184 185 — 2 DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES Additional Notes Ss a. Students are admitted to a specific teacher education program: (1) early childhood education; education; (3) composite elementary and (4) secondary education. Admission to a specific program is valid for If a student has not completed the program (2) elementary special education; program changes. . Professional education credits older than five years at the time of Pp. a complete current course program requirements. Changes in state certification requirements may necessitate more immediate program admission generally will not be counted. However, students may revalidate outdated course work by following procedures available in the Teacher Education Advisement Center, ED 230A. Applicants with BS or BA 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, submit a formal application and transcripts, complete the oO interview/statement (See Requirements 1, 2, 3 if applicable , and Hh ment of Child and Family Studies. Returning students desiring the dual certification must complete at least one Exceptional Child course (usually Educ 3260: a period of five years. within the five-year period or desires to pursue a different program, he/she must seek readmission under the current admission standards and 4 of Admission to Teacher Education Program). They are then placed in the pool with others seeking admission. . Applicants who hold Bachelor's degrees older than five years and have not had more recent relevant course work or work experiences related to their major and minor generally must take at least two courses in their major and one course in their minor as designated by the academic department. . Applicants with an earned graduate degree seeking initial certification must satisfactorily complete requirements 1, 2, 4,and5. Persons interested in dual certification must receive approval of the Chair of the Teacher Education department. Also see the Depart- They are then placed in the pool with others seeking admission. Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency Tests The Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency Test (CAAP) tests reading, mathematics, writing, and critical thinking. Each are separate standardized achievement tests designed to measure basic proficiency in these areas and require 40 minutes for completion. The Reading test measures student achievement in reading comprehension, using questions based on reading selections in prose fiction, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Each passage is accompanied by a set of multiple-choice questions that require students to derive meaning, manipulate information, make comparisons and generalizations, and draw conclusions. The Mathematics test measures the development of math skills generally. The test emphasizes the solution of quantitative problems encountered in many algebra courses and also beginninglevel trigonometry and calculus. The test stresses applications and quantitative reasoning. The Writing test is assessed in two ways. The multiple-choice Writing Skills Test is an indirect measure of writing skills. The Writing (Essay) Test offers a direct approach to the measurement of writing skills. The Critical Thinking Test measures the ability to clarify, analyze, evaluate, and extend arguments. The total cost of the tests are $30.00. Study guides are available at the testing center. Dual Certification Dual Certification is a possibility for a student who desires to qualify to teach at early childhood and elementary, or elementary and secondary levels. Ordinarily, this requires two or more The Exceptional Student). 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 in programs which serve children from age Course Requirements ments are listed under the Department of Child and Family Studies. Elementary Education Major Students preparing to teach in first through sixth grade graduate with a major in Elementary Education. Elementary Education majors select either two 9-hour or one 18-hour concentration(s) or a teaching minor that permits the student to teach the minor through eighth grade. The Teacher Education Advisement Center and faculty advisors from the Department of Teacher Education are available to advise prospective teachers. A program of study 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. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION _. MAJOR (BS.OR BA) » Program Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Programs (see the admission requirements described earlier). » Minor/Concentration: Two 9-hour or one 18-hour subject areas of specialization or a 15-18 hour teaching minor may be selected. » Grade Requirements: Elementary Education majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in all college/ university work. They must also achieve at least a "B-" grade in each professional education course to continue in the program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 41 of these is required within the Elementary Education major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses number 3000 and above). Admission Requirements Declare a program of study (refer to page 25 of this catalog). Follow the admission requirements for Teacher Education outlined on the previous pages of this catalog. Advisement All Elementary Education majors should meet with an advisor in the Teacher Education Advisement Center. Call 626-6309 for more information or to schedule an appointment. For Elementary Education majors, there are 4 areas of course work that are required: University and General Education Requirements, Support Courses, Professional Education Courses and Subject Areas of Concentration(s). Details for each of these required areas follow. General Education Refer to pages 31-34 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Elementary Education major will also satisfy general education requirements: Comm HU1020 and ChFam $S$1500. 3 3 3 3 MathEd Educ 2020 2000 Mathematics for Elem Teachers Soc Studies Concepts for Elem Teach i 3 Engl 3305 Children's Literature 3 PE Health 3630 4300 Physical Education K-6 Health Education in the Zz three through eight years of age (kindergarten-grade 3). RequireSee Rooms ED 230 or ED 204 for additional information. 18-Hour or 9-Hour Areas of Concentrations for B.S. or B.A. Degree Support Courses Required (or equivalent) ChFam = $$1500 Human Development Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking or Comm 3070 Performance Studies MathEd 2010 Mathematics for Elem Teachers Elementary School 2 at least one course from the following Art CA1030 Studio Art for the Non-Art Major 3 Music Educ Dance Theatr 3824 3430 3640 4603 Music for Elementary Teachers Creative Processes in Elem School Creative Movement in Elem School Creative Drama 4 3 2 a Interpersonal Skills for Teachers 1 Educ Educ Educ 3100 3120 3140 Instructional Technology Foundations of Education Educational Psychology 2 2 2 Educ 3160 Curriculum Devipmt & Assessment 3 ¢ Level 2 (Methods) Educ 3200 Educ Educ Educ 3240 3260 3280 ¢ Level 3 (Methods) Educ 4300 Educ 4320 Educ 4330 Educ 4340 4360 4800 4840 4860 Bilingual Education Elementary Reading Methods The Exceptional Student Elementary Social Studies Methods 2 3 2 2 Elementary Mathematics Methods Elementary Language Arts Methods Elementary Science Methods 2 3 2 Elementary Art/Music Methods 2 Teaching in a Diverse Class-Elem Classroom Management-Elem Teaching Practicum in Elem Ed Elem Senior Synthesis Seminar (includes a Senior Project) Applied Science & COMPOSITE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT AND » Program Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Programs (see the admission requirements described earlier). » Minor/Concentration: Not required. » Grade Requirements: Elementary Education majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in all college/ each professional education course to continue in the program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 34 semester hours is required within the Elementary Professional Education Courses and 33 semester hours in the Special Education Courses. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses number 3000 and above). Admission Foundations in Multicultural/ ¢ Level 4 (Synthesis) Educ Educ Educ Educ Reading/Language Arts Integrated Creative Arts Mathematics Special Education/Mild Moderate ESL/Multicultural university work. They must also achieve at least a "B-" grade in Professional Education Courses Required (41 hours) e Level 1 (Core) Educ 3000 HNRS & BIS LIBSCI WS General Science Social Sciences 1 2 8 2 Admission to teacher education is required prior to enrollment in 3000 Requirements Declare a program of study (refer to page 25 of this catalog). Follow the admission requirements for Teacher Education outlined on the previous pages of this catalog. Advisement All Composite Elementary and Special Education majors should meet with an advisor in the Teacher Education Advisement Center and also an assigned advisor from the Special Education faculty. Call 626-6309 for more information or to schedule an appointment. For Composite Elementary and Special Education majors, there are 4 areas of course work that are required: University and General Education Requirements, Support Courses, Professional Education Courses, and Special Education Courses. Details for each of these required areas follow. General Education Refer to pages 31-34 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Elementary Education/Special Education major will also level and above education classes. Required Areas of Concentration(s) Complete one 18-hour area of concentration, or two 9-hour area concentrations or a teaching minor. (See the Secondary Education section for teaching minors.) For further information concerning the courses involved in the areas of concentrations, see the Teacher Advisement Center. 9-Hour Areas of Concentrations Art Music Physical Education Foreign Language Child Development/Early Childhood Education of the Gifted satisfy general education requirements: ChFam $$1500. Course Requirements Comm HU1020 and for B.S. or B.A. Degree Support Courses Required (or equivalent) ChFam = $$1500 Human Development Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking or Comm 3070 Performance Studies MathEd 2010 Mathematics for Elem Teachers MathEd 2020 Mathematics for Elem Teachers PE 3630 Physical Education K-6 Health 4300 Health Education in the Elementary School 3 3 3 3 3 zZ RESTHY os BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences Z at least six credit hours from the following semesters of work beyond that required for the single certificate. Music Dance Theatr 3824 3640 4603 Music for Elementary Teachers Creative Movement in Elem School Creative Drama 4 2 3 Educ 2000 Soc Studies Concepts for Elem Teach 3 NAVSCI WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY