Childhood Education (1-6)/Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2) - Dual Initial Certification - M.S.
New York State Registered Program Code: 32801
HEGIS Code: 0802.00 {Elementary Education, General}
Molloy Program of Study Code: M1CEB
Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2) and Childhood 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 (39 credits):
| EDU 5000 | Apprentice Field Experience in Early Childhood/Childhood Inclusive Classroom (40 Hours. 4 Seminars) | 0 |
| EDU 5010 | E-Portfolio | 0 |
| EDU 5020 | Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5040 | Interdisciplinary Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Middle Childhood Teaching Methods for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5050 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Early Childhood, Childhood and Middle Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| EDU 5060 | Integrated Language Arts and Reading for the Inclusive Classroom of Diverse Learners in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings | 6 |
| EDU 5090 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Birth-Grade 2/Childhood and Middle School Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| 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 5220 | Current Issues in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2: Assessment of Progress, Relationships, Families, Legal and Community Issues | 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 5483 | Pre-Student Teaching Early Childhood/Childhood Field Experience, Nursery, PK, Kindergarten, Grades 1-6 (30 Hrs Nursery-3, 30 Hrs 3-6, 6 Seminars, 2 Placements) | 0 |
| EDU 5510 | Student Teaching Seminar-Childhood (Grades 1-6) | 0 |
| EDU 5563 | Student Teaching Early Childhood: Nursery, PK, Kindergarten, Grades 1-2 (2 Placements) | 3 |
| EDU 5570 | Student Teaching Childhood (Grades 4-6) | 3 |
Complete one Curriculum and Methods course (3 credits):
| EDU 5030 | Methods of Teaching Science | 3 |
| | Or | |
| EDU 5070 | Methods of Teaching Science in Inclusive Classrooms of Middle School and Adolescent Learners | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 39
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.