Program Code 0803
(Qualifying for Initial/Professional Certification)
Aim of the Program
The aim of this program is to provide professional training in the fields of adolescence at the initial level. To achieve this aim, the program is designed to assist prospective educators to qualify for initial certification in Adolescence Education by providing a concentrated core curriculum. Upon completion of all of the requirements leading to the Master of Science in Education degree and New York State initial certification in Adolescence Education (grades 7-12), the candidates may apply to continue to the Companion Certificate Program in Literacy (grades 5-12) leading to an additional New York State certificate.
Program Description
This program is designed for college graduates possessing an appropriate liberal arts baccalaureate degree who have not had formal training in professional education and who wish to prepare for a career in education. The adolescence program (grades 7-12) requires a minimum of 42 credits that includes a supervised student teaching experience in area cooperating schools.
Upon successful completion of the Adolescence Education program, candidates will be recommended for New York State Initial Certification in Adolescence Education (grades 7-12). The candidate shall submit evidence of having achieved a satisfactory level of performance on the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations, namely Educating All Students (EAS), and content specialty test(s) (CST) in the area of the certificate. Additionally, the candidate must submit evidence of a passing score on edTPA, an electronic portfolio assessment.. The initial certificate shall be valid for five years from its effective date. For the professional certificate, the candidate shall successfully complete three years of teaching experience one of which must be under the guidance of a mentor teacher.
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