Senior Advising: Information for New Major Spring 2019

Seniors in the OLD Major - Please pay attention to the following information! Specific course requirements will be shared in your individual senior advising and unofficial grad check to avoid confusion with the new major.

Senior Advising NEW MAJOR: Spring 2019 Individual Appointments combined with unofficial grad-check Sign-up for a 15 minute appointment using the link that was emailed to you on September 13th Please be prompt! Update Graduation Requirements Form prior to appointment Review your academic progress in Degree Works Carefully review the Senior Power Point prior to appointment

Please Note! ALL courses must be completed prior to final student teaching: EDEL 454. Students may not take ANY other coursework during this semester. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and passing ALL sections of the PRAXIS are required prior to EDEL 454. No Exceptions! .

Course Information Please click on the CRN number for specific course prerequisites, co-requisites, and information. SCED 475: You must register for the specific linked lecture (3 cr.) AND specific linked lab (0 cr.). Click on the CRN for the specific Lecture/Lab combination. Submit both CRN numbers at the same time to register.

Social Studies/Literacy Practicum Course Information Social Studies/Literacy Practicum – Typically this is scheduled during the semester prior to Mathematics/Science Practicum. Weekly schedule: Two days per week (either MW, or TR) on campus taking methods courses: EDEL 425 – Social Studies Methods EDEL 445 – Intermediate Literacy Methods ET 340 – Integration of Technology Methods EDFE 120 – Checkpoint and Request for Practicum Placement EDEL 457 – Social Studies/Literacy Practicum - two full days (either MW, or TR) in an elementary school with an elementary teacher (mentor)

Mathematics/Science Practicum Course Information Mathematics/Science Practicum Typically this is scheduled during the semester prior to Student Teaching. Weekly schedule: Two days per week (either MW, or TR) on campus taking methods courses: EDEL 420 – Mathematics Methods SCED 475 – Science Methods (the lecture & lab are linked!) EDEL 339 – Data Assessment Methods EDEL 459 – Mathematics/Science Practicum - two full days (either MW, or TR) in an elementary school with an elementary teacher (mentor)

CLD Track with ESL Endorsement CLD Academic Track with endorsement requires: Documentation of foreign language background (minimum of one year of college-level foreign language) Contact: Susan.Mayer@unco.edu Student Teaching must be in an ESL-based school

EDFE 120 Registration In the semester(s) prior to the Social Studies/Literacy Practicum and the Mathematics/Science Practicum Select the section of EDFE 120 that lists Dr. Charles Warren as the Instructor. You will receive further information from Dr. Charles Warren. Complete the request for Placement Survey (resume, Cooperating Teacher Letter) Students must have successfully completed EDEL 350 prior to the Social Studies/Literacy Practicum. You will register for EDFE 120 TWICE – once before the Social Studies/Literacy Practicum, and once before the Mathematics/Science Practicum. EDFE 120 is due March 20th (for Fall ‘19 Practicum)– no exceptions!

EDFE 130 Registration No exceptions! Registration for EDFE 130: Register for EDFE 130 in the semester prior to Student Teaching – this is needed in order to get a placement for Student Teaching! Register for the section that lists Charles Warren and Lynette Kerrigan as the instructors Attend one mandatory meeting Please register for EDFE 130 even if you do not presently have the required GPA (3.0) Student Teaching Packet is due February 10th (for Fall ‘19 Student Teaching) No exceptions! A passing score on ALL sections of the PRAXIS is required for EDFE 130 and student teaching (EDEL 454). No exceptions!

Grade Replacement is the best way to raise your GPA The Grade Replacement Application form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office prior to the semester’s drop deadline (Fri., Jan. 18, 2019). Grade Replacement Application form can be found on the Registrar’s website at: www.unco.edu/registrar Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines Grade Replacement may affect Financial Aid and may also affect COF Stipend.

PRAXIS TESTING Register for the PRAXIS Test Licensure accepted in 43 states and Guam http://www.ets.org/praxis Select the correct test Approximate cost $180 Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Select Colorado as the state, to avoid registering for the wrong test Select a test location – several in Northern Colorado Computer-delivered test Study materials are available in the STE Office – McKee 216 – ask Dee about the process for checking out study materials

PRAXIS SCORES See PRAXIS on ELED website: http://www.unco.edu/cebs/teacher-education/current-students/praxis.aspx PRAXIS Brochures in ELED Office. Take the PRAXIS one semester prior to EDFE 120 EDFE 120 survey and packet will be due March 20th – no exceptions! Practice/Review material available online at www.ets.org/praxis/register, at bookstores, or in McKee 216. Print scores immediately: score availability will expire. It is required to submit documentation that demonstrates that the PRAXIS test has been taken prior to EDFE 120 packet submission. It is further required that proof of successfully passing the PRAXIS is demonstrated prior to student teaching. You will not be able to student teach unless the PRAXIS has been passed. Scores are due March 20, 2019 for Fall 2019 Practicum!

Student Teaching Please read Student Teaching Information and Policies http://www.unco.edu/cebs/teacher-education/undergraduate-programs/student- teaching.aspx Explore Our Programs  Undergraduate Elementary Education For Current Students Handbooks No other courses can be taken during student teaching Required 3.0 Cumulative GPA for placement Passing score on ELED PRAXIS A survey for placement request for Student Teaching is through EDFE 130 Canvas shell

Apply for Graduation!!! Please note graduation procedure! Upon registering for your final semester, it is mandatory that you check your account on Degree Works for your specific declared major. This step is very important! If you list the wrong major, your Graduation Application will be denied! Visit the Graduation website http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/Graduation/Application.html Via Bear email you will receive confirmation the Registrar received your application Within 5 to 10 business days you will receive an email showing any outstanding graduation requirements See ELED advisors regarding any questions/concerns Important Information!! If you plan to take a class in Summer 2019 to complete coursework prior to student teaching (EDEL 454) please note: Students planning to student teach Fall 2019 will not be permitted to register for student teaching (EDEL 454) until grades are submitted for any summer classes!

How to Get Your PIN Attend your individual 15-min. Advising/Unofficial Grad Check appointment Look at your status on Degree Works prior to your appointment Take ELED Advising survey after your appointment Take PIN adhesive label – store in a secure spot Register on designated date (check on URSA – based on the number of earned hours) http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/RegistrationSchedule.html

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Elementary Education Advisors: Jaime Donahue 970-351-1602 Jaime.Donahue@unco.edu Liz Osborn 970-351-4287 Elizabeth.Osborn@unco.edu *Advisors are located in McKee 216.