Childhood Education (1-6)/Teaching Students with Disabilities (1-6) - Dual Initial - M.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 26604

HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: M1CES

Additional information: Childhood Education (1-6)/Teaching Students with Disabilities (1-6) - Dual Initial Certification
Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in Childhood Education/Special Education.

 
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 5002Apprentice Field Experience in Childhood/Special Education Inclusive Classroom (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 5040Interdisciplinary Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Middle Childhood Teaching Methods for Diverse Learners

3

EDU 5050Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Early Childhood, Childhood and Middle Childhood Classrooms

3

EDU 5060Integrated Language Arts and Reading for the Inclusive Classroom of Diverse Learners in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings

6

EDU 5090Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Birth-Grade 2/Childhood and Middle School 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 5275Characteristics of Students with Disabilities, Including Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder

3

EDU 5276Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities

3

EDU 5277Strategies, Methods and Environments for Teaching Childhood Students with Disabilities

3

EDU 5279Curriculum Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Childhood Students with Disabilities

3

EDU 5481Pre-Student Teaching Childhood/Special Education Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms

0

EDU 5511Student Teaching Seminar-Childhood/ Special Education (Grades 1-6)

0

EDU 5561Student Teaching Childhood (Grades 1-3, Regular and Special Education)

3

EDU 5571Student Teaching Childhood/Special Education (Grades 4-6 Regular and Special Education)

3

EDU 5511: Grades 1-6

EDU 5561: Grades 1–3, Regular and Special Education

EDU 5571: Grades 4–6, Regular and Special Education

Complete: Either EDU 5030 or EDU 5070 for 3 credits:

EDU 5030Methods of Teaching Science

3

Or

EDU 5070Methods of Teaching Science in Inclusive Classrooms of Middle School and Adolescent Learners

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.