Adolescent Social Studies, Grades 7-12 - BA

Admission Information

Admission to the School of Education is not automatic with admission to Hunter College. There is a separate admission process that involves an online application, a writing sample and an interview.

Students must apply by November 1 for the spring term and April 1 for the fall term. Applications are available online only: Application for Admission - Undergraduate Programs in Adolescent Education.

Admission Requirements

1. Minimum of at least 65 credits but no more than 90 credits.
2. A Hunter College Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better.
3. Receive a grade of B or better in
   ENGL 12000
    .
4. Have no more than 6 cr. of CR/NC grades.
5. Formal declaration of a major in history or geography.
6. Transfer students will have to complete 12 credits of coursework at Hunter College before applying. However, transfer students with 60 or more credits and a GPA of 3.3 or better may be immediately considered for admission.

Liberal Arts and Science Major Requirements

A geography or history major for adolescent teachers. (see Option in Social Studies within the Geography Major for Adolescent Education Teachers  or History for Adolescent Education (Social Studies)  )

New York State Liberal Arts & Science Distribution Requirement

These are courses required for School of Education students. Most of these courses may also be used towards the Hunter Core Requirement . .

•  ENGL 12000  and ENGL 22000  
• Two courses selected from HIST 15100 ,  HIST 15200  and GEOG 10100 
• STAT 11300 
• 9 credits in math, science and technology (must include one laboratory science course)
• 6 credits in the arts
• 12 credits of foreign language
• One course in communication

School of Education Technology Competencies

The Technology Competencies are required for all School of Education students.  The competencies include fifteen skills in five aspects of educational technology: productivity, research, communication, media, and presentation.

Course of Study

• SEDF 20300 - Social Foundations of Education, Grades 7-12 (W)
• SEDF 20400 - Adolescent Development
• SEDF 20500 - Educational Psychology: Applications in Grades 7-12
• SEDF 20600 - Assessment of the Teaching and Learning Process in Grades 7-12
• SEDC 21000 - Building the Foundations of Literacy in Grades 7-12
• SEDC 21500 - Methods I: Classroom Organization, Management, and Instruction in Social Studies, Grades 7-12
• SEDC 22000 - Adolescent Health and Safety
• SEDC 32500 - Methods II: Teaching Diverse Learners in Social Studies, Grades 7-12
• SEDC 34100 - Adolescent Fieldwork
• SEDC 45500 - Student Teaching in Social Studies, Grades 7-12
• SPED 30800 - Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings