interested in teaching middle and high school students in grades 7–12? pace's program will lead students to a bachelor’s degree and the new york state initial teaching certificate in adolescent education. with a bs in adolescent education, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to help today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders!

because experience is key, starting in their junior year, students will participate in the center for professional development (cpd) model where they will practice their teaching skills through the completion of their undergraduate program. students receive hands-on experience in schools one day a week in their junior year and between two and five days during their senior year. students will observe and tutor students, as well as provide small and eventually whole group instruction. not only will students be able to apply what they are learning in the classroom, but also have the opportunity to explore different grade levels as they proceed through the program. as a cpd candidate, students 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 they are serving.