Childhood Inclusive Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Overview and Description of the Program
The College of Education at SUNY Fredonia is pleased to announce the approval of a new dual certification program in Childhood Inclusive Education. Beginning Fall Term 2007, teacher candidates can earn two teaching certificates (Childhood Education, grades 1-6 and Childhood with Disabilities, grades 1-6) by : 1) completing the paper application, 2) successfully completing additional coursework on assessing and teaching students with disabilities in general education settings, 3) passing the New York State content specialty tests in both special education as well as the content specialty test for Childhood Education, and 4) satisfactorily completing applied teaching projects with students with special needs during student teaching.
Teacher candidates receive two certifications in general education and special education. Lead to more job flexibility and serving a wider range of students in schools.
Admission and Program Requirements
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