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Adolescent Education, BS/Literacy, MSED
In just five years, you can earn your bachelor’s in adolescent education and a master of education in literacy and launch your teaching career. Designed for future middle and high school literacy instructors, this program allows you to streamline your studies so you can earn your certification faster and start teaching in New York State.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
120–132
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Be Ahead of the Class and Earn Two Degrees and Certifications in Five Years
With an ongoing teacher shortage, the demand for educators has never been greater. Pace University’s combined degree program in Adolescent Education and Literacy offers a flexible, streamlined path to certification, enabling you to seamlessly transition from undergraduate to graduate study. Earn both degrees concurrently while satisfying the New York State certification requirement to teach Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy (grades 5–12)—all in less time than a traditional graduate pathway.
Beginning in your sophomore year you’ll engage in student teaching experiences, and in junior year, you’ll participate in immersive fieldwork and student teaching, including tutoring and small-group instruction. Learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty who will equip you with the skills to create inclusive learning environments, develop individualized learning plans, and collaborate with families to support student success.
As one of the only education programs in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley to offer mixed-reality classroom simulation technology, Pace provides cutting-edge training that sets you apart. Our strong school partnerships with New York’s diverse school districts ensure graduates are in high demand, with many securing teaching positions before graduation. New York ranks as one of the best states to teach in, offering some of the highest salaries in the nation—giving you the foundation for a fulfilling and impactful career.
97%
of our graduates are employed (Source: Pace University Career Services)
#18
best education schools in the mid-Atlantic region (Source: College Factual)
#3
special education job placement (Source: Intelligent.com)
Curriculum
In this unique combined degree program, the bachelor of science and master of science in Education. In the fifth year of the program, you will work towards your graduate degree and become certified in literacy, which is a 100% online program.
Take Courses Like
- TCH 201 Education I: Understanding Schools
- TCH 498 Supervised Student Teaching and Seminar
- ED 690 Teacher as Researcher
Get Real Experience in the Classroom
Because experience is key, starting in your junior year, you will participate in our Center for Professional Development (CPD) model where you will practice your teaching skills through the completion of your undergraduate program. Receive hands-on experience in schools one day a week in your junior year and between two and five days during your senior year.
You’ll observe and tutor students, as well as provide small and eventually whole group instruction. Not only will you be able to apply what you are learning in the classroom, but also have the opportunity to explore different grade levels as you proceed through the program. As a CPD candidate, you have a unique opportunity to foster professional relationships with mentor teachers, students, and school staff, all in support of the diverse population of the students that you are serving.
Careers
Choose your initial certification in adolescent education (grades 7–12). Then combine this path with the power of literacy. Upon graduating from the program, you will become certified in teaching Adolescent Education (grades 7–12) and Literacy Specialist (all grades).
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Alumni Spotlight
The program's rigorous coursework, combined with my fieldwork experiences, has equipped me with research-based strategies to support the literacy skills of diverse learners. Learning from professors who are experts in literacy education has strengthened my ability to integrate multimodal texts, technology, and culturally responsive teaching into my classroom.
—Angelina Pharmakides '24
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- NYC Department of Education
- Westchester County School Districts
- Rockland County School Districts
- Putnam County School Districts
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Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Francine Falk-Ross
Email: ffalkross@pace.edu