Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12)
Full-Time Faculty: Barbara Burns, Chair; Ali Ait Si Mhamed, Maria Fernanda Astiz, Nancy Bailey, Suzanne Borowicz, Betsy DelleBovi, Lorrei DiCamillo, Janet Ferguson, Kristin Finn, Roberto Gregorius, Fr. Paul Nochelski, S.J., Guangyu Tan, H. Jeanette Willert, Tonja Williams.
The Adolescence Education Department offers nine certification programs at the Adolescence Level (Grades 7-12).
The professional sequences in Adolescence Education give the prospective teacher a thorough foundation in the many facets of modern American education and a gradually increasing exposure to the realities of the classroom. A broad range of field experiences, from observation and tutoring to a full semester of student teaching, is an essential part of the curriculum. Each program also includes an integrated sequence of subject-area courses offered by one or more of the academic departments at the college.
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Student Learning Goals for Adolescence Education
Knowledge
- Candidates complete high quality academic programs in compliance with New York State and professional standards with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to be successful professionals.
- Candidates integrate theory, research, and practice in coursework and practicum settings
- Candidates interact effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Candidates, faculty, staff and administrators model cura personalis and foster an environment that educates and develops the mind, body and spirit of each individual.
- Candidates team and lead through service in order to better understand the complexities of our educational, political, and social environment and thus be better prepared to advocate for social justice
- Candidates become reflective practitioners able to critically question the ends, means and contexts of teaching and learning
- To obtain initial teacher certification, candidates must pass the examinations required by the New York State Education Department. These include the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W), and the appropriate Content Specialty Tests (CST). The LAST should be taken in the sophomore year or early in the junior year and the ATS-W and the CST(s) in the senior year.
- Candidates must be cleared by the New York State Education Department through a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check.
- Candidates in teacher certification programs are required to take three credits of foreign language to meet New York State certification regulations. Canisius College accepts high school foreign language study for the foreign language proficiency requirement for those candidates successfully completing the appropriate Regents Exam with a grade of 85% or higher. For students who graduated from high schools outside New York state, three or more full year courses in a foreign language with grades of B or higher are acceptable for the foreign language proficiency. Your proficiency will be evaluated during freshman orientation by the Director of Advisement. Candidates may also demonstrate the foreign language proficiency requirement by passing the appropriate CLEP test. Candidates that do not meet the foreign language proficiency through high school study are required to take a three credit foreign language course at the college level. Candidates that have no prior high school foreign language experience, should register for a 103 level foreign language course. Candidates that have prior high school foreign language experience, should register for a 115 level foreign language course.
- Academic Criteria for Endorsement and Completion of Program
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Grade of C or higher in content and pedagogical courses
- Satisfactory performance in field placements
- Successful portfolio review
Adolescence Education Curriculum:
1. Core Requirements
Students in all majors are expected to fulfill Core requirements. See pages 38-40 of this catalog for the Core Curriculum requirements. Please go to /core_curriculum/mission.asp for complete information about the Core Curriculum.
2. Major Requirements
| EDS 101 Human Growth and Social Development: Adolescence | ||
| EDU 122 Technology in Education | ||
| EDS 223 Foundations of Literacy | ||
| EDS 224 Teaching Literacy in Grades 7-12 | ||
| EDU 250 Foundations of Education | ||
| EDU 341 Inclusive Strategies | ||
| EDS 360 Evaluation and Teaching Strategies | ||
| EDS 390 Cognition, Learning, and Assessment: Adolescence | ||
| EDS 402 - 406 Methods of Teaching (Content Area): Adolescence | ||
| EDS 432 - 436 Applied Methods of Teaching (Content Area) | ||
| EDS 450 Student Teaching Seminar | ||
| EDU 451 Child Abuse Seminar | ||
| EDU 452 Prevention of School Violence Workshop | ||
| EDS 470 Student Teaching | ||
3. Free Electives
Courses/credits in addition to the Core Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach a minimum of 120 hours for graduation. Students may graduate with more but not less than 120 credit hours.
4. Concentration Requirements (Areas of Certification)
Biology Grades 7-12
| BIO 101 and Lab - Intro. to Cellular/Subcell. Biology | 4 credits | |
| BIO 102 and Lab - Organismal Biology | 4 credits | |
| BIO 201 and Lab - Evolution, Ecology, and Population Biology | 4 credits | |
| BIO 203 Cellular Biochemistry | 3 credits | |
| BIO 352 Junior Seminar | 1 credit | |
| BIO 451 Senior Seminar | 1 credit | |
| 6 courses (three courses) plus labs must come from any 3 of 4 tracks: Animal Biology (BIO 313, 315, 340, 365, 366, 410, 460); Biological Diversity (BIO 305, 307, 320, 303,335); Cellular Biology (BIO 418, 419, 425, 426, 435, 445, 455); Genetics/Molecular Biology (BIO 304, 408, 432, 450). The remaining three biology electives may come from within these tracks, or from other electives in biology, and at least one must include a lab. A student enrolled in 3 semesters of BIO 300 would fulfill this last lab requirement. |
22 credits | |
| CHEM 111, CHEM 111 Lab General Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 112, CHEM 112 Lab General Chemistry II | 4 credits | |
| CHM 227, CHM 227 Lab Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| CHM 228, CHM 228 Lab Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits | |
| PHY 201, PHY 201 Lab General Physics I | 4 credits | |
| PHY 202, PHY 202 Lab General Physics II | 4 credits |
Chemistry (Grade 7-12)
| BIO 101 and Lab - Intro. to Cellular/Subcell. Biology | 4 credits |
| BIO 102 and Lab - Organismal Biology | 4 credits |
| CHEM 111, CHEM 111 Lab General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHEM 112, CHEM 112 Lab General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| PHY 201, PHY 201 Lab General Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY 202, PHY 202 Lab General Physics II | 4 credits |
| CHM 227, CHM 227 Lab Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHM 228, CHM 228 Lab Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| CHM 230 Analytical Chemistry | 4 credits |
| CHM 301 & Lab Classical Physical Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHM 302 & Lab Intro. to Biochemistry | 4 credits |
| CHM 381 Chemistry Seminar | 1 credit |
| CHM 444 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits |
| Select One of the Following: | 3-4 credits |
| CHM 302 Physical Chemistry II & Lab (4 credits) | |
| CHM 334 Spectrometric Analysis & Lab (4 credits) | |
| CHM 401 Modern Synthetic Methods & Lab (4 credits) | |
| CHM 430 Analytical Chemistry II & Lab (4 credits) | |
| CHM 450 Research in Chemistry (3 credits) |
Dual Major English Language Arts and English (Grades 7-12)
| ENG 300 Introduction to English Studies | 3 credits | |
| ENG 311 Women Writers | 3 credits | |
| British Literature (300/400): Two courses from 2 of 4 hitorical periods (6 credits): I. Medieval - Early 17th Century II. Restoration - 18th Century III. 19th Century IV. 20th Century |
3 credits | |
| Native American Literature or African American Literature | 3 credits | |
| American Literature: (300/400) Choose from I or II I. Pre-Civil War Period II. Post-Civil War Period |
3 credits | |
| ENG 322 OR 323 Shakespeare | 3 credits | |
| EDS 370 Teaching Young Adolescent Literature | 3 credits | |
| ENG 375 Special Topics in Literary Criticism | 3 credits | |
| ENG 395 The Journey in Literature | 3 credits | |
| Writing: choose one: ENG 385 Persuasive Writing ENG 394 Creative Writing ENG 402 Creativity & Composition Theory EDU 410 Teaching Writing in the Schools |
3 credits | |
| EDU415 Grammar and Language Study for Teachers | 3 credits | |
| ENG 490 Senior Seminar (available in 2009) | 3 credits |
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 |
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 |
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 Bridge to Abstract Math | 4 credits |
| MAT 301 History of Mathematics | 3 credits |
| MAT 311 Abstract Algebra I | 4 credits |
| MAT 331 Intro to Modern Geometry | 3 credits |
| MAT 351 Probability and Statistics | 3 credits |
| CSC 110 or 111 Intro to Computing/Programming OR BIF 101, CSC 108, CSC 109 |
3-4 credits |
| MAT Elective | 3-4 credits |
Physics Grades 7-12
| PHY 129 or PHY 130 Intro. to Astronomy or Geology | 3 credits |
| PHY 223 & Lab General Physics I for PHY Majors | 4 credits |
| PHY 224 & Lab General Physics II for PHY Majors | 4 credits |
| PHY 225 & Lab General Physics III | 4 credits |
| PHY 226 Basic Electronics | 4 credits |
| PHY 330 Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 credits |
| PHY 332 Statistics and Thermal Physics | 3 credits |
| PHY 350 Advanced Laboratory | 1 credits |
| PHY 443 Classical Mechanics | 3 credits |
| PHY 449 Nuclear Physics Lab | 1 credits |
| CHEM 111 & Lab - General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHEM 112 & Lab - General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| MAT 112 Calculus II | 4 credits |
| MAT 211 Calculus III | 4 credits |
| MAT 222 Differential Equations | 4 credits |
Social Studies and History Dual Major Grades 7-12
| HIS 123 History of the US (Colonial 1877) | 3 credits |
| HIS 124 History of the US (1877 Present) | 3 credits |
| HIS 107 History of Modern Europe to 1815 | 3 credits |
| HIS 108 History of Modern Europe since 1815 | 3 credits |
| History of Asia or Latin America (110 or 132) | 3 credits |
| History Elective at the 200 level (History of Asia, Africa, Latin America, or Middle East strongly encouraged) |
3 credits |
| History Elective at the 200 level (History of Asia, Africa, Latin America, or Middle East strongly encouraged) |
3 credits |
| HIS 300 Historical Geography | 3 credits |
| HIS 382 New York State History | 3 credits |
| History Elective at the 300 level | 3 credits |
| History Elective at the 300 level | 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 or PSC 104 Constitutional Foundations of American Government or American Political Process |
3 credits |
| PSC 140 International Relations OR PSC 150 Government & Politics |
3 credits |
| Minimum one course in each history area must be 200 level or higher | 3 credits |
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 |
Middle Childhood Extension
Candidates wishing to obtain an extension to teach grades 5-6 in their area of concentration must take EMC 352 and EMC 391 in addition to the courses listed above.
COURSES 20092011
EDS 101 Human Growth and Social Development 3 credits
Introduces human developmental processes and variations in the middle and high school years: effects of culture, heritage, socioeconomic level, health and environment on student performance. Fall/Spring
EDS 223 Foundations of Adolescent Literacy 3 credits
Focuses on three strands of literacy teaching for adolescent students: strategies for developing reading and writing skills in all secondary content areas; methods for reading and writing in Inquiry projects; pedagogical practices for integrating critical literacy in all secondary classrooms. Fall/Spring
EDS 224 Adolescent Literacy in a New Literacies World 3 credits
This course addresses the multiple literacies that adolescents use to make meaning in the world. The focus is on the integration, implementation and assessment of New Literacies in the content areas. Requires 20 hours of field placement. Fall/Spring
EDS 360 Evaluation and Teaching Strategies 3 credits
Addresses instructional planning, curriculum development, formal and informal assessment methods and reflecting on ones own teaching practice. Highlights instruction modifications and various resources to enhance teaching. Requires 30 hours of field placement. Fall/Spring
EDS 390 Cognition, Learning and Assessment of Adolescents 3 credits
Focuses primarily upon seminal learning theories in order to examine the dynamic nature of knowledge and to attend to how changing epistemological positions can affect teaching and learning. Addresses learning processes and the roles that language, motivation, intelligence, creativity and other social processes play in student performance. Some emphasis upon instructional design, pedagogical decision making and assessment procedures and instruments. Fall/Spring
Choose the appropriate course from EDS 402, 403, 404, 405, 406:
EDS 402 Methods of Teaching English: Adolescence 3 credits
Combines theory and practice to encourage sound, research-based pedagogical strategies for the teaching of English Language Arts for middle and high school students. Focuses on available teaching materials and multiple approaches to teaching literature, writing, grammar and language development, as well as technology integration. Effective lesson planning and unit planning are emphasized. Prerequisite: EDS 360 Fall/Spring
EDS 403 Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Adolescence 3 credits
Combines theory and practice to encourage sound, research-based pedagogical strategies for the teaching of Mathematics for middle and high school students. Focuses on available teaching materials and multiple approaches to teaching including technology applications. Effective lesson construction and unit planning are emphasized. Prerequisite EDS 360 Fall/Spring
EDS 404 Methods of Teaching Modern Languages: Adolescence 3 credits
Combines theory and practice to encourage sound, research-based pedagogical strategies for the teaching of foreign languages for middle and high school students. Focuses on available teaching materials and multiple approaches to teaching the grammar, literature and culture of French-, German-, Spanish- speaking countries, as well as technology integration. Effective lesson planning and unit planning are emphasized. Prerequisite: EDS 360 Fall/Spring
EDS 405 Methods of Teaching Science: Adolescence 3 credits
This course focuses on developing a rich intellectual life through study, reflection and practice. Students will have discussions on Philosophy of Science, the philosophy of individual science disciplines and pertinent Education Psychology theories as applied to science teaching. Current research-based science teaching techniques will be emphasized. Students will write reflection papers and use these theories and principles in classroom exercises and presentations. Requires a working knowledge of at least one science discipline. Prerequisite: EDS 360 Fall/Spring
EDS 406 Methods of Teaching Social Studies: Adolescence 3 credits
This course addresses the objectives, methods, curricula, materials and assessment necessary for teaching social studies at the secondary level. Students will examine topics such as teaching for democratic citizenship, teaching for higher-order thinking, authentic instruction and assessment, technology in the social studies classroom and multicultural curriculum. This course models various instructional strategies and includes practical assignments and experiences for students. Prerequisite: EDS 360 Fall/Spring
EDS 432 Applied Methods of Teaching English: Adolescence 3 credits
Includes practica and seminars that focus on professional reflection and topics related to classroom management, increasing famiy involvement, teaching to higher standards and assessment at the adolescent level. Requires 50 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: EDS 402 Fall/Spring
EDS 433 Applied Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Adolescence 3 credits
Includes practica and seminars that focus on professional reflection and topics related to classroom management, icreasing family involvement, teaching to higher standards and assessment at the adolescence level. Requires 50 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: EDS 403 Fall/Spring
EDS 434 Applied Methods of Teaching Modern Languages: Adolescence 3 credits
Includes practica and seminars that focus on professional reflection and topics related to classroom management, increasing family involvement, teaching to higher standards and assessment at the adolescence level. Requires 50 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: EDS 404 Fall/Spring
EDS 435 Applied Methods of Teaching Science: Adolescence 3 credits
Includes practica and seminars that focus on professional reflection and topics related to classroom management, increasing family involvement, teaching to higher standards and assessment at the adolescence level. Requires 50 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: EDS 405 Fall/Spring
EDS 436 Applied Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3 credits
Includes practica and seminars that focus on professional reflection and topics related to classroom management, increasing family involvement, teaching to higher standards and assessment at the adolescence level. Requires 50 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: EDS 406 Fall/Spring
EDS 450 Student Teaching Seminar 0 credits
This seminar prepares student teachers for the interview and job search process, allows student teachers a structured time to discuss and analyze their student teaching experiences with their peers and the instructor, and provides the mandatory trainings in Detection and Reporting of Child Abuse and the Prevention of School Violence needed for New York State Certification. Special topics of seminars commonly include classroom management, professional development opportunities, and what to expect in the first year of teaching. The seminar meets 6 times during the student teaching semester. Co-requisites: EDU 451, EDU 452, EDS 470. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in their concentration as well as in the major.
EDS 470 Supervised Student Teaching 12 credits
Highlights knowledge, skills and dispositions of professional educators. Two full-time 7-week placements in adolescent classrooms require candidates to become the instructional leader under the supervision of cooperating teachers and college faculty. Prerequisites: Overall G.P.A. of 2.50 to date: C in each required subject area course (modern language majors must also pass proficiency examination); C in each required Education course; interview; EDS 450. Some schools may require certain health tests. Fall/Spring
EDU 122 Technology in Education 3 credits
Explores applications of technology in education. Emphasizes evaluation and selection of software, high and low-tech devices, distance learning and state of the art technologies that impact teaching. Fall/Spring
EDU 250 Foundations of Education 3 credits
Addresses social, philosophical, legal, historical, organizational, theoretical perspectives on education, including multicultural perspectives. Highlights rights and responsibilities of teachers, students and others involved in education. Fall/Spring
SPE 341 Inclusive Strategies 3 credits
Highlights best practices in general education for students with disabilities. Illustrates current developments in special education. Emphasizes collaboration to meet the diverse needs of learners. Fall/Spring
EDU 451 Child Abuse Workshop 0 credits
Mandatory training by NY State Education Department for teacher certification. Occurs during the student teaching seminar. Fall/Spring
EDU 452 Prevention of School Violence Workshop 0 credits
Mandatory training by NY State Education Department for teacher certification. Occurs during the student teaching seminar. Fall/Spring
EMC 352 Human Growth and Social Development: Middle Childhood 3 credits
Major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the intellectual, emotional, physical, social and moral development of young adolescents. Fall/Spring
EMC 391 Cognition, Learning, Assessment and Diagnostic Teaching: Middle Childhood 3 credits
Concepts, standards and research related to middle level curriculum development stressing the importance of a curriculum that is relevant, challenging, integrative and exploratory. Interdisciplinary middle level curriculum standards and models will be introduced in addition to assessment strategies that promote the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of all young adolescents. Fall/Spring