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Department of Secondary Education
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Overview
The Department of Secondary Education prepares teachers to meet the needs of adolescents during their middle and high school years. Your favorite subject in high school unlocked a new world for you. Adolescence is a transformative time, and a great teacher can help students explore disciplines, hone their skills and pursue a career path.
Graduates are prepared for New York State Teacher Certification, usually within two years. Candidates may pursue single certification in: English, math, social studies, biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science and dual certification in Students with Disabilities with math, biology, social studies or English.
Subject Concentrations
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Five Year Dual Degree Teacher Education ProgramÂ
Interested in becoming a teacher? Take a look at our Dual Degree Program which allows students interested in the teaching profession to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree at an accelerated pace.
Students can pursue a combined Adolescence Education M.S. in English, math, biology or history.
Important Information
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Ranked # 2 on the Guide to Online Schools' list of the 
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Ranked on Intelligent.com's list of the  and was cited with a unique distinction for its urban school focus
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MS Programs: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher and pre-requisite course work with a minimum of a C average.
BS or BA Degree and Coursework to Include:
- Mathematical Processes - 6 credits
- Historical and Social Sciences - 6 credits
- Language Other Than English - 3 credits
- Communications/Humanities/Written Analysis and Expression - 3 credits
- Artistic Expression - 3 credits Scientific Processes - 6 credits
- 30 credits in the area of certification (e.g. biology, mathematics, etc.)
In addition, candidates should submit the following:
- ºÚÁÏÍø Application
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- Five-Year BS/BA & MA Programs
- Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12), Single and Dual Certification, Master's Degree
- Educational Studies, Master's Degree
Full-Time Faculty
Eric Martone
- MeH SE 25J
- emartone@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7618
Amanda Gunning
- Tarrytown Annex, Suite 104
- agunning@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7399
Nancy Heilbronner
- Mercy Hall, Room 25G
- nheilbronner@mercy.edu
- (914) 888-5219
Meghan Marrero
- Tarrytown Annex, Suite 104
- mmarrero3@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7889