Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Adolescence Education: Social Studies, M.S.T.


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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.

Program Requirements


A minimum of 54 credit hours with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required for the granting of the Master of Science for Teachers, Adolescence Education, Social Studies degree. Additionally, candidates will complete HLTH 530  (3 credits) to satisfy certification requirements for a total of 57 credit hours.

Note: Canadian students will have additional coursework required to meet certification requirements in Ontario. Please contact your adviser and/or the Center for Graduate Studies for information.

Technology Elective: 3 Credits


IT XXX (course selected with prior adviser approval) 3 Credits

Graduate Education Elective: 3 Credits


(selected w/adviser approval)

Certification Requirement: 3 Credits


Full-Time Sample Schedule


Candidates considering part-time study should contact the program coordinator.

Total Credit Hours Required: 57


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