Adolescence Education-Physics, B.S.
[Adolescence Education-Physics -- 1902.01]
Students completing the Adolescence Education Physics program are prepared to apply for New York State teaching certification in Physics for grades 7-12 (with an extension in Physics for grades 5-6). They also have the option of completing requirements for dual certification in Adolescence Education Physics 7-12, and Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate study in education, physics, or related disciplines. All Adolescence Education Physics students are assigned an advisor in the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics as well as an advocate in the Teacher Education Department. Consultation with both advisor and advocate is essential to ensure program requirements and application deadlines for both departments are met.
SPECIFICS OF THE ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION PHYSICS B.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 124
Total Liberal Arts Hours: 62
General Education Requirements: Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council). Exceptions: only one fine arts course is required; PSYC 2030 must be taken to meet the behavioral science requirement. Requirements for the lab science and mathematics proficiency will be met through the major.
Minimum Requirements: GPA of 2.7 in the major and overall; no grade less than C in the PHYS major courses; a minimum grade of C- in supporting courses; a minimum grade of C+ in 100-level TEDU courses; a minimum grade of B- in levels 2000 and above TEDU courses; minimum grade of C in COMM 1105 and COMP 1010.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.
Application to the Major: Standard institutional application form to be submitted to the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics at the end of the sophomore year. A minimum overall GPA of 2.7 is required to be accepted and to remain in the major. In addition, students must apply to the Teacher Education Department after completing two TEDU courses (usually TEDU 1850 and TEDU 1950) and must apply to student teach by the appropriate deadline. Contact the Teacher Education Department for specific deadlines and forms.
Major Requirements: 46 hours as follows:
- 30 hours of physics courses: PHYS 2001, 2002, 2003, 4030; 6 hours physics electives; and 9 hours of 3000-/4000-level physics electives;
- 4 hours computer science: CSCI 2010 ;
- 12 hours mathematics: MATH 2281, 2282, 2283.
Students who are pursuing Adolescence Education Physics for grades 7-12 (with an extension in Physics for grades 5-6) are also required to complete a 38-hour core of education courses (TEDU 1850, 1950 & 1950 OPE, 2350, 2600, 2940, 3570 & 3570 OPE, 3600 & 3600 OPE, 3850 & 3850 OPE, 4020 & 4021, 4420); in addition to four mandated training workshops: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment; School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE); Needs of Students with Autism; and Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention (DASA). Students must also complete 100 hours of fieldwork, called observation-participation experience (OPE).
Students who are pursuing dual certification in Adolescence Education Physics for grades 7-12 and Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist are required to complete a 47-hour core of education courses, including courses for teaching content to students with disabilities (TEDU 1850, 1950 & 1950 OPE, 2350, 2940, 3570 & 3570 OPE, 3600 & 3600 OPE, 3650 & 3650 OPE, 3850 & 3850 OPE, 3900, HIST 3061, LITR 3610, TEDU 4020 & 4021, 4420); in addition to four mandated workshops: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment; School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE); Needs of Students with Autism; and Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention (DASA). Students pursuing dual certification must complete 150 hours of fieldwork, called observation-participation experience (OPE).