Adolescent English, 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 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

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 English.
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

BA Concentration in English: Preparation for Secondary School Teaching (39 cr)  : 30 credits in English including:

• 18 credits in literature courses
• 6 credits in writing courses
• 3 credits in language courses
• 3 credits in elective

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 Appendix I: 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 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

• 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 21100 - Young Adult Literature in Our Diverse Society
• SEDC 22000 - Adolescent Health and Safety
• SEDC 32100 - Teaching English Methods to a Diverse Population in Grades 7-12
• SEDC 34100 - Adolescent Fieldwork
• SEDC 45100 - Student Teaching in English, Grades 7-12
• SPED 30800 - Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings