Teaching Students with Disabilities All Grades-PreK-12 - M.S. Professional Certification
New York State Registered Program Code: 43903
HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}
Molloy Program of Study Code (Initial): M4SWD
Requirements
Candidates in possession of Initial certification in another area will be able to apply for professional certification with this master's degree through the NYSED Teach Online system.
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
Required Courses (36 credits):
| EDU 5010 | E-Portfolio | 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 5130 | Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5220 | Current Issues in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2: Assessment of Progress, Relationships, Families, Legal and Community Issues | 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 5640 | Developing Reflective Research in Diverse Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 5650 | Teacher as Researcher in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
Candidates are required to do one of the following options (3 credits):
Required
Candidates who are initially certified in another area and have completed student teaching, need to take practicum and seminar in special education (3 plus 0 credits):
Or
Required
Candidates who are initially certified in special education take an additional special education course in place of field experience or other pre-approved course (3 credits):
| EDU 5271 | Global Issues Relating to the Education of Students with Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5273 | Characteristics of Students with Severe Disabilities: Birth-2; 1-6 and 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5274 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 36