Earth Science /Adolescence Education, B.A./M.S.T.

Major Departmental Requirements 45 Credits

• AST 101 - Introduction to Astronomy (4 cr.)
• GEL 101 - Physical Geology (4 cr.)
• GEL 102 - Evolution of the Earth (4 cr.)
• GEL 306 - Atmospheric Processes (3 cr.)
• GEL 310 - Mineralogy/Optical Mineralogy (4 cr.)
• GEL 323 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4 cr.)
• GEL 324 - Sedimentology (4 cr.)
• GEL 341 - Geomorphic Processes (4 cr.)
• GEL 343 - Hydrology (4 cr.)
• GEL 391 - Physical Oceanography and Limnology (3 cr.)
• GEL 440 - Geology Seminar (3 cr.) (AWR)
• GEL 451 - Field Geology and Structures (4 cr.)

Cognate Requirements 30-38 Credits

• BIO 100 - Concepts in Biology (4 cr.) or
• BIO 101 - General Biology I (4 cr.) or
• BIO 102 - General Biology II (4 cr.)

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• CHE 111 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr.)

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• CHE 112 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr.)

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• MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0 cr.)
• MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test (0 cr.)
• MAT 104 - Trigonometry (1 cr.)

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• MAT 221 - Calculus for the Life, Management, & Social Sciences I (3 cr.) or
• MAT 224 - Calculus I (4 cr.)

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• MAT 222 - Calculus for the Life, Management, & Social Sciences II (3 cr.) or
• MAT 225 - Calculus II (4 cr.)

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• PHY 103 - Physics for the Life Sciences I (4 cr.) or
• PHY 111 - General Physics I (4 cr.)

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• PHY 104 - Physics for the Life Sciences II (4 cr.) or
• PHY 112 - General Physics II (4 cr.)

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• SCI 430 - Science Teaching Methods 7-12 (3 cr.)

Education Requirements 48 Credits

• EDR 514 - Teaching Literacy and Social Justice for All Students (3 cr.)
• EDR 524 - Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas in Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
• EDS 510 - Introduction to Special Education (3 cr.)
• EDS 543 - Inclusion and Collaboration (3 cr.)
• EDT 594 - Student Teaching (12 cr.)
• EDU 280 - Introduction to Adolescence Education (3 cr.)
• EDU 395 - Adolescent Development (3 cr.)
• EDU 5130 - Assessment in Education : Theories and Conceptual Frameworks (3 cr.)
• EDU 5150 - Pedagogical Methods and Curriculum I: Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
• EDU 5250 - Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Methods II: Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
• EDU 521 - Analysis of Teaching (3 cr.)
• EDU 580 - Technology Foundations for Education (3 cr.)
• Education Elective: Select a 3 credit graduate course from EDU, EDS, or EDA

Additional Degree Requirements

1. A minimum grade of C in each course used to meet content area and cognate requirements.
2. A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements)
3. No grade lower than a B in required graduate education courses.
4. Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in graduate courses.
5. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 150 credits minimum. 

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* This program leads to New York state teacher certification in Earth Science 7-12.