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

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be competent in the subject matter they will teach.
Students will demonstrate the knowledge to be successful teachers.
Students will be able to implement effective instruction for diverse learners in various settings at the childhood level.
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: 3

Program Elective Courses (9-12 credits)

Choose one area of concentration from the following:

Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities Annotation (9 credit hours)
SMD 650 - Seminar in Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors in Inclusive Settings Credits: 3
SMD 651 - Teaching Students With Moderate and Severe Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors Credits: 3
EDTS 660 - Assistive Technology Credits: 3 or AUT 660 Exploring Autism From Multiple Perspectives Credits: 3
Gifted Education Extension (9 credit hours)
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
Bilingual Extension (12 credit hours)
BIL 640 - Teaching Content Areas in Spanish Bilingual Classrooms Credits: 3
BIL 641 - Native Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Spanish Speakers Credits: 3
TSL 603 - Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Credits: 3
TSL 604 - Foundations of Bilingual/Multicultural Education Credits: 3

DASA/Bullying Workshop

Per NYS requirements, all candidates in teacher certification programs must show completion of this mandated workshop. Students 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 Childhood Capstone Sequence (3 credits)

INCH 698 - Master’s Portfolio Seminar Credits: 0
(Note: INCH 698 must be completed prior to enrollment in INCH 690)
INCH 690 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3
(Note: INCH 690 and INCH 699 must be taken concurrently)
INCH 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation Credits: 0