Adolescence Education Course Requirements
English (84 credit hours)
This program is housed within the Department of English. For information on this program, please consult the Department of English:
Office: 278 Fenton Hall
(716) 673-3125
Email: English.Department@fredonia.edu
Adrienne McCormick, Chairperson
Website: English
Note: F= Field Experience
I. 9 credit hours from the following core courses:
Epic and Romance |
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Drama and Film |
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Novels and Tales |
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World Poetry |
Plus 27 credit hours, as follows:
Literary Landmarks: American |
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LIterary Landmarks: British |
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English Grammar for Everyone |
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ENGL XXX |
Literary period course |
ENGL XXX |
Major author course |
ENGL 3XX |
One 300-level writing course |
ENGL XXX |
One 200 or above elective |
ENGL XXX |
One 200 or above elective |
ENGL XXX |
One 300 or above elective |
Portfolio Completion |
II. The following English pedagogy courses (36 credit hours):
Candidates in the English-Adolescence Education program count the following courses as part of the 66 credit hours outside their major discipline:
Introduction to English-Adolescence Education (F) |
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Readings and Observations in English-Adolescence Education (F) |
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Literature and Technology |
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Adolescent Literature |
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Teaching Writing in the Secondary School |
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Literacy, Language, and Learning Theory |
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Seminar for Teachers of English (seniors only, Fall semester only) |
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ENED 451 |
Secondary School Methods - English (F) |
Inquiries in Student Teaching |
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Student Teaching in the Secondary School -- English Grades 7-12 (Spring semester only) |
III. The following education and health courses (12 credit hours):
Adolescent Development |
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Introduction to the Exceptional Learner |
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Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (F) |
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Child Abuse Reporting/Abduction Prevention |
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse Prevention |
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Fire Safety and SAVE Legislation |
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Educational Psychology |
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French, Spanish, and Social Studies (39 credit hours)
The adolescence programs in French and Spanish are housed within the Department of Modern Languages and Literature. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 2113 Fenton Hall
(716) 673-3380
E-mail: Modern.Languages@fredonia.edu
Carmen S.Rivera, Chairperson
Website: Modern Languages and Literatures
The adolescence program in Social Studies is housed within the Department of History. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: E332 Thompson Hall
(716) 673-3277
E-mail: History.Department@fredonia.edu
John Staples, Chairperson
Website: History
Note: (F) indicates Field Experiences
Introduction to Contemporary Education (F) |
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Adolescent Development |
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Introduction to the Exceptional Child (F) |
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Literacy and Technology in the Inclusive Classroom |
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Child Abuse Reporting/Abduction Prevention |
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse Prevention |
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Fire Safety and SAVE Legislation |
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Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom (F) |
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Educational Psychology |
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Adolescence (Secondary) Methods (Fall semester only) (F) |
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Student Teaching in the Secondary School (Spring semester only) |
Mathematics (36 credit hours)
The adolescence program in Mathematics is housed within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 223 Fenton Hall
(716) 673-3243
E-mail: Mathematics.Department@fredonia.edu
Nancy Boynton, Chairperson
Kerry Howard, Mathematics Education Coordinator
Website: Mathematical Sciences
Note: (F) indicates Field Experiences
Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics Education (F) |
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Adolescent Development |
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Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (F) |
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Literacy and Technology for Science and Mathematics |
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Diversity in the Teaching of Science and Mathematics (F) |
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Child Abuse Reporting/Abduction Prevention |
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse Prevention |
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Fire Safety and SAVE Legislation |
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Educational Psychology |
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Secondary School (Grades 7-12) Methods in Mathematics Methods (Fall Semester Only) (F) |
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Student Teaching in the Secondary School (Spring Semester Only) |
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics (39 credit hours)
The adolescence program in Biology is housed within the Department of Biology. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 112 Jewett Hall
(716) 673-3282
E-mail: Biology.Department@fredonia.edu
Ms. Patricia Astry, Chairperson
Website: Biology
The adolescence program in Chemistry is housed within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 216 Houghton Hall
(716) 673-3281
E-mail: Chemistry.Department@fredonia.edu
Thomas S. Janik, Chairperson
Website: Chemistry
The adolescence program in Earth Science is housed within the Department of Geosciences. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 109 Houghton Hall
(716) 673-3303
E-mail: Geosciences.Department@fredonia.edu
Jack Berkley, Chairperson
Website: Geosciences
The adolescence program in Physics is housed within the Department of Physics. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 103 Houghton Hall
(716) 673-3301
E-mail: Physics.Department@fredonia.edu
Dr. Michael Grady, Chairperson
Website: Physics
Note: (F) indicates Field Experiences
Nature and Science in Education (F) |
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Adolescent Development |
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Introduction to the Exceptional Child (F) |
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Literacy and Technology for Science and Mathematics |
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Assessment of Inquiry-Based Science |
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Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom (F) |
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Child Abuse Reporting/Abduction Prevention |
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse Prevention |
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Fire Safety and SAVE Legislation |
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Educational Psychology |
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SCED 419 |
Adolescence (Secondary) Methods (Fall Semester Only) (F) |
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Student Teaching in the Secondary School (Spring Semester Only) |
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