Inclusive Childhood Education (grades 1-6), Professional Certification

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be competent in the subject matter they will teach.
2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge to be successful teachers.
3. Students will be able to implement effective instruction for diverse learners in various settings at the childhood level.
4. Students will be able to critically reflect on their teaching practice and the profession.

Core Courses (6 credits)

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

Extended Core Courses (3 credits)

INCL 602 - Differentiated Curriculum/Instruction and Collaborative Practice Credits: 3

Childhood Education Courses (15 credits)

INCH 520 - Literacy Assessment, Program Planning, and Assistive Technology for Diverse Learners Credits: 3
30 hours fieldwork required
INCH 614 - Literacy, Language Arts and Social Studies II: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood Credits: 3
Fieldwork hours required
INCH 615 - Mathematics and Science II: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood Credits: 3
Fieldwork hours required
INCH 625 - Strategies for Complex Learners in an Inclusive Classroom Credits: 3
INCL 588 - Interprofessional Planning for Academic Content Credits: 2
INCL 598 - Contemporary Issues in Interprofessional Team Practice Credits: 1

Program Elective Courses (9 Credits)

Choose one area of concentration:
Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities Annotation; OR
Gifted and Talented Education Extension

STUDENTS WITH SEVERE OR MULTIPLE DISABILITIES ANNOTATION
SMD 650 - Seminar in Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors in Inclusive Settings Credits: 3
SMD 651 - Strategies for Breaking the Conflict Cycle and Teaching Students with Challenging Behaviors Credits: 3
EDTS 660 - Assistive Technology Credits: 3
GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION EXTENSION
GTE 550 - Introduction to Gifted and Talented Education Credits: 3
GTE 560 - Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with Gifts and Talents Credits: 3
GTE 650 - Gifted Education in the School Organization and Community Credits: 3

Inclusive Childhood Capstone Sequence (3 credits)