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2017-18 Graduate & Non-Traditional Catalog | School of Education and Social Work | Teacher Education

Pathway to Teaching, B.S.

[Pathway to Teaching-0801]

Students in the Pathway to Teaching Program develop the knowledge and skills to become effective teachers, ready to meet Common Core standards, through active engagement in small classes, classroom simulations, field experience, and student teaching.

SPECIFICS OF THE PATHWAY TO TEACHING B.S. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours: 124

Total Liberal Arts Hours: 60

Minimum Requirements: GPA of 2.7 in all EDU course; no grade less than B- in the major.

Admission Requirements:

  • Have completed at least 60 hours of college credit with a C or better, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0
  • Have fewer than 30 hours of General Education and/or Content core coursework still to be completed
  • Be at least 25 years of age*

*Strong consideration will be given to students younger than 25 on a case-by-case basis. Please contact your Admissions Coordinator to discuss your specific situations and circumstances.

If you need additional credits to enter the program, consult the Academic Advisor to determine the coursework to best prepare you to meet NYSED certification requirements.

Credits in the Program: 48

  • CMP 104PT (3) Professional Writing for Educators
  • EDU 190PT (3) Foundations of Educating All Students
  • EDU 204PT (3) Social Foundations of Education
  • EDU 333PT or EDU 302PT (3) Foundations of Lesson Planning-Elementary/Secondary
  • PSY 203PT (3) Child & Adolescent Development - Urban Context
  • EDU 301PT (3) Educational Psychology - Learning Theory & the Urban Classroom
  • CMP 105PT (3) ALS: Writing & Research for Educators
  • EDU 303PT (3) Foundations of Multiple Literacies
  • EDU 304PT (3) Application of Literacy Strategies
  • EDU 307PT (3) Assessment of Student Learning
  • EDU 206PT (3) Diagnostic & Prescriptive Teaching
  • EDU 340PT (3) School, Family, and Community Collaboration
  • EDU 320PT or EDU 385PT (3) Specialized Teaching Methods (Elementary/Secondary)
  • EDU 330PT (3) Managing Student Behavior in Inclusive Classrooms
  • EDU 440PT (3) Teaching in Diverse Urban Classrooms
  • EDU 401APT or EDU 402APT (1.5) Student Teaching
  • EDU 401BPT or EDU 402BPT (1.5) Student Teaching

Students in the Adolescence Education programs must also take the following courses (these courses may also count toward fulfillment of General Education or content core coursework):

  • HST 361PT (3) History for Adolescence Teachers
  • LIT 361PT (3) Literature for Adolescence Teachers
  • MTH 361PT (3) Foundations Math for Adolescence Teachers
  • SCI 361PT (3) Foundatons of Science Adolescence Teachers

OPE 150 | Field Experience Requirement | Students must complete 150 hours of OPE

  • LAST | Liberal Arts and Science Test
  • CST | Content Specialty Test in Appropriate Content Area
  • CST | Students with Disabilities
  • ATS-W | Assessment of Teaching Skills - Written
  • SAVE | Mandatory WOrkshop
  • Child Abuse | Mandatory Workshop
  • DASA - Dignity for All Students | Mandatory Workshop