FLCC Inclusive Adolescence Education Advising Guide for Transfer Students

Undergraduate B.S. Inclusive Adolescence Education Program 

Course Requirements

FLCC and Fisher Courses Equivalencies for Education Programs
Finger Lakes Community College Course Fisher Equivalent Course
EDU 200 Foundations of American Education EDUC 112 Historical and Philosophical
Foundations of Education
EDU 210 Schools in America: Organization
and Learning
EDUC 102 Schools, Ability, and Learning 
  • Choose two ENG courses
  • Choose two courses from the following courses: HIS, SOC, ECO, POL
  • Math Choose 2 courses from the following courses: MAT 122, 145, 152, 200, 220, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276
  • Natural Science Choose two courses from the following courses: BIO 103, 121, 171, 172, 230; CHM 121, 122; PHY 118, 119; NS 115
  • Choose two courses from the following science courses: BIO, CHM, PHY

Choose courses from the advising guide to fulfill general elective/degree requirements.

Additional Requirements

Students should choose one concentration/major in a content area and complete all courses as listed. The Inclusive Adolescence Education degree program is a dual certification program comprised of the Inclusive Adolescence Education major and a content area concentration/major. The program results in certification in Adolescence Education (grades 7–12) in the chosen content area and Students with Disabilities (grades 7–12) Generalist with the option to add Middle School Extension (grades 5–6) in the content area. This program is designed to prepare candidates to teach in one of the following disciplines at the middle and adolescence levels (grades 7–12 or grades 5-12): Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Social Studies, English, Earth Science. In addition, candidates earn certification to teach students with disabilities in grades 7–12 as a Generalist. A Generalist is certified for employment as a supporting teacher for students with disabilities in content areas other than the candidate’s major area of study.

Content Area Courses
American Studies ECO 210 or 211; HIS 110 or 111; POL 100 
Biology BIO 121, 122, 291
Chemical Education CHEM 121, 122, 211, 212; MAT 271, 272; PHY 151, 152 
English ENG 201, 231
History HIS 100, 101, 110, 111; ECO 210 or 211; POL 100
Mathematics MAT 220, 271, 272, 276
Physics MAT 271, 272, 273, 274; PHY 151, 152

Grade of C or higher required in all courses used toward Education major. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher required for continuation at Fisher. Total credits remaining at Fisher for a student who completes the above prescribed coursework depends upon major chosen to be combined with Adolescence Inclusive Education program. The second content area major may require candidates to complete more than the minimum 120 credits required for degree completion.

Students must submit a formal transfer application the semester before intended enrollment.

Last Updated: 2026