(3) Specific Requirements. To be registered as a program leading to certification, the program shall meet the specific requirements of this paragraph for the particular certificate title. The general requirements prescribed in paragraph (2) of this subdivision shall also be applicable, unless such general requirements are explicitly stated to be inapplicable in paragraph (2) of this subdivision or by the specific requirements set forth in this paragraph.

(i) Programs leading to initial certificates valid for teaching early childhood education (Birth through Grade 2).
(a) Content core. In additional to meeting the general requirements for the content core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the content core shall be a major, concentration, or the equivalent in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences, which, in combination with the general education core and pedagogical core, shall ensure that the candidate has a knowledge base for teaching to the State Learning Standards for students, as prescribed in Part 100 of this Title, in the following areas of the early childhood education curriculum: the arts; career development and occupational studies; English language arts; health, physical education, and family and consumer sciences; a language other than English; mathematics, science and technology; and social studies.
(b) Pedagogical core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(c) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall focus on early childhood education and include, but need not be limited to:
(1) study in the following:
(i) processes of social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, physical, and aesthetic growth and development in early childhood within socio-cultural contexts and how to provide learning experiences and conduct assessments reflecting understanding of those processes;
(ii) early childhood curriculum development and the implications of environmental design for implementing curriculum; and
(iii) teaching the literacy skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing to native English speakers and students who are English language learners, including methods of reading enrichment and remediation; and
(2) field experiences and student teaching experiences with children in each of the three early childhood groups, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 through 2, through the combined field experiences and student teaching experience, and student teaching with at least two of these three groups. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching and practica of paragraph (2)(ii)(c)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or for candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences and at least 20 days of practica or student teaching with students in early childhood, including experiences with each of the three early childhood groups.

(ii) Programs leading to initial certificates valid for teaching childhood education (Grades 1 through 6).
(a) Content core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the content core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the content core shall be a major, concentration, or the equivalent in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences, which, in combination with the general education core and pedagogical core, ensures that the candidate has a knowledge base for teaching to the State Learning Standards for students in the following areas of the childhood education curriculum: the arts; career development and occupational studies; English language arts; health, physical education, and family and consumer sciences; languages other than English; mathematics, science and technology; and social studies, as prescribed in Part 100 of this Title.
(b) Pedagogical core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(c) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall focus on childhood education and include, but need not be limited to:
(1) study in the following:
(i) processes of growth and development in childhood and how to provide learning experiences and conduct assessments reflecting understanding of those processes;
(ii) teaching the literacy skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing to native English speakers and students who are English language learners at the childhood level, including methods of reading enrichment and remediation; and
(2) field experiences and student teaching experiences in both childhood education settings, grades 1 through 3 and grades 4 through 6. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching and practica of paragraph (2)(ii)(c)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or for candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences, practica, or student teaching with students in childhood education, including experiences in both childhood education settings.

(iii) Programs leading to initial certificates valid for teaching middle childhood education (Grades 5 through 9).
(a) Content core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the content core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the content core shall be study that provides a content knowledge base for assisting students in grades 5 through 9 in meeting the State Learning Standards for students, as prescribed in Part 100 of this Title, through the following options:
(1) specialist option - a major or the equivalent in English, a language other than English, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, mathematics, or social studies; provided that the content core in social studies shall include study in economics, government, and at least a total of 21 semester hours of study in the history and geography of the United States and the world; or
(2) generalist option - a major, concentration, or the equivalent, in one or more of the liberal arts and sciences, which, in combination with the general education core and pedagogical core, shall ensure that the candidate has a knowledge base for teaching to the State Learning Standards for students in the following areas of the middle childhood education curriculum: the arts; career development and occupational studies; English language arts; health, physical education, and family and consumer sciences; languages other than English; mathematics, science and technology; and social studies; as prescribed in Part 100 of this Title.
(b) Pedagogical core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(c) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall focus on middle childhood education and include, but need not be limited to:
(1) study in the following:
(i) processes of growth and development in middle childhood and how to provide learning experiences, including interdisciplinary experiences, and conduct assessments reflecting understanding of those processes;
(ii) teaching the literacy skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing to native English speakers and students who are English language learners at the middle childhood level, including methods of reading enrichment and remediation; and
(2) student teaching in both middle childhood settings, grades 5 through 6 and grades 7 through 9. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching and practica of paragraph (2)(ii)(c)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or for candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the program shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences, practica, or student teaching with middle childhood students, including experiences in both middle childhood settings, grades 5 through 6 and grades 7 through 9.

(iv) Programs leading to initial certificates valid for teaching adolescence education (Grades 7 through 12).
(a) Content Core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the content core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the content core shall be a major or its equivalent in one of the liberal arts and sciences that provides a knowledge base for assisting students in grades 7 through 12 in meeting the State Learning Standards for students, as applicable to one of the following subjects and prescribed in Part 100 of this Title: English, a language other than English, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, mathematics, or social studies, provided that the content core in social studies shall include study in economics, government, and at least a total of 21 semester hours of study in the history and geography of the United States and the world.
(b) Pedagogical Core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(c) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall focus on adolescence education and include, but need not be limited to:
(1) study in the processes of growth and development in adolescence and how to provide learning experiences and conduct assessments reflecting understanding of those processes; and
(2) student teaching in both adolescence education settings, grades 7 through 9 and grades 10 through 12. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching and practica of paragraph (2)(ii)(c)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences, practica, or student teaching with students in adolescence, including experiences in both adolescence education settings, grades 7 through 9 and grades 10 through 12.

(v) Programs leading to initial certificates valid for teaching a special subject (all grades).
(a) Content Core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the content core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the content core shall be a major or its equivalent in the subject area of the certificate that provides a knowledge base for assisting students in meeting the State Learning Standards for students, as applicable to one of the following subjects and prescribed in Part 100 of this Title: dance, health education, music, physical education, technology education, theatre, or visual arts.
(b) Pedagogical Core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(c) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall include, but need not be limited to:
(1) for teachers of health education, study for instructing students in middle childhood and adolescence about child development and parental skills and responsibility, pursuant to Education Law section 804-b; and for instructing students in middle childhood and adolescence about methods of preventing and detecting certain cancers, pursuant to Education Law section 804(3-a); and
(2) student teaching of the special subject in both settings, pre-kindergarten through grade 6 and grades 7 through 12. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching and practica of paragraph (2)(ii)(c)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences, practica, or student teaching with students in the special subject class, including experiences in both settings, pre-kindergarten through grade 6 and grades 7 through 12.

(vi) Programs leading to initial certificates valid for teaching students with disabilities in early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, or adolescence.
(a) Content Core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the content core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the content core shall include the preparation for meeting the content core requirements for the general teaching certificate at the same student developmental level: early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, or adolescence, as prescribed in this subdivision.
(b) Pedagogical Core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(c) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall focus on developing comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skills for teaching students with mild, moderate, severe, and multiple disabilities at the student developmental level of the certificate and include, but need not be limited to:
(1) study in the following:
(i) historical, social, and legal foundations of special education, employment and independence for individuals with disabilities;
(ii) characteristics of learners with disabilities;
(iii) managing behavior of students with disabilities and promoting development of positive social interaction skills;
(iv) participating in collaborative partnerships for the benefit of students with disabilities, including family strengthening partnerships;
(v) assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation of students with disabilities;
(vi) curriculum development and research-validated methods of instructing students with disabilities, including methods of teaching reading and mathematics and methods of enrichment and remediation in reading and mathematics;
(vii) use of assistive and instructional technology in the teaching of and learning by students with disabilities; and
(viii) planning and managing teaching and learning environments for individuals with disabilities, including planning for and supporting students with disabilities in general education settings; and
(2) field experiences and student teaching with students with disabilities across the age/grade range of the student developmental level of the certificate, through combined field experiences and student teaching, and student teaching in two settings as appropriate to the certificate: pre-K through kindergarten and grades 1 through 2; or grades 1 through 3 and grades 4 through 6; or grades 5 through 6 and grades 7 through 9; or grades 7 through 9 and grades 10 through 12. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching and practica of paragraph (2)(ii)(c)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least the equivalent of 50 clock hours of field experiences and at least 20 days of practica or student teaching with students with disabilities, including experiences across the age/grade range of the student developmental level of the certificate.

(vii) Programs leading to initial certificates valid for teaching students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (all grades).
(a) Content Core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the content core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the content core shall include two options for candidates:
(1) content core, as prescribed in this subdivision, for the early childhood education certificate or the childhood education certificate; or
(2) content core, as prescribed in this subdivision, for the middle childhood education certificate or the adolescence education certificate.
(b) Pedagogical core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in paragraph (2)(ii)(c) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall focus on developing comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skills for teaching students with disabilities as prescribed in subparagraph (vi)(b)(1) of this paragraph; and specialized knowledge, understanding and skills for teaching deaf or hard-of-hearing students that includes, but need not be limited to:
(1) study of the effects of hearing loss on students' lives, communication, language development, and learning; and study of American Sign Language, deaf culture, the use of amplification/assistive technologies, and a variety of effective strategies for instructing students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, such as other sign communication systems, cued speech, speech-reading, and total communication; and
(2) field experiences, student teaching or practica with students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, which includes experiences at each of the four developmental levels: early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence, provided that student teaching shall include experiences at the early childhood or childhood level and also at the middle childhood or adolescence level. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching and practica of paragraph (2)(ii)(c)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences and at least 20 days of practica or student teaching with students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.