Adolescence Education: Biology with Students with Disabilities Certification

Description

Designed for individuals seeking to become a NY State certified teacher for the first time. Leads to certification in the following three areas: Biology grades 7-12, Biology grades 5 and 6, and Students with Disabilities (All Grades). Designed primarily for individuals who have already earned a master’s degree. Leads to initial certification, and in some instances, may lead to professional certification.

Admission to the Program

The application process is managed by the Center for Graduate Studies. Applicants must present:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2. An academic major in the program discipline or equivalent (minimum 30 credits in the discipline).
3. Statement of objectives
4. Resume

* Additionally, New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires teachers-in-training to complete specific liberal arts core coursework, Pre-Professional Core courses in Adolescent Psychology and Personal Health, and specific workshops (CAD, SAVE, Autism, & DASA) prior to student teaching. Contact department for specific advisement.

Program Requirements

Students must meet the College’s standards for graduate study.

Required Courses (33 Credits)

• Phase I
  • EDI 513 Introduction to Special Education
  • EDI 531 Language Skills I
  • *EDI 547 Inclusive Middle Level Teaching in Science
• Phase II
  • EDI 530 Education and Society
  • EDI 532 Language Skills II
  • *EDI 567 Teaching Science Inclusively
• Phase III
  • *EDI 514 Methods in Special Education
  • EDI 519 Assessment in Special Education
• Phase IV
  • **EDI 575 Practicum and Seminar in Inclusive Adolescence Education

Total Minimum Credits (33 Credits)

*Includes Field Experience
**Full time Student Teaching

Licensure & Certification

Students who complete this program are eligible for the University’s recommendation for New York State certification. Program completion and submission of the recommendation form are also required to secure the University’s recommendation. Additional New York state certification requirements must be satisfied to earn certification. Students are advised to consult the Brockport Certification Office for comprehensive information regarding NYSED certification requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Students will collaborate with learners, families, and colleagues to establish a set of shared values and expectations that creates a supportive learning environment
2. Students will create learning experiences that accurately represent central concepts at appropriate learning progressions in Literacy and English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Arts and Sciences.
3. Students will create learning experiences that facilitate learners’ use of digital tools or interactive technologies and engages them in applying content knowledge to achieve learning goals
4. Students will analyze the results of assessments to measure learning of individual students and a class as a whole, and will develop differentiated learning experiences to help students achieve learning goals
5. Students will implement a variety of instructional strategies in a classroom to build diverse learners’ understanding of content, and their ability to apply that knowledge in meaningful ways
6. Students will model professional standards of practice and ethics, including dedication, respect, intellectual integrity, positive outlook, self-awareness, and professionalism