Inclusive Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2), Same 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 or
• INEC 514 - Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3

Inclusive Education Courses - Early Childhood (9 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

• INCL 625 - Strategies for Complex Learners in an Inclusive Classroom Credits: 3

Elective Courses (6 credits)

Students complete one of the following options:

• Literacy Education Electives (6 credits)

or

• Annotation: Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities (6 credits)
  • SMD 650 Seminar in Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors in Inclusive Settings Credits: 3  
  • SMD 651 Teaching Students With Moderate and Severe Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors Credits: 3  

or

• Early Intervention Concentration (Rochester Interprofessional Scholars of Early Intervention); (6 credits total)
  • INEC 500 RISE Concentration: Special Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 1  (repeatable three times)
  • INEC 501 RISE Reflective Practice Seminar Credits: 1  
  • INEC 502 RISE Planning for Change Seminar Credits: 1  
  • INEC 504 Infant Mental Health Seminar Credits: 1  

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

TOTAL CREDITS: 36