Adolescent Education Biology (7-12) - Professional Certification - M.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 25666

HEGIS Code: 0803.00 {Secondary Education, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: M2AB

Certification with NY State is for Professional Certification in Adolescent Biology 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 master sufficient pedagogical knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.

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

Requirements

Required Courses (33 credits):

EDU 5010E-Portfolio

0

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 5640Thesis and Capstone Proposal Development for Diverse Classrooms

3

EDU 5650Thesis and Capstone Project for Diverse Classrooms

3

Content Area Courses - Complete four (12 credits):

EDU 5030Methods of Teaching Science

3

EDU 5350Science Education in Society

3

EDU 5351Interdisciplinary Connections in Science: Focus on Classrooms with Special Needs

3

EDU 5352Digital Learning in the Science Classroom

3

EDU 5353Brain, Cognition and Learning

3

Electives (6 credits):

Students who successfully complete EDU 5270 and EDU 5272 will be able to apply for the Grade 5, 6 Extension in Biology.

EDU 5140Teaching English as a New Language

3

EDU 5252Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals

3

EDU 5253Second Language Acquisition, TESOL and Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice

3

EDU 5254Structure and Application of American English

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

3

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

3

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

3

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

3

Total Credit Hours: 33