Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education - M.S.Ed Degree

Department of Education

Office: E270 Thompson Hall

(716) 673-3701

Robert L. Dahlgren, Chairperson

Email: ci@fredonia.edu

The College of Education at the State University of New York at Fredonia prepares early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence educators for the significant instructional challenges that await them. The general philosophy underlying the Responsive Educator Program is an organized, yet complex model, which correlates with the themes that characterize current educational research. That is, we believe that all children can learn, and that they can learn best by teachers who are responsive.

The Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education program is open to educators who possess initial certification in one or more of the following:

• Early Childhood Education
• Childhood Education (formerly Elementary Education)
• Adolescence or Middle Childhood Education in English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, or the Sciences
• Students with Disabilities

This program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours of graduate level courses.

This program includes a capstone experience and specific exit requirements. They are intended to be rigorous and to provide evidence that each degree candidate is worthy of a master's degree. The following are the current exit requirements for the Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education program.

1. Performance-based evidence of impact on p-12 student learning through a structured field experience (currently in EDU 530)
2. Performance-based evidence of technology use in being an effective teacher and professional colleague via portfolio assignment (see program coordinator for this assignment)
3. Performance-based evidence of cultural responsiveness as an educator via portfolio assignment (see program coordinator for this assignment)
4. Thesis/Project (as culminating experience in EDU 690)

SPECIAL NOTE: Several Courses are offered each semester during the academic year. Candidates are advised not to rely exclusively on summer offerings to meet graduation goals.

Requirements for Admission to the Program without Deficiencies:

• Initial certification to teach early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, adolescence education, or students with disabilities in the public schools of New York State or equivalent.
• Prior (undergraduate) GPA of 3.00 or above.
• Completed Graduate Application submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies, including two current (within six months) letters of recommendation, formal GRE scores, evidence of completion of DASA training, and official academic transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions (except Fredonia).
• Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit proof of demonstrated English proficiency as measured by TOEFL iBT score of 78 (or equivalent) or better.

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. Graduate candidates who may have completed EDU 303 on campus prior to Spring 2014 must complete the EDU DASA workshop prior to full admission.