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 Specialization: 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. 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 Early 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 INEC 699 must be taken concurrently)
INEC 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation Credits: 0