The future lies in our children’s hands. As a teacher, this future is deeply influenced by the differences you will make within your classroom and beyond. Our Adolescent Education program prepares you for this responsibility by teaching you how to be a self-reflective professional who promotes a just and nurturing classroom environment while guiding students to be successful learners throughout life.

As an Adolescent Education major, you prepare to teach in middle school or high school. In addition to completing the adolescent education major, you also complete an arts and sciences major in one of the following areas as your specialty field:

1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Earth Science
4. English
5. History
6. Italian
7. Mathematics
8. Physics
9. Social Science
10. Spanish

Community involvement is a big part of this program. You gain hands-on experience through required teaching fieldwork assignments and our community-based partnerships. Assist immigrant Hispanic high school students transition into the American education system through our nationally- acclaimed Pace Hispanic Outreach Program (PHOP); or help high school students overcome school failure through Americorps and receive a stipend and an education award upon your service completion.

ADOLESCENT EDUCATION MAJOR
Bachelor of Arts (PLV)

Students preparing to teach children in middle or high school complete a specialized concentration and major at Pace University. Adolescent students concentrate in the subject area they want to teach plus a major Adolescent Education. Each of our Adolescent Programs is nationally recognized, and all of our adolescent programs lead to a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) and the Initial Teaching Certificate in Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12). In addition, candidates may opt to pursue a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) and Masters of Science Education (MSEd) in our 5th year Combined Degree program simultaneously.

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• English
• History (a history program major yields Social Studies certification)
• *Italian
• Mathematics
• *Spanish

*Requires approval by the Chair of the Department of Modern Languages

Testing-Out of Classes and Waivers
Students may test of out of selected courses including ENG 110, TS105/CIS 101, or a language requirement. Candidates should discuss these options with their advisers. UNV 101 requirements are waived for all transfer students.
Please Note: For teaching candidates, University Core second language requirements must be met by TWO courses in the same language. This requirement may also be met by courses in American Sign Language.

MAJORS IN BIOLOGY AND ADOLESCENT EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Pleasantville campus only

UNIVERSITY CORE 60 credits

FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS (16- 30 credits)
ENG 110 Composition (3)
ENG 120 Critical Writing (4)
ENG 201 Writing in the Disciplines (3)
COM 200 Public Speaking (3)
Second Language Proficiency (6 credits.)
CHI, FRE, ITA, JPN, RUS or SPA
MAT 134 Introduction to Problems and Statistics for
Life and Social Sciences (3)
TS 105, CS 109, CS 121 OR CIS 101 (4-3)
CHE 111 General Chemistry I (4)

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE (AOK) - (31 credits)
Area 1: Civic Engagement and Public Values
TCH 201 Education 1: Understanding Schools (4)
Area 2: Western Heritage** (3)
Area 3: World Traditions and Cultures** (3)
Area 4: Humanistic and Creative Expressions** (3)
Area 5: Analysis of Human, Social and Natural Phenomena
PSY 303 Adolescent Development (3)
SCI 120 History and Philosophy of Science (3)

**Note: While meeting the AOK Area 2, 3, and 4 requirements, at least ONE course must be from HIS (or INT from a historical perspective), at least one from ART, and at least ONE course from a philosophical or social science perspective (drawn from PHI, RES, INT, POL, ANT, SOC, ENV, SCI, or ECO).

In-Depth Sequence in Biology
BIO 335 Molecular and Cellular Biology (4)
BIO 334 Physiology (4)
BIO 490 Seminar in Biology (2)

INQUIRY AND EXPLORATION AND REMAINING BIOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (42 credits)
CHE 112 General Chemistry II (5)
CHE 223 Organic Chemistry I (5)
CHE 224 Organic Chemistry II (5)
BIO 101 General Biology I (4)
BIO 102 General Biology II (4)
BIO 210 Ecology (4)
BIO 231 Genetics (4)
BIO 236 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4)
BIO 264 Microbiology (4)
BIO 117 Human Biology and Disease (3)

ADOLESCENT EDUCATION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (34 credits)
Pre-Admission

TCH 211A and B Professional Seminar 2 and 3 (1)
TCH 215 Curriculum and Teaching in Secondary Schools (4)
Post-Admission
TCH 301 Education 2: Understanding Learning and Teaching (4)
TCH 323 Methods and Models of Teaching Adolescents (4)
TCH 412 Literacy Instruction in the Secondary Schools (3)
TCH 429 Teaching Science to Adolescents (4)
TCH 452 Language Acquisition and English Language Learning (3)
TCH 475 Special Education in Secondary Settings (3)
Student Teaching
TCH 495 Final Apprenticeship I: Adolescents Education (8)

OPEN ELECTIVES 0-6
UNV 101 Introduction to the University Community (1)

Total credits 128- 137

REQUIRED LEARNING COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:
Learning Community (LC) Requirement
ONE Learning Community Course
Writing-Enhanced Courses Requirement
TWO Writing - Enhanced Courses indicated by (W)
Note: Students completing at least ONE additional credit from PHY or SCI will also qualify for certificates in General Sciences.

MAJORS IN CHEMISTRY AND ADOLESCENT EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Pleasantville campus only

UNIVERSITY CORE : 60
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS (17-31)
ENG 110 Composition (3)
ENG 120 Critical Writing (4)
ENG 201 Writing in the Disciplines (3)
COM 200 Public Speaking (3)
Second Language Proficiency (6 credits.)
CHI, FRE, ITA, JPN, RUS or SPA
MAT 131 Calculus I (4)
CS 109 Intro to Computing (3)
BIO 101 General Biology I (4)

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE (AOK) - (31 credits)
Area 1: Civic Engagement and Public Values
TCH 201 Education 1: Understanding Schools (4)
Area 2: Western Heritage** (3)
Area 3: World Traditions and Cultures** (3)
Area 4: Humanistic and Creative Expressions**
Area 5: Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena
PSY 303 Adolescent Development (3)
SCI 120 History and Philosophy of Science (3)

**Note: While meeting the AOK Area 2, 3, and 4 requirements, at least one course must be from HIS (or INT from a historical perspective), at least one from ART, and at least one course from a philosophical or social science perspective (drawn from PHI, RES, INT, POL, ANT, SOC, ENV, SCI, or ECO).

In-Depth Sequence in Chemistry
CHE 301 Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHE 302 Physical Chemistry II (4)
CHE 326 Biochemistry (4)

INQUIRY AND EXPLORATION AND REMAINING CHEMISTRY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (34 credits)
MAT 132 Calculus II (4)
BIO 102 General Biology II (4)
PHY 111 General Physics I (4)
PHY 112 General Physics II (4)
CHE 111 General Chemistry I (4)
CHE 112 General Chemistry II (5)
CHE 223 Organic Chemistry I (5)
CHE 224 Organic Chemistry II (5)
CHE 221 Analytical Methods and Techniques (4)
CHE 331 Instrument Analysis (4)

ADOLESCENT EDUCATION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (35 credits)
Pre-Admission

TCH 211A and B Professional Seminar 2 and 3 (1)
TCH 215 Curriculum and Teaching in Secondary Schools (4)
Post-Admission
TCH 301 Education 2: Understanding Learning and Teaching (4)
TCH 323 Methods and Models of Teaching Adolescents (4)
TCH 412 Literacy Instruction in the Secondary Schools (3)
TCH 429 Teaching Science to Adolescents (4)
TCH 452 Language Acquisition and English Language Learning (3)
TCH 475 Special Education in Secondary Settings (3)
Student Teaching
TCH 495 Final Apprenticeship I: Adolescent Education (8)

OPEN ELECTIVES 0-3
UNV 101 Introduction to the University Community (1)

Total credits 128- 140

REQUIRED LEARNING COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:
Learning Community (LC) Requirement
ONE Learning Community Course
Writing-Enhanced Courses Requirement
TWO Writing - Enhanced Courses indicated by (W)
Note: It is not possible to complete this program in four years w/o summers.
Note: As a result of study and sufficient credits in three sciences, students will also qualify for certification in General Science.

MAJORS IN: EARTH SCIENCE AND ADOLESCENT EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Pleasantville campus only

UNIVERSITY CORE 60 credits
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS (16-30 credits)
ENG 110 Composition (3)
ENG 120 Critical Writing (4)
ENG 201 Writing in the Disciplines (3)
COM 200 Public Speaking (3)
Second Language Proficiency (6 credits)
CHI, FRE, ITA, JPN, RUS or SPA
MAT 131 Calculus I (4)
TS 105, CS 109, CS 121 OR CIS 101 (4-3)
BIO 123 Human Biology and Contemporary Society (3)

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE (AOK) - (29 credits)
Area 1: Civic Engagement and Public Values
TCH 201 Education 1: Understanding Schools (4)
Area 2: Western Heritage** (3)
Area 3: World Traditions and Cultures** (3)
Area 4: Humanistic and Creative Expressions** (3)
Area 5: Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena
PSY 303 Adolescent Development (3)
SCI 120 History and Philosophy of Science (3)

**Note: While meeting the AOK Area 2, 3, and 4 requirements, at least ONE course must be from HIS (or INT from a historical perspective), at least one from ART, and at least ONE course from a philosophical or social science perspective (drawn from PHI, RES, INT, POL, ANT, SOC, ENV, SCI, or ECO).

In-Depth Sequence in Earth Science
SCI 243 Historical Geology (3)
SCI 340 Climatology (3)
SCI 345 Environmental Applications in Geology (4)

INQUIRY AND EXPLORATION AND REMAINING EARTH SCIENCE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
(35 credits)
MAT 132 Calculus II (4)
CHE 111 General Chemistry I (4)
CHE 112 General Chemistry II (5)
ENV 211 Environmental Assessment (3)
ENV 296 Introduction to Geological Information Systems (GIS) (4)
SCI 150 Astronomy (3)
SCI 160 Meteorology (3)
SCI 240 Physical Geology (4)
SCI 101 Planet Earth (3)
SCI 170 or 171 Oceanography or Coastal Ocean (3)

ADOLESCENT EDUCATION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (34 credits)
Pre-Admission
TCH 211A and B Professional Seminar 2 and 3 (1)
TCH 215 Curriculum and Teaching in Secondary Schools (4)
Post-Admission
TCH 301 Education 2: Understanding Learning and Teaching (4)
TCH 323 Methods and Models of Teaching Adolescents (4)
TCH 412 Literacy Instruction in the Secondary Schools (3)
TCH 429 Teaching Science to Adolescents (4)
TCH 452 Language Acquisition and English Language Learning (3)
TCH 475 Special Education in Secondary Settings (3)
Student Teaching
TCH 495 Final Apprenticeship I: Adolescent Education (8)

OPEN ELECTIVES 0- 13
UNV 101 Introduction to the University Community (1)
Total credits 128-130

REQUIRED LEARNING COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:
Learning Community (LC) Requirement
ONE Learning Community Course
Writing-Enhanced Courses Requirement
TWO Writing - Enhanced Courses indicated by (W)
Note: Students completing at least nine additional credits from BIO or CHE will also qualify for certification in General Science.

MAJORS IN: ENGLISH AND ADOLESCENT EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Pleasantville campus only

UNIVERSITY CORE : 60 credits
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS (15-28 credits)
ENG 110 Composition (3)
ENG 120 Critical Writing (4)
ENG 201 Writing in the Disciplines (3)
COM 200 Public Speaking (3)
Second Language Proficiency (6 credits)
CHI, FRE, ITA, JPN, RUS or SPA
MAT (as determined by proficiency test) (4)
TS 105 or CIS 101 Computing (4-3)
BIO 123 Human Biology and Contemporary Science (3)

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE (AOK) - (24 credits)
Area 1: Civic Engagement and Public Values
TCH 201 Education 1: Understanding Schools (4)
Area 2: Western Heritage** (3)
Area 3: World Traditions and Cultures** (3)
Area 4: Humanistic and Creative Expressions** (3)
Area 5: Analysis of Human, Social and Natural Phenomena
PSY 303 Adolescent Development (3)

** Note: While meeting the AOK Area 2,3, and 4 requirements, at least one course must be from HIS (or INT from a historical perspective), at least one from ART, and at least one course from a philosophical or social science perspective (drawn from PHI, RES, INT, POL, ANT, SOC, ENV, SCI, or ECO).
In-Depth Sequence in Multicultural or World Literature* (9)

INQUIRY AND EXPLORATION AND REMAINING ENGLISH MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (27 credits)
LIT 132 Practical Criticism (3)
LIT 211 B, C, E and 212 Masters of Literature I and II (6) B, C, E
ENG 322 Advanced Writing (3)
LIT 362 Shakespeare (3)
LIT 499 Senior Year Experience (3)
TWO Additional literature courses that address diversity and/or cultural pluralism* (6)
ONE Additional literature course that, in combination with the two courses above and the in-depth sequence represent a coherent body of course work and include a theory or critical approaches course.*
ONE additional literature elective (3)
*Courses must be at the 300 or 400-level.

ADOLESCENT EDUCATION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (34 credits)
Pre-Admission
TCH 211A and B Professional Seminar 2 and 3 (1)
TCH 215 Curriculum and Teaching in Secondary Schools (4)
Post-Admission
TCH 301 Education 2: Understanding Learning and Teaching (4)
TCH 323 Methods and Models of Teaching Adolescents (4)
TCH 412 Literacy Instruction in the Secondary Schools (3)
TCH 426 Teaching English to Adolescents (4)
TCH 452 Language Acquisition and English Language Learning (3)
TCH 475 Special Education in Secondary Settings (3)
Student Teaching
TCH 495 Final Apprenticeship I: Adolescent Education (8)

OPEN ELECTIVES (11-26 credits)
UNV 101 Introduction to the University Community (1)

Total credits 128

REQUIRED LEARNING COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:
Learning Community (LC) Requirement
ONE Learning Community Course
Writing-Enhanced Courses Requirement
TWO Writing - Enhanced Courses indicated by (W)

MAJORS IN: HISTORY AND ADOLESCENT EDUCATION
(For certification in Social Studies)
Bachelor of Arts, Pleasantville campus only

UNIVERSITY CORE : 60
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS (15-29 credits)
ENG 110 Composition (4)
ENG 120 Critical Writing (3)
ENG 201 Writing in the Disciplines (3)
COM 200 Public Speaking (3)
Second Language Proficiency (6 credits)
CHI, FRE, ITA, JPN, RUS or SPA
MAT 109A (as determined by proficiency test) (4-3)
TS 105 or CIS 101 Computing (4-3)
BIO 123 Human Biology and Contemporary Science (3)

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE (AOK) - (25 credits)
Area 1: Civic Engagement and Public Values
TCH 201 Education 1: Understanding Schools (4)
Area 2: Western Heritage (Select ONE course from the list below.) (3)
SOC 102, or equivalent approved course (3)
Area 3: World Traditions and Cultures
(Select ONE course from the list below.) (3)
ANT 101, 108, 296-F or equivalent
Area 4: Humanistic and Creative Expressions (Select one course) (3)
Area 5: Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena
PSY 303 Adolescent Development (3)
In-Depth Sequence in History
HIS 367 History and Geography of NYS (3)
HIS 380 Seminar on Historiogoraphy (3)
HIS 499 Senior Seminar on Historical Research (3)

INQUIRY AND EXPLORATION AND REMAINING HISTORY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (27 credits)
ECO 105 Macroeconomics (3)
ECO 160 Microeconomics (3)
POL 111, 114 or 118 (3)
POL 210,213, 222, or 233
ENV 110, 111, 112 or other approved ENV course
HIS 107 World History to 1650 (3)
HIS 108 World History after 1650 (3)
HIS 111 American Civilization to 1877 (3)
HIS 112 American Civilization since 1877 (3)
US History: HIS 113, 271, 280 or 302
African History/Asian History: HIS 132, 270, 274, HIS 131, 241, 242 or INT 296F
Latin American / Middle Eastern History: 133, HIS 134, 231, 232, 243, 119 or 209
European History: HIS 103, 104, 207, 210, 213, 225, 226, or 281

ADOLESCENT EDUCATION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (34 credits)
Pre-Admission

TCH 211A and B Professional Semi

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