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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Inclusive Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) - Initial Certification

Student Learning Outcomes

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 early 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

Technology Requirement (3 credits)

EDTS 523 - Introduction to Educational Technology Credits: 3

Extended Core Courses (12 credits)

INCL 501 - Introduction to Diverse Learners and Learning Credits: 3
30 hours fieldwork required
INCL 502 - Differentiated Planning, Teaching, and Assessment Credits: 3
INCL 521 - Creating and Managing Productive Learning Environments Credits: 3
LTED 601 - Foundations of Language and Literacy Credits: 3

Inclusive Education Courses - Early Childhood (6 credits)

INEC 503 - Assessment for Planning in Inclusive Early Childhood Education Systems Credits: 3
30 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
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

Health Education Workshops (0 credits)

EDU 583 - Health Education/Child Abuse/Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop Credits: 0

Bullying Workshop

EDU 593 - Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training) Credits: 0

Student Teaching and Integrative Seminar (6 credits)

INEC 526 - Student Teaching/Seminar in Inclusive Education - Early Childhood Credits: 6

Inclusive Early Childhood Capstone Sequence (3 credits)

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

TOTAL CREDITS: 48