Master's Programs in Education

The New York State Education Department has final authority to establish criteria for teacher certification. The Molloy University School of Education adheres to all New York State Education Department criteria for teacher certification. Candidates are required to fulfill the requirements in all programs leading to teacher certification as stated in the Molloy University Catalog.

All programs in Graduate Education are blended programs. Courses offered in hybrid delivery will be noted each semester on the published course listing.

The following programs have been approved and accredited by New York State Education Department and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP):

Programs Leading to Initial Certification

  • Teacher of Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)
  • Teacher of Adolescent Education (Grades 7–12) in the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish
  • Educational Technology (PreK-12)

Programs Leading to Dual Initial Certification

  • Teacher of Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)/ Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL (PreK–12)
  • Teacher of Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)/ Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2)
  • Teacher of Adolescent Education (Grades 7–12)/ Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL (PreK–12)—Adolescent subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish
  • Childhood Education/Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12
  • Adolescent Education (Grades 7–12) in the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12

Programs Leading to Professional Certification for Those Already Possessing Initial Certification

  • Teacher of Adolescent Education (Grades 7–12) in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish

Programs Leading to an Additional Area of Certification for Those Already Possessing an Initial Certification*

  • TESOL (PreK–12) (Initial/Professional Certification Program)
  • Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12
  • Educational Technology (PreK-12) (Initial/Professional Certification Program)

*Once these programs are completed and a degree is earned, candidates may apply for Professional Certification in the first area of Initial Certification through the NYSED Teach Online System.

Advanced Certificate Programs

  • Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL (PreK-12)
  • Students with Disabilities PreK-12
  • Computer Science (PreK-12)
  • School Building Leader
  • School District Leader

Certification Extensions

  • Bilingual
  • Severe and Multiple Disabilities
  • Initial Extension Annotation for Biology 5-6, ELA 5-6, Mathematics 5-6, Spanish 5-6, Social Studies 5-6
  • Gifted and Talented.

NOTE:

  • TESOL (PreK-12) for professional certification or additional initial certification is listed separately (following Childhood and Adolescent).
  • Early Childhood/Childhood Dual Initial Certification Degree programs are listed in the Childhood section.
  • Programs leading to M.S. degrees are listed according to the certification areas of childhood or adolescent. For the adolescent programs, the listings are separated by the content areas of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies and Spanish.