Arts and Sciences/Education (dual)
Arts and Sciences contact Ann Marie McGinnis, Director, Student Records Office, 329 Hall of Languages, 315-443-2205.
Arts and Sciences faculty See faculty listings under individual programs in this section of the catalog.
Education contacts Carol Radin or Pam Hatchey, Assistant Directors of Academic Advising, Office of Academic and Student Services, 270 Huntington Hall, 315-443-9319
Education Faculty John W. Briggs, Kelly Chandler-Olcott, Helen Doerr, Benjamin H. Dotger, Marvin Druger, Gerald M. Mager, Jeffery Mangram, Joanna O. Masingila, Dalia Rodriguez, Joseph Shedd, John Tillotson
In order to graduate with eligibility to apply for New York State teacher certification in the secondary (7-12) academic areas of English, mathematics, science, or social studies, dual enrollment with the School of Education is required. Completion of all College of Arts and Sciences requirements (including the Liberal Arts Core with courses from specific categories and a major in one of the listed content areas) combined with 36 credits of education courses (including methods and student teaching) for a total of 123-126 credits are required. In addition, completion of New York State testing and other certification requirements apply. Please see the following detailed information.
The dual programs for prospective teachers provide a broad general education (the Liberal Arts Core of the College of Arts and Sciences), depth in the content area to be taught, and professional coursework and field experiences focusing on the skills and knowledge necessary to teach students from diverse backgrounds and with varying abilities. The programs available are listed below. A minimum of 123 credits are required. Some students may need to complete total program credits that are slightly greater than 126.
Students in the dual programs complete a program of study offered jointly by the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education: English education; mathematics education; science education (biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics); or social studies education. Students also complete the requirements for a College of Arts and Sciences major in the subject area.
Within the Liberal Arts Core, major, and/or electives, students must include one course from the following:
- mathematics (MAT 112 may not meet this requirement)
- history
- social science course other than history or psychology
- arts and culture (typically met through FIA courses)
- humanities course other than FIA or HST
- approved humanities or social science course with non-Western content (list is available from the education advisor)
- foreign language through Syracuse University’s 101 level, or its equivalent. Successful completion of level 3 high school language may meet this requirement.
When planning their subject areas, students should keep in mind that at least 9 credits of education are required in the spring of the junior year in order to meet the prerequisites for the fall student teaching experience. As many content (subject area) courses as possible should be completed by the end of the junior year. Other electives and remaining Liberal Arts Core courses can be delayed until the spring of the senior year.
All programs meet the academic requirements for New York State initial adolescence certification to teach grades 7-12 in the specified subject. Successful completion of certification examinations is also required. For more information about certification, see the School of Education section of this catalog.
A core of professional requirements shared by all of these is as follows. Additional liberal arts, professional, and other requirements are described in the specific program sections below. More detailed information is available from the program coordinator.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CORE
(INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS OTHER THAN COURSES)
The professional sequence includes coursework, field experience and student teaching, and requirements other than coursework, described below.
The professional core requires:
| EDU 204 |
Principles of Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms* |
4 |
| EDU 304 |
Study of Teaching* |
4 |
| EDU 310 |
American School* |
3 |
| RED 326 |
Literacy Across the Curriculum |
4 |
Workshops: Identifying/Reporting Child Abuse; Violence Prevention; Child Abduction Prevention; Highway Safety; Alcohol/Drug/Tobacco Prevention; Fire and Arson Prevention.
*
EDU 304 and
RED 326 should be taken after
EDU 204, no later than the first semester of junior year.
EDU 204 may be taken as early as the second semester of first year.
EDU 310 may be taken before or after professional semesters.
The semesters of registration listed are for students completing the program in four years. Others would adjust accordingly, with the candidacy and second professional semester as late in the program as possible.
Candidacy Semester
(spring of the junior year)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the specific program; development of a professional portfolio acceptable to the Academy of Educators (reviewed during the fall prior to the Candidacy Semester); a minimum 2.8 cumulative average, and 2.8 (3.0 for English education) in both required education and in content (subject matter) courses; completion of
EDU 204 and
304,
RED 326, and the number of content courses required by the program; and appropriate progress toward meeting all of the program assessment proficiencies.
Note: SU Abroad study planned for the junior year would need to take place in the fall semester.
SED 413 or SCE 413
|
Methods and Curriculum in Teaching
(in specific subject area) |
3
|
| SED 409 |
Adapting Instruction for Diverse Student Needs |
3 |
EDU 508
|
Student Teaching/Secondary Candidacy
(including during SU’s spring break)
|
3
|
Standard Student Teaching Semester
(fall of the senior year)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Candidacy Semester and review by the Academy. Completion of the required amount of credits in the content area. Grade point averages at or above the minimums stated above; successful review of all appropriate student assessment proficiencies.
EDU 508 Student Teaching 9
SED 415 Teacher Development 3
Because this student teaching placement is a full-time, 10-week experience, no other daytime courses can be taken, and it is not advisable to plan more than 12 total credits in this semester, unless approved by an advisor; appropriate progress toward meeting all program standards.
Admissions and Progress
A minimum of a 2.8 grade point average is required for admission to these AS/ED dual enrollment programs. GPA requirements for admission to the candidacy and standard student teaching semesters, and other prerequisites to these semesters are mentioned above. Additional requirements may apply to some programs.
Intra-University transfer to the School of Education is coordinated through the Office of Academic and Student Services, 270 Huntington Hall. Upon acceptance into a dual program, the student should also complete the Official Program of Study Form required by the College of Arts and Sciences. Students may not declare a major in an arts and sciences/education program until they are accepted by the School of Education. Application should be made as soon as possible, but must be made no later than the start of the fall of the junior year by those hoping to complete the program in four years (although even then extra semesters may be necessary).
Advising and Special Services A dually enrolled student has an advisor in each college or one advisor dually appointed to both colleges. Early contact with the education advisor is important for progress and careful planning. Contact is also required before each registration in order to have the School of Education advising hold lifted.
Students planning graduation from these programs are expected to ensure a senior check has been completed with the School of Education, in addition to similar monitoring by the College of Arts and Sciences. They also may take advantage of the job search services of the Educational Career Services Office, 270 Huntington Hall.