Inclusive Adolescence - Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist Professional (36 credit hours)

Core Courses (6 credits)

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

Linked Content and Pedagogy Courses (12 credits)

• INCL 602 - Differentiated Curriculum/Instruction and Collaborative Practice Credits: 3
• INAD 614 - Literacy, Language Arts & Social Studies II: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Secondary Education, Grades 7-12 Credits: 3

•      *In lieu of INAD*614, students can take INAD*512 or INAD*515 (dependent on UG content area)

• INAD 615 - Mathematics and Science Ii: Curriculum And Methodology for Inclusive Secondary Education, Grades 7-12 Credits: 3

•      *In lieu of INAD*615, students can take EDTS*523

• INCL 625 - Strategies for Complex Learners in an Inclusive Classroom Credits: 3

Special Area Focus Options (15 Credits)

Annotations, Extensions, and Electives

Students will select a sequence of coursework with advisement that will total 15 credit hours

• Annotation in Severe and Multiple Disabilities

• SMD 650 - Seminar in Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors in Inclusive Settings Credits: 3

• 25 hours fieldwork required

• SMD 651 - Teaching Students With Moderate and Severe Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors Credits: 3

• 25 hours fieldwork required

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  Gifted Education Extension

• GTE 550 - Introduction to Gifted and Talented Education Credits: 3

• 25 hours fieldwork required

• GTE 560 - Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with Gifts and Talents Credits: 3

• 25 hours fieldwork required

• GTE 650 - Gifted Education in the School Organization and Community Credits: 3

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  Bilingual Extension

• BIL 640 - Teaching Content Areas in Spanish Bilingual Classrooms Credits: 3

• 20 hours fieldwork required

• BIL 641 - Native Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Spanish Speakers Credits: 3

• 15 hours fieldwork required

• TSL 603 - Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Credits: 3

• 25 hours fieldwork required

• TSL 604 - Foundations of Bilingual/Multicultural Education Credits: 3

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  Interdisciplinary Specialty Program in Autism (I-SPAN)

• AUT 660 - Exploring Autism From Multiple Perspectives Credits: 3
• AUT 661 - Autism Supports Across the Lifespan Credits: 3
• AUT 662 - Autism: a Contemporary Lens Credits: 3

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  In order to meet the 15 credits required in the Special Focus Area, students can take additional courses from the subjects listed above, as well as courses from the areas of Inclusive Adolescence, Educational Technology or Literacy. Course selection should be in consultation with advisor.

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 Adolescence Capstone Core (3 credits)

INAD 690 and INAD 699 must be taken concurrently

• INAD 690 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3
• INAD 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation Credits: 0

TOTAL CREDITS: 36

 (Total credits, with required courses and options and/or other electives, will equal 36)