Adolescent Education Biology (7-12) - Initial Certification - M.S.
New York State Registered Program Code: 25665
HEGIS Code: 0803.00 {Secondary Education, General}
Molloy Program of Study Code: M1AB
Certification with NY State is for Initial Certification in Biology 7-12.
We do not accept teaching experience to count towards the Apprentice course (30 observation hours in a high-needs district) required in an initial certification program.
Please note that students must check the catalog or status sheet and with their advisors for course requirements before registration.
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 (36 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 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 Courses - Complete two courses (6 credits):
| 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: 36
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.