete the following additional requirements:
BLE 300 Foundations of Bilingual Education 3
BLE 308 Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics 3
BLE 380 Methods for Teaching Native Language Arts
and Content Areas to Bilingual Learners 3
(25-hour field experience outside of class is required)
BLE 381 Methods for Teaching English Language Arts
and Content Areas to Bilingual Learners 3
(25-hour field experience outside of class is required)
The New York State Teacher Certification Examination required for the Bilingual Education Extension for Spanish: Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) in Spanish (prior to BLE 308).
EDU 385 and EDU 386: 15-hour field experience is required
Note: English/Language Arts: Adolescence Education students and Social Studies: Adolescence Education students choose EDU 385; Biology: Adolescence Education, Chemistry: Adolescence Education, Earth Science: Adolescence Education and Mathematics: Adolescence Education students choose EDU 386. The prerequisite of EDU 245 for these courses will be satisfied by the prerequisite of SEC 365.
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Required Courses
| SEC 365 | Curriculum/Instruct 7-12 | 4 |
| SEC 378 | Methods Tchg Soc Stud Sec Sch | 4 |
| SEC 387 | Adv Field Exp:Gr 7-12 | 3 to 6 |
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Courses
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 National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, 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:
The major in Social Studies 7-12 qualifies students for initial certification by New York State to teach Social Studies in grades 7 through 12.
Minor(s):
A minor in History consists of at least 18 credit hours in history and must include at least two upper-division history courses. A minor in Political Science consists of 18 credit hours in political science and must include at least two upper-division political science courses.
Complete minors listing
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.
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- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
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- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
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The Bottom Line
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