Academic Catalog

M.A.T. in Agriculture Education Transitional B Pathway

The M.A.T.in Agricultural 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 Agriculture Education, grades K–12.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

Core education and pedagogy courses30
Discipline-specific courses6
Total Credits36

Degree Requirements

CORE EDUCATION AND PEDAGOGY COURSES
EDUC 50100Literacy Development for Linguistically Diverse Learners3
EDUC 50300The Exceptional Child and the Classroom3
EDUC 50000Professional Development Seminar0
EDUC 50810Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines3
EDUC 51010Pedagogy and Practice for the Science Teacher3
EDUC 51210Seminar in Reflective Practice3
EDUC 56600Educational Technology for Middle and Secondary Educators3
EDUC 50800Assessment in the Disciplines3
EDUC 60000Professional Semester in Education6
EDUC 60500Foundations of Language, Literacy, and Culture3
EDUC 19210Child Abuse Identification and Prevention0
EDUC 19230School Violence Prevention0
EDUC 19240Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention0
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC COURSES
EDUC 53200Educational Programs in Agricultural Science3
EDUC 53800Advanced Concepts in Agricultural Education3
Total Credits36