Program: Inclusive Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2), Same Developmental Level - Nazareth University Catalogs

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 - 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 (9 credits)

In order to meet the 9 credits required in the electives, candidates can take credits in one of the special focus areas listed below, as well as courses from the areas of Inclusive Early Childhood Education or Literacy.

For candidates who are employed in their additional certification level, the candidate can choose to complete a job-embedded practicum (internship certificate) as one of their electives.

Candidates will select a sequence of courses in consultation with their advisor.

Literacy Education Electives (9 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
  
  25 hours fieldwork required
- SMD 651 Teaching Students With Moderate and Severe Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors Credits: 3
  
  25 hours fieldwork required

Note: Candidates choosing the annotation in severe or multiple disabilities will be required to complete an additional elective in another topic area.

or

Early Intervention Concentration (Rochester Interprofessional Scholars of Early Intervention); (6 credits total)

Note: Candidates choosing the annotation in severe and multiple disabilities will be required to complete an additional elective in another topic area.

or

Interdisciplinary Specialty Program in Autism (I-SPAN) (9 credits)

or

Bilingual Extension (12 credits)
- BIL 640 Teaching Content Areas in Spanish Bilingual Classrooms Credits: 3
  
  20 hours fieldwork required
- BIL 641 Native Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Spanish Speakers Credits: 3
  
  15 hours fieldwork required
- TSL 603 Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Credits: 3
  
  25 hours fieldwork required
- TSL 604 Foundations of Bilingual/Multicultural Education Credits: 3

Note: To receive the bilingual extension, candidates will need to complete all 12 credits in the sequence.

or

Gifted Education Extension (9 credits)
- GTE 550 Introduction to Gifted and Talented Education Credits: 3
  
  25 hours fieldwork required
- GTE 560 Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with Gifts and Talents Credits: 3
  
  25 hours fieldwork required
- GTE 650 Gifted Education in the School Organization and Community 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.

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