1. GROUP ADVISING Information for Juniors (60-89 credits)
Spring 2017

2. To Do List prior to Group Advising:
Update your four-year plan
Check Degree Works for Accuracy and Major Requirements
Check URSA account for ‘Holds” and registration date
‘Holds’ prohibit registration
Check for transfer credit accuracy

3. How do I sign up for Group Advising?
Sign up for Group Advising using sign-up genius at
Update Graduation Requirement Form prior to Advising
Review your academic progress on Degree Works for accuracy
Watch the Junior Power Point presentation prior to Advising
Please be prompt to your appointment slot

4. Course Information:
Click on the CRN number for specific course prerequisites and information
PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 or
ENG 123
TESL 380 Prerequisites:
TESL 350 for ESL Endorsement or TESL 370 for Language Arts concentration.
SCED 475: Click on the CRN # to select the correct, linked Lab

5. Art and Music Concentrations
Art Concentration:
Contact an Advisor in the Visual Arts Department regarding classes
Music Concentration:
MUS prefix courses are for music majors
the professors with requests to take their class as and Elementary Education student with a music concentration.

6. GPA Is Very Important!
3.0 cumulative GPA is a prerequisite for the following courses:
EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block
EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods
EDEL 454 Student Teaching
Consider Grade Replacement if necessary

7. Grade Replacement is the Best Way to Raise Your GPA
Grade Replacement form must be completed and turned into Registrar’s Office prior to the semester’s drop deadline.
Grade Replacement form can be found on the Registrar’s website at:
Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines
Grade Replacement may affect Financial Aid and does affect COF Stipend.

8. ESL ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION:
ESL Concentration requires:
Documentation of foreign language background
Contact:
Student Teaching must be in an ESL-based school

9. Literacy Practicum
Literacy Practicum: typically the semester prior to student teaching, for more information visit:
Weekly schedule will be:
Two days on campus taking your methods courses (MW or TR):
EDEL 450: Social Studies and Math methods
EDEL 421: Mathematics Practicum
SCED 475: Science Methods
EDEL 445: intermediate literacy methods
EDEL 446: Literacy Practicum-two full days (opposite days of methods classes) in an elementary school with an elementary teacher (mentor)

10. Please Note:
The following courses must be completed prior to final student teaching: EDEL 454
-EDEL ART 444
-EDEL 450-’B’ or better MUS 305
-EDEL 445- ‘B’ or better SES 403
-EDF ET 247 & ET 347
-EDSE PSY 347
-TESL 370 or SCED 475
-EDEL EDEL 446

11. Juniors Sign Up for Your Group Advising Session
All Juniors must sign up for a Group Advising Session by going to:
Students Registered for EDFE 120: Individual appointments combined with unofficial grad-check
Sign-up for a 15 Min. appointment at
Please be prompt!
Watch the Junior Power Point prior to your appointment

12. EDFE 120 Registration:
Semester prior to the Literacy Practicum EDEL 445/446
Select the section that list Dr. Charles Warren as the Instructor
Complete the request for Placement Survey (resume, Cooperating Teacher Letter)
Must have completed or currently enrolled in EDEL 350
Register for EDFE 120 even if you do not presently have the required GPA (3.0), but anticipate you might

13. PLACE OR PRAXIS See PRAXIS II on ELED website
PLACE/PRAXIS Brochures in ELED Office or in Forms on ELED Website
Take one year prior to student teaching
Practice/Review material available online at at bookstores, or in the ELED Library located in McKee 216
Print scores immediately: score availability will expire
PRAXIS or PLACE passing score required for student teaching
Scores are due on Sept. 10 for Spring and February 10 for Fall

14. PLACE OR PRAXIS Register for the PRAXIS Test
Licensure accepted in 43 states and Guam
Select the correct test
Approximate cost $180
Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects
Must 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
See Denise

15. Interim Registration:
Registration for Interim begins on October 3rd
No PIN required
Please check with Financial Aid regarding funding if applicable

16. COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES
View the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form available on the ELED website or in the ELED office. It can also be found on the Registrar’s home page at:
ticulation.html
Grade of “C” or higher transfers to UNC
Transfer credits have no affect on your UNC GPA
All Transcripts should be sent to the Registrar’s Office

17. Elementary Advisors are located in McKee 216
Jaime Donahue
Beth Fisher
*Advisors are located in McKee 2016 and appointments can be made by calling Denise in the STE Office at: