Education: Initial Teacher Certification in Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education

Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major

The following courses are required for the Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education major. The major prepares students for the initial teacher certification requirements in four certification areas: Early Childhood Education (Grades B-2), Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Early Childhood Level (Grades B-2), Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), and Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Childhood Level (Grades 1-6).

Students in the Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood major who are pursuing a B.A. degree must take all electives in liberal arts areas in order to earn the 90 liberal arts credits that are required for the degree.

NOTE: In addition to the courses listed below, 10 credits of mathematics and science is required.

SPF 204 - History and Philosophy of Education Credits: 3
EDU 475 - Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop Credits: 0
EDU 485 - Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training) Credits: 0
INCH 310 - Differentiated Planning and Assessment For Diverse Learners Credits: 3
INCH 320 - Emergent Literacy and Language Development Credits: 3
INCH 380 - Construction of Meaning in Mathematics And Science Credits: 3
INCH 390 - Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies Credits: 3
INCH 410 - Diversity and Inclusion for Inclusive Early Childhood and Childhood Classrooms Credits: 3
INCH 411 - Field Work and Practicum in Inclusive Education Settings Credits: 3
INCH 425 - Designing and Implementing Positive Learning Communities Credits: 3
INCH 435 - Assessment for Learning Credits: 3
INCH 470 - Reflective Seminar on Teaching, Collaboration and Building Collaborative Partnerships Credits: 3
INCH 480 - Student Teaching Credits: 6
INCH 490 - Current Issues in Inclusive Education Credits: 3
INCH 499 - Inclusive Education Portfolio Presentation Credits: 0

Sample Program for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education

Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Semester-by-semester breakdown of required courses
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
		SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education	3

JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
INCH 310 Differentiated Planning and Assessment For Diverse Learners	3	INCH 380 Construction of Meaning in Mathematics And Science	3
INCH 320 Emergent Literacy and Language Development	3	INCH 390 Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies	3
EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop	0	EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)	0

SUMMER A AFTER JUNIOR YEAR (Summer tuition required)
INCH 410 Diversity and Inclusion for Inclusive Early Childhood and Childhood Classrooms	3	INCH 411 Field Work and Practicum in Inclusive Education Settings	3

SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
INCH 425 Designing and Implementing Positive Learning Communities	3	INCH 490 Current Issues in Inclusive Education	3
INCH 435 Assessment for Learning	3	INCH 499 Inclusive Education Portfolio Presentation	0
INCH 470 Reflective Seminar on Teaching, Collaboration and Building Collaborative Partnerships	3
INCH 480 Student Teaching	6