Do you have an undergraduate degree in one of the following content area subjects:
English
French
Spanish
History (and/or political science)
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Earth science
This 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.
In some cases, thirty college credits in a content area may be sufficient to pursue the 7-12 teaching credential, even your college major was in another field.
The secondary 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. Field experiences include a 30 hour tutoring program, an intensive field experience in the semester(s) prior to student teaching, and a semester-long full-time student teaching experience.
The program fact sheet, linked at left, provides additional information.
Hybrid Format
While students are asked to meet for three face-to-face Saturday sessions each semester, the majority of coursework is online, utilizing Moodle and Zoom videoconferencing. NYSED requirements for preclinical field experiences and for student teaching occur in K-12 school placements and are not online.
Financial Aid
Our Dean's Scholarship can save you 20% on your graduate program. Click here for more information.
Those preparing to teach math, languages or science may be eligible to benefit from the federal TEACH Grant program and/or the New York State Math & Science Teaching Incentive. Those pursuing the Reading Specialist or Students with Disabilities certification may also be TEACH Grant eligible. See the Other Sources of Aid page for more information.
Program Location and Start Dates
This program is offered at our Olean campus and starts in spring, summer, and fall semesters. Beginning the degree in summer is optimal, allowing for completion in just over one calendar year (May to August) and earlier entry into the teacher job market.
Download a Program Fact Sheet
Graduates of the Adolescence Education program will:
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have acquired a strong foundation in developmental learning theories, pedagogy, principles of classroom management, and sound educational research for use in adapting curriculum and teaching to support the learning and development of all adolescents;
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have achieved mastery of content knowledge needed to create instructional opportunities that will enable and motivate all students to understand and apply knowledge, skills, and ideas to real world issues;
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be able to apply their content knowledge and skills to construct learning opportunities, supportive of a diverse student population;
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know and be able to utilize a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques to evaluate learning; and
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continue to be reflective practitioners who exhibit commitment to the profession’s code of ethics.
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."