Welcome to Western Illinois

University and the

College of Education &Human Services

College of Education & Human Services

Bilingual/Bicultural Education

Elementary/Early Childhood

Secondary Education (6-12) &Special (K-12) programs

Special Education

120 semester hours minimum (or more depending on major).

Approximately 15 hours a semester.

12 hour minimum to be a full time student.

15 semester hours = approximately 15 hours in class (labs or electives may add one hour per week).

For every 1 semester hour of a course in class 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.

All freshmen will enroll in two FYE courses, one fall semester and one spring semester.

FYE courses have been designed to equip students with the skills to become life-long learners.

Small in size – 15 to 18 students per class. FYE courses will be general education

courses. FYE course numbers are designated with a

Y.

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.

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.)

Similar to what you had to do to graduate from high school. General education curriculum requires that you take certain classes in specific areas.

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.

Course S.H.

English Composition 3Humanities /Fine Arts 3Social Science 3Multi-cultural 3 Natural Science/Math 3-4

Total 15-16

Refer to General Education Curriculum Sheet in your folder

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.

Teacher Education programs are not available for GRAD Trac.

Bilingual Education 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

Early Childhood Program Birth-3rd grade 4 year program requires summer work or 18 s.h. each

semester. Sequential program.

Elementary Education K-9th grade (self-contained classroom) 4 – 4 ½ year program. Sequential program.

Special Education Program K-High School 4 ½ year program. Sequential program.

Dual Certification 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 K-12 4 year program Sequential program

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. 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.

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 I ICTS Basic Skills Test: $86 (paper-based test). Technology Competency Assessment: $25 On-line Safety Training FBI & Illinois State Police Fingerprint

Investigation: $52-$54 National Sex Offender, Convicted

Methamphetamine Manufacturer and Illinois State Police Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registries will also be checked.

State Basic Skills. Required for entrance into TEP (sophomore

year). Content Tests.

Required for student teaching clearance. SPED & BIED majors have 2 content tests. Dual Certification requires 3 content tests

Assessment of Professional Teaching. Required for certification.

Paper based test fees: $60 plus $26 processing fee

Students will complete a variety of field experiences prior to student teaching semester Observations Tutoring/aiding in the classroom “Block” pre-student teaching

All placement arrangements are made by the instructor

Student will be responsible for their own transportation (within 50-60 miles of campus)

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. FBI and Illinois State Police Fingerprint Investigation. National Sex Offender, Convicted Methamphetamine

Manufacturer and Illinois State Police Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registries will be checked

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.

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)

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.

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.

Questions

This presentation is available for review on our web site:

www.wiu.edu/cpep

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DAY TIME BUILDING

 58291 GEOG 110Y TT 11:00-12:15  60585 MATH 099N MWF 9:00-9:50 Browne60831 POLS 122 TT 2:00-3:15 Morgan                  

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 9:00-9:50 

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 2:00-2:50

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Monday 

   Math

           

Wednesday 

   Math

           

Friday 

   Math

           

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 11:00-12:15 

 12:30-1:45 

 2:00-3:15

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Evening 

Tuesday

 Math

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 POLS

       

Thursday  

 Math

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 POLS