Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 447 Multicultural Education Music Physical Education Reading/Language Aits Social Science Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Grades 1-8 License Track (18 credit hours or approved teaching minor) Complete an 18-hour area of specialization in one of the areas listed below, or a teaching minor. (See the Secondary Education section for teaching minors.) For further information concerning the courses involved in the areas of specialization, see the Teacher Advisement Center, ED230. • English as a Second Language (ESL) • Mathematics IV. Professional Education Courses Required (55 credit hours) Admission to teacher education is required prior to enrollment in Professional Education courses. Level 1 (12 credit hours) Note: K-6 Track must take CHF4711 during this level (credit hours shown under Required Area of Specialization, Level 1 for K-6 Track is 15 credit hours) • EDUC 3120 - Reading Instruction in the Primary Grades Credits: (3) • EDUC 3140 - Educational Psychology, Interpersonal Skills and Classroom Management Credits: (3) • EDUC 3205 - Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching Credits: (3) • EDUC 3270 - Differentiation and Collaboration for Inclusive Teaching Credits: (3) • CHF 4711 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Teacher Education Credits: (3) K-6 Only Level 2 (14 credit hours) • EDUC 3100 - Instructional Planning & Assessment Credits: (3) • EDUC 3210 - Elementary Level II Practicum Credits: (2) • EDUC 3240 - Reading Instruction in the Intermediate Grades Credits: (3) • EDUC 4345 - Elementary Integrated Arts Methods Credits: (3) • PEP 3620 - Methods of Teaching Physical Education and Health for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3) Level 3 (17 credit hours) • EDUC 3115 - Media Integration in Elementary Education Settings Credits: (2) • EDUC 3280 - Elementary Social Studies Methods Credits: (3) • EDUC 4210 - Elementary Level III Practicum Credits: (3) • EDUC 4300 - Elementary Mathematics Methods Credits: (3) • EDUC 4320 - Elementary Language Arts Methods Credits: (3) • EDUC 4330 - Elementary Science Methods Credits: (3) Level 4 (12 credit hours) • EDUC 4840 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education Credits: (8) [K-2 and 3-6] • EDUC 4850 - Integrated Elementary Education Student Teaching Seminar and Synthesis Credits: (4) Additional Information: The Professional Education component of the Elementary Education major requires four semesters to complete. Therefore, it is very important that candidates have completed the General Education requirements and have taken at least some of the required Support Courses prior to entering the program. Because of possible scheduling difficulties, failure to do so could mean spending an extra semester (or more) in completing the program. Special Education (BS) • Program Prerequisite: Provisional admission to a Teacher Education Program (see the admission requirements described under the Teacher Education Department). • Specialization: Required (9 or more credit hours). Students may choose any academic teaching minor (refer to department listings for specific requirements). Or, choose from the following specialization areas: • Mathematics • Reading/Language Arts • ESL • Early Childhood • Family Studies • English (secondary emphasis) • Grade Requ i re m ents: A" B -" o r higher is required for any upper division EDUC or MED course, in addition, Special Education majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in all college/university work. • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. The following are required within the program: Support Courses 18; Specialization 9; Professional Education 14; Special Education 42. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses number 3000 and above). Admission Requirements Declare a program of study (see Program of Study (Major/ Minor) Declaration). Follow the provisional admission requirements outlined under the Teacher Education department. Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Advisement All 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 801-626-6309 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog