Progression for Professional Certification

Candidates in programs leading to professional certification are required to possess initial certification. A copy of Initial Certification is required at time of entrance to program. These candidates are guided by faculty advisors in course selections leading to additional certification areas if so desired. The writing and presentation of an action research thesis is the culmination of these programs. Preparation for this capstone experience is provided in EDU 5640, which should be taken during the next to last semester and immediately preceding EDU 5650, which is the final research course.

Progression through programs leading to professional certification requires the approval of the candidate's advisor at the completion of specific stages in the Program. Candidates engaged in 1-12 credits are considered in Stage I, candidates engaged in acquiring 13-30 credits are considered in Stage II. Successful completion of Stages I and II are necessary to apply for admission into Stage III Thesis preparation (EDU 5640) and Thesis completion (EDU 5650), which are taken in sequence over two semesters. Approval by Molloy University Institutional Review Board (IRB) is required before a candidate may begin research data collection.

Advisor approval to progress to the next stage requires successful completion of specific benchmark performances which need to be documented in the candidate's electronic portfolio. These benchmarks and other criteria need to reflect the candidate's growth in knowledge, skills, disposition, and impact on students' learning. Any candidate who does not successfully complete the research requirements of EDU 5640 cannot be permitted to advance to EDU 5650  and must repeat EDU 5640 prior to progression.