Post-Master's Certificate Program - Teaching Students with Disabilities in Grades 1-6

New York State Registered Program Code: 31330

HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: PMSCH

Additional information: Post Master's Special Education Childhood
Certification with NY State is for Initial Certification in Special Education 1-6.

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 (24 credits):

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

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 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 5540Special Education Practicum Seminar

0

EDU 5630Special Education Practicum

3