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. The requirements for admission to the Watson School of Education are listed below:
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
1. Completion of the University requirements in English Composition (Eng 103 or ENG 101201), mathematics and a natural science laboratory course with a grade of “C” or better in each course.
2. Completion of EDN 200, “Teacher, School and Society,” with a grade of “C” or better.
3. Completion of 45 college credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale on work attempted at UNCW. Transfer students must earn a 2.7 on a minimum of 12 hours completed at UNCW.
4. Passing scores on teacher education entry tests (Praxis I: Reading, Writing, and Math) specified and mandated by the Board of Education of the State of North Carolina.
New exemption policy for Praxis I based on SAT Scores:
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 PreEducation 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
College: Watson School of Education
20062007 CATALOGUE
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/basicstudies.htm
(2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – EEL (Minimum 58 hours of EDN courses)
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)
_____ EDN 303
_____ +PSY 223
Professional Education (26 hours)
Instructional Technology (3) (Meets Computer Competency Requirement )
Life Span Human Development (3) Prerequisite: PSY 105
_____ EDN 319 Meeting Needs of Special Students in Elementary Schools (3)
_____*EDN 322 &EDNL 322 The Teaching of Mathematics (K6) (4) Prerequisite: 6 hrs MAT [does not include CSC classes]
_____ EDN 334
[Note: Recommended MAT 141 and 142 will fulfill prerequisites for EDN 322]
Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction (K6) (3) Prerequisite: 6 hrs social studies (HST, or any class from social & behavioral sciences, other than PSY)
_____ EDN 336 The Teaching of Science (K6) (3) Prerequisite: 2 science courses
_____*EDN 340 &EDNL 340 Reading Foundations (K6) (4)
_____ EDN 344 or ENG 380
_____ EDN 348
Literature in the Elementary School (K6) (3) or Literature for Children (3)
The Teaching of Communication Arts (K6) (3) Prerequisite: EDN 340 and EDNL340
The Teaching of Health and Physical Education (K6) (3) _____ EDN 349
Professional Semester (16 hours)
_____ EDN 410 Seminar in Education (K6) (3)
_____ EDN 411
_____ EDN 414
Practicum (K6) (12) (Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement )
Experiencing the Cultural Arts (1)
Admission to the School of EDN is required for EDN courses numbered higher than EDN 303. A grade of “C” or better is required in
EDN courses and all courses in the Interdisciplinary Specialty and Professional Semester. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than a “C” only with the permission of the dean of the Watson School of EDN. A cumulative GPA of 2.70 is required for the practicum semester.
Academic Concentration (24 hours): specific course requirements may be obtained from advisors in the School of EDN or on www.uncw.edu/ed/advising and may be selected from the following disciplines: ANT, ART, BIO, CHM, ENG, EVS, FRH, GGY, GLY,
HST, MBY, MAT, MUS, PAR, PLS, PSY, SOC, SPN and THR; also behavioral studies, community health, fine arts, literature studies, science and humanities, and social studies.
Requirements for Admission to the Watson School of Education and the Teacher Education Program are:
· Completion of the university requirements in ENG composition (ENG 103 or 101201), MAT, and a science lab course with at least “C” in each course.
· Completion of EDN 200 & EDNL 200 with at least a “C”.
· Completion of 45 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.7 on 4.0 scale on work attempted at UNCW. Transfer students must earn 2.7 on a minimum of 12 hours completed at UNCW.
· Passing scores on teacher education entry tests specified and mandated by the NC State Board of Education. SAT/ACT exempt.
· SAT scores of 1100 or higher can be exempt from taking Praxis I. SAT scores of less than 1100, but with SAT scores of 550 or better on Verbal can be exempt from Praxis I Reading & 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 tests, at the time their applications are submitted to the NC 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.
*These courses require a lab
+May also be used to satisfy Basic Studies requirements
Requirements to declare PREEducation: Completion of 24 hours.
Requirements to declare EDN major: See listing above and in UNCW 20062007 Undergraduate Catalogue .
For further information see the EDN WEB sites: http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps_ee.pdf
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EDUCATION COURSES
EDN 105106. Seminar in Education (11)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
EDN 200. Teacher, School and Society (3)
EDN 203.
EDNL 200 Field Studies (1)
Psychological Foundations of Teaching (3)
EDN 204. Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2)
EDN 205206. Seminar in Education (11)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
EDN 211.
EDN 227.
EDN 230.
Principles of Leadership (3)
Aesthetic Development in Young
Children (3)
Tutoring Individuals and Small Groups (2)
Prerequisite: Employment as a tutor by a campus program or by instructor permission
EDN 260. Introduction to Special Education (3)
NOTE: Admission to the Watson School of Education is required for enrollment in EDN 300 and EDN 400level courses numbered higher than EDN 303. For prerequisites and corequisites in EDN courses numbered above 299, please consult the 20052006 catalogue.
EDN 301. Instructional Design and Evaluation (3)
EDN 302. Child Observation and Assessment (3)
EDN 303. Instructional Technology (3)
EDN 305. Exemplary Teacher Project 1 (1)
EDN 306. Exemplary Teacher Project II (1)
EDN 310. SchoolCommunity Relations (3)
EDN 318. Middle School Programs and Practices (3)
EDN 319. Meeting Needs of Special Students in
Elementary Schools (3)
EDN 320. Meeting Needs of Special Students in
Middle Schools (3)
EDN 321. Meeting Needs of Special Students in
High Schools (3)
EDN 322. The Teaching of Mathematics (K6) (3)
EDNL 322. Lab (1)
EDN 323. Teaching Mathematics in the Middle
Grades (69) (3)
EDN 324. Diagnostic Teaching of Mathematics
(69) (3)
EDN 334. Social Studies Curriculum and
Instruction (K6) (3)
EDN 335. Social Studies Education in the Middle
Grades (69) (3)
EDN 336. The Teaching of Science (K6) (3)
EDN 337. InquiryThe Method of Science (3)
EDN 338. The Teaching of Science (69) (3)
EDN 339. Apprentice Field Experience (1)
EDN 340. Reading Foundations (K6) (3) EDNL 340.
Literacy Lab (1)
EDN 344. Literature in the Elementary School
(K6) (3)
EDN 348. The Teaching of Communication Arts
(K6) (3)
EDN 349. The Teaching of Health & Physical Education
(K6) (3)
EDN 352. Developing Reading Competence in the
Middle Grades (69) (3)
EDN 355. Language Arts Methods for the Middle
Grades (69) (3)
EDN 356. Reading in the Secondary School (3)
EDN 364. Mental Retardation in School and
Society (3)
EDN 366. Children and Adolescents with Learning
Disabilities (3)
EDN 367. Behavior Management Techniques (3)
EDN 368. Diagnostic Techniques in Special
Education (3)
EDN 369. Prescription Development in Special
Education (3)
EDN 370. Children and Adolescents with Behavioral
Disorders (3)
EDN 371. Programming and Interventions for
Students with Behavioral Disorders (3)
EDN 372. Programming and Interventions for
Students with Learning Disabilities (3)
EDN 373. Programming and Interventions for
Students with Mental Disabilities (3)
EDN 374. Special Education Curriculum and
Instruction (3)
EDN 382. Literacy Development in the Early
Years (2)
EDN 383. Conceptual Understandings of the
Physical World (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. School Improvement and Teacher
Leadership (1)
EDN 402. Classroom Management in Secondary Schools (1)
EDN 403. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary
English (912) (3) EDNL 403. Field Experience (1)
EDN 404. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary
Mathematics (912) (3) EDNL 404 Field Experience (1)
EDN 405. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Social
Studies (912) (3) EDNL 404 Field Experience (1)
EDN 406. Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary
Science (912) (3) EDNL 406 Field Experience (1)
EDN 407. Theory and Practice in Teaching Foreign
Languages (K12) (3) EDNL 407 Field Experience (1)
EDN 408. Instructional Seminar (3)
EDN 409. Practicum (12)
EDN 410. Seminar in Education (K6, 69, special education) (3)
EDN 411. Practicum (K6, 69, special education) (12)
EDN 412. Extended Practicum (36)
EDN 414. Exploring the Cultural Arts (1)
EDN 415. Education Media Design and Production (3)
EDN 416. Instructional Applications of Computers (3)
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 446. Black Literature and Resources for Teachers (3)
EDN 450. Infant and Toddler Program Models (3)
EDN 451. Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood (3)
EDN 460. History and Administration of Preschool
Education (3)
EDN 463. Child Family and Teacher Relations (2)
EDN 465. Practicum in Education of Young
Children (BK) (12)
EDN 466. Enhanced Practicum in Preschool Settings (3)
EDN 491. Directed Individual Study (13)
EDN 495. Selected Topics in Education (13)
EDN 499. Honors Work in Education (23 )
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