Degree Requirements
The MS in Adolescent Education and Special Education (Dual Certification, Grades 7-12) requires the completion of 45 credits.
Students will choose one (1) of the following methods courses based on their undergraduate academic major. Each course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach an academic discipline effectively in middle and high school.
| EDUC 510 | Teaching English in Middle and Secondary School |
| EDUC 511 | Teaching Social Studies in Middle and Secondary School |
| EDUC 512 | Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Secondary School |
| EDUC 514 | Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary School |
Additionally, students will select courses from the following:
| EDUC 502 | Foundations in Urban and Multicultural Education |
| EDUC 506 | Language, Cognitive Development, and Cultural Diversity |
| EDUC 513 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning |
| EDUC 515 | Practicum in Adolescent Education |
| EDUC 526 | Student Teaching in Adolescent Education |
| EDUC 527 | Classroom Management and Social Skills Instruction |
| EDUC 602 | Research for Classroom Teachers |
| EDUC 620 | Teaching Literacy in Inclusive Middle and High School Classrooms |
| EDUC 712 | Strategies for Inclusion |
| EDUC 714 | Assessment and Instruction of Special Learners |
| EDUC 716 | Life Span Special Education |
| EDUC 728 | Teaching Across the Content Areas: Pedagogy in English Language Arts and Social Studies |
| EDUC 729 | Teaching Across the Content Areas: Pedagogy in Mathematics and Science |
| EDUC 757 | Student Teaching in Special Education 7-12 |
Grades
All courses in the education program are evaluated with letter grades. Graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Exit Criteria and Certification
A student who successfully completes all academic and professional requirements will be recommended by the Teacher Education Department for initial/professional New York State certification in appropriate content area grades 7-12 and special education grades 7-12. Academic requirements include completion of all courses with the prescribed grades and grade point average. Professional requirements include demonstration of affective behaviors appropriate to the profession.
Workshop Requirements
In order to receive College endorsement for certification, students must complete the following state mandated workshops:
- Child Abuse Identification
- Violence Prevention
- DASA
The required autism workshop is integrated into the coursework as approved by New York State Department of Education.