- Setting: Full-time, in person
- Prerequisite classes required: Yes
- Adjectives for a successful student: responsible, caring, accepting
The Inclusive Early Childhood Education Program (IEC) within the College of Education and Human Development of Bowling Green State University is a revolutionary program in the state of Ohio that will prepare undergraduate teacher education candidates for employment in inclusive early childhood learning environments.
Multiple Credentials
The Inclusive Early Childhood Education program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with two teaching licenses.
Graduates work in a variety of educational settings for young children, including community agencies, daycare centers, preschools, kindergartens, and the elementary grades 1-5. Graduates of the program earn two credentials in four years:
Early Childhood Education licensure for PreK through 5th grade.
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist license for PreK through 5th grade.
BGSU graduates of the program will be able to teach young children with and without disabilities in inclusive settings.
Sound Philosophy
The IEC program blends the best practices from early childhood education with early childhood special education. It addresses the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to meet the needs of each child. Graduates are prepared to provide differentiated, evidence-based instruction to young children through grade 5. The program is committed to the development of partnerships and scholarly endeavors that reflect the University’s professional values of justice, fairness, and equity.
National education associations support inclusionary practices, and young children across the county are reaping the benefits by experiencing success in inclusive settings. BGSU’s Inclusive Education PK-grade 5 program involves professionals from diverse disciplines working together to address the complex learning needs found in all classrooms. We support parents, community members, teachers, and paraprofessionals as partners in the educational process, and each child is a respected member of the learning community.
