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)
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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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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 along with UNIV 100)
Similar to what you had to do to graduate from high
school.
General education curriculum requires that you take
certain classes in specific areas.
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All students along with their advisors will
create a Student Degree Plan. This plan will
include general education and 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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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.
The Illinois State Board of Education requires all
candidates seeking teacher licensure 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.
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Teacher Education programs are not available
for GRAD Trac.
Bilingual Education
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Early Childhood Program
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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
4 year program requires summer work or 18 s.h. each semester.
Sequential program.
Elementary Education
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4 year program may require summer work or 18 s.h. semesters.
Sequential program.
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Special Education Program
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Dual Licensure Program
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K-High School
4 year program.
Sequential program.
Student’s major in Special Education, receive licensure for both
Special Education and Elementary Education.
Take additional Elementary Education required courses.
4 1/2 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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Must meet all requirements by end of sophomore
year:
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
 ICTS Test of Academic Proficiency: $125 (computer-based
test) or ACT Plus Writing ($52.50) or SAT ($51)
 Technology Competency Assessment: $25
 On-line Safety Training
 Fingerprint Criminal Background check: $60-$61.75
 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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ACT Plus Writing. $52.50
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http://www.actstudent.org/
Must have a comprehensive score of 22 and a 19 on the
combined English/Writing subarea
SAT. $51
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http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
Must have a composite score of 1030 on the mathematics
and critical reading sections of the SAT and a 450 in
writing
Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP). $125 fee
 Must pass all four areas (Math, Reading Comprehension,
Language Arts and Writing)
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http://www.il.nesinc.com/
Preparation materials
http://www.wiu.edu/coehs/cpep/certification/test_taking_preparation.php
Required for entrance into TEP (sophomore year).
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Content Tests.
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Required for student teaching clearance.
SPED & BIED majors have 2 content tests.
Dual Licensure requires 3 content tests
Assessment of Professional Teaching.
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Required for licensure.
Computer based test fees at a Pearson Vue testing
Center: $110-$135
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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
university officials
Students will be responsible for their own
transportation (within 50-60 miles of campus)
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Apply for student teaching one year prior.
Students select a student teaching region, 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 $15
 TB skin test. $10
 Fingerprint Criminal background check. $60-61.75
 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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edTPA Estimated cost $300
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edTPA is a performance based assessment with
versions in 27 different teaching fields covering
Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Childhood
and Secondary. This will be required for licensure
beginning Fall 2015.
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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!
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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.
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Checklist
Questions
This presentation is available for review on our web site:
www.wiu.edu/cpep