What You’ll Learn
Our Earth Science Adolescence Education program prepares students to share their knowledge and passion as middle and high school teachers.
Earth Science Adolescence Education majors will gain the skills necessary to become an outstanding educator in Earth Science and teach in today’s diverse classrooms.
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Curriculum
Gain a solid foundation and have the opportunity to engage in a variety of experiences outside the classroom on your path to becoming an earth science teacher. Whether it’s a student-designed research project and presentation at a national conference or an internship across the country, you will begin building your career at Brockport.
Our Earth Science Adolescence Education program leads to initial single certification in Adolescence Earth Science Grades 5-12.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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Field Experience
Becoming a great teacher means gaining practical experience in a real classroom. Brockport has strong ties to the education community throughout the area, and our students are placed in student teaching positions that help enhance their knowledge with practical classroom experiences.
Our Earth Science Adolescence Education program includes at least 100 hours of field experience integrated into methods coursework and culminates in a full semester of student teaching in a local public school.
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Career Outlook
A critical shortage of earth science teachers nationwide means that you will be in high demand.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) issued teaching certificates are highly valued throughout the US, allowing for a reciprocity process in all 50 states.
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