Biology Adolescence Inclusive Generalist Education Major (BS)

Description

This dual certification major is designed to prepare students for initial certification in both Biology and Student with Disabilities (SWD)-Generalist in grades 7 to 12, with extension to teach Biology in grades 5 and 6. In addition, this major prepares students for the Content Specialty Tests (CSTs) required for the dual certification.

The major in Biology Adolescence Inclusive (7-12) Education with Grades 5 and 6 Extension includes 43 credits of EDI (Education and Human Development), and 57-58 credits to complete the Biology Content Core. This curriculum meets the requirements for initial dual certification as outlined by The New York State Education Department (SED) for Adolescent Education (grades 5 through 12).

Admission to the Program

Students will need to meet SUNY 3.0 GPA requirements for admission in one of the following ways:
First-year students must meet at least one of the following admissions criteria:

  • High School GPA of a B or better
  • High School Rank in top 30%
  • SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing+Math) ≥ 1140
  • ACT ≥ 2
  • Brockport GPA ≥ 3.0 based on at least 12 credits

Transfer students must meet at least one of the following admissions criteria:

  • High School GPA of a B or better
  • High School Rank in top 30%
  • SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing+Math) ≥ 1140
  • ACT ≥ 24
  • Transfer GPA ≥ 3.0 based on at least 12 credits
  • Brockport GPA ≥ 3.0 based on at least 12 credits

Students must also demonstrate preparation for entry into mathematics coursework at the 112 (or higher) level. Students entering the Bilingual Multicultural track must demonstrate preparation for entry into Spanish coursework at the 112 (or higher) level.

Students will need to meet SUNY 3.0 GPA requirements for admission, and students must meet NYSED requirements for minimum acceptable grades during completion of the program, including grades of C or above for all Content Core and Pedagogical Core coursework. Students must re-take courses where grades have not met this minimum acceptable grade standard.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (24 credits)

Pedagogy Coursework (43 credits)

Pre-phase (whenever once admitted to major)

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Student Teaching

Content Area Course Work plus Co-Requisites (53-54 credits)

Prerequisites (0-3 credits)

Total Credits (123-124 credits)

*denotes courses that meet both major and general education requirements

Additional Degree Requirements

  • A minimum grade of “C” in BIO 201 and BIO 202 is required before Biology majors students are allowed to take further biology courses in the major
  • A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
  • Completion of all college-wide degree requirements

Licensure & Certification

College Endorsement

Students must complete this program and submit the recommendation form to be eligible for the College’s recommendation for New York State certification. Students should consult the Brockport Certification Officefor the full list of New York state requirements for certification.

New York State Initial Teacher Certification Exams

Prospective Adolescence Inclusive Generalist Education Teacher candidates must pass the following New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) to obtain initial certification in the State of New York:

Certification Exams:

  • Educating All Students (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) – Biology

Students with Disabilities Certification Exams

  • Content Specialty Test (CST) – Students with Disabilities
  • Multi-subject Secondary Teachers (7-12) Exam

Workshops

Students must complete the following workshops and trainings for program completion:

Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment: Mandated Reporter Training (CAD)

School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop (SAVE)

Autism Workshop [included in EDI 413]

Harassment and Bullying Prevention Certification Training (DASA)

Continuation Requirements (Once Enrolled)

  • Maintain ≥ 2.0 cumulative Brockport GPA
  • Earn ≥ C in all content core (including cognates), EDI, PRO, and modern languages courses
  • Complete prerequisite course(s) before moving to the next program phase
  • Minimum grade levels apply to transfer courses. Community college advising guides are available here
  • Demonstrate the dispositions necessary in the teaching profession
  • Acquire and maintain an acceptable level of professional performance
  • A ≥ 2.5 cumulative Brockport GPA is required to student teach


Continuation in the program may be denied to any teacher candidate whose level of performance and/or dispositions do not adequately meet academic or professional standards. Decisions with respect to retention or dismissal of a teacher candidate are made by the faculty and staff of the Department of Education and Human Development, in consultation with the faculty in the Department of Biology, and not by any one person.

Students should note that admission into most graduate education programs in New York State will require a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for admittance.

Program Co-Advisors

Laurie B. Cook, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
(585) 395-5757
lcook@brockport.edu

Buffie Edick, MS
Advisement Coordinator
Department of Education and Human Development
(585) 395-2326
bedick@brockport.edu

Amy McNulty, MS.Ed.
Adolescence Education Advisement Coordinator
School of Arts and Sciences
(585) 395-5516
amcnulty@brockport.edu

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