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Program checklist · B.A./M.S.T

Adolescence Education: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics Option “A” (Certification in One High School Science; Grades 7-12 with Middle School Extension), B.A./M.S.T

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, 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
B.A./M.S.T
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
13.1335
Total credits (published)
105-122
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_a17cea11
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Program Requirements

0 items

    Education Major: 15 Credits

    5 items
    1. EDLS 315
      Teaching Students With Special Needs Grades 5 to 12 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. EDLS 349
      Introduction to Middle and Secondary School Education 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. SECD 356
      Reading in the Middle and Secondary Schools 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. SECD 411
      Middle School Science Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. SECD 472
      Science Curricula Programs and Standards 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Cognate Requirements: 9 Credits

    1 item
    1. EDUC 230
      School Health CA 2 SAVE DASA 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    One of the Following

    2 items
    1. PSYC 100
      Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. PSYC 220
      Child Development 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Plus One of the Following

    2 items
    1. PSYC 321
      Psychology of Adolescence 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. GRED 677
      Development and Learning in Adolescence 3 Credit(s) *
      Not resolved to a course

    Additional Science Cognates: 42-50 Credits

    0 items

      For Biology Majors: 48 Credits

      0 items

        For Chemistry Majors: 45 Credits

        0 items

          For Geology Majors: 50 Credits

          0 items

            For Physics Majors: 42-43 Credits

            0 items

              Additional credits are needed to fulfill General Education and College requirements

              0 items

                Graduate-level Requirements: 41 Credits

                0 items

                  Summer: 9 Credits

                  3 items
                  1. GRED 555
                    Classroom Management and Leadership Middle and Secondary School 3 Credit(s)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. GRED 557
                    Writing in the Middle and Secondary School 3 Credit(s)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. IT IT Elective (IT 514 , IT 614 , or 621)
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Fall: 15 Credits

                  5 items
                  1. GRED 501
                    Seminar Teaching Science in Secondary School 3 Credit(s)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. GRED 502
                    Issues in Science Technology and Society 3 Credit(s)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. GRED 571
                    Science Education Instruction in Secondary School 3 Credit(s)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. GRED 673
                    Pre Student Teaching Field Experience Secondary Science Grades 7 to 12 3 Credit(s) (Science major)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. GRED 675
                    Secondary Science Teaching Research 3 Credit(s)
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Spring: Student Teaching: 17 Credits

                  3 items
                  1. GRED 670
                    Culminating Experience (Project) 3 Credit(s) (with advisement)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. GRED 692
                    Student Teaching Placement 1 7 Credit(s) and
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. GRED 697
                    Student Teaching Placement 2 7 Credit(s)
                    Not resolved to a course
                    or: GRED 683 - Student Teaching Full Semester 14 Credit(s)

                  Certification Requirements

                  2 items
                  1. New York State Teacher Certification Exams required for Initial Certification: EAS, edTPA, and CST Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and/or Physics (Certification exams are subject to change)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. Fingerprinting Clearance
                    Not resolved to a course
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