Adolescence Education Programs

Be prepared to step into a classroom with confidence—and shape young minds—with a degree in adolescence education from Molloy. We offer both a bachelor of science and a bachelor of arts degree that prepares you for NYS initial certification along with a choice of content specialties, so you get the multidimensional experience you need to become an effective middle or high school teacher.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Your choice of in-demand content specialties. Choose to earn your adolescence education degree with a concentration in science, mathematics, LOTE (Spanish), social studies or English.
• Personalized attention from an accomplished faculty that really understands this profession. You’ll learn in small classes and receive one-on-one advisement from faculty with real hands-on experience as teachers and administrators.
• A leading-edge curriculum. Develop cutting-edge strategies for teaching students in diverse, inclusive classrooms in grades 7 though 12 with our value-centered, multidimensional curriculum.
• A variety of field experiences. Discover where your true passion lies as a student teacher in several different learning environments.

Earn your master’s faster.

Molloy offers an accelerated dual degree program in education. After only five years of study, you can earn a BS or BA degree as well as an MS degree and dual certification in either childhood education and special education or adolescence education, biology, English, mathematics, social studies or Spanish and special education.

From special needs assessment, diagnosis and testing to teaching strategies for all learners in diverse, inclusive classrooms, the adolescence/special education program at Molloy will provide you with the skills and experience you need to help students of varying abilities realize their full potential.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Your choice of in-demand content specialties. Choose to earn your adolescence education degree with a concentration in science, mathematics, LOTE (Spanish), social studies or English.
• Personalized attention from an accomplished faculty that really understands this profession. You’ll learn in small classes and receive one-on-one advisement from faculty with real hands-on experience as teachers and administrators.
• A leading-edge curriculum. Develop cutting-edge strategies for teaching students in diverse, inclusive classrooms in grades 7 though 12 with our value-centered, multidimensional curriculum.
• A variety of field experiences. Discover where your true passion lies as a student teacher in several different learning environments.

Earn your master’s faster.

Molloy offers an accelerated dual degree program in education. After only five years of study, you can earn a BS or BA degree as well as an MS degree and dual certification in either childhood education and special education or adolescence education, biology, English, mathematics, social studies or Spanish and special education.

Share your passion for music with the next generation: Earn a bachelor’s degree in Molloy’s music arts education program, which is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Personalized attention from an accomplished faculty that really understands this profession. You’ll learn in small classes and receive one-on-one advisement from faculty with real hands-on experience as teachers and administrators.
• A dynamic, engaging curriculum that offers classical training on your primary instrument or voice as well as the core skills to help you connect with all students, both inside and outside the pre-K to grade 12 public school setting.
• Applying an extensive functional skillset to the classroom setting, including proficiency in voice, keyboard, wind, brass, string and percussion instruments; conducting, arranging, solo and ensemble performance.
• Diverse hands-on experience. You’ll design developmentally and culturally appropriate lessons and programming, while also student teaching in one elementary, middle- and high-school setting.

Share your passion for with the next generation: Earn a bachelor’s degree in visual arts education from Molloy. This teacher certification program prepares you for a successful career teaching art in pre-k through grade 12 schools.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Personalized attention from an accomplished faculty that really understands this profession. You’ll learn in small classes and receive one-on-one advisement from faculty with real hands-on experience as teachers and administrators.
• This rigorous career-focused curriculum combines education courses based on theory with studio practice to promote the creative art process, critical thinking and reflective practice.
• Diverse hands-on experience. Develop curriculum and lesson plans for diverse learners, perform successful teaching demonstrations in class and have supervised field experiences in pre-k to grade 12 schools.
• A professional portfolio that can assist you in your job search.

Want to enhance the potential of your teaching career? Consider a dual certification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), or a bilingual extension that may increase your employment opportunities upon graduation.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• A leading-edge curriculum that focuses on theoretical issues and emphasizes research-based, authentic classroom practices.
• Working with our acclaimed TESOL faculty featuring highly skilled classroom practitioners, nationally known researchers and best-selling authors.