Dual Degree: History (Grades 7-12) and Students With Disabilities, B.A./M.A.T.

Marist College offers a state-approved Dual Degree BA - BS/MAT (bachelor and masters degrees) program leading to initial teacher certification in Adolescence Education: History (Grades 7-12) and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12). Candidates seeking this certification are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor and the MAT Program Director in the Teacher Education Department. Because of the significant number of state certification requirements for this program, it is important that candidates seek such advisement early in their college careers, during their first year if possible. Education and related field requirements for Adolescence Education certification can be found on Psychology/Childhood Education 1-6, Special Education Certification, B.S.

Requirements for a Dual Degree B.A. / M.A.T. in History with Adolescence Education

Major Foundation Courses: 36 cr

HIST 226L - American History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIST 227L - American History since 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIST 477L - Capping Course 3 Credit(s)
Europe Options

Choose two from:
HIST 248L - Medieval Europe 3 Credit(s)
HIST 249L - Early Modern Europe 3 Credit(s)
HIST 252L - Modern Europe 3 Credit(s)
Non-Western Options

Choose three from:
HIST 203L - African Civilization up to 1870 3 Credit(s)
HIST 206L - Afghanistan and its Wars 3 Credit(s)
HIST 242L - Introduction to Africana Studies 3 Credit(s)
HIST 267L - Women In Asia 3 Credit(s)
HIST 268L - Traditional Asia 3 Credit(s)
HIST 269L - Modern Asia 3 Credit(s)
HIST 270L - Traditional China 3 Credit(s)
HIST 271L - Modern China 3 Credit(s)
HIST 273L - Colonial Latin America 3 Credit(s)
HIST 274L - Modern Latin America 3 Credit(s)
HIST 280L - Modern Africa 3 Credit(s)
HIST 313L - The Vietnam War 3 Credit(s)
HIST 318L - Drug Trade in Asia 3 Credit(s)
HIST 355L - History and Politics of the Modern Middle East 3 Credit(s)
OR
POSC 355L - The History and Politics of the Modern Middle East 3 Credit(s)
HIST 375L - Race in Latin American History 3 Credit(s)
400 Level History Requirement

Choose one from:
HIST 413L - F.D.R. Seminar 3 Credit(s)
HIST 497N - Public History Internship 3 Credit(s)
HIST 498N - Public History Internship 6 Credit(s)
History Electives: 9 cr
6 credits must be taken at the 300-level or higher. Except for HIST 395N, 396N, 397N, 398N, 399N, 497N, 413L, 496N, 498N.
3 credits to be taken at any level. Except for HIST 395N, 396N, 397N, 398N, 399N, 497N, 413L, 496N, 498N.

Secondary Education Requirements: 31 cr

PSYC 101L - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 207L - The Exceptional Child 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 318L - Psychology of the Adolescent 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 372L - Psychoeducational Assessment of Educational Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 101L - Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 102N - Introduction to Teaching 1 Credit(s)
EDUC 150N - Technology for Education Professionals 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 201N - Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 373N - Principles of Instruction for Students with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 379L - Culturally Responsive Education 3 Credit(s)
OR
SOC 150L - Culture, Power & Education 3 Credit(s)
Foreign Language 3 Credit(s)

Three credits at the elementary level intermediate level. Can be fulliffled by AP courses.

NYS Content Area Requirements: 9 cr

English language Arts Requirements 3 Credit(s)
Mathematics Requirement 3 Credit(s)
Social Studies Requirement 0 Credit(s) (fullfilled by major field req.)
Natural Science Requirement 3 Credit(s)

Total Credit Requirement for a Major in History with Adolescence Education: 76 cr

Core/Liberal Studies Requirements

Foundation: 7 cr

FYS 101L - First Year Seminar 4 Credit(s)
ENG 120L - Writing for College 3 Credit(s)

Distribution: 18 cr

PHIL 101L - Philosophical Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
Ethics, Applied Ethics, Religious Studies 3 Credit(s)
Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)
History 0 Credit(s) (fullfilled by major field req.)
Literature 3 Credit(s)
Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
Natural Science 3 Credit(s)
Social Science 0 Credit(s) (fullfilled by major field req.)

Pathway: 12 cr

Breadth and Pathway courses may overlap, but all students must take a total of 36 distribution credits (including related field requirements). Students majoring in Breadth
areas may apply a maximum of 6 credits to their distribution total. If applicable to a Pathway, 3 credits may come from disciplines outside of Core Breadth areas. Although
foreign language and culture courses are not required within the Core, some courses in these fields may be used to fulfill distribution requirements. See the Core/LS Program
website for a detailed list of all courses that satisfy distribution requirements.

Courses addressing an interdisciplinary topic.

Total Core/Liberal Studies Requirements: 37 cr

Electives: 7 cr

Total Requirement for Graduation: 120 cr

Required Graduate Courses: 36 cr

MATA 508N Methods Secondary Education 3 Credit(s)
MATA 510L Curriculum Stategies for Students with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
MATA 565L Data Based Decision Making for Curriculum and Instruction 3 Credit(s)
MATA 605N Educational Assessment and Evaluation 3 Credit(s)
MATA 606N Methods for Inclusive Secondary Ed II 3 Credit(s)
MATA 610N Transitions and Community-Based Learning 3 Credit(s)
MATA 630L Literacy for Inclusive Secondary Education 3 Credit(s)
MATA 631N Literacy in Content Areas 3 Credit(s)
MATA 640N Learning Environments to Support Students’ Social and Emotional Needs 3 Credit(s)
MATA 660N Research: Theory and Application 3 Credit(s)
MATA 680N Student Teaching Practicum 6 Credit(s)

Total Requirement for the Dual Degree B.A./M.A.T.: 156 cr

Recommended Sequence for a Dual Degree B.A. / M.A.T. Program in Adolescence Education: History (Grades 7-12) and Students with Disabilities

Recommended Program Sequence for a Dual Degree B.A. / M.A.T. Adolescence Education: History (Grades 7-12) and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12)