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
- Adolescence Education: Physics (7-12) [APH]
- CIP
- 13.1203
- Total credits (published)
- 124
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 196149
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_196149_edb64648
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
0 items
A. Required Courses in Physics: 31 credit hours
10 items
- PHY 150Introductory Astronomy (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 201Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 202Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 203Principles of Physics III (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 310Modern Physics (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 357Intermediate Physics Laboratory (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 385Scientific Programming (3 cr. hr.) orNot resolved to a course
- PHY 386Scientific Programming (3 cr. hr.) (WI)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 420Classical Mechanics (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 450Electricity and Magnetism (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
B. Required Courses in Related Areas of Science and Mathematics: 27 credit hours
8 items
- CHE 227General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) andNot resolved to a course
- CHE 277General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- CHE 228General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.) andNot resolved to a course
- CHE 278General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- MAT 135Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- MAT 236Calculus II (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- MAT 237Calculus III (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- MAT 272Linear Algebra (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
Select 4 credit hours from the following courses
7 items
- BIO 110Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- BIO 111Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.) andNot resolved to a course
- BIO 113Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- BIO 211Fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- BIO 212Fundamentals of Organismal Biology (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- GLY 261Physical Geology (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- GLY 262Historical Geology (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
C. Required Professional Courses: 39 credit hours
11 items
- AED 391Introduction to Adolescence Education (PHY) (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 442Methods I: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (PHY) (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 443Methods II: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (PHY) (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 444Laboratory Practicum (PHY) (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 445Student Teaching: Adolescence Education - Science (12 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- ESL 406Educating English Language Learners (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- HLH 199Critical School Health Issues (2 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- LIT 449Literacy in the Secondary School (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PSY 101Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PSY 232Adolescent Psychology (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- SPE 275Teaching Students with Disabilities in Adolescence Classrooms (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
D. Additional Requirements 27 credit hours
2 items
- Composition and General Education Courses: 21 credit hoursNot resolved to a course
- World Language Courses: 6 credit hours World Language through the 102 level is required for certification. A student may begin the sequence at the 101 level, however if a score of 85 or better is received on the New York State Regents exam, only the 102 level is required.Not resolved to a course
E. Admission to the Major
5 items
- AED 391Introduction to Adolescence Education (PHY) (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 442Methods I: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (PHY) (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 443Methods II: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (PHY) (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 444Laboratory Practicum (PHY) (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 445Student Teaching: Adolescence Education - Science (12 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
F. Eligibility for Student Teaching
0 items
Required Workshops
3 items
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CARR)Not resolved to a course
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)Not resolved to a course
- Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)Not resolved to a course
Example of Adolescence Education: Physics (7-12) [APH] over four years
0 items
First Year Fall
6 items
- PHY 201Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- MAT 135Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- CPN 102Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- COR 101The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- GE Course (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
First Year Spring
6 items
- PHY 203Principles of Physics III (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- Recommended: PHY 404 Physics Seminar (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- MAT 236Calculus II (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- CPN 101Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) orNot resolved to a course
- CPN 103Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- GE Course (3 cr. hr.) GE Course (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
Second Year Fall
7 items
- PHY 202Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- MAT 237Calculus III (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- CHE 227General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- CHE 277General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- Recommended: CHE 224 Problem Solving in Gen Chem (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PSY 101Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- World Language (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
Second Year Spring
8 items
- Recommended: PHY 404 Physics Seminar (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- MAT 272Linear Algebra (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- CHE 228General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- CHE 278General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- Recommended: CHE 225 Problem Solving in Gen Chem II (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- HLH 199Critical School Health Issues (2 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PSY 232Adolescent Psychology (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- GE course (3 cr. hr.) World Language (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
Third Year Fall
9 items
- PHY 310Modern Physics (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 386Scientific Programming (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 420Classical Mechanics (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 391Introduction to Adolescence Education (PHY) (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- one of the following four courses:Not resolved to a course
- BIO 211Fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology (4 cr. hr.) orNot resolved to a course
- BIO 212Fundamentals of Organismal Biology (4 cr. hr.) orNot resolved to a course
- GLY 261Physical Geology (4 cr. hr.) orNot resolved to a course
- GLY 262Historical Geology (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
Third Year Spring
6 items
- PHY 357Intermediate Physics Laboratory (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- Recommended: PHY 404 Physics Seminar (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- PHY 450Electricity and Magnetism (4 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 442Methods I: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (PHY) (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- Note: Students wishing to pursue additional certification for grades 5 and 6 are encouraged to take second biology or geology course. See detailed program notes for acceptable course list.Not resolved to a course
- GE Course (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
Fourth Year Fall
6 items
- PHY 150Introductory Astronomy (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- SPE 275Teaching Students with Disabilities in Adolescence Classrooms (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 443Methods II: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (PHY) (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- AED 444Laboratory Practicum (PHY) (1 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- LIT 449Literacy in the Secondary School (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- ESL 406Educating English Language Learners (3 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
Fourth Year Spring
2 items
- AED 445Student Teaching: Adolescence Education - Science (12 cr. hr.)Not resolved to a course
- Note: Students are not allowed to take additional courses while conducting student teaching.Not resolved to a course
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