WATSON
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Dr. Hank Weddington, Associate Dean
Dr. Robert Smith, Coordinator
SECONDARY AND SPECIAL SUBJECTS
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:
SECONDARY
For students pursuing secondary teacher licensure (grades 9-12) in biology, chemistry, comprehensive science, earth science,
English, mathematics, or social studies, admission is required prior to enrollment in Block 1 courses (i.e., SEC 200 or
higher). 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 four semesters of full-time college study or the equivalent of junior status 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.
3. Passing scores on teacher education entry tests specified and mandated by the Board of Education of the State of North
Carolina.
SPECIAL SUBJECTS
For students pursuing education of special subjects (i.e. health and physical education, music, and foreign language)
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 the equivalent or completion of
required general studies program or an approved equivalent 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.
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UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2010-2011 CATALOGUE
TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAM IN SPECIAL SUBJECTS
Programs leading to teacher licensure are offered in the special subject (K-12) fields of health and physical education, music, French, and Spanish.
Students wishing to prepare themselves as special subject teachers must fulfill degree requirements in an appropriate academic discipline, be admitted to
the Watson School of Education, and complete the following sequence of professional courses.
Note: 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 education courses. Students may repeat courses in which they earned a grade lower than “C” only
with the permission of the dean of the Watson School of Education. A cumulative grade point average of 2.70 is required for eligibility for the practicum
semester.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES – FOREIGN LANGUAGES
To earn teacher licensure in foreign language education, 40 hours of education courses in addition to the specialty area are required.
Foreign languages students pursuing licensure in foreign language education (K-12) must complete the following requirements in addition to those of the
specialty area:
Professional Core: The following courses should be completed before admission to the Teacher Education Program, usually in the sophomore year:
EDN 200
Teaching Schools and Society
EDNL 200
Field Studies
EDN 203
Psychological Foundations of Teaching
PSY 223
Life Span Human Development
Professional Studies: Students seeking special subject licensure must complete the following courses: (See sections below for description of
requirements for health and physical education and music education requirements.)
EDN 301
Instructional Design and Evaluation
EDN 303
Instructional Technology
EDN 321
Meeting Needs of Special Students in High Schools
EDN 356
Reading in the Secondary School
Professional Semester:
EDN 407
Theory and Practice in Teaching Foreign Languages (K-12)
EDN 420
Instructional Seminar – Foreign Languages
EDNL 407
Field Experience in Foreign Languages
EDN 409
Practicum
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES – HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
To earn teacher licensure in health and physical education, 28 hours of educational courses and 18 hours in an academic concentration in addition to the
specialty area are required.
Students pursuing teacher licensure in health and physical education must complete the following requirements in addition to those of the specialty area.
Professional Core: The following courses should be completed before admission to the Teacher Education Program, usually in the sophomore year:
EDN 200
Teaching Schools and Society
EDNL 200
Field Studies
EDN 203
Psychological Foundations of Teaching
PSY 223
Life Span Human Development
Professional Studies
EDN 303
Instructional Technology
EDN 356
Reading in the Secondary School
Professional Semester
EDN 409
Practicum
Academic Concentration: An academic concentration of 18 semester hours is required. A maximum of six semester hours of basic studies may be
included in the academic concentration. Specific course requirements for the various concentrations may be obtained from the academic advisors within
the Watson School of Education. Academic concentrations may be selected from the following disciplines: anthropology, art, behavioral studies, biology,
chemistry, community health, English, environmental studies, fine arts, French, geography, geology, health, history, literature studies, marine biology,
mathematics, music, philosophy and religion, political science, psychology, science and humanities, social studies, sociology, Spanish, and theatre.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES – MUSIC EDUCATION
To earn teacher licensure in music education, 28 hours of educational courses and 18 hours in an academic concentration in addition to the specialty area
are required.
Students pursuing teacher licensure in music education must complete the following requirements in addition to those of the specialty area.
Professional Core
EDN 200
EDNL 200
EDN 203
PSY 223
Teacher, School and Society
Field Studies
Psychological Foundations of Education
Life Span Human Development
Professional Studies
EDN 340
Reading Foundations (K-6)
or
EDN 356
Reading in the Secondary School
Professional Semester
EDN 409
Practicum
For further information see the EDN WEB sites: http://www.uncw.edu/ed or http://www.uncw.edu/ed/degrees.html
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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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