1. Freshman Orientation Fall 2018
WELCOME ABOARD!
Freshman Orientation
Fall 2018

2. Introductions Department Chair: Dr. Agnes Cave Program Coordinators
Early Childhood Education: Dr. Kathryn Bojczyk
Elementary Education: Dr. Angela McRae
Secondary Education: Dr. Liliana Maggioni
Education Studies: Dr. Rona Frederick
Director of Field Experiences: Ms. Elsie Neely
Director of Teacher Education: Dr. Liliana Maggioni
Administrative Assistant: Ms. Ildiko Gyory

5. Our Education Programs
Early Childhood Education – preK-3rd grade
Elementary Education – 1st – 6th grade
Secondary Education – joint major with English, History, and Mathematics – 7th-12th grade
4+1 Option available
Ed. Studies – no license
Special Education and Early Childhood Special Education – Masters level
4+1 Option soon available

6. Remember…
Talk to your advisor

7. A Way of Thinking about Education
Our educational philosophy and conceptual framework:
A reflective practitioner
Philosophical
Mode
Interpretative
Descriptive
Reflective
Practitioner

8. General Program Structure
A liberal arts curriculum (distribution requirements)
Education courses
Field experiences
Study abroad

9. Field Experiences Practice/Service in Education
Academic Service Learning
DC Reads, JumpStart
Other programs through Campus Ministry
Paid and volunteer opportunities
Work-study opportunities
Practicum Field Experiences: Junior Year
Student Teaching: Senior Year

11. Study Abroad
When? Sophomore Fall or Spring Semester or Fall Senior Year (ECE and ELE only)
Contact the CUAbroad Center (cuabroad.cua.edu - McMahon Hall #110) and Dr. Maggioni – O’Boyle #214)
Humanities in several countries (e.g., Italy, Belgium, Chile, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Mexico, Poland, Spain, etc.)
Summer Programs also available

12. Application to Education Program
When? Spring sophomore year
When? …Spring freshman year
ECE and ELE
Plan to take EDUC 251, EDUC 261, and EDUC 271 during your sophomore year
Keep 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in Education)
SEC
Plan to take EDUC 251 and EDUC 271 during your sophomore year
Keep 3.0 GPA (in Education and content area)
Consider the option of a 4+1 (BA or BS in your content area and MA in Secondary Education)

13. Registration Register for 5 courses Language requirements
If you are considering applying to an Education program, see an advisor in the Education Department before registering for classes
Language requirements
Math requirement
Consider EDUC 101

14. The Undergraduate Advising Center
Offers guidance to all undergraduates, especially first-year students, as they move toward their academic goals
Web:
Where: McMahon B-10 (Make an appointment)
…but we love to see you, too!

15. Assistance for Students: Campus Resources
Mullen Library
libraries.cua.edu
Center for
Academic and Career Success
Writing Center
Counseling Center
(For academic assistance: see CAS)
Disability Support Services
dss.cua.edu
Dean of Students’ Office
(with transition problems…)

16. A Couple of Reminders Use/read CUA E-mail.
Read through all the material received from CUA.
Attend all orientation sessions.
Check advisor information in Cardinal Station.
Be aware of CUA Academic Dishonesty policy.
Be wise in using Social Media.

17. Last, but not least…. (Remember?)
Keep in touch with your advisor!

18. Have a great semester
and see you soon!