Click here for more. Utica College offers one of the first graduate programs in the state to meet both state and federal mandates for instruction for inclusive classrooms. The mission of the master's program in leadership and instruction for inclusive classrooms is to ground graduate education students in the values, knowledge, and practices for inclusive classrooms and schools. Course requirements have been designed with the guiding principle that educators can facilitate learning for all children, including those with disabilities. Students who already have provisional teacher certification and are seeking to meet the state requirements may use this option.
Inclusion is considered functionally related to all areas of teacher certification.
Candidates Seeking New York State Provisional Teacher Certification Candidates who have a liberal arts degree, but do not meet the New York state provisional certification requirements in elementary or secondary education, may take the required courses at the undergraduate level. Once candidates have completed all requirements, they can apply for provisional certification. After completion of two years of full-time teaching at the appropriate level, they may apply for permanent certification. Candidates seeking teaching certification must consult with the director of teacher education regarding the requirements for New York state teacher certification. Not Seeking Teacher Certification Candidates who are not seeking teacher certification may enroll in the master's degree program.