Inclusive Childhood Education (grades 1-6), Changing Developmental Level

Core Courses (6 credits)

SPF 501 - Social Foundations of Education Credits: 3
SPF 520 - Teacher Learner Research and Inquiry Credits: 3

Extended Core Courses (9 credits)

INCL 601 - Diverse Learners, Learning and Learning Environments Credits: 3
INCL 602 - Differentiated Curriculum/Instruction and Collaborative Practice Credits: 3
LTED 600 - Foundations of Literacy Credits: 3

Inclusive Education Courses - Childhood (6 credits)

INCH 503 - Assessment and Planning in Inclusive Childhood Education Systems Credits: 3
20 hours fieldwork required
INCH 520 - Literacy Assessment, Program Planning, and Assistive Technology for Diverse Learners Credits: 3
30 hours fieldwork required

Childhood Education Courses (12 credits)

Take the following courses plus one 3-credit Literacy Specialist or Inclusive Childhood Education Elective:

INCH 510 - Science: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood Credits: 3
15 hours fieldwork required
INCH 511 - Mathematics: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood Credits: 3
15 hours fieldwork required
INCH 512 - Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood Credits: 3
20 hours fieldwork required

DASA/Bullying Workshop

Per NYS requirements, all candidates in teacher certification programs must show completion of this mandated workshop. Students pursuing additional/professional certification must have this in place either through a workshop that is verified on TEACH, or through a completed state-approved course linked to their initial certification program.

Practicum and Seminar (3 credits)

See Guidelines for Practicum Placements for detailed requirements.

INCH 635 - Practicum and Seminar in Inclusive Education - Childhood Credits: 3 or advisor-approved three-credit elective

Inclusive Childhood Capstone Sequence (3 credits)

INCH 698 - Master’s Portfolio Seminar Credits: 0
(Note: INCH 698 must be completed prior to enrollment in INCH 690)
INCH 690 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3
(Note: INCH 690 and INCH 699 must be taken concurrently)
INCH 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation Credits: 0