Adolescent Combined Degree Programs

In the Combined Degree Program, the Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Education are earned concurrently. 

  • Adolescent Education1 and Literacy Specialist
  • Adolescent Education1 and Special Education
  • Adolescent Education1 and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
    1

    Must choose a concentration in biology, chemistry, English, Spanish (New York City campus only), History (for social studies), or mathematics.

LITERACY SPECIALIST*

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
SpringCredits
Undergrad Financial package remains unchanged  
TCH 495 Student Teaching in Adolescent Classroom 7
TCH 419 Student Teaching Seminar in Adolescent Settings 2
ED 650 Research/Theory in Developing Literacy 3
Undergraduate course, if needed 3
 Credits15
Summer
ED 652 Assessment in Literacy: Grades B - 12 3
 Credits3
Year 2
Fall
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
2 days/week in Literacy CPD  
ED 755B Literacy Instruction & Technological Applications for a Diverse Population of Middle Grade Students 3
ED 758 Instructional Approaches for Tchng Writing, Digital Cmpsng, & Media Prdctn for a Diverse Pop of Stds 3
ED 677 Literacy Instructions for Diverse Learners 3
ED 757 Adolescent Content Literacies in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Settings (Grades 9-12) 3
 Credits12
Spring
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
ED 655A Early Literacy Development in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings 3
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
ED 754 Literature and Digital Storytelling 3
ED 691L Student Teaching in the Childhood Literacy Classroom 0-6
 Credits9-15
 Total Credits39-45

The guaranteed and per credit tuition rates are determined by the student's date of admission to Pace, or date of readmission if the student took a semester or year off. Graduate tuition is per credit and may increase each year.

No prerequisites required. SOE Advisement will guide all accepted students through the registration process. 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
SpringCredits
Undergrad Financial package remains unchanged  
TCH 495 Student Teaching in Adolescent Classroom 7
TCH 419 Student Teaching Seminar in Adolescent Settings 2
ED 650 Research/Theory in Developing Literacy 3
Undergraduate course, if needed 3
 Credits15
Summer II
ED 675 Students with Severe Disabilities 3
 Credits3
Year 2
Fall
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
2 days/week in Special Ed CPD  
EDG 616 Cross-Disciplinary Instruction and Assessment in Inclusive Adolescent Classroom 3
ED 671 Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Instructional Planning 3
ED 677 Literacy Instructions for Diverse Learners 3
EDG 618 Individual Program Planning 3
 Credits12
Spring
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
ED 629S Assessment and Evaluation of Regular and Special Needs Students 3
EDG 607 Supporting Positive Behavior and Autonomy 3
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
Graduate Elective 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits42

The guaranteed and per credit tuition rates are determined by the student's date of admission to Pace, or date of readmission if the student took a semester or year off. Graduate tuition is per credit may increase.

Prerequisites: Mathematics (6 credits), Natural sciences (6 credits), History and social science (6 credits).

SOE Advisement will guide all accepted students through the registration process.

TESOL 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
SpringCredits
Undergraduate financial aid package remains unchanged  
Students are required to have 12 undergraduate credits of LOTE or equivalent (from an approved exam) for this program.  
TCH 495 Student Teaching in Adolescent Classroom 7
TCH 419 Student Teaching Seminar in Adolescent Settings 2
ED 557 Linguistics and Grammar for Language Teachers 3
Undergraduate course, if needed 3
 Credits15
Summer
Graduate Elective (Recommend Ecuador with a Cause) 3
 Credits3
Year 2
Fall
Graduate eligibility applies for any financial aid  
Two days/week in Childhood TESOL CPD  
ED 556A CMA:Teaching Eng Language & Literacy to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students 3
ED 671 Assessment, Diagnosis, Evaluation and Instructional Planning 3
ED 551 Foundations of Bilingual Education 3
Graduate Elective 3
 Credits12
Spring
ED 559 Student Teaching or Practica for TESOL Candidates 3
ED 556B CMA: Teaching Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students across the Content Areas 3
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
ED 650 Research/Theory in Developing Literacy 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits42

The guaranteed and per credit tuition rates are determined by the student's date of admission to Pace, or date of readmission if the student took a semester or year off. Graduate tuition is per credit and may increase.

Prerequisites: 12 credits of language other than English (LOTE).

SOE Advisement will guide all accepted students through the registration process.