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
Certification with NY State is for Initial Certification in Special Education/Generalist 7-12.
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.
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 |
Total Credit Hours: 24