WATSON SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Dr. Carol Chase Thomas, Associate Dean Ms. Barbara Joyner, 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. The requirements for admission to the Watson School of Education are listed below: REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. Completion of EDN 200, “Teacher, School and Society,” with a grade of "C" or better. 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. 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. 08/23/06 UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2006­2007 CATALOGUE B.A. Special Education GENERAL CURRICULUM TRACK (K­12) 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/basicstudies.htm (2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – SED General Curricular Track (Minimum 82 hours of EDN/SED/PSY 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 Instructional Technology (3) (Meets Computer Competency Requirement) _____ +PSY 223 Life Span Human Development (3) Prerequisite: PSY 105 Professional Studies: Curricular Foundation (20 hours) _____ SED 368 & SEDL 368 Teaching Reading to Learners w/Special Needs (4) _____ EDN 352 or EDN 355 Developing Reading Competence in the Middle Grades (3) or Language Arts Methods for the Middle Grades (3) _____ SED 369 & SEDL 369 Teaching Mathematics to Students w/Special Needs (4) _____ EDN 323 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades (3) _____ EDN 334 or EDN 335 Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction K­6 (3) or Social Studies Education in the Middle Grades (3) _____ EDN 336 or EDN 338 The Teaching of Science K­6 (3) or The Teaching of Science 6­9 (3) Special Education Foundations (15 hours) _____ SED 250 Introduction to Special Education (3) _____ SED 352 Behavioral Development (3) _____ SED 370 Assessment Procedures for Special Education (3) _____ SED 372 Program Development in Special Education (3) _____ SED 375 Collaborative Strategies in Special Education (3) Specialty Area – General Curriculum Track (18 hours) _____ SED 350 Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities (3) _____ SED 354 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (3) _____ SED 355 Children and Adolescents with Behavior Disorders (3) _____ SED 360 Teaching Students with Learning Problems (3) _____ SED 362 Teaching Students with Social, Emotional and Behavioral Problems (3) _____ SED 374 Appled Behavior Analysis for Teachers (3) Professional Semester – General Curriculum Track (15) _____ EDN 410 Seminar in Special Education (3) _____ EDN 411 Practicum Special Education (12) (Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement) Admission to the School of EDN is required for all EDN/SED courses higher than EDN/SED 303. A grade of “C” or better is required in all professional courses in the special education education program. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than “C” only with the permission of the dean of EDN. A cumulative GPA of 2.70 is required for eligibility for the practicum semester. 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” (2.00) in each course.
· Completion of EDN 200 & EDNL 200 with at least a “C” (2.00).
· 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 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 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 site: http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps_segen.pdf 08/23/06.
EDUCATION COURSES EDN 105­106. EDN 200. EDN 203. EDN 204. EDN 205­206. Seminar in Education (1­1) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Teacher, School and Society (3) EDNL 200 Field Studies (1) Psychological Foundations of Teaching(3) Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2) Seminar in Education (1­1) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor EDN 211. Principles of Leadership (3) EDN 227. Aesthetic Development in Young Children (3) EDN 230. 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 2006­2007 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 367. Behavior Management Techniques (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) 08/23/06
SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES SED 250. Introduction to Special Education (3) Note: Admission to the Watson School of Education is required for enrollment in SED 300­ and SED 400­ level courses. SED 350. SED 352. SED 354. SED 355. SED 356. SED 360. SED 362. SED 364. SED 365. SED 366. SED 367. SED 368. SED 369. SED 370. SED 372. SED 374. SED 375. SED 410. SED 411. SED 412. Children and Adolescents With Learning Disabilities (3) Behavioral Development (3) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (3) Children and Adolescents With Behavioral Disorders (3) Prerequisite: SED 352 or consent of the instructor Severe Disabilities (2) SEDL 356. Lab (1) Teaching Students With Learning Problems (3) Prerequisites or corequisites: SED 250, 350, 354 and 355 or consent of instructor Teaching Students With Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems (3) Prerequisites: SED 355 and 352 or consent of instructor Teaching Students With Severe Disabilities (3) The Teaching of Functional Academics (2) Prerequisite: SED 364 SEDL 365. Lab (1) The Teaching of Functional Skills (2) Prerequisite: SED 364. SEDL 366. Lab (1) Communication and Language: Development and Interventions (3) Teaching Reading to Learners w/Special Needs (3) Prerequisite: EDN 301. SEDL 368. Lab (1) Teaching Mathematics to Students w/Special Needs (4) Prerequisite: EDN 301 SED 369L. Lab (1) Assessment Procedures for Special Education (3) Prerequisites: EDN 301 and one of the following: SED 250, 350, 354, 355 Program Development in Special Education (3) Prerequisite: EDN 301 and one of the following: SED 250, 350, 354, 355 Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (3) Prerequisites or corequisites: 9 hours of Curricular Foundations Collaboration Strategies in Special Education (3) Seminar in Special Education (K­12) (3) Corequisite: SED 411. Prerequisites: All courses in the professional core and specialty area and a 2.70 GPA on all work attempted at UNCW. Practicum in Special Education (K­12) (12) Corequisite: SED 410. Prerequisites: As specified for SED 410 Extended Practicum in Special Education (K­12) (3­6) Prerequisites: Appropriate curriculum and instruction courses and permission of the chairperson of the Department of Curricular Studies 08/23/06