Adolescent Education English (7-12)/TESOL (PreK-12) - Dual Initial Certification - M.S.
New York State Registered Program Code: 27036
HEGIS Code: 0899.00 {Education, Other}
Molloy Program of Study Code: M1AET
Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in English 7-12 and TESOL PreK-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.
Prerequisite for this program: 12 credits or equivalent in the study of a language other than English.
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 (45 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 5140 | Teaching English as a New Language | 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 5252 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals | 3 |
| EDU 5254 | Structure and Application of American English | 3 |
| EDU 5255 | Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PK-12 Bilingual and English Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5256 | PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 5479 | Pre-Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms | 0 |
| EDU 5504 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| EDU 5595 | Student Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms | 6 |
Content Area Course - Complete one (3 credits):
| EDU 5370 | Writing Techniques for Diverse Adolescent Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5371 | Literary Genres for Diverse Adolescent Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5372 | Mythology, Fiction, Film and the Teaching of Contemporary Issues to Diverse Adolescent Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5373 | Methods of Teaching Creative Writing to Diverse Adolescent Learners | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 45
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.