Adolescent Education Physics (7-12) - Initial Certification - M.S.
New York State Registered Program Code: 25665
HEGIS Code: 0803.00 {Secondary Education, General}
Molloy Program of Study Code: M1AP
Additional information: Adolescent Education Physics (7-12) - Initial Certification - M.S.
Certification with NY State is for Initial Certification in Physics 7-12.
Program Learning Outcomes
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Teacher candidates will demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills.
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Teacher candidates will demonstrate the dispositions, attitudes, and beliefs deemed appropriate for teaching professionals.
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Teacher candidates will demonstrate reflective practice by utilizing research, assessment, and professional development to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
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Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient pedagogical knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.
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Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient content knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.
Requirements
Required Courses (36 credits):
| EDU 5001 | Apprentice Field Experience in Adolescent Inclusive Classroom (40 Hours, 4 Seminars) | 0 |
| EDU 5010 | E-Portfolio | 0 |
| EDU 5020 | Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5061 | Adolescent Reading, Writing and Communicating in the Content Areas for Inclusive Classrooms of Diverse Learners | 6 |
| EDU 5100 | Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Middle School and Adolescent Students in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDU 5130 | Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5230 | Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 5240 | Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5490 | Pre-Student Teaching Adolescent Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms (60 Hrs, 6 Seminars) | 0 |
| EDU 5520 | Student Teaching Seminar Adolescent (Grades 7-12) | 0 |
| EDU 5580 | Student Teaching Adolescence (Grades 7-9) | 3 |
| EDU 5590 | Student Teaching Adolescence (Grades 10-12) | 3 |
Curriculum and Methods Course (Take One):
| EDU 5030 | Methods of Teaching Science | 3 |
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| EDU 5070 | Methods of Teaching Science in Inclusive Classrooms of Middle School and Adolescent Learners | 3 |
Content/Pedagogy Courses: Complete two courses (6 Credits) from:
| EDU 5350 | Science Education in Society | 3 |
| EDU 5351 | Interdisciplinary Connections in Science: Focus on Classrooms with Special Needs | 3 |
| EDU 5352 | Digital Learning in the Science Classroom | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 36
A total of 100 hours of observation/participation in a field school are required prior to beginning student teaching.
All candidates are required by NYSED to have experience in a “high-needs” school setting. These schools/districts are designated as such by NYSED.