Liberal Arts & Sciences: Adolescent Education - Teacher Education Transfer
PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
First Semester
| COMP1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| General Education Math | 3-4 | |
| General Education Natural Science with lab | 4 | |
| PSYC1013 | General Psychology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SOCI1163 | General Sociology | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| HPED Physical Education Elective (Course Set) | ||
| Total Credits | 16-17 | |
Second Semester
| Literature Elective (Course Set) | 3 | |
| MATH Elective | 3-4 | |
| Lab science | 4 | |
| GLST2113 | Global & Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| Computer Language Elective | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Philosophy Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16-17 | |
Entrance Requirements
- Biology and Chemistry concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry required
- History/Social Studies and English concentrations: Algebra required
- Math and Physics concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics required
If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.
LAS Adol Ed: Biology and Chemistry
If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.
In adolescent education, you’ll study developmental and pedagogical theories while building subject-area expertise. You’ll strengthen written, oral, and research skills, apply critical thinking to educational issues, and complete SUNY’s general education requirements. This foundation prepares you to transfer into teacher certification programs and pursue careers in secondary education.
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