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Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12): Earth Science (EDS), A.S.

Dutchess Community College · Poughkeepsie, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Total credits (published)
64
Catalog edition
Catálogo DCC 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
These jointly registered programs in adolescent education are designed to facilitate the transfer to SUNY New Paltz of students preparing to become certified teachers in grades 7-12. The curricula for the two years at Dutchess Community College is shown for each program.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190840
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190840_b40bd937
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements

12 items
  1. Students planning an academic major in science at New Paltz should start their sequence in biology or earth science. Other students may take applicable four-credit (laboratory science) courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences or physics. See General Education, Appendix B .
    Not resolved to a course
  2. All students are required to take two semesters of a foreign language. Foreign language instructors should be consulted for assistance in selecting the appropriate course. Students planning on an academic major in foreign language at New Paltz must choose French or Spanish. If the two semester foreign language requirement has been satisfied students should speak to the program coordinator and/or an academic advisor to select an academic concentration course.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. MAT 109
    or higher required.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. The baccalaureate degree in adolescent education requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in an academic major. Students should plan their individual programs in order to have a minimum of 12 or, if possible, 15 credits toward the major at New Paltz when they complete the associate degree. It is essential that students consult their advisor when selecting elective courses for the academic major.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Students planning an academic major in history at New Paltz should choose GOV 121 , HIS 104 .
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Other World Civilization courses: Select a course from SUNY General Education Requirements Appendix F .
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Western Civilization courses: Select a course from SUNY General Education Requirements Appendix E .
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Elective courses: any applicable courses .
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Most students will need to select as their free elective a course which will count toward their academic major at New Paltz. Read a full discussion of the free elective requirement .
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Students also may take CPS 141 and CPS 142 or CPS 231 . Consult an advisor for more information.
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Additional applicable courses are: MAT 221 , MAT 222 , GLG 121 , PHY 121 , PHY 122 , CHE 231 , and CHE 232 . Students may also enroll in one of the following: MAT 118 or CPS 141 and CPS 142 .
    Not resolved to a course
  12. SUNY New Paltz requires the grade of B or better in ENG 101 or ENG 102 .
    Not resolved to a course

Program Map

17 items
  1. Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12): Biology (EDB), A.S.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12): Chemistry (EDX), A.S.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Earth Sciences (EDS)
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12): English (EDL), A.S.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12): History/Social Studies (EDH), A.S.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12): Mathematics (EDM), A.S.
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Students planning an academic major in science at New Paltz should start their sequence in biology or earth science. Other students may take applicable four credit (laboratory science) courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences or physics. Select a course from SUNY General Education Natural Sciences courses .
    Not resolved to a course
  8. All students are required to take two semesters of a foreign language. Foreign language instructors should be consulted for assistance in selecting the appropriate course. Students planning on an academic major in foreign language at New Paltz must choose French or Spanish. If the two semester foreign language requirement has been satisfied students should speak to the program coordinator and/or an academic advisor to select an academic concentration course.
    Not resolved to a course
  9. MAT 109
    or higher required.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. The baccalaureate degree in adolescent education requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in an academic major. Students should plan their individual programs in order to have a minimum of 12 or, if possible,15 credits toward the major at New Paltz when they complete the associate degree. It is essential that students consult their advisor when selecting elective courses for the academic major.
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Students planning an academic major in history at New Paltz should choose GOV 121 , HIS 104 .
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Select a course from SUNY General Education World History and Global Awareness courses.
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Elective courses: any applicable courses. See Courses Applicable in Designated Programs .
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Most students will need to select as their free elective a course which will count toward their academic major at New Paltz. See for a full discussion of the free elective requirement .
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Students also may take CPS 141 and CPS 142 or CPS 231 . Consult an advisor for more information.
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Additional applicable courses are: MAT 221 , MAT 222 , GLG 121 , PHY 121 , PHY 122 , CHE 231 , and CHE 232 . Students may also enroll in one of the following: MAT 118 or CPS 141 and CPS 142 .
    Not resolved to a course
  17. SUNY New Paltz requires the grade of B or better in ENG 101 or ENG 102 .
    Not resolved to a course

First Semester

5 items
  1. ENG 101
    Composition I
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. PSY 111
    Introduction to Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. World Languages
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. MAT 221
    Calculus I
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  5. GLG 121
    Physical Geology
    Not resolved to a course
    4

Credit Hours: 17

0 items

    Second Semester

    5 items
    1. ENG 102
      Composition II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. U.S. History & Civic Engagement
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. BHS 103
      Social Problems in Today’s World
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. World Languages
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. GLG 124
      The Earth Through Time
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Credit Hours: 16

    0 items

      Third Semester

      5 items
      1. BHS 207
        Education in American Society
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. PSY 204
        Adolescent Psychology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. World History & Global Awareness
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. CHE 121
        General Chemistry I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. PHY 121
        General Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      Credit Hours: 17

      0 items

        Fourth Semester

        4 items
        1. World History & Global Awareness
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. THE 120
          Performing Skills for the Classroom
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. CHE 122
          General Chemistry II
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        4. PHY 122
          General Physics II
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Credit Hours: 14

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          Contact Information

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