Master of Science in Inclusive Childhood Education Dual Initial Certification (M.S.) Program Requirements for 2024-2025

M.S. in Inclusive Childhood Education Dual Initial Certification

Requirements

The number of credits is indicated in parentheses at the end of each course title. For courses with a clinical experience component, the number of hours required is also designated in parentheses.

Note: Candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.  Courses in which the candidate has earned a grade lower than a “C” must be repeated, which might prolong the duration of the program. All University policies for Academic Standing, Probation, and Dismissal apply.

  • GCED 522 - Research in Teaching, Learning, and Motivation in Childhood Education (3)
  • GCED 525 - Critical Literacy Through Social Studies (3)
  • GCED 528- Child Development, Language, and Literacy Acquisition (3)
  • GCED 531 - Field Experience I (0) (50 hours)
  • GCED 532 - Field Experience II (0) (50 hours)
  • GEDU 501 - Issues in Health and Safety (0)
  • GEDU 502- Differentiated Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (3)
  • GEDU 520 - History and Philosophy of Education (3)
  • GEDU 526 - Diversity, Social Justice, and Schooling (3)
  • GRDG 535 - Literacy Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom: Primary (3)
  • GRDG 550 - Literacy Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom: Intermediate (3)
  • GSED 501 - Inclusive Education in Today's Schools (3)
  • GSED 508 - Management and Collaboration in the Inclusive Classroom: Childhood (3)
  • GSED 515 - Educational Technology (B-Grade 6) (3)
  • GSED 531 - Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction in Mathematics, Science, and Technology (3)
  • GSED 555 - Field Experience III (0) (50 hours)
  • GSED 585 - Student Teaching Seminar: Special Education and Childhood (0)
  • GSED 590 - Student Teaching: Special Education and Childhood (6)

Total: 42 credits

Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching

Clinical experiences are required for certification and the master's degree. Candidates must successfully complete 150 hours of clinical experiences before student teaching. The semester long student teaching experience may be in any grade between 1st and 6th. It may or may not be in a high needs school/district. To qualify for student teaching, candidates must:

  • Complete all degree requirements with the exception of GEDU 526

New York State Requirements: Childhood Certificates

  • Candidates who are seeking the Childhood and Special Education Certificates must have an adequate knowledge base for teaching to the New York State Learning Standards. This includes at least 30 hours of coursework in the liberal arts and science, completed with a grade of C or better for undergraduate courses or a grade of B- or better for graduate courses.
  • Transcripts are reviewed prior to admission to determine adequate preparation for the program. Candidates with inadequate preparation will be required to take additional coursework prior to student teaching.

Note: The program requirements listed are for the current academic year. Past and future program requirements may differ. Visit the catalog website to access current and past catalogs.