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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Inclusive Education Early Childhood/Childhood Master’s Program (Non-certification for International Students)

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be competent in the subject matter of their chosen area of focus.
Students will compare and contrast the US system of education with the system of education of their home country.
Students will design and implement effective instruction for diverse learners in various settings.
Students will reflect critically on their 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 (12 credits)

INCL 501 - Introduction to Diverse Learners and Learning Credits: 3
30 hours fieldwork required for INCL 501
INCL 502 - Differentiated Planning, Teaching, and Assessment Credits: 3
INCL 635 - Inclusive Education Internship Credits: 3
INCH 698 - Master’s Portfolio Seminar Credits: 0 or INEC 698 - Master’s Portfolio Seminar - must be completed prior to enrollment in INCH/INEC 690
INCH 690 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3 or INEC 690 - Capstone Seminar - INCH/INEC 699 must be taken concurrently
INCH 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation Credits: 0 or INEC 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation Credits: 0

Inclusive Education Elective Clusters (12 credits)

Students complete one of the following elective clusters:

Literacy

LTED 601 - Foundations of Language and Literacy Credits: 3

30 hours fieldwork required

INCH 520 - Literacy Assessment, Program Planning, and Assistive Technology for Diverse Learners Credits: 3 or INEC 520 - Literacy Assessment, Program Planning, and Assistive Technology for Diverse Learners Credits: 3

30 hours fieldwork required

INCH 512 - Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood Credits: 3 or INEC 512 - Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies Credits: 3
Additional INCH or INEC elective, with program director approval Credits: 3

Special Education

INCH 503 - Assessment and Planning in Inclusive Childhood Education Systems Credits: 3 or INEC 503 - Assessment for Planning in Inclusive Early Childhood Education Systems Credits: 3
SMD 650 - Seminar in Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors in Inclusive Settings Credits: 3
AUT 660 - Exploring Autism From Multiple Perspectives Credits: 3
Additional INCH/INEC/SMD/AUT elective, with program director approval Credits: 3

Childhood Curriculum

INCH 510 - Science: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood Credits: 3

15 hours fieldwork required

INCH 511 - Mathematics: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood Credits: 3

15 hours fieldwork required

INCH 512 - Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood Credits: 3

30 hours fieldwork required

INCH 513 - Learning Through the Arts Credits: 3

Early Childhood Curriculum

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

20 hours fieldwork required

INEC 512 - Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies Credits: 3

20 hours fieldwork required

INEC 513 - Integrated Arts in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3

Classroom Management

INCL 521 - Creating and Managing Productive Learning Environments Credits: 3
EDTS 523 - Introduction to Educational Technology Credits: 3
INCL 588 - Interprofessional Planning for Academic Content Credits: 3
Additional INCH/INEC/SMD/AUT elective, with program director approval Credits: 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 30