Overview of Program Requirements for Adolescence Education, Middle Childhood Education, and Music Education K-12

Each of these education programs is housed in an appropriate academic department, where students take the various content courses for the degree. Students should check the department information in the catalog and on the web, for information on the content courses for the teaching of high school Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, English, French, Spanish, Social Studies, and Mathematics, as well as for the teaching of Middle School Mathematics and for the teaching of K-12 Music. In addition to the content courses, students are expected to complete a series of pedagogical content courses and professional education courses as well as early field experiences and student teaching. Some of these courses will be offered through the College of Education, whereas others will be offered through the content department.

Required Professional Education Courses Include:

EDU 105 (or Departmental Equivalent MAED 105, SCED 105, ENED 101, etc.) with field experience

EDU 224 Adolescent Development

EDU 250 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner

EDU 251 Practicum in Inclusive Education II

EDU 276 (or Departmental Equivalent MAED 276, SCED 276, etc.)

EDU 301, EDU 302, and EDU 303

EDU 305 (or Departmental Equivalent MAED 305, SCED 305, etc.) with field experience

EDU 349 Educational Psychology

Methods and Student Teaching

In addition, as of December 31, 2013, candidates in all education programs are required to complete training under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Beginning in the Fall 2013 semester, the training required under the Dignity for All Student Act (DASA) was included in EDU 303 at Fredonia. 

Program Contact

Adolescence Education - Biology
This program is housed within the Department of Biology. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 221 Science Center
(716) 673-3282
Dr. Patricia Astry, Chairperson
Email: biology@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/biology

Adolescence Education - Chemistry
This program is housed within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 221 Science Center
(716) 673-3281

Adolescence Education – Earth Science
This program is housed within the Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 221 Science Center
(716) 673-3303
Dr. Sherri Mason, Chairperson
Email: geosciences.department@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/geosciences

Adolescence Education - Physics
This program is housed within the Department of Physics. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 221 Science Center
(716) 673-3301
Dr. Justin Conroy, Chairperson
Email: physics.department@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/physics

Adolescence Education – French or  Spanish
These programs are housed within the Department of World Languages and Cultures (formerly Modern Languages and Literature). For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 2113 Fenton Hall
(716) 673-3380
Dr. Juan De Urda Anguita, Chairperson
Email: modern.languages@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/worldlanguages

Adolescence Education – Social Studies
This program is housed within the Department of History. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: E332 Thompson Hall
(716) 673-3277
Dr. Mary Beth Sievens, Chairperson
Email: history.department@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/history

Adolescence Education – English
This program is housed within the Department of English. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 277 Fenton Hall
(716) 673-3125
Dr. Bruce Simon, Chairperson
Email: Ann.Siegledrege@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/english
Adolescence Education – Mathematics or  Middle Childhood Mathematics
These programs are housed within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. For more information, please contact the department:
Office: 223 Fenton Hall
(716) 673-3243
Dr. Julia Wilson, Chairperson
Dr. Keary Howard, Mathematics Education Coordinator
Email: mathematics.department@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/math

Music Education
This program is housed within the School of Music. For more information, please contact the School of Music:
Office: 1140 Mason Hall
(716) 673-3151
Dr. Katherine M. Levy, Program Coordinator
Email: music@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/music/music-education