Adolescent Education Biology (7-12)/Teaching Students with Disabilities (PreK-12 All Grades) - Dual Initial Certification - M.S.
New York State Registered Program Code: 26603
HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}
Molloy Program of Study Code: M1ABD
Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in Biology 7-12 and Special Education 7-12.
Program Learning Outcomes
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Teacher candidates will demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills.
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Teacher candidates will demonstrate the dispositions, attitudes, and beliefs deemed appropriate for teaching professionals.
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Teacher candidates will demonstrate reflective practice by utilizing research, assessment, and professional development to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
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Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient pedagogical knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.
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Teacher candidates will acquire sufficient content knowledge and skills to be translated into effective teaching.
Requirements
Required Courses (48 credits):
| EDU 5010 | E-Portfolio | 0 |
| EDU 5012 | Apprentice Field Observations in Inclusive Classrooms | 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 5061 | Adolescent Reading, Writing and Communicating in the Content Areas for Inclusive Classrooms of Diverse Learners | 6 |
| EDU 5100 | Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Middle School and Adolescent Students in 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 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 5282 | Curriculum, Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12 (Curriculum and Instructions for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5283 | Strategies, Methods, & Environments for Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5479 | Pre-Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms | 0 |
| EDU 5504 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| EDU 5595 | Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms | 6 |
Curriculum and Methods course (3 credits):
Content Area Course - Complete two (6 credits):
| EDU 5220 | Current Issues in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2: Assessment of Progress, Relationships, Families, Legal and Community Issues | 3 |
| EDU 5270 | Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Middle School Students in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDU 5350 | Science Education in Society | 3 |
| EDU 5351 | Interdisciplinary Connections in Science: Focus on Classrooms with Special Needs | 3 |
| EDU 5352 | Digital Learning in the Science Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 5353 | Brain, Cognition and Learning | 3 |
| EDU 5354 | Research and Analysis: Critical Topics in Content and Pedagogy | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 48
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.