Teaching Students with Disabilities Childhood (1-6) - M.S. (For Initial or for Professional Certification for Candidates Already Possessing Initial Certification in SWD 1-6)
New York State Registered Program Code: 26602
HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}
Molloy Program of Study Code (Initial): M4CSI
Molloy Program of Study Code (Professional): M4CSP
Requirements
Candidates in possession of Initial Childhood Education certification will be able to apply for professional certification with this degree through the 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 (36 credits):
| 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 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 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 5277 | Strategies, Methods and Environments for Teaching Childhood Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5279 | Curriculum Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Childhood Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5641 | Thesis and Capstone Proposal Development for Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms in Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU 5651 | Thesis and Capstone Project for Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms in Childhood Education | 3 |
Candidates are required to do one of the following options (3 credits):
Required
Candidates who are initially certified in another area and have completed student teaching, need to take practicum and seminar in special education (3 plus 0 credits):
| EDU 5540 | Special Education Practicum Seminar | 0 |
| EDU 5630 | Special Education Practicum | 3 |
Or
Required
Candidates who are initially certified in special education take an additional special education course in place of field experience or other pre-approved 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: 36