Get your teaching certification in ONE year.
This master's level degree program provides individuals who have a baccalaureate degree in a content subject the opportunity to become initially certified to teach that subject in grades 7-12 in New York state. Should you be interested in working outside of New York state, our certification office will advise you on obtaining certificates in other states.
Starting a teaching career is easier than you think
This master's program provides individuals who have a baccalaureate degree in a content subject the opportunity to become
initially certified to teach that subject in grades 7-12 in New York state.*
In some cases,
30 college credits in a content area may be sufficient to pursue the 7-12 teaching credential, even if your college major was in another field.
The Adolescence Education program not only provides you with opportunities to build and refine your knowledge about teaching, it also engages you in extensive experiences interning and teaching in secondary classrooms.
Clinical experiences include a 30-hour tutoring program, an intensive clinical experience in the semester(s) prior to student teaching, and a semester-long, full-time student teaching experience. One of the hallmarks of our program is the partnerships with school districts, and that the SBU
Office of Educator Preparation Placement and Certification arranges all placements for students.
*Should you be interested in working outside of New York state, our certification office will advise you on obtaining certificates in other states.
We know the challenges of completing an advanced degree while balancing full time school work and home life. For your convenience, M.S.Ed. in Adolescence Education courses are 100% online, and you can connect with professors and class members virtually. Students then satisfy in-person clinical experience requirements in their local area.
Students begin their program in the summer semester.
This program can be completed in one year. Students who wish to attend part time need to discuss this with the program director to arrange an extended program schedule.
Students may complete either a one-semester traditional student teaching placement or a one-year paid teacher residency. Teacher residency allows the student to be paid by a school district for the duration of a school year (1000 hours). Residency would begin in the fall semester and continue through the end of the school year in June. For more information on teacher residency,
contact the program director.
Schrems makes presentation at Exceptional Children conference
Oct 31, 2019
Dr. Tracy W. Schrems, assistant professor of adolescence education, delivered a presentation titled "Cody Schrems: Raising a Young Man with Significant Challenges — An Ongoing Recollection of Significant Moments in Collaboration" at the 2019 New York State Council for Exceptional Children conference, held Oct. 18-19 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, New York.
Schrems is mom to 23-year-old Cody Schrems, who has significant challenges and disabilities. In her presentation she discussed the different transitions and collaborations she's encountered raising and living with Cody: How a special needs parent collaborates with the medical community as well as the school district and his/her work environment, and how those communities all have a lot to do with the success and longevity of a special needs child.
"Cody is 14 years past his prognosis," said Schrems. "Much of that has to do with my Bonaventure family and community, and the support Cody, my husband, and I receive from everyone here. I’m blessed."