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Individual Graduate Education Courses

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Molloy University's School of Education and Human Services offers graduate education courses (including fully online offerings) throughout the year, and through the Center for Professional Studies, students may complete this coursework for in-service credit and/or Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credit. 

For information on how to register to take Professional Studies courses, visit the Registration Guidance page. To request course syllabi or other documentation, please contact Krista Lombardo at klombardo@molloy.edu. 

Frequently Asked Questions


  • What courses are available for CTLE credit?

    All of the courses that qualify for CTLE credit carry the course code of EDU 5900 (Topics in Professional Development). See the next accordion for a schedule of upcoming offerings. 

  • How do course hours translate to CTLE credits?

    Each online course is approved for 45 hours of CTLE. Each course is approved for 45 hours of CTLE. See the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives Registration and CTLE Requirements page for further information. 

    If you need a certificate of completion to satisfy a NYSED audit, contact Danielle Albanese, our Records Coordinator, at 516-323-3551 or dalbanese1@molloy.edu to request your CTLE certificate. 

  • What is the schedule of upcoming courses?

    Fall 2026

    Dates: September 21 through October 2

    • Course: EDU 5900-04 - Creative Connections
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Ryan, Jessica
    • Course: EDU 5900-15 - Building Thinking Classrooms
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Pisciotta, Deanna

     

    Dates: September 29 through December 1

    • Course: EDU 5900-02 - Elevating Students Thinking: Tools for Critical and Creative Thinking K-12
      • Modality: In person, Herricks School District
      • Faculty: Brand, Andrea

     

    Dates: October 19 through October 30

    • Course: EDU 5900-05 - Social-Emotional Learning: Reaching & Teaching the Heart of Every Student
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Ryan, Jessica
    • Course: EDU 5900-06 - Content Creation and Communication with Canva
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Holzweiss, Kristina

     

    Dates: November 2 through November 13

    • Course: EDU 5900-07 - Teaching With and Around AI: Equity, Empowerment, and Ethics
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Beberman, Audra
    • Course: EDU 5900-08 - Restorative Circles and Mindfulness: Practical Strategies for Classroom Climate, Communication, and Connection
      • Modality: Online mixed, meeting on Thursdays from 7:30 - 9:30 pm
      • Faculty: Anderson, Melanie
    • Course: EDU 5900-09 - Smart Design: UDL for the Neurodiverse Classroom
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Zaratin, Paul

     

    Dates: November 9 through November 20

    • Course: EDU 5900-10 - Echoes of Innovation: 5,000 Years of Science and Engineering
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Behrens, Bill
    • Course: EDU 5900-11 - Implementing the Science of Reading into Elementary Classrooms
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Rochford, Kristin
    • Course: EDU 5900-12 - The Renaissance Mind: Leonardo da Vinci's Legacy in Art, Science and Innovation
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Zaratin, Susan

     

    Dates: November 30 through December 11

    • Course: EDU 5900-13 - Character in Curriculum
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Lampert, Lisa
    • Course: EDU 5900-14 - Philosophy of Co-Mentoring: AI Assisted Research in Project-Based Environments
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Jacobs, Melissa

     

    Spring 2027

    Dates: January 19 through March 31

    • Course: EDU 5900-11- Reduce Educator Burnout and Increase Student Engagement 
      • Modality: Hybrid, W 3:45-7:00pm on-site at Herricks School District
      • Faculty: Matson, Meredith

     

    Dates: January 25 through February 5

    • Course: EDU 5900-03- Brand Your Classroom: Social Media for Teachers
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Ryan, Jessica
    • Course: EDU 5900-08 – Character in Curriculum
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Lampert, Lisa

     

    Dates: February 1 through February 12

    • Course: EDU 5900-02 – Growing STEAM Mindset
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Ryan, Jessica
    • Course: EDU 5900-05 – Smart Design for the Inclusive Classroom: Unlocking STEM & Humanities Content (New!)
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Zaratin, Paul

     

    Dates: February 22 through March 5

    • Course: EDU 5900-01 – Turning the Page for your Next Chapter: From Classroom Teacher to Reading Specialist
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Rochford, Kristin
    • Course: EDU 5900-07 – Mental Health Literacy in Every Classroom: Practical Tier 1 Strategies K-12 (New!)
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Anderson, Melanie

     

    Dates: March 1 through March 12

    • Course: EDU 5900-06 – Creating Alternative Assessment (New!)
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Pisciotta, Deanna
    • Course: EDU 5900-10 – Art Across the Curriculum: Integrating Creativity into Every Subject & Everyday Life (New!)
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Zaratin, Susan

     

    Dates: April 5 through April 16

    • Course: EDU 5900-09 – History of Long Island (New!)
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Behrens, Bill
    • Course: EDU 5900-04 – Beyond the Worksheet: Canva Assessments to Inspire Creativity
      • Modality: Online asynchronous
      • Faculty: Holzweiss, Kristina

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