Master of Science (MS)
Teaching Students with Disabilities for All Grades
(Initial/Professional or Professional Certification)
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Leads to Initial/Professional or Professional NYS Certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities for All Grades
No GRE required
For
Teachers certified in another area who wish to earn their initial certification to teach Students with Disabilities in all grades, PreK-12. Prerequisites: Initial certification in another area; six credits in ELA, six credits in math, six credits in social sciences, and six credits in science. Credits may be earned at the undergraduate level and must be completed prior to completing 12 credits of the Molloy graduate program. (Initial/Professional Certification)
OR
Teachers who hold their initial certification in teaching Students with Disabilities who wish to advance to a professional certification. Pre-requisites: Initial certification in Students with Disabilities (one or more of the following SWD initial certifications: SWD (B-2), SWD (1-6), SWD (7-12), six credits in ELA, six credits in math, six credits in social sciences, and six credits in science. Credits may be earned at the undergraduate level and must be completed prior to completing 12 credits of the Molloy graduate program. (Professional Certification)
What You Learn
Teachers will further enhance their knowledge on teaching students with disabilities through the use of evidence based teaching approaches, cutting edge technology, in an intimate and personalized higher education setting.
How You Learn
Courses are all online, asynchronous.
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the program students will receive a Master of Science in addition to an Initial/Professional or Professional Certification in All Grades PreK-12.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| 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 5220 | Current Issues in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2: Assessment of Progress, Relationships, Families, Legal & Community Issues | 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 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 5282 | Curriculum Content, Practices and Environmental Issues for Teaching Students with Disabilities Pre-K –12 (Curriculum and Instructions for Students with Disabilities) | 3 |
| EDU 5283 | Strategies, Methods and Environments for Teaching Students with Disabilities Pre-K-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5640 | Developing Reflective Research for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5650 | Teacher as Researcher in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| *EDUC 5608 | Special Education Practicum | 3 |
| *EDUC 5235 | Special Education Practicum Seminar | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
*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).
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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 5271 Global Issues Relating To The Education Of Students With Severe Disabilities
EDU 5273 Characteristics of Students with Severe Disabilities: Birth–Grade 2; 1-6 and 7-12
EDU 5274 Characteristics of Students with Severe Disabilities: Birth–Grade 2; 1-6 and 7-12
