The Adolescence Education Program for teaching social studies is designed in accordance with the New York State Education Department’s certification regulations, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards, and the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), along with Advisory Board recommendations and alumni feedback. The MST Social Studies program is nationally recognized by the N

Additional Degree Information

All degree candidates are required to successfully complete a Culminating Experience in the School of Education and Professional Studies designed to synthesize their academic experiences (GRED 670 - Culminating Experience (Project) ). A content portfolio course (GRED 684 - Secondary Social Studies Content Portfolio , 1 credit) is also required.

Candidates are required to complete all New York State teaching requirements to earn certification. This will include enrollment in @HLTH 530 - School Health (CA, SAVE, DASA)  (3 credits) and successful passing of all applicable New York State Teacher Certification Exams. These are subject to change.

Student progress is carefully monitored throughout the MST Social Studies, Adolescence program based on demonstration of appropriate knowledge, skills and dispositions. Students are provided with information on program expectations in their first semester. Students not making satisfactory progress will be counseled by their adviser and may be dropped from the program.

Transcripts will be reviewed to determine if any undergraduate prerequisite courses are needed to be taken while in the program.