Advanced Certificate Program - Bilingual Extension Program
Bilingual Extension Certificate Program
New York State Registered Program Code: 37053 (Bilingual Extension)
HEGIS Code: 0899.00 {Education, Other}
Molloy Program of Study Code: PMBI
Requirements of this program: Candidates must have a valid New York State teaching certificate [Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescent Education, English to Speakers of Other Languages, World Languages, Special Areas (art, physical education, etc.), Literacy, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, and specialists in Library Media and Educational Technology], a master's degree, and a passing grade on BEA (Bilingual Education Assessment).
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.
Total Certificate Credits: 21
Requirements
Required Courses (21 credits):
| 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 5250 | Teaching Literacy in the Native Language: Strengthening the Connection Between Languages | 3 |
| EDU 5252 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals | 3 |
| EDU 5253 | Second Language Acquisition, TESOL and Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDU 5256 | PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 5257 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for English Learners/Multilingual Learners (ELs/MLs) in General and Special Education | 3 |
EDU 5257 requires10 Hours of field experience