Liberal Arts & Sciences: Adolescence Education
Department:Education and Human Services
School(s): Community Engagement & Development
MCC Program Code: EA03CIP Code: 24.0199
NYSED Code (BRI): 29445
NYSED Code (DCC): 29449
New, Transfer, or Re-admit students should contact Admissions at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu.
Description
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 Education Studies: Adolescence 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Identify professional expectations and responsibilities for a basic understanding of teaching as a career in adolescent education (grades 7-12).
2. Articulate professional expectations and responsibilities for a basic understanding of teaching as a career in adolescent education (grades 7-12).
3. Analyze philosophical, sociological and historical trends that have influenced their application in teaching today.
4. Analyze the critical issues in General Education and Special Education for application in classroom environments.
5. Apply subject matter knowledge of the teaching profession in work with diverse student populations through an adolescent field work experience.
Employment Potential
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Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
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| FIRST SEMESTER: |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| EDU 100 Introduction to Teaching | 1 |
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychological Science | 3 |
| HED 116 Issues in Child Development and Health | 3 |
| MTH 150 - Survey of Mathematics OR higher SUNY-MATH Elective # | 3-4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE* | 3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| SECOND SEMESTER: | |
| EDU 200 Foundations of Education (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| PSY 202 Developmental Psychology - Adolescence (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE*** | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - U.S. HISTORY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE** | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE* | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| THIRD SEMESTER: | |
| EDU 208 Guided Observation in Education | 3 |
| ENG 105 Introduction to Literature OR ENG 115 Fantasy Literature OR ENG 203 American Literature to 1865 OR ENG 204 American Literature Since 1865 OR ENG 215 Children's Literature OR ENG 218 Introduction to Shakespeare OR ENG 223 Science Fiction OR ENG 224 Literature of Horror OR | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) (Recommend: HUM 218 Working with Trauma Informed Care Skills) | 3 |
| CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE*** | 1-3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| EDU 125 Technology in Instruction | 2 |
| Total | 15-18 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER: | |
| EDU 230 Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION -NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE*** | 3 |
| CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE*** | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 61-66 |
*A sequence of two courses in the same world language is required for transfer.
**Most transfer institutions require a course in U.S. History. Check with an advisor for selection of appropriate course.
***Course selection must be made in consultation with an academic advisor to fulfill concentration/major requirements for transfer institution.
Revised 4/2/2026