Queens College Secondary Education & Youth Services (SEYS) Program

Undergraduate Initial Certificate Program (Grades 7-12) in Social Studies

Powdermaker Hall 150, Phone: 718-997-5150
Advisors:
- Dr. Meredith Katz: 718-997-5176, [email protected]
- Dr. Jay Shuttleworth: 718-997-5181, [email protected]
- Dr. Melanie Waller: 718-997-5153, [email protected]

Intended for students aiming for initial certification in Secondary Education (grades 7-12) with a concentration in Social Studies Education.
Major declaration required in one of the following: Africana Studies, Anthropology, Economics, History, Latin American Studies, Political Science, Sociology, or Urban Studies.
Student teaching eligibility requires:
- Economics: Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Other areas: Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Grade B in SEYS 363
- GPA of 3.0 in SEYS courses

21 credits in History and Geography (including 2 US History and 2 NON-US History courses)
1 course in Economics
1 course in Political Science
12 credits in a single Social Science discipline outside the major

Course Number	Title	Pre-requisites and Co-Requisites	Credits	Fieldwork Required
SEYS 201W	Historical, Social, and Philosophical Foundations of Education	Major Declared	3	25 Hours
SEYS 221	Development and Learning in Middle Childhood & Adolescence	Major Declared	3	25 Hours
ECPSE 350	Foundations of Special Education	Major Declared	*3	15 Hours
SEYS 340	Language, Literacy, and Culture in Education	Pre-requisite: SEYS 201W	3	25 Hours
SEYS 363W	Methods in Teaching Social Studies in Middle and High School	Pre-requisite: SEYS 201W, SEYS 221	3	25 Hours
SEYS 373.2	Student Teaching in Social Studies I	Pre-requisite: SEYS 340, Grade of B in SEYS 363W, 24 credits in major	3	150+ Hours
SEYS 383	Curriculum and Assessment in Social Studies	Pre-requisite: SEYS 340, Grade of B in SEYS 363W, 24 credits in major	3	-
SEYS 373.4	Student Teaching in Social Studies II	Pre-requisite: Grade B in SEYS 373.2 & SEYS 383	3	240+ Hours
SEYS 350	Cognition, Technology, and Instruction for Diverse Learners	Pre-requisite: Grade B in SEYS 373.2 & SEYS 383	3	-

1 Economics Course
1 Political Science Course
12 credits in a single Social Science discipline (Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Sociology)
- At least one course should include "Geography" in the title.

21 credits in History and Geography needed.
Recommended to complete a minor in History.
Option to fulfill requirements without a History Minor:
- 4 courses in US and Non-US History/World Studies
- 9 additional credits in History and Geography

Certification Exams: Educating All Students (EAS) + Content Specialty Test (CST) in social studies.
- Visit: NYSTCE Website
New York State Certification Workshops:
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (NYS Mandated Reporter)
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE)
- DASA Training (Dignity for All Students Act)
- More information: QC Workshop Information