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Adolescence Education 7-12: Humanities & Social Science A.A.

Become a positive role model for middle and high school students by earning your Associate’s degree in Adolescence Education. If you’re looking to get a strong foundation in education and prepare for your transfer to a four-year college or university, this program will provide you with the tools you need.
Part of a collaboration between SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Ulster, students in this program will gain a broad base of knowledge in the concentration of their choice (English or Social Studies) at SUNY Ulster before transferring to the adolescence education program at New Paltz. Students planning to transfer to a college other than SUNY New Paltz will receive individual advisement to facilitate their transfer.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

After SUNY Ulster

This program is designed for students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn their four-year degree in Adolescence Education.
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Course Info

61-64 credits depending on concentration Courses by Semester - English Concentration, A.A. Courses by Semester - Social Studies Concentration, A.A.

Paying For College

Tuition & Fees Financial Aid Scholarships

Employment Potential

Graduates of the program who then go on to earn a baccalaureate degree at SUNY New Paltz or another four-year college and a New York State teaching certificate will be qualified to teach one of the specialty areas at the secondary school level.
  •  Middle School English Teacher
  •  High School Social Studies Teacher

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Get in Touch

Reach out to our Enrollment & Success team today if you have any questions.

(845) 687-5022