The inclusive early childhood program draws heavily from research and theories in child development, family systems, special education, differentiated teaching and learning. Through course work and extensive field experiences, the teacher candidate is prepared to design activities that have an interdisciplinary focus, reflect an understanding of the individual child's development and learning, recognize the importance of family and developmental influences, support the young child in constructing knowledge about self and the world, and involve parents in supporting the child's growth and development.

Undergraduate Major(s): Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies

Offering Academic Unit: Department of Early, Elementary and Reading Education

Education Licensure: M.A.

Offering Academic Unit for Education: Department of Early, Elementary and Reading Education

Undergraduate Catalog Website: http://www.jmu.edu/catalog/15/academic-units/eere.shtml#InclusiveEarlyChildhoodEducationMaster'sLevelLicensureProgram

Coordinator: Holly McCartney; Mira Williams

Notes: All students pursuing a teacher licensure program must meet with their major adviser and an education adviser. Students must apply to teacher education and be accepted before they can take education courses.

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