Adolescent Education Spanish (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: M1ASD
Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in Spanish 7-12 and Special Education 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
- 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 (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 5272 | Psychological, Social and Special Needs of Early Adolescents | 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 | 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 |
Note: Students who successfully complete EDU 5270 and EDU 5272 will be able to apply for the Grade 5, 6 Extension in Spanish
Select-One-3-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 5390 | Communicative Proficiency: The Development of Oral Skills in the Inclusive Classroom of Adolescent Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5391 | Spanish Grammar Topics, Pedagogical Application to the Reading and Writing Process for the Inclusive Classroom of Adolescent Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5392 | Spanish Culture and Civilization for the Inclusive Classroom of Adolescent Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5393 | Latin American Culture and Civilization for the Inclusive Classroom of Adolescent Diverse Learners | 3 |
Students who successfully complete EDU 5270 and EDU 5272 will be able to apply for the Grade 5, 6 Extension in Spanish'
Content Area Course (3 credits):
| EDU 5180 | Spanish Curriculum and Methods for Inclusive Classrooms of Adolescent Diverse 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.