BA in Inclusive Education in Elementary Education
Prepare to meet the learning needs of all students and earn two state certifications with Rowan’s interdisciplinary B.A. in Inclusive Elementary Education program.
Why choose Rowan's inclusive education program?
The B.A. in Inclusive Education program prepares teachers to meet the needs of all students in the classroom, including those from diverse racial, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic backgrounds as well as students with disabilities.
Candidates will earn two state certifications in this 4-year program: 1) an initial license in Elementary Education and 2) a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement. Graduates of this program will be able to implement content-rich interdisciplinary learning experiences which address the learning needs of all students, utilizing a strengths-based perspective to differentiate and adapt instruction for individual learners. Graduates of this program will also be able to create communities of learning based on social justice and culturally relevant pedagogical practice.
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJ DOE), not Rowan University, grants certifications based on requirements set by the state. While coursework for this program meets the academic requirements for NJ DOE certification, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all other certification requirements are met, including, but not limited to, appropriate type and level of license and years of experience. NJ DOE certification requirements are subject to change. Certification applications are evaluated, by NJ DOE, based on the most current state requirements. You can review current NJ DOE licensure information on the state's website. Additionally, you can learn more about this program as an alumni or student of a Rowan College partner.
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Studying inclusive education at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The B.A. in Inclusive Education with a concentration in Elementary Education is a full-time program offered at our RCBC campus. It requires the completion of 64 semester hours (24 courses), which are possible to complete in 4 consecutive semesters.
- 21-22 Courses / 60 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No
Required Courses: 34 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| SMED 33220 | Educational Technology | 1 |
| SPED 08360 | Positive Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| SPED 08307 | Assessment of Students with Exceptional Learning Needs | 3 |
| CASE 90532 | Working with Families & Communities | 3 |
| SPED 08308 | Assistive Technology & Transition Planning | 3 |
| SPED 08415 | Specialized Instruction | 3 |
| SPED 02340 | Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| INCL 02223 | Supporting and Teaching Bilingual Students | 3 |
| INCL 02445 | Clinical Practice | 5 |
| SPED 08450 | Clinical Practice Special Education | 3 |
| INCL 02440 | Diversity Seminar | 2 |
| SPED 08445 | Clinical Seminar | 2 |
Elementary Education Track Courses: 26 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| READ 30311 | Literacy Pedagogy I | 3 |
| INCL 02330 | Differentiating Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| READ 30351 | Literacy Pedagogy II | 2 |
| INCL 02325 | Mathematics Strategies in the Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| WA 07309 | Writing Children's Stories | 3 |
| WA 01358 | Writing and Craft for Elementary Students | 3 |
| WA 01315 | Writing with Technologies | 3 |
| WA 01415 | Situating Writing | 3 |
| WA 01250 | Tutoring Writing | 3 |
| WA 01201 | How Writers Read | 3 |
| WA 01350 | Rhetorics of Style | 3 |
| READ 30360 | Advanced ELA Methods for the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| INCL 02351 | Clinical Experience I in Inclusive Education | 1 |
| NCL 02324 | Advanced Mathematics Methods for the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| INCL 02351 | Clinical Experience II in Inclusive Education | 1 |
| INCL 02322 | Science Inquiry & Methods for the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| COUN 26451 | Trauma-Informed Practices to Promote Social-Emotional Development in Educational Settings | 3 |
| INCL 02444 | Clinical Practice I in Inclusive Education | 2 |
| INCL 02215 | Foundations of Inclusive Education | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan section tally.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Complete the Application Form through our county college partner
- Associate’s degree or an equivalent number of transferable college credits
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
Careers and outcomes
- Inclusive Resource Teaching
- Inclusive Reading Specialist
- Inclusive Subject Matter Teaching
- Inclusive Elementary School Teaching
- Inclusive Camp Direction
- Inclusive Middle School Teaching
- Inclusive High School Teaching
