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Inclusive Childhood Education B.S.

Be an innovative, antiracist and inclusive childhood education teacher who engages students with and without disabilities and ultimately helps all children succeed.
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A student teaches young children inside of a classroom.

About this Program

Inclusive Childhood Education is a new cutting-edge major that continues SOE’s proud tradition of inclusive and special education teacher preparation with best-in-class student field placement, including in New York City; study abroad; clinical simulations; and more.

  • Earn New York State dual certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Students with Disabilities (All Grades), a gold standard certification that potentially transfers to most other states.
  • Study in a program that is deeply committed to equitable, antiracist, and inclusive practices, including the belief that all students have a right to a meaningful education in a typical classroom setting.
  • Get a small school feel at a dynamic R1 research university through personalized academic and career advising; the opportunity to work closely with internationally recognized faculty, including on research projects; and with a cohort that takes many of its classes together.
  • Jumpstart your teaching with five semesters of field placements, starting in your first semester—you’ll get multiple field opportunities that meet the New York State requirements, providing a and introduction to classroom teaching at various levels.
  • Experience our groundbreaking work in clinical simulations (SIMs) for realistic preprofessional practice, replicating common interactions in school and classroom environments.
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Program Information

Degree Type

Major

Outcome

B.S.

Modality

In-person

College or School

Career Path

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School of Education

Syracuse University’s School of Education advances the future of teaching and learning through inclusive and antiracist practice, integration of digital technology, and experiential learning rooted in campus and community partnerships.By fostering a welcoming learning community that supports distinct potential, the school mentors and nurtures the next generation of impactful and innovative educators, scholars and leaders.With immersive training that begins in the first year and unique research and creative opportunities that range from field experiences to live educational simulations to engaging internships, School of Education graduates are equipped to inspire generations.
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The best part about my first day as a second-grade teacher was that I could not have felt more ready. I am so excited to apply all I have learned from the School of Education. My teachers really had a wonderful impact on me and on my teaching experience.

Sydney Levine ’22
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Curriculum

Inclusive Childhood Education majors combine a foundation in inclusive and general education with liberal arts knowledge to bring to their future classroom.

Courses and field experience provide deep experience in teaching methods, disability and inclusion, and adapting instruction and assessment for all learners.

Expand your knowledge and dig into your interests with a liberal arts minor from the College of Arts & Sciences or Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, plus additional electives and academic requirements for New York State certification.

Extracurricular Opportunities

Study and Teach in NYC

Bridge to the City

Optionally spend a fall semester in New York City taking classes and student teaching full time. Broaden your perspectives in a diverse community, gain innovative professional practices and network in the NYC area.

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Experience the World

Study Abroad

Take part in School of Education short-term study abroad trips or semester programs around the world. School of Education students are eligible for exclusive funding to support study abroad experiences.

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Professional Honor Society

Kappa Delta Pi

Join the student-led Alpha Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education for professional development, fellowship and service opportunities.

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Explore Social Justice

Spector/Warren Fellowship

This fellowship brings students interested in education to the Holocaust Museum Houston each year, where they learn from experts, firsthand accounts and survivors, gaining the tools to integrate the lessons on the Holocaust and human rights into any classroom subject.

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Related Programs

  • Inclusive Adolescent Education B.S.

    Be an engaging, antiracist and inclusive English, science, mathematics, or social studies teacher, who fosters a love for their subject in all learners and helps them succeed beyond the classroom.

  • Selected Studies in Education B.S.

    Be a change-maker in education, policy, technology, law, counseling and more while exploring a wide variety of issues with a global, antiracist and justice-oriented lens.

  • Education Studies Minor

    Get a background in education issues, methods, theory, and more including classroom and real-world experience applicable to any career.

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