1. DIGITAL ADVISING SYLLABUS: FIRST YEAR STUDENT Major: Childhood & Early Adolescent Education Pre Kindergarten – 4 th Grade (PK-4) 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 Core courses CI 295A* EDTHP 115 EDPSY 014 ENGL 015HDFS 229 Literature Selection Math 200 Math Selection (GQ) Science Selection (GN) Pre-Service Testing Scores reported by the end of Fall Semester 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, Science and English Courses Will I Need for My Major? Math Requirements (GQ) 1 Math 200 (Entrance to Major) Statistics (STAT 100, 200 or EDSPY 101) Math Selection (any GQ of your choice Math 201 Suggested) Science Requirements (GN) Requirements Biological Science Selection Earth Science Selection Physical Science Selection At least one science course must include a lab English Requirements (GWS, GH) ENGL 015, 030 (Entrance to Major) CAS 100 A ENGL 202 (Can’t schedule until Sem 04) Literature Selection (Entrance to Major)

9. Possible Academic Plan 1 (Semesters 1-4) Semester 1 ENGL 015 (Entrance to Major) MATH 200 (Entrance to Major) Biological Science 2 Selection Selection EDTHP 115 (Entrance to Major) EDUC 100S (First Year Seminar) Arts SelectionSelection (GA) Semester 2 Literature SelectionSelection (Entrance to Major) Math Selection 3Selection (GQ) Earth Science 2 Selection Selection US History SelectionSelection EDPSY 014 (Entrance to Major) Semester 3 CAS 100A Statistics 3 : STAT 100, 200 2 or EDPSY 101100200EDPSY 101 Physical Science 2 Selection Selection HDFS 229 (Entrance to Major) CI 295A CI 295A 4 (Clearances Required)Clearances Semester 4 CI 280 [Prerequisite: EDPSY 014] Economic Geography: GEOG 30, 123, 12630123126 Family & Relationships Selection Selection KINES 126 [Prerequisite: EDPSY 014] ECE 451 [Prerequisite: HDFS 229] Arts SelectionSelection (GA)

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

12. Student Teaching Possible Academic Plan 1 (Semesters 5-8) Semester 5 ENGL 202ASPLED 400KINES 127 Education Selection (could be minor) Education Selection (could be minor) ECE 479 [Prerequisite ECE 451] Semester 6 LL ED 400 (Teaching Reading) LL ED 401 (Teaching Language Arts) LL ED 402 (Teaching Children’s Literature) A ED 303 (Visual Arts in School) MUSIC 241 (Music for Classroom Teachers) Semester 7 MTHED 420 (Teaching Mathematics) SCIED 458 (Teaching Science) SS ED 430W (Teaching Social Studies) C I 495A (Middle Field Experience) SPLED 403A Semester 8 CI 495D (Student Teaching) CI 495F (Professional Development) Arts and Literacy (LLED) Block (LLED) Block Discipline Inquiry (DI) Block (DI) Block

13. Typically semester 3 or 4 Clearances RequiredClearances No application Location: Within walking distance of campus or on bus routes Early Field Experience Typically semester 6 or 7, during DI Block, 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 Typically 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 495A C I 495D C I 295A C & I Field Experiences (CIFE)CIFE 173 Chambers Building 814-863-1545

14. Use Minor Quest to begin exploring minorsMinor Quest Most minors require at least 2 courses taken at the 400- level A minor is an academic program of at least 18 credits, or 6 classesminor Some minor courses can double count for both your major and minor requirements Minor Interests

15. Computer Requirements EDUCATEEDUCATE requires all CEAED 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 295A (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 295A (ETM) requirement Clearances Required, contact Karen Eppley for more informationKaren 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 5 ENGL 202A or B SPLED 400 KINES 127 Education Selection ECE 479 Semester 6 LL ED 400 LL ED 401 LL ED 402 A ED 303 MUSIC 241 Semester 7 MTHED 420 SCIED 458 SS ED 430W C I 495A SPLED 403A Semester 8 CI 495D CI 495F Semester 1 *ENGL 015 *MATH 200 *Biological Science (GN) 1 *EDTHP 115 First Year Seminar Arts Selection (GA) Semester 2 *Literature Selection *Math Selection (GQ) 2 Earth Science (GN) US History Selection *EDPSY 014 Semester 3 CAS 100A Statistics Physical Science (GN) *HDFS 229 *CI 295A (Clearances Required) Semester 4 CI 280 Economic Geography Family & Relationships KINES 126 ECE 451 Arts Selection (GA) Academic Plan: CEAED PK-4 *ETM requirement