Childhood Education (1-6)/TESOL (PK-12) - Dual Initial Certification - M.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 27035

HEGIS Code: 0899.00 {Education, Other}

Molloy Program of Study Code: M1CET

Additional information: Childhood Education (1-6)/TESOL (PK-12) - Dual Initial Certification
Certification with NY State is for Dual Initial Certification in Childhood Education/Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Prerequisite for this program: 12 credits or equivalent in the study of a language other than English.

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 5004Apprentice Field Experience in Childhood/TESOL Inclusive Classroom Dual Program (20 Hours, 20 Hours, 4 Seminars)

0

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 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 5252Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals

3

EDU 5253Second Language Acquisition, TESOL and Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice

3

EDU 5254Structure and Application of American English

3

EDU 5255Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PK-12 Bilingual and English Learners

3

EDU 5256PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas

3

EDU 5482Pre-Student Teaching Childhood/TESOL PK-12 Field Experiences in Inclusive Classrooms (30 Hrs General Ed 1-6; 30 Hrs TESOL PK-12, 6 Seminars)

0

EDU 5502TESOL Student Teaching Seminar PK-12

0

EDU 5550TESOL Student Teaching PK-12

3

Complete: Either EDU 5030 or EDU 5070 for 3 credits:

EDU 5030Methods of Teaching Science

3

Or

EDU 5070Methods of Teaching Science in Inclusive Classrooms of Middle School and Adolescent Learners

3

Complete either EDU 5560 or EDU 5570:

EDU 5560Student Teaching Childhood (Grades 1-3)

3

Or

EDU 5570Student Teaching Childhood (Grades 4-6)

3

EDU 5560: Grades 1–3

EDU 5570: Grades 4–6

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.