Adolescent Education

Students may select a major in adolescent biology, adolescent English, adolescent mathematics, adolescent social studies, or adolescent chemistry; they must complete all degree requirements; they must complete one semester of a foreign language or its equivalent (one year of a single language in high school fulfills this requirement); they must complete the required hours of field experience working with students in their area and level of desired certification, students with disabilities, and students in a high-needs school; they must complete workshops in mandatory reporting, substance abuse, and violence prevention; and they must complete the required New York state teacher exams. Further details on these examinations are available in the division office. Upon completion of these requirements, students will be eligible for recommendation for certification in grades 7-12.