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STEP Adolescent Education
Plan of Study
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To be taken in conjunction with a liberal arts major
Students in the STEP Adolescence Education sequence must major in one of the liberal arts and sciences appropriate to their content specialty and complete the University General Education requirements.
Please see your education minor adviser to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver of the language requirement.
Students selecting the minor in adolescence education should major in the following areas:
- English Education: major in English
- Biology Education: major in biology
- Chemistry Education: major in chemistry
- Earth Science Education: major in environmental studies (must include a minimum of 30 credits in earth science)
- Mathematics Education: major in mathematics
- Physics Education: major in physics
- Social Studies Education: major in one of the following: anthropology, economics, history, political science, or sociology. Regardless of major, all minors in social studies education must take a minimum of 21 credits, including a course in geography, in U.S. history, world history, and a course each in economics, political science, introduction to sociology and introduction to psychology
- Language Instruction in Spanish: major in Spanish
Note: Students admitted into STEP taking a Bachelor of Arts (BA) major up until Fall 2011 must complete Level III foreign language through the Department of Languages. Transfer students accepted into the STEP program are exempt from the new requirements in foreign language until Fall 2011. All students receiving teacher certification in New York State must have demonstrated foreign language proficiency at the equivalent level of a Regents examination (Level II). |
| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EST 102 |
STEP Orientation Seminar |
1 |
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Total Credits: |
1 |
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Fall Semester
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
EST 222
or
PIA 116
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Adolescence Development
Adolescent Psychology (Pre-requisite PIA 101) |
3 |
| ENG 202 |
Structure of Modern English (English Majors Only) |
3 |
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| Spring Semester |
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EST 311 |
Sociolinguistic Perspectives in Adolescence Education
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3 |
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Total Credits: |
6 |
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Fall Semester
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EST 304 |
Community, School, and Society
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3 |
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| Spring Semester |
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
EAE 595
or
EAE 594
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Youth Literacies: Literature, Culture, and the Arts (English, Social Studies and Language Majors)
Critical Literacy of Mathematics and Science Education (Math and Science Majors) |
3 |
| EST 307 |
Introduction to Philosophy of Education
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3 |
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Total Credits: |
9 |
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Fall Semester
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| Choose One |
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| EDO 596 |
Inquiry and Expression: Literacy Across the Curriculum: Humanities
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3 |
| EDO 597 |
Inquiry and Expression: Literacy Across the Curriculum: Math and Science
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3 |
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| Spring Semester |
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| Choose One (major related): |
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EAE 513
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Instruction and Assessment in Mathematics Education (25 field hours)
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3 |
EAE 517
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Instruction and Assessment in Science Education (25 field hours)
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3 |
EAE 518
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Instruction and Assessment in Social Studies Education (25 field hours)
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3 |
EAE 519
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Instruction and Assessment in Spanish Language Education ( 25 field hours)
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3 |
| EST 580 |
Service Learning and Composition (English majors only, others by permission) (25 field hours)
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3 |
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| And |
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| EEC 560 |
Managing Inclusive Environments (25 field hours)
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3 |
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Total Credits: |
9 |
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Summer Session
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
EST 574
or
EAR 500 |
Teaching and Learning Aesthetics
Exploring the Arts Elective
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3 |
| HED 607 |
Health Promotion for Children and Adolescents
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3 |
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Graduate Elective (under advisement)
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3 |
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Total Credits: |
9 |
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| Fall Semester |
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EAE 860 |
Masters Seminar: Inquiry in Teaching and Learning
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3 |
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| Choose One (major related): |
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EAE 511
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Instruction and Assessment in English Education (50 field hours) |
3 |
EAE 613
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Secondary Mathematics Content, Pedagogy and Assessment: Learning from Master Teachers (50 field hours) |
3 |
EAE 617
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Secondary Science Content, Pedagogy and Assessment: Learning from Master Teachers (50 field hours) |
3 |
EAE 618
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Secondary Social Studies Content, Pedagogy and Assessment Learning from Master Teachers (50 field hours) |
3 |
EAE 619
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Special Methods and Materials of Spanish Language Instruction (50 field hours)
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3 |
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| Choose One (major related): |
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EAE 723
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Teaching Composition in the Secondary School (English majors) |
3 |
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Graduate Elective in Math, Science, or Social Studies (under advisement) |
3 |
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| And |
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Graduate Elective (under advisement)
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3 |
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Total Credits: |
12 |
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| Spring Semester |
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EAE 503 |
Reflective Practice Seminar in Adolescent Education |
3 |
| EAE 820 |
Student Teaching in Childhood Education Pre-Certification |
6 |
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Graduate Education Elective
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3 |
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Total Credits: |
12 |
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New York State Teacher Certification Requirements
Foreign Language (American Sign Language is acceptable)
- Two semesters at Level I and II (e.g. Spanish I and II - 6 credits)
or
- Two different languages (e.g. Spanish I and American Sign Language I - 6 credits)
or
- One semester of Level III or above (e.g. Spanish III or above - 3 credits)
or
- Requirement can be waived with a passing grade on High School Regents.
Assessment Points
Assessment Point 1: Admissions: INDUCTION
- High School GPA > 3.0
- High School SAT > 1500 (Combined)
- Adelphi GPA > 2.75
Assessment Point 2: Knowledge and Disposition: EXPLORATION
To be included in Portfolio:
- Case Study (from 0836-222)
- Autobiography (from 0836-304)
- Philosophy of Education (from 0836-307)
- Portfolio Part I (from 0805-596/597)
Assessment Point 3: Field Performance Benchmarks: SYNTHESIS
Field performance benchmarks will be required in all methods courses. Students will choose a minimum of two samples each of a unit of study/fieldwork project and performance evaluation.
To be included in Portfolio:
- Curriculum Methods Development Project
- Portfolio Part II: Capstone and Reflective Letter (from 0809-860)
To be included in student's file:
- Passing score on:
- L.A.S.T.
- ATS-W
- C.S.T.
All exams must be passed prior to internship or student teaching.
Assessment Point 4: Student Teaching Benchmarks: REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
To be included in Portfolio:
- Pathwise Performance Criteria
- Reflective Letter
To be included in student's file:
- Clearance for Graduation
- Recommendation to SED
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Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Carolyn Phillips
STEP Program Director
Harvey Hall, Room 126
p - 516.877.4067
e - phillips@adelphi.edu
This page last modified on August 26, 2009.
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