Admissions and Program Requirements - Advanced Certificate Program

Admissions


1) Completion of an undergraduate or graduate history or social science major or equivalent, with a minimum of 21 credits in history;

2) Minimum 3.0 overall undergrad GPA and in the major; 

3) Must hold an MA or MS degree in one of the areas approved by NYSED with a minimum 3.0 GPA in that degree.

4) Submit two letters of recommendation

5) Interview and completion of an on-site essay;

Program Requirements


Course Number

Course Title

Credits

EDUC 7500A

Adolescent Learning and Development

3

EDSE 7600A

Issues for Secondary School Teachers

2

SPED 5000K

Introduction to Inclusive Education

3

EDSE 1200E

Reading and Writing Instruction

3

EDSE 2100E
(Fall Only)

Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies

4

EDSE 2300E
(Spring Only)

Development of the Secondary School:  Philosophy, Urban Issues, and Curriculum Development in Secondary School Social Studies

4

EDSE 7600G*

Student Teaching

4

EDUC 1900G

Workshops on Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention, Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), and Other Professional Topics.  

0

EDSE 7603G*

Seminar in Student Teaching in Secondary Schools

2

*Must Apply for; Check deadlines in Office of Field Experiences        

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