• A cornerstone of the program is the extensive and varied series of field experiences it offers, coordinating coursework with fieldwork in the schools as early as the first year of study. Many schools and childcare centers in the Syracuse area are at the forefront of inclusive education. Through our close partnerships with local schools and early childhood centers that welcome all students, and with our wide network of urban, suburban, and rural school affiliations, we provide a broad range of opportunities for getting the most out of field experiences.
  • The inclusive early childhood special education major, a dual program between the School of Education and the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, prepares you for the teaching profession with a core of liberal arts coursework, a concentration in child and family studies, a professional education sequence, and significant field experience in a wide range of school settings.
  • Graduates leave well-prepared to work with children from diverse cultural backgrounds and are eligible for recommendation for certification in regular early childhood and students with disabilities (special education) from birth through second grade.