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. Candidates 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.

Elective (3 credits)

Candidates are required to complete an advisor approved three credit elective. For candidates who are employed in their additional certification level, the candidate can choose to complete a job-embedded practicum (internship certificate) as their elective.

Inclusive Childhood Capstone Sequence (3 credits)

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