The pre-service graduate program in inclusive elementary special education is designed to prepare professionals in the education of children with diverse learning needs in a variety of elementary education classroom settings. The program goal is to develop ethical scholar-practitioners who will be committed to social justice and dedicated to reflective, participatory and collaborative teaching processes. The purpose of the inclusive childhood special education program is to enable teachers to serve in a variety of professional roles at the elementary school level which will foster inclusive and collaborative practice.

This dual graduate pre-service program leads to the New York state initial certificate to teach at the childhood level (Grades 1 through 6), and the New York state initial/professional certificate to teach special education at the childhood developmental level (Grades 1 through 6). Hofstra's master of science teacher education program in inclusive elementary special education conforms to the standards and guidelines of the Council for Exceptional Children.