Adolescence Education - English/Special Education—B.A.

New York State Registered Program Code: 23871

HEGIS Code: 1501.01 {English, General 7-12 Teacher}

Molloy Program of Study Code: AESBA

Requirements

General Education Requirements (26 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (3 Credits) One out of two disciplines: ART History or MUS History

History (3 Credits)

Political Science (3 Credits)

Psychology (3 Credits) PSY 2040 or PSY 2060

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology and Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 Credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 26, because the following Major or Related requirements will also satisfy the requirement: ENG 1100, ENG 2410 and a Related Required COM course. The Languages requirement is met as 3 credits of English Related Requirements. Two Math and two Science are Related Education requirements that also apply to the General Education requirements.

Major Requirements (36 Credits)

Grammar Exam with Passing Score

0

Or

ENG 0700

ENG 1100College Composition

3

ENG 2220Introduction to Linguistics

3

ENG 2310Advanced Composition

3

ENG 2410Great Writers of English Literature I

3

ENG 2420Great Writers of English Literature II

3

ENG 2430Major American Writers I

3

ENG 2440Major American Writers II

3

ENG 3660Literature for Adolescents

3

ENG 4900English Seminar

3

Grammar Exam with Passing Score and ENG 0700: Credits not counted towards degree

ENG 1100:- Transfer students: English majors and English Education majors transferring into Molloy with the equivalent course for ENG 1100 must take ENG 1200 and achieve a "B" or better.

ENG 2310: Advanced Writing Requirement

Complete one ENG course from the following choices (3 credits):

(ENG 1610 and ENG 3110 recommended):

ENG 1610Introduction to Poetry and Drama

3

ENG 1620Short Story

3

ENG 3110Shakespeare

3

Complete either (3 Credits)

ENG 2510Continental Literature I: The Ancient World

3

Or

ENG 2630Mythology and Legend

3

Complete either (3 Credits)

ENG 3630African-American Literature from 18th Century to 1940

3

Or

ENG 3640African-American Literature from 1940 to the Present

3

Related Requirements (9 Credits)

Complete two of the following COM courses (6 Credits):

COM 1100Experiences in Communication

3

COM 1200Oral Interpretation of Children's Literature

3

COM 2100Public Speaking

3

Languages (3 Credits)

ARA

Or

CHI

Or

ESL

Or

FRE

Or

ITA

Or

SPA

Note: (No ASL) Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses

Education - Adolescence/Special Education Major Requirements (34 total Credits)

Sophomore, Junior & Senior Years

EDU 1000Eportfolio

0

EDU 2290Strategies for All Learners in the Diverse Classroom

3

EDU 2300Field Experience in a School Setting

0

EDU 2310Assessment: Uncovering the Abilities of Students with Disabilities in the School Setting

3

EDU 2350Students with Disabilities in the School Setting: Characteristics and Educational Needs for the Classroom Teacher

3

EDU 2600Foundations of Education for Regular and Special Education Teachers

3

EDU 2610Law and Professionalism in Inclusive Settings

1

EDU 2650Critical Examination of Issues in Education

3

EDU 3390Literacy in the Content Areas for Adolescent Teachers

6

EDU 3700Field Experience in a School Setting-Adolescence/Special Education Program

0

EDU 4870Adolescence/Special Education Student Teaching

8

EDU 4900Student Teaching Seminar-All Certification Programs

1

EDU 2300: pre- or co-requisite to first EDU course
Methodology Content Area Course (3 credits):
EDU 3190Methods and Techniques of Teaching English for Adolescent Students

3

 

Education - Adolescence/Special Education Related Requirements (12 Credits)

The Education Adolescence/Special Education Related requirement for two Math courses and two Science courses also apply to the General Education requirement.

Two Math courses

6

Two Science courses

6

 

Electives (8 Credits)

8 Elective credits must be Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.A. degree. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 125

Progression for English Adolescence Majors:

  • Students should complete all or nearly all English courses (except ENG 4900) before beginning Phase 1 of the Education program. Students planning to student teach in England in Phase 3 should complete ENG 4900 before beginning Phase 3.
  • Students must take the English content Specialty Test Preparation Course (Continuing Education course ED-7300) before taking the English Specialty Test.
  • Students should take the English Content Specialty Test immediately after completing their English courses (except ENG 4900).