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
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 5004 | Apprentice Field Experience in Childhood/TESOL Inclusive Classroom Dual Program (20 Hours, 20 Hours, 4 Seminars) | 0 |
| EDU 5010 | E-Portfolio | 0 |
| EDU 5020 | Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5050 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Early Childhood, Childhood and Middle Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| EDU 5060 | Integrated Language Arts and Reading for the Inclusive Classroom of Diverse Learners in Early Childhood and Childhood Settings | 6 |
| EDU 5090 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Birth-Grade 2/Childhood and Middle School Inclusive Classrooms | 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 5140 | Teaching English as a New Language | 3 |
| EDU 5230 | Instructional Applications of the Internet - Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 5240 | Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5252 | Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL and Bilingual Professionals | 3 |
| EDU 5254 | Structure and Application of American English | 3 |
| EDU 5255 | Interdisciplinary Teaching Methods and English Language Arts for PK-12 Bilingual and English Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5256 | PK-12 Bilingual and TESOL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 5482 | Pre-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 5502 | TESOL Student Teaching Seminar PK-12 | 0 |
| EDU 5550 | TESOL Student Teaching PK-12 | 3 |
Complete one Curriculum and Methods course (3 credits):
| EDU 5030 | Methods of Teaching Science | 3 |
| Or | |
| EDU 5070 | Methods of Teaching Science in Inclusive Classrooms of Middle School and Adolescent Learners | 3 |
Complete either EDU 5560 or EDU 5570:
| EDU 5560 | Student Teaching Childhood (Grades 1-3) | 3 |
| Or | |
| EDU 5570 | Student Teaching Childhood (Grades 4-6) | 3 |
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.