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Program checklist · B.A./M.S.T

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

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
B.A./M.S.T
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Total credits (published)
115-133
Catalog edition
2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Adolescence Education Science program is a 4+1 program that leads to initial certifications in two science content areas at the master’s level. It first requires completion of a bachelor’s degree (with equivalent major coursework) from one of the following majors: biology, chemistry, geology, or physics. Students second major will be in Adolescence Science Education. Students must also complete a minor in one of the following science content areas (biology, chemistry, geology, or physics). During the M.S.T. phase of the program, course work will be completed fully online with in person field placements. This program is the perfect fit for those who have a passion for science to convert that fervor into skills to effectively teach it. Graduates will leave with the skills to effectively teach adolescents core principles of natural science fields.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_f532d672
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

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    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 410
      Middle or Secondary 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 credits are needed to fulfill General Education and College requirements

    0 items

      Graduate-level Requirements: 43 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 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)

        Additional Content Area Requirements: 52-61 Credits

        0 items

          For Biology Majors: 55-61 Credits

          0 items

            For Chemistry Majors: 52-58 Credits

            0 items

              For Geology Majors: 57-61 Credits

              0 items

                For Physics Majors 52-55 Credits

                0 items

                  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

                  Note(s)

                  0 items
                    Source. SUNY College at Potsdam, catalog 2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog — https://catalog.potsdam.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=2618&returnto=893. Captured page pages/0018.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.