Teaching Students with Disabilities Adolescent Generalist (7-12) - M.S. (For Initial Certification or for Professional Certification for Candidates Already Possessing Initial Certification in SWD 7-12)
New York State Registered Program Code: 26605
HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}
Molloy Program of Study Code (Initial): M4ASI
Molloy Program of Study Code (Professional): M4ASP
Candidates in possession of Initial Adolescent Education certification in a content area will be able to apply for professional certification with this degree through NYSED Teach Online system.
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 (33 credits):
| EDU 5020 | Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5010 | E-Portfolio | 0 |
| EDU 5130 | Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5230 | Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 5240 | Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5275 | Characteristics of Students with Disabilities, Including Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| EDU 5276 | Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5278 | Strategies, Methods and Environments for Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5280 | Curriculum Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5642 | Thesis and Capstone Proposal Development for Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms in Adolescent Education | 3 |
| EDU 5652 | Thesis and Capstone Project for Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms in Adolescent Education | 3 |
Candidates choose one of the following options (3 credits):
Candidates who are initially certified in another area and have completed student teaching, need to take practicum in special education (3 plus 0 credits):
| EDU 5540 | Special Education Practicum Seminar | 0 |
| | And | |
| EDU 5630 | Special Education Practicum | 3 |
Or
Candidates who are initially certified in special education take an additional special education course in place of field experience or other pre-approved special education course (3 credits):
| EDU 5271 | Global Issues Relating to the Education of Students with Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5273 | Characteristics of Students with Severe Disabilities: Birth-2; 1-6 and 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5274 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| EDU 5281 | Introduction to DIR Floortime Model | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 33