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Nov 24, 2024
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2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Inclusive Childhood Education [IEC]
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The Inclusive Childhood Education program, offered by the Foundations and Social Advocacy Department , prepares teacher candidates for New York state initial certification in Childhood Education and in Teaching Students with Disabilities from grade 1 through grade 6. This dual certification program integrates a strong liberal arts foundation with rigorous professional course work and numerous opportunities for meaningful involvement in various elementary schools. The program culminates with a semester-long student teaching experience with both general education and special education mentors.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify and apply knowledge of individual differences to provide meaningful, challenging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Conceptualize and create safe, inclusive, culturally responsible learning environments in order to support student learning.
- Understand and use content knowledge to provide all learners access to and support progress within the general education curriculum.
- Understand and use multiple methods of assessment and data sources in making educational decisions.
- Recognize, select and implement a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning for all students.
- Understand and draw upon foundational knowledge of the social and cultural context of education and ethical principles to inform their practice and advance the profession.
- Understand the principles of effective collaboration with a variety of stakeholders in culturally responsive ways to address the needs of learners across a range of educational experiences.
Career Potential
- Elementary school teacher
- Special education teacher
- Inclusive education teacher
- Inclusive education facilitator
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A. College-wide and General Education Courses
GE 1: Quantitative Skills
GE 4: United States History and Society
GE 5: Western Civilization
Any GE 5 course (3 cr. hr.)
This category is optional.
GE 6: Contrasting Cultures
Any GE 6 course (3 cr. hr.)
GE 7: The Humanities
Any GE 7 course (3 cr. hr.)
GE 8: The Arts
Any GE 8 course (3 cr. hr.)
GE 9: Foreign Language
Program requirement: foreign language through the 102 level (6 cr. hr.)
GE 10: Basic Communication
GE 11: Prejudice and Discrimination
GE 12: Science, Technology, Values and Society
B. Professional Preparation and Pedagogy Courses
Pre-Block and Content Core
C. Approved [IEC] Concentrations
Thirty to 31 credit hours with a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 300 and 400 levels.
Approved Concentrations
- English Language Arts and Writing
- Environmental Studies
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Social Sciences
If a second major is selected as an alternative to the 30-credit hour concentration, the requirements will be listed in the academic department of the second major.
Approved Second Majors
| Art History |
Geology |
| Biology |
History |
| Chemistry |
Mathematics |
| Economics |
Musical Theatre |
| English |
Physics |
| French |
Political Science |
| Geography |
Spanish |
I. Environmental Studies Concentration
Thirty-one credit hours, with a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 300 level or above
A. Required Environmental Studies Core: 13 credit hours
B.Natural Science Courses: 6 credit hours
Select six credit hours at the 300 level and above from the following list. Some courses may require additional prerequisites. C. Social Science Courses: 6 credit hours
Select six credit hours at the 300 level and above from the following list. D. Electives: 6 credit hours
Select six additional credit hours at the 300 level and above from those courses not taken to fulfill the natural sciences (B) or the social sciences (C) categories as listed above. II. Humanities Concentration
Thirty credit hours with a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300 level or above. 6 additional credits from Required Humanities Core and/or Humanities Electives at the 100 through 400 level.
A. Required Humanities Core: 12 credit hours
Select one course from each of the following groups. Philosophy
Select three credit hours from the following: Humanities
Select three credit hours from the following: Select three additional credit hours from GE 7 - Humanities
Select three additional credit hours from GE 8 - The Arts
B. Humanities Electives at the 300 and 400 levels: 12 credit hours
- Select 12 credit hours at the 300 or 400 level in any of the following disciplines with the subject prefix: ATH, ATS, ATT, ENG, MUS, PHI, PWR, THT.
- Additionally, EDU 303 and COM 436 may be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Select 6 additional credits from Required Humanities Core and/or Humanities Electives at the 100 to 400 level.
III. Social Sciences Concentration
Thirty credit hours with a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300 level or above.
A. Required Social Sciences Core: 12 credit hours
Select three credit hours from the following:
Select three credit hours from GE 4 - U.S. History and Society
Select three credit hours from GE 5 - Western Civilization
Select three credit hours from GE 6 - Contrasting Cultures
B. Social Sciences Electives at the 300 and 400 levels: 12 credit hours
- Select 12 credit hours at the 300 or 400 level in any of the following disciplines with the subject prefix: ANT, ECO, GRY, HIS, POL, SOC or any of the following courses: FSA 305, FSA 333, FSA 347 or FSA 505 (also listed as SOC 505).
- Select 6 additional credits from Social Sciences Core and/or Social Science Electives at the 100 to 400 level.
IV. English Language Arts and Writing Concentration
A. Writing Introductory Course
Select three credit hours from the following:
B. Introductory English
Select three credit hours from the following:
C. Professional Writing
Select three credit hours from the following:
D. Literature
Select three credit hours from the following:
E. English and Professional Writing
- Select 12 credit hours at the 300 and 400 level in any discipline with the ENG or PWR subject prefix.
F. Additional Credits
Select 6 additional credits at the 100 through 400 level in any discipline with the ENG or PWR subject prefix.
V. Mathematics Concentration
A. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
C. Upper-level Mathematics
E. Mathematics Elective at the 300 or 400 Level
Select three credit hours from the following or any mathematics course at the 300 level or above:
Required Workshops
Complete the following workshops prior to student teaching:
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CARR)
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)
Total Credit Hours Required for Inclusive Childhood Education [IEC] Dual Certification with Concentration: 126
Example of the B.S. in [IEC] with a concentration in Humanities over four years
Total credit hours for semester: 16-17
Total credit hours for semester: 16-17
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 18
Total credit hours for semester: 18
Third Year Spring (Block I)
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Fourth Year Fall (Block II)
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 13
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