Adolescence Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist - Alternative Certification: Transitional B Program M.S.

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NY State Program Code: 42495
HEGIS Code: 0899.50
CIP Code: 13.1019

The goal of this program is to provide alternative teacher preparation for current classroom teachers seeking initial certification in 7-12 Students with Disabilities (SWD) Generalist. Eligible applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject area and/or meet distribution requirements. Applicants for the Master’s Degree in Adolescence Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist Transitional B must not have prior NYS certification.

Stephen S. Rubin, Associate Professor and Director
Alumnae Hall, Room 238

p – (516) 877-4986
f – (516) 877-4097
e – rubin2@adelphi.edu

(37 credits)

Pre-Service Track

The goal of this program is to prepare secondary school educators to become New York State certified in Students with Disabilities Generalist 7-12. Eligible applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject area and/or general education requirements. Applicants for the Transitional B Master’s Degree in Adolescence Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist will not have prior NYS certification.

Foundation Core Courses (31 credits)

*Courses with an * indicate required fieldwork hours.

EEC (0810) 600 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3.00
EDO (0809) 603 - The Adolescent Experience Credits: 3.00
EBE (0804) 500 - Foundations of Bilingual & Multicultural Education Credits: 3.00 * (25hrs)
EDO (0809) 595 - Youth Literacies: Literature, Culture and the Arts Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 710 - Classroom Management Credits: 3.00 *(25hrs)
EEC (0810) 720 - Formal and Informal Methods of Assessment Credits: 3.00 *(25 hrs)
EEC (0810) 750 - Methods of Instruction Credits: 3.00 * (25 hrs)
EEC (0810) 788 - Master’s Seminar in Special Education Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 620 - Technology and Instruction Credits: 3.00
EDU (0801) 781 - Reflective Fieldwork Practice Seminar I for Alternative Certification Credits: 1.00
EDU (0801) 782 - Reflective Fieldwork Practice Seminar II for Alternative Certification Credits: 1.00
EDU (0801) 783 - Reflective Fieldwork Practice Seminar III for Alternative Certification Credits: 1.00
EDU (0801) 784 - Reflective Fieldwork Practice Seminar IV for Alternative Certification Credits: 1.00

Student Teaching in Secondary School Inclusive Settings and Reflective Practice Seminar (6 credits)

EEC (0810) 798 - Student Teaching in Secondary School Inclusive Settings and Seminar Credits: 6.00