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Adolescent Education Social Studies (7-12)/Teaching Students with Disabilities (7-12) - Dual Initial Certification - M.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 26603

HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: M1AZS

Additional information: Adolescent Education Social Studies (7-12)/Teaching Students with Disabilities
Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in Social Studies 7-12 and Special Education 7-12.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Teacher candidates will demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills.

  • Teacher candidates will demonstrate the dispositions, attitudes, and beliefs deemed appropriate for teaching professionals.

  • Teacher candidates will demonstrate reflective practice by utilizing research, assessment, and professional development to meet the needs of diverse student populations.

  • Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient pedagogical knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.

  • Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient content knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.

Requirements

Required Courses (48 credits):

EDU 5003Apprentice Field Experience in Adolescent/Special Education Inclusive Classroom Dual Program (20 Hours, 20 Hours, 4 Seminars)

0
EDU 5010E-Portfolio

0
EDU 5020Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

3
EDU 5061Adolescent Reading, Writing and Communicating in the Content Areas for Inclusive Classrooms of Diverse Learners

6
EDU 5100Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Middle School and Adolescent Students in Inclusive Classrooms

3
EDU 5130Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12

3
EDU 5230Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration

3
EDU 5240Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12

3
EDU 5270Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Middle School Students in Inclusive Classrooms

3
EDU 5272Psychological, Social and Special Needs of Early Adolescents

3
EDU 5275Characteristics of Students with Disabilities, Including Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder

3
EDU 5276Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities

3
EDU 5278Strategies, Methods and Environments for Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities

3
EDU 5280Curriculum Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities

3
EDU 5491Pre-Student Teaching Adolescent/Special Education Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms (30 Hrs Content Area 7-12. 30 Hrs Special Ed, 6 Seminars)

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EDU 5521Student Teaching Seminar Adolescent/ Special Education (Grades 7-12)

0
EDU 5581Student Teaching Adolescence/Special Education (Grades 7-9)

3
EDU 5591Student Teaching Adolescence/Special Education (Grades 10-12)

3

Note:- Students who successfully complete EDU 5270 and EDU 5272 will be able to apply for the Grade 5, 6 Extension in Social Studies

Content Area Course:

EDU 5160Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Social Studies to Diverse Adolescent Learners in Inclusive Classrooms

3

Total Credit Hours: 48

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.