WATSON
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Dr. Hank Weddington, Associate Dean
Mrs. Nancy Boldizar, Academic Advisor
General information, degree requirements for all undergraduate majors in the Watson School of Education, and detailed
requirements for admission are listed in the undergraduate catalogue online. The requirements for admission to the Watson
School of Education are listed below:
MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION--GRADES 6-9
For students pursuing education of young children, elementary education, middle grades education or special education
programs, admission is required before enrollment in education courses in the upper division (i.e., courses numbered higher
than EDN 303). Requirements for admission are:
1. Completion of the university requirements in English, mathematics and a science laboratory course with a grade of "C"
(2.00) or better in each course.
2. Completion of introductory educational foundations coursework (i.e., EDN 200 and EDNL 200) with a grade of “C”
(2.00) or better.
3. Completion of four semesters or two academic years of full-time college study, or completion of required general studies
program with a minimum grade point average of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale on work attempted at UNCW. Transfer students
must earn a 2.70 on a minimum of 12 hours completed at UNCW.
4. Passing scores on teacher education entry tests specified and mandated by the Board of Education of the State of North
Carolina.
Students with SAT scores of 1100 or higher can be exempt from taking Praxis I. Students with SAT scores of less than 1100,
but with SAT scores of 550 or better on Verbal can be exempt from Praxis I Reading and Writing, SAT of 550 or better on
Math can be exempt from Praxis I Math.
NOTE: Licensure requirements change, and program requirements must be adjusted to accommodate new mandated
competencies and guidelines. Students must meet the Teacher Education Program requirements in place at the time
of their eligibility for admission to the Watson School of Education. Similarly, they must meet the licensure
requirements in effect, including mastery on Essential and Advanced Technology standards, at the time their
applications are submitted to the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. Students are advised to
check with their advisors or the associate dean’s office to stay informed of programmatic changes.
NOTES TO ADVISORS:
(1) Students are encouraged to declare Pre-Education with 24 hours.
(2) Even though the Watson School of Education materials indicate “C” or better, a “C-” is acceptable
for admission requirements. The Watson School of Education also accepts “C-” in EDN courses.
(3) Students DO NOT need to have all Basic Studies completed before being eligible for admission to
the Watson School of Education.
(4) MAT 141 and 142 are recommended for Elementary, Special Education, Middle Grades teaching
math.
(5) Special Education (adapted or general) and Education of Young Children do not have academic
concentrations.
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UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2010-2011 CATALOGUE
B.A. Middle Grades Education Grades 6-9 (EMG)
College: Watson School of Education
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) Basic Studies and (2) specific major requirements.
(1) BASIC STUDIES (45 semester hours)
See Basic Studies sheet and/or information on the WEB at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basic/basic.html
(2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - EMG (46 hours of education courses, 18 hours in an additional teaching field and 24 hours in an
academic concentration)
Check when complete:
Professional Core (16 hours)
_____ EDN 200 &EDNL200
Teacher, School and Society (4)
_____ EDN 203
Psychological Foundations of Teaching (3)
_____ EDN 301
Instructional Design and Evaluation (3) Prerequisites: EDN 200, EDN 203
_____ EDN 303
Instructional Technology (3) (Meets Computer Competency Requirement)
_____ +PSY 221 or 223
Adolescent Psychology (3) or Life Span Human Development (3) Prerequisite: PSY 105
Professional Education (16 hours) Requires admission to Watson School of Education
_____ EDN 318
The Middle School (3)
_____ EDN 320
Meeting Needs of Special Students in Middle Schools (3)
_____ EDN 352
Developing Reading Competence in the Middle Grades (6-9) (3)
_____ EDN 353
Thematic Unit Lab (1) Corequisite with at least one of the following:
EDN 323, EDN 335, EDN 338, EDN 355
_____ EDN_____
Choose 2 content methods courses from: EDN 323, 335, 338, 355
_____ EDN_____
Methods for mathematics, social studies, science, language arts
Academic Concentration (24 hours)
The Academic Concentrations listed below are options for middle grades majors. The specific courses for each area are listed on the WSE
website (www.uncw.edu/ed/). A minimum of 24 hours is required in the Academic Concentration.
Language Arts (Language Arts Licensure)
Mathematics (Mathematics Licensure)
Science (Science Licensure)
Social Studies (Social Studies Licensure)
Additional Teaching Field (18 hours)
The Additional Teaching Field must be in an area different from the Academic Concentration. The specific courses for each area are listed
on the WSE website (www.uncw.edu/ed/). A minimum of 18 hours is required in the Additional Teaching Field.
Language Arts (Language Arts Licensure)
Mathematics (Mathematics Licensure)
Science (Science Licensure)
Social Studies (Social Studies Licensure)
Professional Semester (15 hours)
_____EDN 410
Semester in Education (K-6, 6-9, special education) (3) Corequisite: EDN 411
_____ EDN 411
Practicum (K-6, 6-9, special education) (12) Corequisite: EDN 410
(Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement)
Admission to the Watson School of Education is required for enrollment in EDN/SED 300- and 400-level courses numbered higher than
EDN 303. A grade of “C” or better is required in all professional courses in middle grades education program. Students may repeat
courses in which they earn a grade lower than “C” only with the permission of the dean of the Watson School of Education. A cumulative
GPA of 2.70 is required for eligibility for the practicum semester.
NOTE: Students must take Praxis II in the Additional Teaching Field area if they have less than 24 hours of content courses to be
Recommended for licensure.
Students may use courses in Basic Studies to fulfill requirements in both their Academic Concentration and their Additional Teaching
Field requirements.
+May also be used to satisfy Basic Studies requirements
Requirements to declare PRE-Education: Completion of 24 hours.
Requirements to declare EDN major: See listing above and in UNCW Undergraduate Catalogue.
For further information see the EDN web sites: http://www.uncw.edu/ed or http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps_midgrad.pdf
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EDUCATION COURSES
EDN 105-106. Introduction to Teacher as Leader (1-1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
EDN 200.
Teacher, School and Society (3)
EDNL 200 Field Studies (1)
EDN 203.
Psychological Foundations of Teaching (3)
EDN 204.
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2)
EDN 205-206. Diverse Perspectives of Classroom
Leadership (1-1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
EDN 211.
Principles of Leadership (3)
EDN 227.
Aesthetic Development in Young Children (2)
EDN 230.
Tutoring Individuals and Small Groups (2)
Prerequisite: Employment as a tutor by a campus
program or by instructor permission
EDN 265.
Culture, Advocacy and Policy for ESL
Teachers (3)
NOTE: Admission to the Watson School of Education is required for
enrollment in EDN 300- and EDN 400-level courses numbered higher
than EDN 303. For prerequisites and corequisites in EDN courses
numbered above 299, please consult the undergraduate catalogue.
EDN 300. Elementary School Programs and Practices (3)
EDN 301. Instructional Design and Evaluation (3)
EDN 302. Child Observation and Assessment (3)
EDN 303. Instructional Technology (3)
EDN 305-306. Reflective Leadership Practices of Classroom
Leaders (1-1)
EDN 307. ESL Topics for Non-ESL Teachers (3)
EDN 310. School-Community Relations (3)
EDN 316. Second Language Acquisition (3)
EDN 317. Seminar in International Education (1-3)
EDN 318. Middle School Programs and Practices (3)
EDN 319. Meeting Needs of Special Students in
Elementary Schools (3)
EDN 320. Diverse Learners (3)
EDN 321. Meeting Needs of Special Students in High
Schools (3)
EDN 322. Foundations of Number and Algebraic Reasoning
(K-6) (3)
EDN 323. Teaching Mathematics in the Middle
Grades (6-9) (3)
EDN 324. Diagnostic Teaching of Mathematics
(6-9) (3)
EDN 325. Foundations of Geometry, Measurement and
Data (K-6) (3)
EDNL 331. Apprentice Field Experience I (1)
EDNL 332. Apprentice Field Experience II (1)
EDNL 333. Apprentice Field Experience III (1)
EDN 334. Social Studies Curriculum and
Instruction (K-6) (3)
EDN 335. Social Studies Education in the Middle
Grades (3)
EDN 336. The Teaching of Science (K-6) (3)
EDN 337. Inquiry-The Method of Science (3)
EDN 338. The Teaching of Science (6-9) (3)
EDN 339. Apprentice Field Experience (1)
EDN 340. Reading Foundations (K-6) (3) EDNL 340.
Literacy Lab (1)
EDN 342. Global Education Issues (3)
EDN 344. Literature in the Elementary School
(K-6) (3)
EDN 348. The Teaching of Communication Arts
(K-6) (3)
EDN 349. The Teaching of Health & Physical Education
(K-6) (3)
EDN 350. Comparative Education (3)
EDN 352. Developing Reading and Writing Competence
in the Middle Grades (6-9) (3)
EDN 355. Language Arts Methods for the Middle
Grades (6-9) (3)
EDN 356. Reading in the Secondary School (3)
EDN 382. Literacy Development in the Early Years (2)
EDN 383. Mathematics and Science for the Early Years (2)
EDN 384. Creating Preschool Environments (3)
EDN 385. Field Experiences in Early Childhood
Education (1)
EDN 386. Field Experiences in Infant/Toddler
Education (1)
EDN 387. Field Experiences Working With Children
With Special Needs (1)
EDN 401. Professional Development of Teachers as
Leaders (1)
EDN 402. Classroom Management in Secondary Schools (1)
EDN 403. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary
English (9-12) (3) EDNL 403. Field Experience (1)
EDN 404. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary
Mathematics (9-12) (3) EDNL 404 Field Experience (1)
EDN 405. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Social
Studies (9-12) (3) EDNL 404 Field Experience (1)
EDN 406. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary
Science (9-12) (3)EDNL 406 Field Experience (1)
EDN 407. Theory and Practice in Teaching Foreign
Languages (K-12) (3) EDNL 407 Field Exper (1)
EDN 408. Instructional Seminar (3)
EDN 409. Practicum (12)
EDN 410. Seminar in Educ. (K-6, 6-9, special education) (3)
EDN 411. Practicum (K-6, 6-9, special education) (12)
EDN 412. Extended Practicum (3-6)
EDN 413. Classroom Management Seminar (K-6) (1)
EDN 414. Integrating the Arts in the Elementary
Curriculum (3)
EDN 415. Education Media Design and Production (3)
EDN 416. Instructional Applications of Computers (3)
EDN 417. Second Language Methods and Assessment (3)
EDN 418. Reading and Writing in a Second Language (3)
EDN 419. Seminar in Education (K-6) (1)
EDN 424. Child Guidance (2)
EDN 430. Preschool Curriculum (3)
EDN 431. Teaching in the Primary Grades (3)
EDN 432. Interdisciplinary Curriculum and Instruction (3)
EDN 450. Infant and Toddler Program Models (3)
EDN 451. Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood (3)
EDN 455. International Education Field Experience (1-6)
EDN 460. Administration of Preschool Programs (3)
EDN 463. Child Family and Teacher Relations (2)
EDN 465. Practicum in Education of Young
Children (B-K) (12)
EDN 466. Enhanced Practicum in Preschool Settings (3)
EDN 467. Non-Licensure Practicum in Early Childhood
Settings (6)
EDN 468. International Practicum in Education (6-12)
EDN 491. Directed Individual Study (1-3)
EDN 495. Selected Topics in Education (1-3)
EDN 499. Honors Work in Education (2-3)
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