Adolescence is a critical developmental period for children, and teachers in the Adolescence Education grade bands have a lasting impact on every student in their classroom. From critical thinking to interpersonal social skills, an Adolescence Educator helps students learn how to understand the world around them beyond the disciplinary confines of English, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages.
Candidates in the Adolescence Education programs will have a strong foundation in their disciplinary focus area as well as thorough exposure to the art and science of teaching, including classroom management, lesson planning, and pedagogical skill.
To help address the growing needs of English language learners in New York State and the country, the department also offers a Master of Science in Education in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL).
Contact Information:
Address Old Main Building, Room 323
Department Email: secondaryed@newpaltz.edu
Phone Number: 845-257-2850
Department Chair: Laura Dull, Ph. D. | dullj@newpaltz.edu
Department Administrative Assistant: Meredith VanEtten | vanettem@newpaltz.edu
Education Advisor: Taylor Boggio | boggiot@newpaltz.edu
Certification Advisor: Chris Whitaker | whitakec@newpaltz.edu
Programs
Initial Certification
- Adolescence English (Bachelor’s, Master of Arts in Teaching)
- Adolescence Math (Bachelor’s, Master of Arts in Teaching)
- Adolescence Social Studies (Bachelor’s, Master of Arts in Teaching)
- Adolescence Science (Bachelor’s, Master of Arts in Teaching)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Physics
- TESOL (Master of Science in Education)
Advanced/Professional Certification
- Adolescence English (Master of Science in Education)
- Adolescence Math (Master of Science in Education)
- Adolescence Social Studies (Master of Science in Education)
- Adolescence Science (Master of Science in Education)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- TESOL (Master of Science in Education)
