Program Sequence for Fall 24 Admits – Adolescent Biology (MA)
This is a recommended 2-Year Program Sequence for Fall 24 admits. Students can consult with their faculty advisor to create an individualized course sequence.
Academic Plan
BIOAE-MA
Total Credits
42 to 44 (Including 14-16 credits of graduate coursework in Biology)
Academic and Professional Milestones Prior to Semester 1
- Students must comply and complete the fingerprinting process prior to enrolling in courses. For further information, visit the Fingerprinting page.
Semester 1
Total Credits
15
Courses
- SEDF 70300 – Social Foundations of Adolescent Education, 3 credits
- SEDF 70400 – Diversity in Adolescent Development, 3 credits
- SEDC 71000 – Building the Foundations of Literacy in Adolescent Education, 3 credits
- Also offered in Summer
- BIOL 61055 – Laboratory Workshop in Biology Education, 3 credits
- Students can substitute for BIOL 61055 one of the following American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) CUNY credit courses: Genetics, Genomics or Evolution, 3 credits; GBIO 620 Genetics, Genomics, Genethics, 3cr, GBIO 615 Ecology, 3cr, GBIO 625 Marine Biology 3cr, GBIO 610 Evolution 3cr or GBIO 630 The Brain 3cr
- BIOL 63000 – Science and Society, 3 credits
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
Semester 2
Total Credits
13
Total Semester Clinical Hours
50 hours
Courses
- SEDC 71300 – Methods I: Advanced Study of Secondary Learning Environments for Teaching Mathematics and Science, 3 credits
- Offered Spring Only
- SEDC 70800 – Clinical Experiences 1 (7-12) (KC), 0 credits
- 50 hours of clinical experiences
- EDUC 71500 – Supporting Multilingual Learners Across The Curriculum, 3 credits
- SEDF 72000 – Educational Psychology: Learning and Motivation, 3 credits
- BIOL 66000 – Challenging Concepts in the Biological Sciences, 4 credits
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
Semester 3
Total Credits
10 to 12
Total Semester Clinical Hours
50 hours
Courses
- SEDC 72400 – Methods II: Intensive Study of Teaching Diverse Learners in Science, Grades 7–12 (KC), 3 credits
- Offered Fall Only
- SEDC 70900 – Clinical Experiences 2 (7-12) (KC), 0 credits
- 50 hours of clinical experiences
- SPED 70800 – Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings, 3 credits
- SEDC 72000 – Adolescent Health and Safety & DASA, 0 credits
Biology Courses
Category A
For students who have completed molecular biology and molecular genetics at the undergraduate level. Choose one:
- BIOL 70000 – Genetics, 4 credits
- BIOL 710LC – Molecular Biology Lecture, 5 credits
- BIOL 71400 – Cell Biology, 4 credits
- BIOL 75003 – Developmental Biology, 4 credits
Category B
Students who have not taken either molecular biology or molecular genetics at the undergraduate level should take 6 credits of the following American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) CUNY courses:
- GBIO 620 – Genetics, Genomics, Genethics, 3 credits
- GBIO 615 – Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conversation, 3 credits
- GBIO 625 – Marine Biology, 3 credits
- GBIO 610 – Evolution, 3 credits
- GBIO 630 – The Brain: Structure, Function and Evolution, 3 credits
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for Student/Supervised Teaching for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
- Students must take and pass Content Specialty Test (CST) – Biology before applying for Student Teaching.
- Students must take and pass Educating All Students (EAS) Exam before applying for Student Teaching.
- Students must satisfy any outstanding Admission Conditions, if applicable.
- Students must apply for graduation the semester before their planned graduation. Refer to the Graduation page for full policies and procedures.
Semester 4
Total Credits
4
Total Semester Clinical Hours
60 days
Courses
- SEDC 75401 – Student Teaching in Biology, Grades 7–12 (KC), 4 credits
- Offered Spring Only
Or
- SEDC 77451 – Supervised Teaching in Biology, Grades 7-12 (KC), 4 credits
- Offered Spring Only
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must submit a professional teaching portfolio, which is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program.
- Students apply for certification after degree has been conferred. You will receive an email once Hunter’s recommendation has been entered on your TEACH Account with the steps to apply. Refer to the Certification and Licensure page for more information.