Inclusive Adolescence - Changing Developmental Level, Adolescence Content Area and Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist (39 credit hours)

Core Courses (6 credits)

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

Extended Core Courses (12 credits)

INCL 601 - Diverse Learners, Learning and Learning Environments Credits: 3
INCL 602 - Differentiated Curriculum/Instruction and Collaborative Practice Credits: 3
INAD 625 - Strategies for Teaching Literacy in the Adolescent Content Areas Credits: 3
INCL 625 - Strategies for Complex Learners in an Inclusive Classroom Credits: 3

Inclusive Education Courses - Adolescence (15 credits)

Take the following courses, plus two 3-credit electives, as approved by Program Director:

INAD 503 Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): Development and Implementation Credits: 3
- 25 hours fieldwork in special education required (the aim for Grades 10-12)
INAD 520 Assessment and Program Planning for Adolescent Learners Credits: 3
- 25 hours fieldwork in special education required (the aim for Grades 7-9)
INAD 640 Transition Planning and Services for Adolescents with Disabilities Credits: 3

For candidates employed in their changing certification level, they may choose to do a job-embedded (internship certificate) practicum as a 3-credit elective.

Adolescence Education Methodology Course (3 credits)

Take one course from the following:

INAD 509 - Physics Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Adolescence Credits: 3
50 fieldwork hours in Content Area required (the aim for Grades 10-12)
INAD 510 - Biology Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Adolescence Credits: 3
50 fieldwork hours in Content Area required (the aim for Grades 10-12)
INAD 511 - Mathematics Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Adolescence Credits: 3
50 fieldwork hours in Content Area required (the aim for Grades 10-12)
INAD 512 - English Language Arts Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Adolescence Credits: 3
50 fieldwork hours in Content Area required (the aim for Grades 10-12)
INAD 513 - Chemistry Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Adolescence Credits: 3
50 fieldwork hours in Content Area required (the aim for Grades 10-12)
INAD 514 - Languages Other Than English Curriculum Methodology for Inclusive Adolescence Credits: 3
50 fieldwork hours in Content Area required (the aim for Grades 10-12)
INAD 515 - Social Studies Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Adolescence Credits: 3
50 fieldwork hours in Content Area required (the aim for Grades 10-12)

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.

Inclusive Adolescence Capstone Core (3 credits)

INCL 690 and INAD 699 must be taken concurrently

INCL 698 - Master’s Portfolio Seminar Credits: 0
INCL 690 - Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar Credits: 3
INAD 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation Credits: 0