Inclusive Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2), 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
Plus, take 3 credits from one of the following:
- LTED 600 Foundations of Literacy Credits: 3 or
- INEC 500 RISE Concentration: Special Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 1 (repeatable three times)

Inclusive Education Courses - Early Childhood (6 credits)

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

Early Childhood Education Courses (12 credits)

INEC 510 - Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
20 hours fieldwork required
INEC 511 - Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Engineering Credits: 3
15 hours fieldwork required
INEC 512 - Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies Credits: 3
15 hours fieldwork required
INEC 513 - Integrated Arts in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3

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.

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

Inclusive Early Childhood Capstone Sequence (3 credits)

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