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The Inclusive PreK-5 Education Program, within the College of Education and Human Development, is a highly competitive program that prepares teachers to construct developmentally appropriate education for all children ages 3-11, in collaboration with their families. The vision of the program is to develop pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and elementary grade teachers who have the knowledge, skills and dispositions to:

Create, teach and assess child-centered, constructivist learning experiences for all children in inclusive and diverse classrooms;

Engage and collaborate with families, communities and other professionals to support the learning and development of all young children;

Teach and nurture young children based on knowledge of typical and atypical child development, educational psychology and diversity in our society;

Act as inclusive PreK-5 professionals who are continuous, collaborative and reflective learners, who act using ethical guidelines, and who advocate for all young children and their families.

Career Opportunities

Graduates work in a variety of educational settings for young children, including community agencies, daycare centers, pre-kindergartens, kindergartens, and the primary grades 1-5. Graduates of the program earn two credentials in four years:

Early Childhood Education licensure for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist license for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade.