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

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