Preparation for a career in adolescence education (grades 7-12) combines an academic major in a particular field with a minor in education. Middle/Adolescence education subjects include business and marketing (pre K - 12), and biology, chemistry, earth science, English, French, mathematics, physics, social studies, and Spanish (7-12 and 5-9).
*Alfred University offers you the opportunity to apply for an Applied & Experiential Learning (APEX) grant which can be provide up to $1,000 to support you during your student teaching semester.
The sequence above represents a typical progression; your academic advisor will work with you to create a schedule that meets your specific needs.
Alfred University maintains high standards for all students admitted into our education programs. You may apply for admission into the Middle/Adolescent Education minor at the beginning of your junior year.
Admitted students:
Alfred University is an approved teacher preparation program for New York State adolescent and middle childhood teacher certifications. In order to meet the NYSED requirements for initial certification, teacher candidates at Alfred University are equipped to take the following three NYSTE examinations:
The required New York State certification workshops are embedded in the Alfred University coursework and are provided to enrolled students at no additional charge:
To complete additional certification in middle childhood, you must successfully complete all requirements for middle/adolescence certification as well as EDUC 488 - Current Teaching Methods: Middle Childhood Subjects.
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