Adolescent Education Biology (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: M1ABS

Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in Biology 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 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)

0

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

Curriculum and Methods course (3 credits):

EDU 5030Methods of Teaching Science

3

Content Area Course - Complete one (3 credits):

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

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

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.