The Bachelor of Science program in Adolescence Education: Earth Science at LIU Post prepares a new generation of teachers to cultivate and enhance student success in Earth Science comprehension and application. This program equips you with the skills, knowledge and foundation to motivate middle and high school students at various skill levels to learn the fundamentals of science, experimentation, research and the environment. The program includes supervised practice teaching in actual classrooms at two grade levels (7 to 9 and 10 to 12), allowing you to observe certified teachers, interact with students, and understand the adolescent mindset as it relates to earth science.After you complete the degree requirements and successfully pass all certification tests (LAST, ATS-W and CSTs), you will be awarded Initial Teaching Certification by the New York State Department of Education to teach earth science to grades 7 to 12.The Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Earth Science is a joint program between LIU Post's College of Education, Information and Technology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The teacher-education programs in LIU Post's Department of Curriculum and Instruction are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).