Admission and Program Policies

• Admission/transfer requirements are noted in the front section of the University Catalog. Transfer students must be in good academic standing with a 2.75 GPA at their previous college to be accepted into Molloy University as an education major.
• Teacher candidates are responsible for all transportation to and from their field school placements. All field school placements are scheduled when elementary, middle and secondary schools are in session.
• In compliance with New York State Education Department criteria (52.21), at least one of the field placements will be in a high-needs diverse school district.
• Teacher candidates in the Dual Degree (5-year program) must have a 3.2 GPA in their academic content prior to starting graduate-level coursework. They must also maintain a 3.2 cumulative average while in the Education Program.
• Teacher candidates must earn a minimum grade of "B" in English composition (ENG 1100). If a teacher candidate does not attain a minimum grade of "B" in ENG 1100, then he/she must take ENG 1200, a one-credit course in English composition, where a grade of "B" is required. This writing requirement must be completed prior to taking education courses.
• Transfer students must provide evidence of achievement of a grade of "B" or better for the transfer course equivalent to Molloy's ENG 1100. A photocopy of the transcript indicating the letter grade must be submitted to the advisor.
• Teacher candidates are required to have a Molloy email account and check it regularly for important program announcements.
• All teacher candidates entering the Dual Degree/5-year Program must register for EDU 1000, Anthology e-Portfolio.
• Prior to their first education courses, teacher candidates must attend a mandatory orientation session regarding program requirements.
• All teacher candidates will be interviewed by the School of Education and Human Services faculty prior to taking education courses.
• Transfer students from other colleges and universities, who wish to enter the Dual Degree Program (5-year), must apply to Molloy University through the Admissions Office and have their transcripts evaluated.

Reading and Writing Proficiency

Teacher candidates are screened upon admission. English courses and remediation are assigned based on students’ performance.

Teacher candidates must submit writing-on-demand samples throughout the program. If the writing sample or coursework does not meet the School of Education and Human Services standards for prospective teachers, the teacher candidate will be required to participate in recommended support services including, but not limited to, sessions at the Writing Center or small group tutorials.