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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program (JRTEP)Degree Awarded: Associate in ScienceStudent Learning OutcomesStudents will:• acquire a broad base of knowledge in liberal arts.• acquire and develop technological skills and/or laboratoryskills.• demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method:observation, hypothesis development, measurement and datacollection, evaluation of data, mathematical analysis of data,and the ability to draw conclusions.• acquire a broad base of knowledge in the academic area ofconcentration.• demonstrate developmentally appropriate practices in teachingmethodology.• understand, welcome and integrate an unbiased appreciationof a classroom population that is diverse in appearance,performance, ability and culture.• plan effective, relevant, innovative lesson plans adhering toNew York State Learning Standards.• grow in professional and ethical standards, collaborativeteamwork, self-confidence, confidentiality and personalachievement.Transfer Criteria:To transfer, SUNY Orange JRTEP students must:• meet all entry criteria for SUNY Orange.• declare their intent to be in JRTEP at or prior to registrationfor proper advice/courses.• complete the courses outlined in their academic concentration.• complete SUNY-mandated General Education Requirements.• maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (some courseshave higher GPA requirements); SUNY New Paltzrecommends a GPA of 3.25.• complete the A.A. or A.S. degree.• complete separate application and/or procedures for SUNYNew Paltz.• show evidence of completion of fingerprinting through NYSDepartment of Education.Note: Because teacher education programs and the New YorkState Education Department certification regulations are preciselydefined, it is essential that JRTEP students work closely with boththeir SUNY Orange advisor and their New Paltz advisor, who is onthe SUNY Orange campus by appointment.Career Opportunities• public school classroomteacher (pre-K through grade12)• related education positons,such as school psychologist,special education teacher, andguidance counselorTransfer OpportunitiesJRTEP is specificallydesigned to transfer seamlesslyto SUNY New Paltz. OtherSUNY and non-SUNY schoolswith teaching preparatoryprograms may accept all or alarge percentage of credits (seetransfer criteria below left).When JRTEP studentssuccessfully complete the A.A. orA.S. at SUNY Orange, they mayapply for transfer to SUNY NewPaltz to complete the bachelor’sdegree. JRTEP applicants aregiven priority review, and thehighly academically preparedstudent will be accepted first.Contact InformationEducationDepartment Chair(845) 341-4482Admissions Office(845) 341-4030Spring 2011www.sunyorange.edu119