Welcome to
Western Illinois University
and the
College of Education &
Human Services
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Angi Comrie
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Secondary Education
Jeanne Gage
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ELED, ECH, SPED, and BIED (last names K-Z)
Tammy Wilson
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ELED, ECH, SPED, and BIED (last names A-J)
College of Education
& Human Services
Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Elementary/Early Childhood
Special Education
Secondary Education (6-12) &
Special (K-12) programs
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As an Education major
you will have 15-17
hours per semester (5-6
classes)
For every 1 semester
hour of a course a
student should expect to
study a minimum of 2
hours outside of class.
Example:
3 credit hour class =
6 hour minimum study
time per week
Attendance is important!
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Books—you will NEED
them
Buy used or new
(campus bookstores or
use ISBN number to
order)
 Rent
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Course Credit
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CLEP
Advanced Placement
College
Military
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If this is something you are interested in talk
with your advisor today.
We recommend you complete the study abroad
during the second semester of sophomore year.
It is critical that you start planning today to
ensure you have the correct courses available
to take during this experience.
Late planning, could require an additional
semester in your program.
Summer study abroad opportunities are also
available.
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I. Communication (9 s.h.)
II. Natural Sciences/Mathematics (10-16 s.h.)
III. Social Sciences (9 s.h.)
IV. Humanities & Fine Arts (9 s.h.)
V. Multicultural Studies (3 s.h.)
VI. Human Well Being (3 s.h.)
One general education course will be an FYE (you take
one in the fall and one in the spring)
Similar to what you had to do to graduate from
highschool.
General education curriculum requires that you take
certain classes in specific areas.
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The Illinois State Board of Education requires
all candidates seeking teacher certification to
obtain a grade of “C” or better in all directed
general education courses, all core courses and
all courses in the option. Note: C- is below a C.
This includes ENG 180, 280, COMM 241 and
the specified math course for each major.
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All students along with their advisors will
create a Student Degree Plan. This plan will
include general education, major
requirements.
This plan along with the WARD (Western’s
Audit of Requirements for Degrees) Report
is used in advising sessions to ensure that
students complete all courses required for
graduation.
Both the Student Degree Plan and WARD
are available on STARS.
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Teacher Education programs are not available
for GRAD Trac.
Bilingual Education
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K-9th grade (self-contained classroom)
5 year program.
Some summer work may be needed.
Study abroad required during junior year.
Additional Spanish courses may be needed.
Must become proficient in oral and written Spanish
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Birth-3rd grade
4 year program requires summer work or 18 s.h. each semester.
Sequential program.
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K-9th grade (self-contained classroom)
4 – 4 ½ year program.
Sequential program.
Early Childhood Program
Elementary Education
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Special Education Program
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Dual Certification Program
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K-High School
4 ½ year program.
Sequential program.
Student’s major in Special Education, receive certification for
both Special Education and Elementary Education.
Take additional Elementary Education required courses.
5 year program; some summer work may be needed.
Physical Education
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K-12
4 year program
Sequential program
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2.75 cumulative and major GPA for entrance to
Teacher Education Program (end of 3rd
semester) and junior/senior level departmental
courses. (PE requires minimum 2.50 GPA)
2.5 needed for all freshmen/sophomore level
major departmental courses.
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SPED & ECH majors must earn a minimum 2.50 cumulative
GPA their first semester to enroll in the first major course
during the second semester freshman year.
Elementary and Bilingual majors need the 2.50 minimum GPA
by end of freshman year to enroll in their first major course,
first semester sophomore year.
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Must meet all requirements by end of sophomore
year:
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2.75 (2.50 for PE) cumulative & major GPA.
Minimum grade of “C” in ENG 180, 280, COMM 241
and required MATH course.
Reflective Paper I
ICTS Test of Academic Proficiency: $125 (computer-based
test).
Technology Competency Assessment: $25
 On-line Safety Training
 Fingerprint Criminal Background check: fee TBD
 National Sex Offender, Convicted Methamphetamine
Manufacturer and Illinois State Police Child Murderer
and Violent Offender Against Youth Registries will
also be checked.
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Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP).
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Required for entrance into TEP (sophomore year).
5 time test limit
Must pass all four areas (Math, Reading
Comprehension, Language Arts and Writing)
ELED 110 TAP information provided
Prep courses offered starting second semester of
freshmen year
Computer based test fees: $125 fee
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Content Tests.
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Required for student teaching clearance.
SPED & BIED majors have 2 content tests.
Dual Certification requires 3 content tests
Assessment of Professional Teaching.
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Required for certification.
Paper based test fees: $60 plus $26 processing fee
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Students will complete a variety of field
experiences prior to student teaching semester
Observations
 Tutoring/aiding in the classroom
 “Block” pre-student teaching
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All placement arrangements are made by the
instructor
Student will be responsible for their own
transportation (within 50-60 miles of campus)
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Apply for student teaching one year prior.
Student chooses region they wish to teach in, placement is
made by WIU officials.
Student Teaching Regions.
 Chicago suburbs (requires 3.0 GPA and most require an interview).
 Chicago city.
 Quad Cities.
 Western Central Illinois.
Requirements.
 Acceptance to TEP.
 All course work must be completed.
 Successful completion of all required content tests.
 Successful completion of ELL modules
 TB skin test.
 Fingerprint Criminal background check.
 National Sex Offender, Convicted Methamphetamine
Manufacturer and Illinois State Police Child Murderer and
Violent Offender Against Youth Registries will be checked
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It is important to activate (www.wiu.edu/guava)
and check your WIU email regularly.
Financial Aid information, mid-term and semester
grades, registration information, billing statements
are all sent to your email. Faculty and Advisors will
also contact you through this email address.
Keep your WIU e-mail account separate from your
personal email.
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Student/Alumni Records System Account
Allows you to register online.
Check your grades.
Billing information.
Financial Aid information.
Student Degree Plans.
WARD (Western’s Audit of Graduation
Requirements for Degree).
Request transcripts and much more!
There are 4 main resources used in Academic
Advising, and they are provided to you by the
university:
 Undergraduate Catalog (pick up in September).
 General Education Handbook (in folder).
 Student Handbook (will be distributed in the fall).
 Teacher Education Handbook
(www.wiu.edu/cpep)
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The advisor can be the first contact to go to for
information and help.
Registration Assistance.
Degree Plan questions.
Policy questions.
Grade appeals.
One mandatory meeting minimum each
semester prior to registration.
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Initial resource and referral.
General concepts, procedures and policies.
Due to FERPA (Federal Education Right to
Privacy Act) advisors cannot release
information to family members without the
consent of the student and appropriate
documentation on file with the university.
Parent Guest Access
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Students may grant online access to their records to multiple guests (maximum of 5) by
selecting Parent and Guest Account Management from the STARS menu. Students may
provide different levels of access to their STARS account information for each guest. When
a student creates a guest account, the guest is assigned a WIU ID Number and password.
The student is responsible for communicating this information to the guest. The guest will
use these two items to login to Parent and Guest Access.
Questions
This presentation is available for review on our web site:
www.wiu.edu/cpep
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What to register for:
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Register for your FYE course first (Y) (3)
 GEOG 110Y (social science or multicultural) also meet global issues requirement
 BIOL 100Y (biology) or PHYS 101Y (ECH or SPED only)
 ARTH 180Y (Fine Arts)
 HIST 105Y or 106Y
 SOC 100Y (social science)
 Multicultural course (AAS 100Y or ANTH 110Y)
 PSY 100Y (social science)
 Human well-being course (RPTA 110Y or FCS 109Y)
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ELED 110 (1)
Math (3-4)
ENG 100 or 180 (3)
Refer to academic sheets for additional courses for a total of 15-17
credit hours
What information to write down
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STAR number of courses
Course name and number
Days, Time and Location of courses
STAR
NUMBER
58291
60585
60831
8:008:50
DEPT/COURS
E#
GEOG 110Y
MATH 099N
POLS 122
9:00-9:50
Monday
Math
Wednesday
Math
Friday
Math
8:00-9:15
9:30-10:45
DAY
TIME
TT
MWF
TT
10:00-10:50
11:00-11:50
11:00-12:15
12:30-1:45
11:00-12:15
9:00-9:50
2:00-3:15
12:0012:50
2:00-3:15
Tuesday
Math
Geog
POLS
Thursday
Math
Geog
POLS
BUILDING
Browne
Morgan
1:001:50
2:00-2:50
3:30-4:45
5:00-6:15
3:00-3:50
Evening
Evening