Childhood Inclusive Education - B.S.Ed Degree
Department of Education
Office: E268 Thompson Hall
(716) 673-3701
Dr. Kathleen Gradel, Chairperson
Email: kathleen.gradel@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-education/coe/education-department
The Bachelor of Science of Education in Education in Childhood Inclusive Education prepares teacher candidates for dual certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6).
Major Requirements
Core Courses:
| EDU 105 | Introduction to Contemporary Inclusive Education | 3 |
| EDU 106 | Practicum in Inclusive Education I | 1 |
| EDU 225 | Child Development EC/CH | 3 |
| EDU 250 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDU 251 | Practicum in Inclusive Education II | 1 |
| EDU 276 | Literacy and Technology in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 295 | Introduction to Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 303 | Safe Schools/Healthy Students-DASA: Safety Education/Fire and Arson/School Violence | 1 |
| EDU 304 | Safe Schools & Healthy Students | 1 |
| EDU 305 | Cultural & Linguistic Diversity of Students and Families | 3 |
| EDU 313 | Practicum in Inclusive Education III | 1 |
| EDU 349 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 355 | Assessment & Instruction of Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders in Inclusive Ed Settings | 3 |
| EDU 356 | Practicum in Inclusive Education IV | 1 |
| MATH 201 | Concepts of Foundational Mathematics: A Problem Solving Approach | 3 |
| MATH 202 | Concepts of Foundational Mathematics II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
NOTE:
- EDU 105, EDU 250, EDU 305, and EDU 355: courses that have a field experience component.
- Grades of "B" or better in EDU 105/106, EDU 225, EDU 250, EDU 305 and all methods courses (402, 403, 404, 405 and 406) are required for all students entering this major in FALL 2020 or later. Please note: that "B -" is not an adequate grade.
- Grade of "S" in EDU 106, EDU 251 and EDU 313
- In addition to the above mentioned requirements, "B" or better in EDU 355 and "S" in EDU 356
- Successful completion of EDU 416 is required to receive a "Satisfactory" standing in Student Teaching.
- A candidate who receives a Satisfactory standing in the Student Teaching placement must also receive a passing grade in their co-requisite Seminar/Methods course to advance.
- Transfer students should consult with their academic advisor regarding Natural Science requirements.
EDU 295 - Effective Fall 2014, course required for ALL incoming students. Course available in Spring 2015 for education majors with sophomore level standing.
Methods Courses:
| EDU 402 | Teaching Mathematics in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 403 | Teaching Science in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 404 | Teaching Social Studies in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 405 | Teaching Literacy in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 406 | Literacy and Assessment in Inclusive Educational Settings | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Capstone Experience – Student Teaching:
| EDU 416 | Capstone Seminar - Advanced Study in Classroom Organization, Management, and Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 440 | Student Teaching Inclusive/Special Education: Grades 1-3 | 6 |
| EDU 441 | Student Teaching Inclusive/Special Education: Grades 4-6 | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 66
Plus Foreign Language Requirement:
Candidates in all education programs are required to demonstrate competence in a foreign language. Proficiency requirement met by the following:
- Fredonia Placement Exam determination of Fredonia Foundations courses 100 and 110 in the same World Language or course 110 (or higher) in World Language.
- Proficiency may also be fulfilled by qualifying AP, IB, CLEP Exam scores or transferred courses of Elem I and Elem II of same language, as verified by Registrar's Office.
The General Education foreign language requirement differs from the certification requirement and must be satisfied for degree conferral.
Plus an area of concentration: 30-34 credit hours. Students should see Areas of Concentration in the Education section of the catalog.
(Note: SCI courses are considered multi-disciplinary and will meet SUNY General Education requirement for Natural Science.)
For certification information, please see the Office of Student Services webpage.
As of December 31, 2013, candidates in all education programs are required to complete training under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). The training required under the Dignity for All Student Act (DASA) will be included in EDU 303 at Fredonia. Undergraduate candidates planning to graduate after Fall 2013 who have already completed EDU 303 on campus or taken a workshop as a substitution for EDU 303 must also complete the EDU DASA workshop prior to graduation.