This program is designed to support and encourage progress toward a baccalaureate degree and NYS teacher certification for students interested in pursuing teaching as a career. The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescence Education (Teacher Education Transfer) degree is specifically for students interested in teaching grade levels 7 through 12.

Preparing to become a teacher is an exciting and challenging endeavor. This course of study provides students with the opportunity to experience the basic fundamentals of teaching in the classroom, while studying various integral aspects of the profession. The course of study also provides students with a balance of coursework between completing Education classes, General Education requirements, and pursuing courses within the students' selected academic major.

MCC students also have the opportunity to apply for membership into Pi Lambda Theta, the International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education. MCC is the first community college in the nation invited to join this honor society.

(Housed in the Education Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 16-17 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
EDU 100 Introduction to the Teaching Profession	1
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology	3
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE++++	3
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics or higher	3-4
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVE	3
Total	16-17
SECOND SEMESTER: 18 Credit Hours
EDU 200 Foundations of Education	3
PSY 202 Developmental Psychology-Adolescence	3
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE	3
LITERATURE ELECTIVE	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION-WESTERN CIVILIZATION**	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVE	3
Total	18
THIRD SEMESTER: 15-16 Credit Hours
EDU 208 Guided Fieldwork in Education	3
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS*	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION-AMERICAN HISTORY**	3
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE++++	3
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE****	3-4
Total	15-16
FOURTH SEMESTER: 14-16 Credit Hours
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES ELECTIVE+	3
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES++++	3-4
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION-OTHER WORLD CIVILIZATION**	3
Physical/Health Education++	2
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE****	3-4
Total	14-16
TOTAL CREDITS	63-67+++

NOTE: For transfer to a SUNY College, check courses approved as meeting SUNY General Education Requirements.

Courses advised for transfer (see appropriate 2+2 audit sheet):
* For transfer to a SUNY college: SUNY General Education-Arts
For transfer to a private college: Humanities course
** For transfer to a SUNY college: SUNY General Education-American History, Western Civilization, Other World Civilizations(except PHL 108 and PHL 109)
For transfer to a private college: Specific General Education Requirements
*** MTH 150 is not an appropriate mathematics course for students pursuing teacher certification in the mathematics/science/technology field. Students should consult with an advisor for selection of proper mathematics placement and subsequent coursework.
**** Minimum of one lab science
+ PSY 261 Psychology of Learning and Behavior Disorders is strongly recommended for transfer
++ HED 130 Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness is strongly recommended for transfer
+++ Through careful advisement, students may be able to complete as much as 18 credit hours in some concentrations/majors prior to transfer.
++++ Courses selected within one academic area (concentration/major) chosen with an advisor, based upon transfer school requirements. Some of the required credits may fulfill other degree requirements.