Post-Master's Certificate Program - Teaching Students with Disabilities in Grades 7-12 Generalist

New York State Registered Program Code: 31330

HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: PMSAD

Additional information: Post Masters Special Education Adolescent
Certification with NY State is for Initial Certification in Special Education/Generalist 7-12.

 

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 (24 credits):

EDU 5020	Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12	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 5240	Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12	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 5278	Strategies, Methods and Environments for Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities	3
EDU 5280	Curriculum Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities	3
EDU 5540	Special Education Practicum Seminar	0
EDU 5630	Special Education Practicum	3