Adolescence Education: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics Option “A” (Certification in One High School Science; Grades 7-12 with Middle School Extension), B.A./M.S.T

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Application into this program requires a minimum of 2.0 in each course in the science content major. All Education courses must be completed with a 2.7 or higher, with a 2.75 GPA overall (education and liberal studies).Education courses (EDLS and SECD courses) require a minimum grade of 2.7 or above; therefore, these courses will not satisfy the requirement if students elect the S/P/U grading option. However, an S grade can be used to fulfill cognate requirements in the major. Students must follow the S/P/U policy for the science major(s) they are pursuing.

Students pursuing the B.A.-M.S.T. Adolescence Science Education Option “A” (for certification in one High School science with an extension to middle school) must complete an appropriate science major and a distribution in other science courses as listed.

Select one of the following majors: biology, chemistry, geology or physics. To officially declare one of these science majors, contact the appropriate department chair to declare the major, be assigned an adviser and select appropriate courses.

The science major must be completed with a 2.75 GPA.

Program Requirements

Education Major: 15 Credits

EDLS 315 - Teaching Students With Special Needs: Grades 5-12 3 Credit(s)
EDLS 349 - Introduction to Middle and Secondary School Education 3 Credit(s)
@SECD 356 - Reading in the Middle/Secondary Schools 3 Credit(s)
@SECD 411 - Middle School Science Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
@SECD 472 - Science Curricula: Programs and Standards 3 Credit(s)

Cognate Requirements: 9 Credits

All cognate courses must be completed with a 2.0 or higher, and prior to beginning the graduate portion of the program.

HLTH 230 - School Health (CA, SAVE) 3 Credit(s)

One of the Following:

PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 220 - Child Development 3 Credit(s)

Plus One of the Following:

*May be taken during the graduate portion of the program

PSYC 321 - Psychology of Adolescence 3 Credit(s)
GRED 677 - Development and Learning in Adolescence 3 Credit(s) *

Additional Science Cognates: 42-50 Credits

For Biology Majors: 48 Credits

Major in Biology - 36 credit hours and in addition to the science cognates for the science major, the following science courses are required under advisement

Physics course
Geology course
Astronomy course
Meteorology course

For Chemistry Majors: 45 Credits

Major in Chemistry - 33 credits and in addition to the science cognates for the science major, the following science courses are required under advisement

Biology course
Geology course
Astronomy course
Meteorology course

For Geology Majors: 50 Credits

Major in Geology - 38 credits and in addition to the science cognates for the science major, the following science courses are required under advisement

Biology course
Physics course
Astronomy course
Meteorology course

For Physics Majors: 42-43 Credits

Major in Physics - 30 credits and in addition to the science cognates for the science major, the following science courses are required under advisement

Astronomy course
Biology course
Geology course
Meteorology course

Additional credits are needed to fulfill Potsdam Pathways and College requirements

Graduate-level Requirements: 41 Credits

Certification Requirements

New York State Teacher Certification Exams required for Initial Certification: EAS, edTPA, and CST Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and/or Physics (Certification exams are subject to change)
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