Delivered at Wilkes Community College Beginning Spring Semester 2012 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree-Completion Program BS/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

POSITION WITHIN APPALACHIAN Appalachian State University Chancellor: Dr. Kenneth Peacock Provost: Dr. Lori Gonzalez College of Business Reich College of Education Dean: Dr. Charles Duke College of Fine & Applied Arts Among the depts. within this college is the: Department of Curriculum & Instruction Department Chairperson: Dr. Michael Jacobson Among the programs offered by the dept. is: Elementary Education Academic Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Lynch-Davis College of Arts & Sciences School of Music

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS Department of Curriculum and Instruction Students … Should pursue this program with ENTHUSIASM & PROFESSIONALISM Should be prepared to meet the rigors of college courses. This cohort provides the same education as the on-campus program. Should be responsible for meeting program requirements on time. Should review information and take appropriate actions on time. Must abide by the regulations, including University Code of Student Conduct & Code of Academic Integrity. Should notify the Program Manager of any questions, plans, or changes regarding courses, registration, or status with the cohort.

PROGRAM OF STUDY 128 semester hours (sh) are required for graduation Upper-division courses required for the major will be delivered to the cohort by Appalachian Lower-division courses transfer from a community college (or other accredited institution) There is a precise schedule for delivery of cohort courses that students must follow Courses are delivered once to each cohort Lower-division courses are the responsibility of the student Equivalency information for these required courses is provided by Appalachian

LOWER-DIVISION COURSEWORK Community colleges offer lower-division courses. Therefore, Appalachian will normally deliver only required upper-division courses to the cohort. Concurrent enrollment – in Appalachian and community college courses – is permitted; however, this is not permitted during student teaching. It is the student’s responsibility to either have completed – or to identify, apply and register for, and complete lower-division coursework for BS/EE degree requirements. Equivalent community college courses will be identified through checklists and other advising support. Community college grades do not transfer - only courses and hours; however, a minimum 2.0 GPA on transferred lower-division coursework must be maintained. As soon as possible following each term enrolled, forward (or have forwarded) an official/original community college transcript directly to your program manager.

DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION Appalachian courses will be offered only ONCE to the cohort Completion of courses that are missed or not passed is the responsibility of the student; make up options include with another cohort, on-campus in Boone, or with an approved substitute from another institution Coursework will be delivered Spring, Summer and Fall Semesters Faculty will typically deliver courses face-to-face at Wilkes CC; occasionally, online courses are possible

DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION **Follow Appalachian’s academic calendar, not Wilkes CC’s. INCLEMENT WEATHER AND OTHER CANCELLATIONS: Faculty travel to the site Evening courses (typically 6:00-9:00 pm, 6:00-10:00 possible during short summer sessions) 1-2 days/week total, Spring & Fall Semesters; Summer Semesters will be scheduled as required Weekend courses possible (e.g. 9am-4 pm, selected Saturdays) Two-way audio-video (via NCIH) Web-based coursework

PROFESSIONAL CORE CURRICULUM CI/SPE 2300Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age FDN 2400Critical Perspectives on Teaching & Learning PSY 3010Psychology Applied to Teaching SPE 3300Creating Inclusive Learning Communities CI 3400Policies & Practices in Educ Assessment CI 4900Student Teaching (full-time, 12sh)

COURSES DELIVERED TO THE COHORT MAT 2030Math for the Elementary School Teacher ENG/RE 3240World Literature for Children PE 3556How Children Move HED 3645Health Education in the Elementary School HIS 3728History of North Carolina ARTS ElectiveArt, Music, or Drama Directed ElectiveTeacher,Leader,Citizen –or- Environmental Literacy –or- Selected Topics in EE MAT/CI 3030Investigating Mathematics and Learning CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE …

RE 3030Foundations of Literacy CI/SPE 3000Learner Diversity CI 4401Science Teaching in the Elementary School CI 3110Social Studies in the Elementary School CI 3750Integrating Media & Technology into Teaching CI 4000Elementary School Curriculum & Instruction CI 4030Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School RE 4030Development of Literacy for Learning COURSES DELIVERED TO THE COHORT

20/20 SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM As a requirement for the program, you must volunteer a minimum of 20 hours toward each: Community Service – A description of the requirements and process will be provided in the Directed Elective course Service Learning – to be completed during several cohort courses.

IMPORTANT PRE-REQUISITES  By end of SUMMER SEMESTER, 2012 You should have complete the core math requirement; it is a pre-requisite for the cohort’s MAT2030 course. PRIOR TO SUMMER SEMESTER, 2013 You must be admitted to RCOE Teacher Education, which requires passing the PRAXIS I test. PRIOR TO FALL SEMESTER, 2015 (Student Teaching, CI4900) You must complete all required CORE and SAC courses.

SECONDARY ACADEMIC CONCENTRATION (SAC) NC State licensure requires a Secondary Academic Concentration. This cohort will pursue the SOCIAL STUDIES SAC. Required courses (one from each group, total of 9sh) are available through NC community colleges: Anthropology– 3sh, ANT220 Psychology – 3sh, PSY150, 211, 237, 239, 241 or 281 Sociology – 3sh, SOC210, 213, 220 or 234 SAC coursework must be completed prior to Student Teaching. You may substitute another, or complete an additional, SAC; contact the cohort’s Program Manager to discuss options.

RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION It is strongly recommended that Appalachian State University BS/Elementary Education students complete additional NC community college courses … are essential to their professional knowledge base and effectiveness. These are not required for the degree program, but they will serve you, and your future students, well. They may be used as elective credit toward the required 128sh for graduation. World Regional Geography – 3sh, GEO111 Introduction to Art – 3sh, ART111 American Government – 3sh, POL120 American History – 3sh, HIS131 or 132 American or British Literature – 3sh, ENG231, 232, 233, 234, 241, 242, 243, 271, 272, 273, 274, or 275

TIME IN SCHOOL SETTINGS Certain cohort courses require time in actual school settings. You must plan ahead to ensure this additional time can be committed for each: PSY 3010, Psychology Applied to Teaching – 40 hrs SPE 3300, Creating Inclusive Learning Communities – 40 hrs CI 3000, Learner Diversity hrs CI 4000, Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction – 150 hours CI 4900, Student Teaching – a 12-credit course/ full-time in a classroom setting

ASSOCIATED COSTS Certain degree requirements will incur costs. Currently, the following may be expected for the BS/EE program: Criminal Background Check, every six months: approx $25 each Criminal Background Check, last semester/prior to Student Teaching, if timing requires: approx $25 PRAXIS I & PRAXIS II tests: Student Teaching fees (unlikely) Diploma fee: $15

TENTATIVE DELIVERY - ASU COURSES Spring 2012 Summer 2012 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013 CI2300 FDN2400 PE3556 HIS3728 Directed Elective MAT2030 PSY3010 RE3240 THEATRE or ART or MUSIC CI3750 HED3645 CI3000 SPE3300 PRAXIS I TEST & OTHER TEACHER EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BY MID-SEMESTER TEACHER EDUCATION ADMISSION REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Fall 2015 CI3400 CI3030 RE3030 GS4401 CI3110 RE4030 CI4000 CI4030 CI4900 ALL LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS MET BY END OF SEMESTER STUDENT TEACHING, 12sh & GRADUATION

REQUIRED GRADES You must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on Appalachian coursework, to meet Teacher Education requirements. You must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) in each required major course. C- is not adequate.

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE-TUTORING Writing/composition assistance is available through the ASU Writing Center’s online consulting service, or by visiting the Center on main campus. Free, online tutoring is available through Smarthinking! Support is available 24/7 for non-writing disciplines. This user- friendly and powerful service welcomes your questions (and cries for help) whenever you need it: A Getting Started sheet is included in your orientation packet. Short tutorial webinars shows how to make best use of Smarthinking : %20Guide.pdf %20Guide.pdf

ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION Teacher Education status is required of all education majors. In order to register for cohort courses Summer 2013 and beyond, you must meet all requirements and be admitted to Teacher Education by the College of Education. The cohort’s Program Manager will assist you with the application process. By April 2013 – you must have: Attained acceptable scores on PRAXIS I (or an equivalent) Completed total college credit of at least 45 sh Completed at least 12 sh, and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, on Appalachian coursework Completed CI2300, FDN2400 and the equivalent of ENG with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) grade in each Completed a speech/hearing clinical assessment; available free in Boone and/or at regional delivery points (TBA)

PRAXIS I SCORES PRAXIS I measures basic skills in reading, writing, and math – and sufficient scores in all three categories are required for advancement into the Reich College of Education’s Teacher Education status. Minimum scores, required by the NC Dept. of Public Instruction: Reading176 Writing173 Mathematics173 or a total of at least 522 or sufficient SAT/ACT scores

PRAXIS I PREPARATION provides PRAXIS registration and preparation information – including free, downloadable test prep documents. Search the Appalachian Library catalog: “Pre-Professional Skills Tests Study Guides” Info can be mailed to you, and is shelved at selected Appalachian Learning Alliance libraries. The Distance Learning Reference Library desk: toll-free or live chat Workbooks are available online and through bookstores Community college developmental courses focus on subjects Additional assistance may be delivered, given sufficient demand

ADVISING Advising and assistance will be available from the cohort’s … Academic Advisor – Dr. Kathleen Lynch-Davis: RCOE Department of Curriculum & Instruction – for all academic issues Program Manager – Ms. Reneé Cook: and O ffice of Distance Education – for non-academic and logistical cohort support issues including applications, registration, financial aid/scholarships/student accounts, lower-division requirement advising, etc.

COSTS Appalachian State University Estimated Tuition & Fees Academic Year $ per semester hour (in-state student) $ per semester hour (out-of-state student) Tuition and fees are set annually, and modest annual increases are expected. Each course will vary in requirements for textbooks, etc. Text information will be provided asap prior to each semester. The Appalachian Bookstore stocks all required texts, and can ship orders off-campus.

FINANCIAL AID Federal financial aid is available for students who qualify. The free financial aid form – FAFSA – is used; March 15 is the recommended submission deadline each year FED-AIDwww.fafsa.ed.gov For more information about financial aid, see the College Foundation of North Carolina website at: Appalachian State University’s Financial Aid Office: ext A ppalachian off-campus programs typically provide 6 sh (half-time benefits). Students who take required lower-level courses through a community college will report those hours for financial aid via a Consortium Agreement form … available at

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES (ODS) If you have a disability and may need reasonable accommodations: Contact the ODS by phone at or Complete the registration process for Extension and Distance Education Students via ODS will have designated dates at off-campus host sites posted via ODS website and D.E. website

RESOURCES Appalachian State University, the Reich College of Education, and the Office of Distance Education are committed to providing a quality education experience, as conveniently as possible, to its off-campus cohorts and students. Resources and support include: Library materials and resources available electronically, through the mail, and on- site. Appalachian’s student identification cards will be created and mailed to you. An ID card is required for access to on-campus library materials. A student financial account and student computer account will be assigned to you. Student Accounts Office: ext 2113, and AppalNet/Technical Support: ext6266. Your Program Manager (or other support professional) in the Office of Distance Education  &

GRADUATION Appalachian’s commencement occurs each May and December. On- and off-campus students graduate together on the Boone campus. Those with at least 48sh of Appalachian coursework are eligible for graduation with honors. The Dean’s List is available for full- time students, and therefore is not offered to off-campus students. This cohort is scheduled to graduate December 2015 to graduate December 2015 …

BOOKMARK THESE RESOURCES Please file and bookmark these sources of valuable information: Office of Distance Education: Appalachian State University: Reich College of Education: Appalachian’s Financial Aid Office: Appalachian’s Library/Distance Learning Library Services: … Additional Distance Library information/tutorials will be made available during your first semester.

VERY IMPORTANT APPALNET INFO! AppalNet is Appalachian’s portal to online information, processes and support for students and faculty. The following slides will help you become familiar with AppalNet; we suggest that you also take time to walk through each tab and link + the AppalNet tutorial. IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOU IMMEDIATELY SET UP ACCESS TO APPALNET, AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ITS RESOURCES - ESPECIALLY , PERSONAL INFORMATION, REGISTRATION, STUDENT ACCOUNTS, AND FINANCIAL AID. Faculty, the College of Education, and the Office of Distance Education will communicate via telephone and your AppalNet address.  Be sure to check for s at least daily. Important information may be sent to you only once, through that address. You may forward AppalNet s to another e-address … but be sure to update that forwarding directive should the other address change or become inoperable.

Accessing AppalNET – and your Appalachian computer account From the University Homepage: click on AppalNET

AppalNET ACS mails student User Name and initial password prior to first term Be sure to change the “initial” password You can reset your password here If problem logging in, there may be a browser issue. Click on “Browser Issues” to view a list of the browsers to use.

AppalNET Student Screen Be sure to read your University account

What if I use another account? Click on “Options” and then go to “Settings”

Mail Forwarding Page Click on “Options” and then go to “Settings” If you wish to have sent to another account, simply enter the account to which ASU should be forwarded and check “Enable forwarding” If you decide to use Mail Forwarding: 1) Test the forwarding by having someone send an to your ASU account 2) If you change your personal account make sure the Auto Forward is changed

Other AppalNET Features Click on the Student Services tab within AppalNET Check grades here Register here Pay by credit card here If receiving financial aid through Appalachian, set instructions to handle refunds here

Class Links within AppalNET Within AppalNET click on the “class links” tab If the course has an online component, access is available by clicking on the course title (unless the faculty member indicates otherwise)

WELCOME Congratulations on your admittance to APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY … And welcome to the 2012 Wilkes BS/Elementary Education Cohort