Program Overview
Inclusive Childhood Education B.S.
Be an innovative, inclusive, and effective teacher who engages young students with and without disabilities and ultimately helps all children succeed.
About this Program
Inclusive Childhood Education is a new cutting-edge major that continues SOE’s proud tradition of inclusive and special education teacher preparation with best-in-class student field placement, including in New York City; study abroad; clinical simulations; and more.
- Earn New York State dual certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Students with Disabilities (All Grades), a gold standard certification that potentially transfers to most other states.
- Study in a program that is deeply committed to equitable and inclusive practices, including the belief that all students have a right to a meaningful education in a typical classroom setting.
- Get a small school feel at a dynamic R1 research university through personalized academic and career advising; the opportunity to work closely with internationally recognized faculty, including on research projects; and with a cohort that takes many of its classes together.
- Jumpstart your teaching with five semesters of field placements, starting in your first semester—you’ll get multiple field opportunities that meet the New York State requirements, providing a and introduction to classroom teaching at various levels.
- Experience our groundbreaking work in clinical simulations (SIMs) for realistic preprofessional practice, replicating common interactions in school and classroom environments.
Program Information
- Degree Type: B.S.
- Major: Inclusive Childhood Education
- Modality: In-person
- College or School: School of Education
- Career Path: Education
Curriculum
Inclusive Childhood Education majors combine a foundation in inclusive and general education with liberal arts knowledge to bring to their future classroom.
Professional Education Core
Courses and field experience provide deep experience in teaching methods, disability and inclusion, and adapting instruction and assessment for all learners.
Liberal Arts Focus
Expand your knowledge and dig into your interests with a liberal arts minor from the College of Arts & Sciences or Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, plus additional electives and academic requirements for New York State certification.
Extracurricular Opportunities
- Study and Teach in NYC: Bridge to the City
- Optionally spend a fall semester in New York City taking classes and student teaching full time. Broaden your perspectives in a diverse community, gain innovative professional practices and network in the NYC area.
- Experience the World: Study Abroad
- Take part in School of Education short-term study abroad trips or semester programs around the world. School of Education students are eligible for exclusive funding to support study abroad experiences.
- Professional Honor Society: Kappa Delta Pi
- Join the student-led Alpha Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education for professional development, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Explore Social Justice: Spector/Warren Fellowship
- This fellowship brings students interested in education to the Holocaust Museum Houston each year, where they learn from experts, firsthand accounts and survivors, gaining the tools to integrate the lessons on the Holocaust and human rights into any classroom subject.
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