Areas of Certification
For science concentrations, please consult your advisor and GriffAudit for the appropriate courses.
English Language Arts Grades 7-12
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ENG 299 Introduction to English Studies |
3 credits |
| ENG 311 Women Writers OR ENG 325 British Women Writers |
3 credits |
| One 300 or 400 level course in British Literature | 3 credits |
| One course in Native American Literature or African American Literature | 3 credits |
| Two 300 or 400 level courses in American Literature, choosing one from the Pre-Civil War Period and one from the Post-Civil War Period | 6 credits |
| ENG 322 OR 323 Shakespeare | 3 credits |
| EDS 370 Teaching Young Adolescent Literature | 3 credits |
| Two writing courses chosen from ENG 205 Varieties of Essays (3), ENG 385 Persuasive Writing (3), ENG 394 Creative Writing (3) or ENG 426 Advanced Playwriting ( ), and ENG 490 Senior Seminar ( ). |
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| EDU 410 Teaching Writing in the Schools | 3 credits |
| EDU 415 Grammar and Language Study for Teachers | 3 credits |
To complete a dual major in Adolescence Education and English at least two additional English courses are required. See GriffAudit, in consultation with your advisors, for appropriate selections.
French Grades 7-12
| FRC 115 Advanced Introductory I | 3 credits |
| FRC 116 Advanced Introductory II | 3 credits |
| FRC 215 Intermediate I | 3 credits |
| FRC 216 Intermediate II | 3 credits |
| FRC 323 Advanced Conversation I | 3 credits |
| FRC 324 Advanced Conversation II | 3 credits |
| FRC 331 Substance & Style I | 3 credits |
| FRC 332 Substance & Style II | 3 credits |
| FRC Electives: Four Courses | 12 credits |
To complete a dual major in Adolescence Education and French at least two additional French courses are required. See GriffAudit, in consultation with your advisors, for appropriate selections.
German Grades 7-12
| GER 103 Advanced Introductory I | 3 credits |
| GER 104 Advanced Introductory II | 3 credits |
| GER 215 Intermediate I | 3 credits |
| GER 216 Intermediate II | 3 credits |
| GER 323 Advanced Conversation I | 3 credits |
| GER 324 Advanced Conversation II | 3 credits |
| GER 331 Substance & Style I | 3 credits |
| GER 332 Substance & Style II | 3 credits |
| GER Electives: Four Courses | 12 credits |
To complete a dual major in Adolescence Education and German at least two additional German courses are required. See GriffAudit, in consultation with your advisors, for appropriate selections.
Math Grades 7-12
| MAT 111 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| MAT 112 Calculus II | 4 credits |
| MAT 211 Calculus III | 4 credits |
| MAT 219 Linear Algebra | 4 credits |
| MAT 222 Differential Equations | 4 credits |
| MAT 230 Logic, Set Theory and Proofs | 4 credits |
| MAT 301 History of Mathematics | 3 credits |
| MAT 311 Abstract Algebra I | 4 credits |
| MAT 331 Introduction to Modern Geometry | 3 credits |
| MAT 351 Probability and Statistics | 3 credits |
| CSC 108, 109, 110 (3 credits) or 111 (4 credits) Intro to Computing/Programming OR BIF 101 (3 credits) Introduction to Bioinformatics |
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| MAT Elective | 3-4 credits |
To complete a dual major in Adolescence Education and Math at least two additional math courses are required. See GriffAudit, in consultation with your advisors, for appropriate selections.
Social Studies Grades 7-12
| HIS 123 History of the US (Colonial-Reconstruction) | 3 credits |
| HIS 124 History of the US (1877-Present) | 3 credits |
| HIS 107 History of Modern Europe to 1815 OR HIS 212 Men and Ideas |
3 credits |
| HIS 108 History of Modern Europe Since 1815 OR HIS 211 Women in the Western World OR HIS 213 Twentieth Century Europe OR HIS 230 The Holocaust in Historical Perspective |
3 credits |
| HIS 300 Historical Geography OR HIS 337 History of Globalization |
3 credits |
| HIS 382 New York State History | 3 credits |
| ANT 122 Sociocultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| PSC 103 Constitutional Foundations of American Government OR PSC 104 American Political Process |
3 credits |
| PSC 140 International Relations OR PSC 150 Comparative Government and Politics |
3 credits |
| HIS 110 History of Asia Since 1800 OR HIS 131 Latin American History to 1830 OR HIS 132 History of Latin American Since 1830 |
3 credits |
| Two history electives at the 200 or 300 level (history of Asia/Africa/Latin America or Middle East strongly recommended) | 6 credits |
To complete a dual major in Adolescence Education and History at least two additional history courses are required. See GriffAudit, in consultation with your advisors, for appropriate selections.
Spanish Grades 7-12:
| SPA 115 Advanced Introductory I | 3 credits |
| SPA 116 Advanced Introductory II | 3 credits |
| SPA 215 Intermediate I | 3 credits |
| SPA 216 Intermediate II | 3 credits |
| SPA 323 Advanced Conversation I | 3 credits |
| SPA 324 Advanced Conversation II | 3 credits |
| SPA 331 Substance & Style I | 3 credits |
| SPA 332 Substance & Style II | 3 credits |
| SPA Electives: Four Courses | 12 credits |
To complete a dual major in Adolescence Education and Spanish at least two additional Spanish courses are required. See GriffAudit, in consultation with your advisors, for appropriate selections.
Middle Childhood Extension for Candidates in Adolescence Education
Candidates wishing to obtain an extension to teach grades 5-6 (thus enabling candidates to teach middle childhood grades 5-6 as well as Grades 7-12) must take the EMC 352 and EMC 391 in addition to the courses listed above. Also, candidates must pass the CST in their concentration area.