Adolescent Education Biology (7-12)/TESOL (PK-12) - Dual Initial Certification - M.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 27036

HEGIS Code: 0899.00 {Education, Other}

Molloy Program of Study Code: M1ABT

Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in Biology 7-12 and TESOL PK-12.

Prerequisite for this program: 12 credits or equivalent in the study of a language other than English.

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 (45 credits):

EDU 5005Apprentice Field Experience in Adolescent/TESOL 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 5130Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12

3

EDU 5140Teaching English as a New Language

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 5252Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals

3

EDU 5254Structure and Application of American English

3

EDU 5255Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PK-12 Bilingual and English Learners

3

EDU 5256PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas

3

EDU 5492Pre-Student Teaching Adolescent/TESOL PK-12 Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms (30 Hrs Content Area 7-12, 30 Hrs TESOL 7-12, 6 Seminars)

0

EDU 5502TESOL Student Teaching Seminar PK-12

0

EDU 5550TESOL Student Teaching PK-12

3

Complete either EDU 5580 or EDU 5590 (3 credits):

EDU 5580Student Teaching Adolescence (Grades 7-9)

3

Or

EDU 5590Student Teaching Adolescence (Grades 10-12)

3

Curriculum and Methods Course (3 credits):

EDU 5030Methods of Teaching Science

3

Content Area Course – Complete One (3 credits):

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: 45

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.