Adolescent Earth Science, Grades 7-12 - BA/MA

The BA/MA program in Adolescent Earth Science leads to initial certification as a teacher. This program includes fieldwork in New York City Public schools. Students must take a specified sequence of education courses in addition to fulfilling the Common Core Requirement and the requirements of their major.

Adolescent education is a 26-credit course of study that students usually complete over four semesters. Students major in the subject they plan to teach and minor in adolescent education.

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 October 1 for the spring term and March 1 for the fall term. Applications are available online only. Visit the School of Education website.

Admission Requirements

Minimum of at least 65 credits but no more than 90 credits.
A Hunter College Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better.
Receive a grade of B or better in ENGL 120.
Have no more than 6 cr. of CR/NC grades.
Formal declaration of a major in earth science.
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

Minimum of 134 credits to include the Environmental Earth Science Concentration major (minimum of 39 credits) and associated auxiliary courses (15.5 credits) at the undergraduate level; 16 graduate credits in earth science.

New York State Liberal Arts & Science Distribution Requirement

These are courses required for School of Educaiton BA/MA Adolescent Earth science students. Most of these courses may be used toward the Common Core Requirements.

6 credits of English courses
6 credits of social studies (at least one course in U.S. history or U.S. geography)
3 credits in the arts
6 credits of foreign language
6 credits in math or technology (a college course in calculus meets this requirement)

School of Education DASA Workshop

The Dignity for All Student Act (DASA) workshop is required for all students in a NYS certiifcation program at the School of Education. The workshop requires six clock hours of coursework or training. Completion of the workshop is an exit requirement for all teacher preparation programs.

Course of Study

Education Courses for BA/MA in Adolescent Earth Sciences. For course descriptions please see the graduate catalog.

Course No	Title
SEDF 703	Social Foundations of Education: Grades 7-12
SEDF 704	Adolescent Development
SEDF 705	Educational Psychology: Applications in Grades 7-12
SEDF 706	Assessment of the Teaching and Learning Process in Grades 7-12
SEDC 710	Building the Foundations of Literacy in Grades 7-12
SEDC 720	Adolescent Health and Safety
SEDC 713	Methods I: Advanced Study of Secondary Learning Environments for Teaching Mathematics and Science
SEDC 724	Methods II: Intensive Study of Teaching Diverse Learners in Science Grades 7-12
SEDC 754.04	Student Teaching in Grades 7-12: Earth Sciences
SPED 708	Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings