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Childhood Inclusive Education

You can change the world by influencing young minds as an elementary school teacher. The Childhood Inclusive Education program prepares teacher candidates for dual certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6). Fredonia’s cutting-edge approach of developing high quality programs enhanced by rich clinical experience is supported by a long history of alumni now in successful teaching careers across the country.

The Fredonia Difference

Fredonia is the gold standard of teacher education, being a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by New York State Education Department. As a future teacher, you will be in the field - in a real classroom - as soon as your first semester. The program emphasizes appropriate development as you go along, making your educational experience exciting but not overwhelming.

Career Opportunities

Early childhood educator with concentration of your choice
Elementary educator with concentration of your choice
Middle school educator

Who to contact

Education Department, College of Education

It's Different Here

$50,000

In scholarships

Returning and graduating students can receive scholarships through almost two dozen education endowments.

Years

The "United Kingdom Student Exchange Program,” now in its 25th year, offers you the opportunity to visit and study in the U.K.

Teach in New York City

You can experience New York City at Fredonia prices. You can receive a scholarship to live in Manhattan while student teaching.

Student Story

“Fredonia has prepared me to be a teacher that is passionate about meeting the specific needs of all of my students. Not only have they prepared me to be an inclusive educator, but I am also on the path to being a Literacy Specialist.”

Samantha Valvo B.S.Ed. Childhood Inclusive Education Class of 2018

Why Childhood Inclusive Education at Fredonia?

A fredonia student teaches students in a local classroom

Real teaching experience

As early as your first semester, you gain real-world classroom experience. You will plan and teach lessons, gather pupil data, and reflect on - and respond to - the outcomes.

Accreditation

Fredonia's College of Education is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by New York State Education Department.

Helen L. Johnson Fredonia Hamburg Internship Program

A program in place for over 45 years gives students a pipeline to a local school district for student teaching and careers.

Sample Courses

EDU 355 Assessment & Instruction of Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders in Inclusive Ed Settings

Critical examination of students with special needs in inclusive educational settings with an emphasis on the connections between core curriculum, ongoing assessment, and varied instructional strategies.

EDU 349 Educational Psychology

Areas of psychology utilized in the teaching and learning processes. Analyzing and interpreting scientific data related to individual differences, growth, learning, group processes, systematic assessment, measurement, and evaluation.

EDU 250 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner

Introductory survey of nature, needs, and education of children who are exceptional because of intelligence, behavioral disorders, and/or physical development.

What does a 4-year degree look like?

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What are all the required and elective courses offered to obtain this degree?

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Childhood Inclusive Education