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Program checklist · B.A.

Adolescence Education: English, B.A.

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
13.1335
Total credits (published)
71-81
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_d356abfd
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

    Prerequisites to Learning Communities: 14-15 Credits

    4 items
    1. COMM 201
      Mass Media and Society 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. COMP 202
      Introduction to Creative Writing 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. EDLS 349
      Introduction to Middle and Secondary School Education 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. SECD 210
      Computer Applications in Middle and Secondary Education 1 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    One of the Following

    4 items
    1. ANTH 203
      Language and Culture
      As published: “Language and Culture 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. EDLS 333
      Education Language and Culture 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. GRED 545
      Teaching the English Language Learner in the Mainstream Classroom 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. GRED 516
      Diversity and Advocacy in Education 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Learning Community I (LA1) Fall Only: 11 Credits

    4 items
    1. LITR 323
      Young Adult Literature 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. LNGS 301
      The Structure of Language 3 Credit(s) (or LNGS 302 or LNGS 309 or LNGS 310 )
      Not resolved to a course
    3. SECD 340
      Classroom Management in Secondary Education 1 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. SECD 361
      English Language Arts Grades 5 to 12 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Learning Community II (LA2) Spring Only: 12 Credits

    4 items
    1. EDLS 315
      Teaching Students With Special Needs Grades 5 to 12 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. 300 Level or above Literature Elective 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. SECD 471
      Teaching Reading and Literature Grades 5 to 12 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. SECD 491
      Pre Student Teaching Field Experience Middle English Language Arts Grades 5 to 9 2 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Learning Community III (LA3) Fall Only: 8 Credits

    3 items
    1. COMP 402
      Composition Theory 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: COMP 405 - Writing Center Theory 3 Credit(s)
      or: COMP 430 - Theory of Rhetoric 3 Credit(s)
      or: COMP 505 - Rhetorical Criticism 3 Credit(s)
      or: COMP 507 - Theory of Composition 3 Credit(s)
      or: COMP 530 - Theory of Rhetoric 3 Credit(s)
    2. SECD 371
      Teaching Writing Language and Communication Grades 5 to 12 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. SECD 391
      Pre Student Teaching Field Experience Secondary English Language Arts Grades 10 to 12 1 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Learning Community IV (LA4): 14 Credits

    3 items
    1. EDLS 414
      Student Teaching Seminar 2 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. SECD 455
      Student Teaching Placement 1 6 Credit(s) and
      Not resolved to a course
    3. SECD 456
      Student Teaching Placement 2 6 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: SECD 485 - Student Teaching Full Semester 12 Credit(s)

    Cognate Requirements: 12 Credits

    4 items
    1. PSYC 321
      Psychology of Adolescence 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. PSYC 350
      Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. EDUC 230
      School Health CA 2 SAVE DASA 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. 300 Level or above Literature Elective 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Additional credits are needed to fulfill General Education and College requirements

    0 items

      Certification Requirements

      2 items
      1. New York State Teacher Certification Exams required for Initial Certification: EAS, and CST English (Certification exams are subject to change)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Fingerprinting Clearance
        Not resolved to a course
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