Teaching Students with Disabilities Childhood (1-6) - M.S. (For Initial or for Professional Certification for Candidates Already Possessing Initial Certification in SWD 1-6)

New York State Registered Program Code: 26602

HEGIS Code: 0808.00 {Special Education, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code (Initial): M4CSI

Molloy Program of Study Code (Professional): M4CSP

Requirements

Additional information: Teaching Students with Disabilities Childhood (1-6)
Candidates in possession of Initial Childhood Education certification will be able to apply for professional certification with this degree through the NYSED Teach Online system.

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 (36 credits):

EDU 5010E-Portfolio

0

EDU 5020Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12

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 5220Current Issues in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2: Assessment of Progress, Relationships, Families, Legal and Community Issues

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 5277Strategies, Methods and Environments for Teaching Childhood Students with Disabilities

3

EDU 5279Curriculum Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Childhood Students with Disabilities

3

EDU 5641Thesis and Capstone Proposal Development for Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms in Childhood Education

3

EDU 5651Thesis and Capstone Project for Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms in Childhood Education

3

Candidates are required to do one of the following options (3 credits):

Required

Candidates who are initially certified in another area and have completed student teaching, need to take practicum and seminar in special education (3 plus 0 credits):

EDU 5540Special Education Practicum Seminar

0

EDU 5630Special Education Practicum

3

Or

Required

Candidates who are initially certified in special education take an additional special education course in place of field experience or other pre-approved course (3 credits):

EDU 5274Autism Spectrum Disorder

3

Total Credit Hours: 36