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Show Teacher Education Elementary Education General Information Minimum Admission Requirements 1. Formal Application and Admission form submitted to Teacher Education Admissions Office (ED 230A) at least one month prior to the admission date. Transcripts of all college course work must accompany the application. 2. At least 45 credit hours of General Education relevant prerequisite courses and a) have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above, or b) 3.25 GPA or above on the last 45 quarter hours taken. 3. Minimum score on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST). This is a standardized test designed to measure basic proficiency in reading comprehension, mathematics reasoning, and writing. It is administered on specific dates and must be taken at least two months prior to the quarterly admission deadline. Please note the early deadlines. Dates for test registration and administration are available in ED 230 and the University Testing Center in the Stewart Library. See PPST description below. 4. Formal interview and submission of a two-page, double spaced, type written statement detailing reasons for a) wanting to become a teacher and b) past teaching experiences. The interview schedule is available in ED 230. Students should bring three copies of the statement to the interview. 5. English competency completed (grade C or above in Engl EN111 and EN112, or equivalent). 6. University mathematics competency completed (see catalog). 7. Communication competency completed (grade B- or above in Commun 102, 107, 307, or equivalent). 8. Teacher Education also recognizes specific program and diversity needs of professional education and reserves the right to consider such factors in the admission of candidates. Additional Notes: a. Students are admitted to a specific teacher education program: (1) early childhood education; (2) elementary education; (3) secondary education. b. Admission to a specific program is valid for a period of five years. If a student has not completed the program within the five-year period, he/she must seek readmis- sion under current admission standards and complete current course program requirements. Changes in state certification requirements may necessitate more immediate program changes. c. Professional education credits older than five years at the time of program admission generally will not be counted. However, students may revalidate outdated course work by following procedures available in Teacher Education Advisement Center, ED 230A. d. Applicants with B.S. or B.A. degrees seeking initial certification, or certified teachers seeking an additional endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education, must meet the current minimum GPA requirement and complete the interview/statement (See Requirements 2 and 4 of Admission to Teacher Education Program). They are then placed in the pool with others seeking admission. e. Applicants with M.S. or M.A. degrees seeking initial certification must satisfactorily complete the interview/ statement. They are then placed in the pool with others seeking admission. Pre-Professional Skills Test The Pre-Professional Skills Tests of Reading, Mathematics, and Writing are three separate standardized achievement tests designed to measure basic proficiency in each of these areas. The Reading test assesses the ability to read and understand and provide insight by testing skills in the literal comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of a text. The test has 40 multiple choice questions and a total testing time of 50 minutes. The Mathematics test measures competencies acquired in the course of studying mathematics at least through high school. The test has 40 multiple- choice questions and a testing time of 50 minutes. The Writing test assesses the ability to use grammar and language appropriately and to communicate effectively in writing. The Writing test has two separately timed 30 minute sections. Each test costs $20 with an additional $20 fee for scoring and reporting results. DUAL CERTIFICATION Dual Certification is a possibility for a student who desires to qualify to teach at early childhood, elementary, and secondary levels. Ordinarily this requires two or more quarters of work beyond that required for the single certificate. Persons interested in dual certification must receive approval of the Chair of the Teacher Education department. See Department of Child and Family Studies. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MAJOR The Departments of Child and Family Studies and Teacher Education offer a major in Early Childhood Education with certification for teaching programs which serve children from age three through eight years of age (grades K-3). Requirements are listed under the Department of Child and Family Studies. See ED 230 or ED 204 for additional information. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR Students preparing to teach in first through sixth grade in the elementary schools graduate with a major in Elementary Education. Elementary Education majors may have one or two content areas of specialization or a teaching minor and one 15-hour area of specialization that permit the student to teach the minor through eighth grade. The Teacher Education Advisement Center and faculty members from the Department of Teacher Education are available to advise each prospective teacher. A program requirement sheet is available from the offices in Rooms 230 and 224 in the Education Building. It is to the student's advantage to begin program planning early. PROGRAM: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR - BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: WSU Core Requirements (see index). General Education Requirements (see index; see recommended courses on Elementary Education requirement sheets). See Elementary Education requirement sheets. Admission and Retention Standards requirements for the Department of Teacher Education. One 30-hour or two 15-hour content area specializations, or a teaching minor. Elementary Education majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in all college work and at least a B- in each professional education course to continue in the program. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division education credit (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Support courses required: Commun HU102 (3), or 107 (3) or 307 (3), or equivalent; MathEd 203 (3), 204 (3) 205 (3); Educ 200 (4); Engl 330 (3); six credit hours from Art 350 (3), Music 169 (3), 320 (3), Theatr 460 (3), Educ 343 (3); PE 362 (3) or 363 (3) or Dance 364 (3); Chfam SSI50 (5). • Professional Education courses required: Level 1: Educ 300 (2), 301 (3), 303 (3), 304 (3) Level 2: Educ 306 (4), 307 (3), 315 (3), 365 (3) Level 3: Educ 409 (3), 411 (3), 413 (3), 416 (3) Level 4: Educ 418 (4), 422 (3), 424 (2) Level 5: Educ 488 (12), 498 (3) • Admission to teacher education is required prior to enrollment in 300 level and above education classes. Content Areas/Minor specialization required: • One 30-hour content area of specialization, or two 15-hour content area specializations or a teaching minor. (See the Secondary Education section for teaching minors.) 30-Hour or 15-Hour Content Areas of Specialization: General Science Social Sciences Reading/Language Arts Fine Arts Mathematics Special Education/Mild Moderate Multicultural Education 15-Hour Content Areas of Specialization: Art Music Physical Education Foreign Languages Child Development Elementary Education Mathematics Endorsement A candidate desiring to receive Elementary Education Mathematics Endorsement must: - Fill the requirements of the Elementary Education major. - Select mathematics as a 30-hour content specialty. - Mathematics courses required: Math 107 (5), MathEd 306 (3), 307 (3), 308 (3), 403 (3), 404 (3), 409 (3), 410 (3), 470 (4), or other approved courses numbered above 107. Elementary education majors desiring an Elementary Mathematics Endorsement should consult with the Mathematics Department Chair early in their program. The student will be assigned an advisor to help design his/ her course of study. PROGRAM: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENTAL HONORS A candidate desiring to receive Elementary Education Departmental Honors is expected to be an exemplary student. He/she must: • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Be enrolled in the Weber State Honors Program and complete at least ten (10) hours of General Honors courses. • Fill the requirements of the Elementary Education major. • Take at least 21 credit hours in the professional education core, education support courses, or graduate courses for Honors credit. All 300 level and above courses except Educ 300 and 495 may be considered by the student and his committee for his/her course of study. The student desiring Honors credit should seek permission from the Department Chair and the Honors Committee Chairperson. The student will then be assigned an Education Honors Committee to help design his/her course of study. The student must have a signed Course of Study Agreement prior to enrolling in any course for Education Honors. Content in the Education courses will be different and more challenging for Honors students than are courses designed for average students. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 180 181 Continuing Education |