Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program Academic Programs, SUNY Orange Catalog

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program

TRANSFER DEGREE
MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS

Program Description

The Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree in this Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program (JRTEP) is primarily for students who plan to transfer to SUNY New Paltz or another SUNY school and become certified to teach in New York State in either Early Childhood, Childhood or Adolescent Education. Developed by SUNY Orange and SUNY New Paltz, this jointly registered liberal arts/teacher education program has been approved by the New York State Education Department. Students in this program are, at the same time, given priority status for admission consideration into SUNY New Paltz. Upon successful completion of the A.A. or A.S. degree at SUNY Orange, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, students who are accepted will transfer to SUNY New Paltz with full junior standing in order to complete the bachelor’s degree.

The primary focus of the JRTEP concentration is to develop and integrate critical thinking, problem solving, and creative skills with information and theories about education. Coupled with a broad general liberal arts foundation, JRTEP students will experience between 10 and 54 hours of observation in local schools and centers. This field work provides excellent practical application opportunities.

Students planning to transfer to other institutions or SUNY four-year schools may also benefit from these courses. They should see their advisor and check transfer credits with transfer school if other than SUNY New Paltz.

Note: Because teacher education programs and the New York State Education Department certification regulations are precisely defined, it is essential that JRTEP students work closely with their SUNY Orange advisor. It is also recommended that students meet with a SUNY New Paltz advisor, who is on the SUNY Orange campus each semester by appointment.

Choosing an Age Level and Concentration

At SUNY Orange students must choose an age level:

Birth to Grade Six (B-6) or Seventh to Twelfth Grade (7-12).

Then, students must choose one of the following educational concentrations:

Biology (available in B-6 or 7-12)
English (available in B-6 or 7-12)
History (available in B-6)
Mathematics (available in B-6 or 7-12)
Social Studies (available in 7-12)
Spanish (available in B-6 or 7-12)

Program Outcomes

Students will:

demonstrate an awareness of and a beginning understanding of the teaching profession and articulate a beginning philosophy of education that incorporates an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices, relevant theories and models of education
students will demonstrate an understanding of diversity and its role in education
demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills in one's chosen area of academic concentration
demonstrate foundational knowledge of and an appreciation for the cultural, social, and natural worlds
demonstrate college level proficiency in written and oral communication, critical thinking, and analytical, mathematical, and scientific reasoning

Admission Criteria

Admission to this program requires that students be high school graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas (HSEs). If students are not high school graduates, they may be eligible for admission to the College’s 24 Credit Hour Program. If students are home schooled, they may be eligible for admission.

Before beginning their coursework, JRTEP students must choose an age level: birth to sixth grade (B-6), or seventh to twelfth grade (7-12).

Then, students must choose one of the following educational concentrations:

Biology (available in B-6 or 7-12)
English (available in B-6 or 7-12)
History (available in B-6)
Mathematics (available in B-6 or 7-12)
Social Studies (available in 7-12)
Spanish (available in B-6 or 7-12)

Transfer Options

JRTEP is specifically designed to transfer seamlessly to SUNY New Paltz. Other SUNY and non-SUNY schools with teaching preparatory programs may accept all or a large percentage of credits (see transfer criteria below left).

When JRTEP students successfully complete the A.A. or A.S. at SUNY Orange, they may apply for transfer to SUNY New Paltz to complete the bachelor’s degree. JRTEP applicants are given priority review and the highly academically prepared student will be accepted first.

Transfer Criteria

To be eligible for admission to SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Orange JRTEP students must: Complete all SUNY Orange degree program requirements:

Complete SUNY-mandated General Education Requirements
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Earn a grade of “B” or better in ENG 101 and ENG 102
Earn a grade of “B-” or better in EDU 103, EDU 109, and EDU 201
Math concentrations must earn a “B-” or better in either MAT 134 or MAT 205 and MAT 111
Must earn a grade of C or better in EDU 207, PSY 221, GEO 101, and MAT 111
Earn a grade of “C-” or better in all other courses
Complete a separate application and/or procedures for SUNY New Paltz or other transfer institution
Submit a writing sample to be completed at SUNY New Paltz prior to acceptance
Show evidence of clearance of fingerprinting on NYS Education Department TEACH account

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public school classroom teacher (pre-K through grade 12)
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Program Availability Status

All education courses are only offered on the Middletown campus, with the exception of EDU 107, which is also offered on the Newburgh campus. General Education courses may be taken on both campuses, depending on availability. Portions of each of the JRTEP A.A. and A.S. degrees can be completed online, with the percentage varying slightly by program.

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