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Academic Programs / Education Elementary EducationDr. Aida Nevarez-LaTorre, Lead Professor Elementary Education (with Early Childhood Education and/or Special Education)The Elementary Education program is designed to prepare teachers to work in programs servicing children in nursery school, kindergarten, primary, and intermediate grades. It is designed to help students gain an appreciation and understanding of children, develop personally and professionally, and acquire a sound philosophy of education. By working directly with children several times prior to student teaching, the student can study the reactions of children of various ages to different situations and thereby gain insight into the creation of learning situations and the planning of teaching procedures which meet the needs of children. Students must be accepted into the certification program prior to taking methods courses (see adviser). Observation, participation, and teaching within the practicum are further extended during student teaching where competency of teaching skills is demonstrated. Early Childhood Education and Special Education OptionsCathleen Soundy, Early Childhood, Lead Professor In the new undergraduate program, all students will obtain certification in Elementary Education. Students must then choose an additional area for certification in either Early Childhood Education or Special Education. In addition, a third certificate may be obtained by taking additional course work (beyond the 128 credits required for the double certificate program). General Studies, Professional Course Sequence and Core RequirementsSeveral restrictions and additions to the requirements listed above (see Other Requirements for College of Education Students) apply to students in this program: Program Requirements (for existing program)Elementary EducationEarly Childhood OptionSpecial Education Option for Students Admitted Prior to 2003Special Education Option for Students Admitted for Fall 2003All requirements for the Elementary Education program must be completed, and five s.h. of Student Teaching Elementary/Special Education 0381 must be in a Special Education placement. In addition, the following courses must be completed. Note: A new sequence of courses for special education certification will be required for students admitted after July 1, 2003. Students should contact the Office of Student Services for specific details about these requirements. |
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