A candidate must select an academic concentration from one of the following disciplines or areas: English, Modern Languages (French, German, or Spanish), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or Women's Studies. For specific information regarding a particular academic concentration (except Science and Social Studies), consult the appropriate department's section of the College Catalog. Specific information for Science and Social Studies immediately follow the Childhood Education Major.

1. Candidates admitted conditionally to one of the education majors as either a freshman or a transfer must complete the Entrance Form in the semester prior to enrollment in the first block with their advisors.
2. Candidates coming from other majors must complete the Entrance Form with the Academic Coordinator. An unofficial transcript will be required at the time of completion of the Entrance Form.
3. Candidacy will be completed during the first block of education courses. Material will be distributed at that time. Candidates will be required to maintain a 2.50 index, provide an unofficial transcript and complete a writing sample based on the School of Education Conceptual Framework.
4. Once candidates begin the education sequence, they must maintain a 2.50 index. Candidates' GPAs will be monitored. Candidates who have registered for education courses, but who fall below a cumulative GPA of 2.50 will be deregistered by the department from the education courses.
5. Each candidate is provided two placements for student teaching through the Field Placement Office. Due to the large number of placements that must be coordinated, candidates cannot request placements. Assigned placements must be accepted by candidates or candidates will risk waiting for a reassignment in a future semester.

Eligibility for student teaching for Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 and TESOL majors will be evaluated at the end of the semester or quarter preceding the student teaching assignment. To be considered eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. A cumulative index of 2.50 or above.
2. Complete a minimum of 80 semester hours of course work.
3. Completion of all professional education course work.
4. Earned grade of "S" in all prior field placements.
5. Complete a minimum of 80% of concentration course work.
6. Document successful completion of instruction required by the New York State Education Department on the mandated reporting of child abuse (2 clock hours); school violence prevention and intervention (2 clock hours); alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse prevention; and school safety, fire and arson prevention, and child abduction prevention. (Contact Continuing Education at 315-312-2270 for enrolling in SSHS 1020).
7. Submit required student teaching application forms to the appropriate office by the specified deadline.
8. Childhood, Adolescence, and TESOL education majors must have grades of C- or better for all concentration, professional education, and cognate courses. All professional education courses and education cognates must be completed prior to student teaching.