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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Adolescence Education Department

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Administration of the School of Education & Department:

Dean of the School of Education: Diana Sukhram
Assistant Dean for Data Management and Assessment: Joshua Fyman
Director of Field Experiences: Vincent Juba
Director of Academic Services and Outreach: Rheba Jules
Adolescence Education Department: Nicole Sieben, Chair

Students’ Learning Outcomes for the Adolescence Education Programs include:

  • Candidates will demonstrate proficiency in implementation of content area, related professional standards, and discipline-specific pedagogy.
  • Candidates will demonstrate the ability to use varied instructional practices, methods and curricula materials which rely on inquiry to assess and analyze adolescent student learning, make appropriate adjustments to instruction, monitor student learning, and have a positive effect on learning for all students.
  • Candidates will demonstrate a knowledge of current research and established theories of working with adolescents.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degrees

Adolescence education degrees are available for students planning a career teaching biology, chemistry, social studies, and math. By completing all requirements listed under Teacher Education in this catalog, students majoring in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Social Studies, and Math satisfy all requirements for New York State initial certification in adolescence education (grades 7-12). Students must secure an advisor in both Teacher Education and the content area.

The Combined Bachelor’s-Master of Arts in Teaching (BA/BS-MAT) Programs

The School of Education offers accelerated programs for individuals seeking a Bachelor’s degree, and teacher certification in Adolescence Education. For convenience, these programs also known as “5-Year Programs,” are offered in Chemistry (BS-MAT), Mathematics (BS-MAT), Social Studies (BA-MAT), and Spanish (BA-MAT). Some programs may take longer than five years to complete.

Pedagogical training and content specialization are equally emphasized in these degrees offered jointly by the School of Education and the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Physics, Mathematics and Computer & Information Sciences, History and Philosophy, and Modern Languages.

Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be recommended to the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) for initial and professional certification for grades 7- 12. After successful completion of NYSED licensure requirements for initial certification, candidates may apply to NYSED for their initial certificate in Adolescence Education. After successful completion of NYSED licensure requirements for professional certification, candidates may apply to NYSED for their professional certificate in Adolescence Education.

Applications to the 5-Year Program are submitted in Year 3.

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