Education Studies: Adolescence
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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
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100% of this program can be completed online.
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 the Teaching Profession | 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 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 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION- HUMANITIES ELECTIVE (SUNY-HUMN)## | 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 Education | 2 |
| Total | 15-18 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER: | |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES* | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION -NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| EDU 230 Introduction to Special Education | 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.
#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 course work.
##Choose any English literature course from SUNY-HUMN list.
Revised 6/29/2023
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