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Master of Science in Bilingual Childhood Special Education in Inclusive Settings – Alternative Certificate: Transitional B Program |
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Leading to childhood education (1-6), childhood special education (1-6) and bilingual extension certification.
The Alternative Certificate program grants the Transitional B license category to career changers or non-certified teachers to teach in shortage areas. After completing a minimum of 200 clock hours in a summer introductory student teaching component in an assigned school, including a three-course education component and a passing grade on NYSTCE examinations, the candidate may be employed as a teacher and issued a Transitional B certificate. The candidate will receive mentoring and additional Master degree courses to complete New York State certification requirements while employed in the school.
Note: The Transitional B program is open to teacher candidates working under an alternative certificate or license. Please consult an adviser for recommended course sequences, fieldwork and other program requirements.
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ECH 600 |
Childhood Development |
3 |
| EEC 600* |
Introduction to Special Education |
3 |
| HED 610 |
Health Promotion for Teachers |
1 |
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Note: According to the State Regulations, the Pre-Service Component includes at least 200 clock hours. These are met through the 7 credits (70 hours), 40 hours of field experience, and placement in a School District Summer Program. |
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Total Credits: |
7 |
| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EBE 605* |
Foundations of Bilingual Special Education |
3 |
| EEC 700 |
Families, Cultures & Learning
(10 hours fieldwork) |
3 |
| EEC 705 |
Team Collaboration |
3 |
| EEC 710* |
Classroom Management |
3 |
| EBE 601* |
TESOL I: Developing Literacy and Language Arts Skills in the ESL Classroom |
3 |
| EBE 700 |
School-Based Measurement for Exceptional Children |
3 |
| EBE 710 |
Case Study Development for Bilingual Exceptional Students |
3 |
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Total Credits: |
21 |
| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EBE 610 |
Methods & Materials in Bilingual Education: Content Area Considerations |
3 |
| EBE 611 |
Methods of Teaching Literacy and Language Arts in the Bilingual Classroom |
3 |
| EEC 750* |
Methods of Instruction |
3 |
| ELY 635* |
Literacy for the Bilingual Exceptional Child
Pre-requisite 0804-611 |
3 |
| EEC 740* |
Math and Science Education for Special Education Students |
3 |
| ECH 700* |
Social Studies and Critical Literacy in Childhood Education |
3 |
| EEC 620 |
Technology and Instruction |
3 |
| EEC 800 |
Master’s Seminar in Childhood Special Education |
3 |
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Total Credits: |
24 |
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Total Fieldwork Hours Required: |
210 |
*25 hours of required fieldwork

Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Eva Roca
Bilingual/TESOL Program Director
Harvey Hall, Room 128
p - 516.877.4072
e - roca2@adelphi.edu

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