This is a program of study for candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in the subject area they plan to teach but who do not meet the New York State requirements for initial certification in adolescence education. Teaching areas open to students at Utica University are English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and the social studies (degrees in economics, history, government, politics, or an equivalent degree to the sociology/anthropology degree awarded by Utica University). Students who wish to add certification to teach grades 5-6 may do so by taking additional courses.
Students seeking certification to teach social studies must also meet the following requirements (which may be satisfied at either the graduate or undergraduate level)
- Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits) and
- American National Government (3 credits) and
- 21 credit hours in history
Program Learning Goals - Educator Preparation Program
Our degree candidates have:
1. A strong knowledge of subject matter.
2. Our degree candidates demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge and the ability to use this knowledge to design effective lessons.
3. Our degree candidates acquire teaching skills that promote student learning.
4. Our degree candidates teach caringly and effectively and are professionals.
5. Our candidates demonstrate an understanding of effective assessment of learning practices.
6. Our candidates have multicultural perspectives and accuracy
7. Our candidates use technology effectively
