Childhood Education (1-6)/Teaching Students with Disabilities PreK-12 (All Grades) - Dual Initial - M.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 26604

HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: M1CED

Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in Childhood Education/Special Education.

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 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 5040Interdisciplinary Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Middle Childhood Teaching Methods for Diverse Learners

3

EDU 5050Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Early Childhood, Childhood and Middle Childhood Classrooms

3

EDU 5060Integrated Language Arts and Reading for the Inclusive Classroom of Diverse Learners in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings

6

EDU 5090Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Birth-Grade 2/Childhood and Middle School 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 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

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

 

Curriculum and Methods course (3 credits):

EDU 5030Methods of Teaching Science

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.