The M.A.T. in Adolescence Education Transitional B Pathway is designed for candidates seeking initial teacher certification in New York State who lack courses in teaching, but who possess a bachelors or masters degree with a major in the subject they plan to teach. This program is designed for candidates seeking initial teaching certification in adolescence education, grades 7–12, in biology, chemistry, earth science, mathematics, physics, English, French, Spanish, and social studies. After completing the introductory pedagogical component through a rigorous summer term, candidates in this pathway are eligible to be employed as full-time certified teachers of record in NYS public schools.
Summary
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 27 |
| 9 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Degree Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| EDUC 50000 | Professional Development Seminar | 0 |
| EDUC 50100 | Literacy Development for Linguistically Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 50300 | The Exceptional Child and the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 50810 | Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines | 3 |
| EDUC 51210 | Seminar in Reflective Practice | 3 |
| EDUC 56600 | Educational Technology for Middle and Secondary Educators | 3 |
| EDUC 60000 | Professional Semester in Education | 6 |
| EDUC 60500 | Foundations of Language, Literacy, and Culture | 3 |
| EDUC 19210 | Child Abuse Identification and Prevention | 0 |
| EDUC 19230 | School Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDUC 19240 | Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention | 0 |
| EDUC 50700 | Advanced Content Knowledge in the Discipline (must be taken twice for a total of 6 credits) | 6 |
| EDUC 50800 | Assessment in the Disciplines | 3 |
| 3 |
| Pedagogy and Practice for the Mathematics Teacher | |
| Pedagogy and Practice in the Teaching of Social Studies | |
| Pedagogy and Practice for the Science Teacher | |
| Pedagogy and Practice for the English Teacher | |
| Pedagogy and Practice of Teaching Languages Other Than English | |
| Total Credits | 36 |
