作为代顿大学的青春期至青年成人教育计划的学生，您将准备通过对自己的注意力领域进行深入研究来准备7-12年级的课程。您将发展专业教学领域的全面知识，同时也将发展个人和专业的教学承诺。该课程提供动手教学和课堂观察机会（现场经验），为您将来的课堂做准备。您将了解学校在社会中的角色，以及您作为老师的角色如何改变教育的未来。
As a UD Adolescence to Young Adult Education major, you'll learn the knowledge and skills necessary to teach grades 7-12. You'll pursue an in-depth study in your area of concentration, choosing from language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. You'll also earn a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) certificate. A STEM lab and Curriculum Materials Center are among the numerous resources available to students.<br><br>Classroom observation & field experience begin during year one, and continue during years two and three. You'll receive more than 600 field hours in local schools, which is 300 hours more than the State of Ohio's requirement. During year four, you'll participate in student teaching. This full-time teaching experience includes supervision and evaluation to assist you in your continued growth and development as an educator.