1. DIGITAL ADVISING HANDBOOK: FIRST YEAR & SOPHOMORE STUDENTS Major: Secondary Education English/ Communications Teaching Option

2. Your First Semester: Expectations of Students in the College of Education How to Schedule an Appointment with Your Advisor Student Support Services on Campus Entrance to Major Requirements Scheduling Courses for Next Semester Academic Adjustment

3. Background checks and clearances are required of you throughout your collegiate career. It is important that you maintain a clean record in order to be able to participate in the field experiences required by your major. Failure to do so, can affect your ability to gain certification. Maintain a Clean Record School administrators, parents and your students may have access to the same social media sites you use. It is important that you are mindful of the things you post to your personal accounts that could be viewed by a principal, parent, or student. Inappropriate social media posts can have a negative affect on field experiences or lead to premature termination from a school placement Be Mindful of Your Social Media Presence As a future teacher, it is imperative that you maintain a positive public image for the sake of your students and the communities in which you will work. Protect Your Brand Expectations of Students in the College of Education

4. Academic Advising Meet with your advisor at least once each semester! You and Your Advisor Will Discuss: Scheduling Classes Educational Planning : minors | studying abroad etc. Transferring Credits : high school credits | AP credits etc. Schedule An Appointment Schedule An Appointment Online: Username: PSU e-mail address (include @psu.edu) Password: Last 4 digits of your student ID number 228 Chambers Building (814) 865-0488

5. Support Services on Campus Penn State LearningLearning Services : Peer Tutoring | Study Groups The Office of Undergraduate AdmissionsAdmissions Services: Transfer College Credits | AP CreditsAP Credits The Office of Student AidStudent Aid Services: Financial Aid | Credit Load RequirementsCredit Load Requirements Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)(CAPS) Services: Individual Counseling | Group Therapy The Office of the University RegistrarRegistrar Services: Academic Calendar | Enrollment/Registration FormsAcademic Calendar Forms 201 Shields Building, 814-865-5471 314 Shields Building, 814-865-6301 220 Boucke Building, 814-865-1841 501 Student Health Center, 814-863-0395 112 Shields Building, 814-865-6357

6. Entrance To Major Requirements Work Experience 40 hours of Educational Work Experience – Documentation Form HereHere Core Courses CAS 100ACI 295* Cluster G Selection EDPSY 014ENGL 015 Literature Selection Math Selection (GQ) PSYCH 100 Pre-Service Testing Qualifying SAT Scores:SAT 1550 Combined Score No individual section less than 500 Qualifying ACT Scores:ACT Composite score of 23 Combined English/Writing score 22, Math score 21 Qualifying Scores From: PECT: PAPA exams orPAPA ETS: CORE examsCORE 3.00 GPA Required minimum 3.00 Cumulative GPA by the end of the fall semester in your sophomore year OR

7. Scheduling Courses When Can I Schedule? Your First Date to Register is based on your total credits Go to your eLion Page, under the “Schedule” tab, and select “Registration Calendar” Why Can’t I Schedule This Course?Schedule Controls: Regulates a special population of students who can schedule this course Prerequisites: Requires a specified course be taken before scheduling another course Advisors do not have the ability to schedule you into these courses For more information about a specific course: Access the University Bulletin for course descriptionsUniversity Bulletin Call the number listed next to the course to contact the department directly What is Late Drop?Late Drop Dropping a course after the drop/add deadline through the 12 th week of class is called a late course drop You have 16 late drop credits that may be used during your academic career Contact your advisor and the financial aid department before late dropping a course

8. How Many Math and Science Courses Will I Need for My Major? Math Requirements (GQ) Math Selection (any GQ of your choice) Math Selection (any GQ of your choice) Science Requirements (GN) Science Selection (any GN of your choice ) Science Selection (any GN of your choice) Science Selection (any GN of your choice)

9. Possible Academic Plan 1 (Semesters 1-4) Semester 1 EDUC 100S (First Year Seminar) ENGL 015 (Entrance to Major) EDPSY 014 (Entrance to Major) Math Selection (GQ)SelectionScience Selection (GN)Selection Media Selection (GA) Semester 2 PSYCH 100 (Entrance to Major) Literature SelectionSelection (Entrance to Major) COMM 100, 118, 150, 205, 411, or 413W100118150 205411413W Science Selection (GN)Selection Media Selection (GA) Semester 3 CI 295 (Clearances Required)Clearances Math Selection (GQ)SelectionCAS 100A CI 280 [Prerequisite: EDPSY 014] Cluster “A” SelectionSelectionCluster “F” SelectionSelection Semester 4 Speech and Oral Performance: CAS 211, 215, 250, 271, 280W, 375, 422, or 480; THEA 102211215250271 280W375422480 THEA 102 Cluster “B” SelectionSelection HDFS 239 HDFS 239 or PSYCH 412PSYCH 412Science Selection (GN)Selection*Cluster “G” SelectionSelection

10. Academic Adjustment Helps you predict your semester and cumulative GPA based on the grades you think you will earn in each of your courses: On your eLion page, under Grades, click GPA Prediction GPA Prediction Tool To be considered a full time student, you must maintain 12 credits per semester Dropping below full-time can affect: Your Financial AidFinancial Aid Athletic EligibilityEligibility International Students’ Visa StatusVisa Status “Full Time” Status (EPRs) provide a warning to first-year students with unsatisfactory performance (below C-level) in one or more courses Seek out your advisor for advice/ resources that can help with academic improvement Early Progress Reports

11. Spring Semester: Looking Ahead Field Experiences & Clearances Minor Interests Computer Requirements Summer Options Course Checksheet

12. Student Teaching Possible Academic Plan 1 (Semesters 5-8) Middle Field Experience LL ED Block Semester 5 Cluster “H” SelectionSelectionMedia SelectionENGL 202AENGL 202A or BBENGL 444 EDTHP 115EDTHP 115 or 400-level EDTHP400-level EDTHP Health & Physical Activity Selection (GHA)Selection Semester 6 LL ED 411LL ED 420LL ED 480SPLED 400Cluster “E” SelectionSelection Semester 7 LL ED 412WCI 495CCluster “C” SelectionSelectionCluster “D” SelectionSelectionSPLED 403B Health & Physical Activity Selection (GHA)Selection Semester 8 CI 495E (Student Teaching)

13. Taken semester 3 or 4 Clearances RequiredClearances No application Two-hour weekly tutoring experience and two bus trips to schools for observations Early Field Experience Taken semester 6 or 7, with LL ED 412W Clearances RequiredClearances Application Required: Submit one year in advance Submit Location: Within 70 miles of Campus; Transportation is the responsibility of the student Middle Field Experience Taken semester 7 or 8 Clearances RequiredClearances Application Required: Submit one year in advance Submit Location: Usually outside of commuting distance; Students must arrange their own housing and daily transportation Student Teaching Field Experiences & Clearances C I 495C C I 495E C I 295 C & I Field Experiences (CIFE)CIFE 173 Chambers Building 814-863-1545

14. A minor is an academic program of at least 18 credits, or 6 classesminor Completing all requirements for the major will qualify students for an English minor Use Minor Quest to begin exploring other minorsMinor Quest Most minors require at least 2 courses taken at the 400- level Minor Interests

15. Computer Requirements EDUCATEEDUCATE requires all Secondary English students to have a notebook computer by their Entrance to Major semester Faculty in the College determined that an Apple MacBook and the iLife suite of software offers the best set of digital tools to help students engage in meaningful teaching and learning. Apple’s MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models are highly encouraged Check to make sure your computer meets the minimum specifications minimum specifications

16. The Philadelphia Urban Seminar:Urban Seminar 2-week, 3 credit, summer semester seminar with a unique immersion experience in an urban public school environment Fulfills the CI 295 (ETM) requirement Clearances Required, Pre-Register herehere Rural Bedford Teaching Seminar: 2-week, 3 credit, summer semester seminar with a unique immersion experience in a rural setting Fulfills the CI 295 (ETM) requirement Clearances Required, contact Dr. Eppley for more informationDr. Eppley Hazelton MayMester 2 week, 3 credit, course focused on teaching English language learners in school and community contexts Fulfills the CI 280 requirement Clearances Required, contact Dr. Hopkins for more informationDr. Hopkins Taking Courses At Penn State At a Commonwealth Campus Online via World Campus At an Outside Institution: Use the Transfer Course Evaluation Guide to see if courses will transfer directlyTransfer Course Evaluation Guide Summer Options

17. Semester 1 First Year Seminar *ENGL 015 *EDPSY 014 *Math Selection (GQ) Science Selection (GN) Media Selection (GA) Semester 2 *PSYCH 100 *Literature Selection COMM 100, 118, 150, 205, 411, 413W Science Selection Media Selection (GA) Semester 3 *CI 295 *Math Selection (GQ) *CAS 100A C I 280 Cluster “A” Selection Cluster “F” Selection Semester 4 CAS 211, 215, 250, 271, 280W, 375, 422, or 480 PSYCH 412 or HD FS 239 Science Selection Cluster “B” Selection *Cluster “G” Selection Academic Plan: Secondary Education – English / Communication *ETM requirement No add’l coursework permitted during Student Teaching Semester 5 Cluster “H” Selection Media Selection ENGL 202A or B ENGL 444 EDTHP 115 or 400-level EDTHP Health & Physical Activity (GHA) Semester 6 LL ED 411 LL ED 420 LL ED 480 SPLED 400 Cluster “E” Selection Semester 7 LL ED 412W C I 495C Cluster “C” Selection Cluster “D” Selection SPLED 403B Health & Physical Activity (GHA) Semester 8 CI 495E