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Nov 23, 2024
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2021-22 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 responsive and sustaining 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.
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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 Concentrations
30-31 credit hours with a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300 and 400 level.
Approved concentration requirements are listed in the program requirements. 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.
I. Environmental Studies Concentration
30 credit hours, with a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300 level or above
A. Required Environmental Studies Core: 10 credit hours
B. Natural Science Courses - select two courses from the following:
Please note: some courses listed below may require additional prerequisites.
C. Social Science Courses - select two courses from the following:
D. Electives: select additional 8 credit hours from above
Select 8 additional credit hours from the Natural Sciences (B) or the Social Sciences (C) categories as listed above.
II. Humanities Concentration
30 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 groups below: Philosophy - select three credit hours from the following:
Humanities - select three credit hours from the following:
Select three additional credit hours from GE Category 7 - Humanities
Select three additional credit hours from GE Category 8 - The Arts
B. Humanities Electives at the 300 and 400 level : 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 through 400 level.
III. Social Sciences Concentration
30 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 Category 4 - U.S. History and Society
Select three credit hours from GE Category 5 - Western Civilization
Select three credit hours from GE Category 6 - Contrasting Cultures
B. Social Sciences Electives at the 300 and 400 level : 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 through 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
Mathematics for Elementary School Teacher
Upper-level Mathematics: 12 credit hours
Statistical Methods: 3 credit hours
Mathematics Electives at the 300 and 400 level
Select three credit hours from the following or any mathematics course at the 300 level or above.
VI. Urban Studies Concentration
30 credits (must have 12 credit hours that are distinct from the major and GE Requirements).
Urban Studies Concentration Required Core: 9 credit hours
Select either FSA 100 OR FSA 101.
Select FSA 103.
Select either ANT 102 OR GRY 120 OR SOC 150.
Lower Level Urban Studies Concentration: 9 credit hours
Select 9 credit hours from the following:
Upper Level Urban Studies Concentration: 12 credit hours
Select 12 credit hours from the following:
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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