Adolescent/Childhood Education: Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP) Accelerated 5-Year Program

Education Tracks and Teaching Certification

You can choose from the following three STEP tracks:

• Adolescent (High School) Education
• Childhood (Elementary) Education
• TESOL Education

Our accelerated secondary education program provides the opportunity to work toward one or more of the following certifications to expand your career opportunities:

• Initial Certificate: Childhood 1–6, Adolescent 7–12, or TESOL PK–12
• Special Education: Childhood 1–6 or Adolescent 7–12 levels
• Middle School Extension: Grades 5–6 or 7–9

Exceptional Hands-On Learning

At Adelphi, we’re committed to providing our students with hands-on experiences that build critical skills for future careers. Our Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP) students regularly serve in student-teaching positions in the New York City Department of Education and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).

Acelera tu Carrera Docente con el Programa STEP de Adelphi

Accelerate Your Teaching Career with Adelphi’s STEP Program

Program Info

Application Requirements

First-year applications to STEP must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
• If submitting test scores, SAT score of 1090 or higher (minimum 530-560 on each part) or ACT score of 21 (all subscores). Please note that the students may still be referred if applying SAT/ACT optional for Fall 2021.

The structure of STEP is particularly effective in meeting the needs of the transfer student. Most students entering the program at the junior level have a three-year course of study, which takes them through their master’s degree (MA). Transfer students may transfer up to 64 credits.

To apply for the accelerated teaching degree program, submit the appropriate application requirements:

Transformative Educational Opportunities

All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:

• The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
• Levermore Global Scholars – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
• Study Abroad – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective