English, Adolescence Education: English, B.A.

Requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Teacher Education program must be completed for the New York State initial certification. Students are urged to study a foreign language through the intermediate collegiate level (course 202 at the College) and to take ENGL 361 .

Program Learning Outcomes, Adolescence Education (NCTE)

Candidates demonstrate knowledge of ELA subject matter content that specifically includes literature and multimedia texts as well as knowledge of the nature of adolescents as readers.
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of ELA subject matter content that specifically includes language and writing as well as knowledge of adolescents as language users.
Candidates plan instruction and design assessments for reading and the study of literature to promote learning for all students.
Candidates plan instruction and design assessments for composing texts to promote learning for all students.
Candidates plan, implement, assess and reflect on research-based instruction that increases motivation and active student engagement, builds sustained learning of ELA and responds to diverse students’ context-based needs.
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of how theories and research about social justice, diversity, equity, student identities and schools as institutions can enhance students’ opportunities to learn in ELA.
Candidates are prepared to interact knowledgeably with students, families and colleagues based on social needs and institutional roles, engage in leadership and/or collaborative roles in ELA professional learning communities and actively develop as professional educators.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete English Major Requirements: 40

Basic Requirements: (16 Credits)

ENGL 203 - Reader and Text: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
One English course in the period designated “Early” Credit(s): 4

One English course in the period designated “Modern” Credit(s): 4

One English course in the period designated “Recent” Credit(s): 4

Electives in English selected under advisement in accordance with the following guidelines: (24 Credits)

1. ENGL 203 - Reader and Text: (subtitle) is the prerequisite for English courses at the 300 and 400 levels.

2. Majors must successfully complete at least 8 credits of English at the 300 level.

3. Majors must successfully complete at least 16 credits of English at the 400 level.

4. Majors may apply a maximum of 8 credits in English at the 100 level to meet these requirements.

5. Film Studies (FMST) courses at the appropriate level may be used to meet these requirements.

6. Majors must successfully complete the department self-reflective advising requirement.

7. At least 28 credits of the student’s English courses counted in fulfillment of the major must be in literature.

Minimum Competence Requirement

A grade of C- or better is required for each of the following courses: all courses submitted in fulfillment of the 40 hour requirement for the English major.

Department Writing Requirement

For the English major, at least 16 credits must be at the 400-level. All courses in English emphasize the skills of effective writing. In addition, all 400-level Literature courses teach students how to join the conversation among critics and scholars regarding texts, authors and topics.

Adolescence Education Requirements: (34 Credits)*

Blocks required in sequence

Block I
INTD 203 - Social Foundations of Education in the United States Credit(s): 3
EDUC 215 - Foundations of Literacy in the Secondary School Credit(s): 3
Block II
EDUC 204 - Dimensions of Teaching Credit(s): 3 (offered fall only)
EDUC 206 - Practicum - Dimensions of Teaching Credit(s): 1
SPED 205 - Teaching Secondary Learners with Special Needs Credit(s): 3 (offered fall only)
Block III
INTD 301 - Topics in Secondary Education: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 (spring only)
INTD 302 - Methods and Materials in Secondary Education: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3
Block IV

Two of the following:
EDUC 340 - Student Teaching - Middle School Education Credit(s): 7.5
EDUC 350 - Student Teaching - High School Education Credit(s): 7.5

Footnotes:

*Note: Students may not advance in blocks until all previous work is completed satisfactorily.
**In the Review Process, a teacher candidate may be allowed one retake of a Student Teaching experience.

Related Requirements for Adolescence Education: (4 Credits)

PSYC 216 - Adolescent Development Credit(s): 3
H&PE 350 - Health and Safety Issues in the Schools Credit(s): 1

Sample Course Map

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map

First Year
- Fall - 15 Credit Hours
  - ENGL 103 - Introduction to the English Major
  - ENGL 1xx-2xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - WRTG 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
  - Natural Science with lab - Credit(s): 4
  - Math/Quantitative Reasoning - Credit(s): 3
- Spring - 14 Credit Hours
  - ENGL 203 - Reader and Text: (subtitle)
  - INTD 203 - Social Foundations of Education in the United States
    - Counts for Global Society: DPP
  - PSYC 216 - Adolescent Development
  - World Language 101 - Credit(s): 4
Second Year
- Fall - 15 Credit Hours
  - ENGL 3xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - ENGL Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
  - Global Society: SST - Credit(s): 3
- Spring - 17 Credit Hours
  - ENGL 3xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - EDUC 215 - Foundations of Literacy in the Secondary School
  - Global Society: WCV - Credit(s): 4
  - Global Society: CAI - Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: CGC - Credit(s): 3
Third Year
- Fall - 14 Credit Hours
  - ENGL 4xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - EDUC 204 - Dimensions of Teaching
  - EDUC 206 - Practicum - Dimensions of Teaching
  - SPED 205 - Teaching Secondary Learners with Special Needs
  - H&PE 350 - Health and Safety Issues in the Schools
  - Elective - Credit(s): 2
- Spring - 14 Credit Hours
  - ENGL 4xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - ENGL 4xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - INTD 301 - Topics in Secondary Education: (subtitle)
  - INTD 302 - Methods and Materials in Secondary Education: (subtitle)
Fourth Year
- Fall - 15 Credit Hours
  - EDUC 340 - Student Teaching - Middle School Education
  - EDUC 350 - Student Teaching - High School Education
    - Counts for Integrative & Applied Learning
- Spring - 16 Credit Hours
  - ENGL 4xx Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - ENGL Elective - Credit(s): 4
  - Electives - Credit(s): 8

Total Credit Hours: 120

Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

Attributes:

Sub Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
DPP	Diversity, Pluralism, Power
WCV	World Cultures & Values
CGC	Contemporary Global Challenges
CAI	Creativity & Innovation
SST	Sustainability

Learning Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
ARTS	Arts
HUMA	Humanities
SOSC	Social Science