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Adolescent Education English (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: M1AED

Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in English 7-12 and Special Education 7-12.

 

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

Select One (3 credits)

Students who successfully complete EDU 5270 and EDU 5272 will be able to apply for the Grades 5-6 Extension in English.
EDU 5220Current Issues in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2: Assessment of Progress, Relationships, Families, Legal and Community Issues

3
EDU 5270Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Middle School Students in Inclusive Classrooms

3
EDU 5370Writing Techniques for Diverse Adolescent Learners

3
EDU 5371Literary Genres for Diverse Adolescent Learners

3
EDU 5372Mythology, Fiction, Film and the Teaching of Contemporary Issues to Diverse Adolescent Learners

3
EDU 5373Methods of Teaching Creative Writing to Diverse Adolescent Learners

3

Required Courses (48 credits):

EDU 5010E-Portfolio

0
EDU 5012Apprentice Field Observations in Inclusive Classrooms

0
EDU 5020Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

3
EDU 5061Adolescent Reading, Writing and Communicating in the Content Areas for Inclusive Classrooms of Diverse Learners

6
EDU 5100Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Middle School and Adolescent Students in Inclusive Classrooms

3
EDU 5130Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12

3
EDU 5230Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration

3
EDU 5240Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12

3
EDU 5272Psychological, Social and Special Needs of Early Adolescents

3
EDU 5275Characteristics of Students with Disabilities, Including Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder

3
EDU 5276Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities

3
EDU 5282Curriculum, Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12 (Curriculum and Instructions for Students with Disabilities

3
EDU 5283Strategies, Methods, & Environments for Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12

3
EDU 5479Pre-Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms

0
EDU 5504 Student Teaching Seminar

0
EDU 5595Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms

6

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Complete one (3 credits):

EDU 5370Writing Techniques for Diverse Adolescent Learners

3
EDU 5371Literary Genres for Diverse Adolescent Learners

3
EDU 5372Mythology, Fiction, Film and the Teaching of Contemporary Issues to Diverse Adolescent Learners

3
EDU 5373Methods of Teaching Creative Writing to Diverse Adolescent Learners

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.