Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

128 The University of Akron 2005-2006
PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION
5200: Early Childhood Education
http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/COE/programs.php
Early Childhood
Prior to admission, students must complete 35 credit hours of course work with a
2.50 GPA. These requirements provide Early Childhood majors with the breadth of
knowledge (science, written and oral communication, math and social studies) they
will need to make decisions in the Early Childhood setting. Students admitted to
Early Childhood Education must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in all professional
education courses to be eligible to student teach and graduate from
the College of Education. Other admission requirements are outlined on the
program application form.
Courses and experiences prepare our students to work in preschools, childcare
centers, or to teach in primary schools. Various techniques to establish positive
learning environments are taught as students learn to plan, implement, and evaluate
instructional programs, and to select, develop and implement methods and
materials for the introduction of science, language arts, math and social sciences
to children in an integrated curriculum which stresses critical thinking and problem
solving.
These Education majors work toward licensure in early childhood. Endorsements
such as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Reading
can be added to licenses.
For specific program and licensure requirements, students should contact a preadmission
advisor in Zook Hall 228, (330) 972-6970.
Requirements for Admission to Early Childhood Education
Successful completion of courses required for admission to Early Childhood
Education must be taken from the following course list. Students must have an
overall GPA of 2.5 and a 2.5 GPA in the following courses, with not less than a
“C” in any of the courses listed.
• Written and Oral Communication – at least 10 credits Credits
3300:111 English Composition I 4
3300:112 English Composition II 3
7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking
or
3
7600:106 Introduction to Effective Oral Communications 3
• Social Science – a minimum of 7 credits
3350:100 Introduction to Geography 3
3400:250/251 U.S. History to 1877/Since 1877
OR
4
3700:100 Government and Politics 4
• Mathematics – minimum of 6 credits
3450:140 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I 3
3450:260 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II 3
• Natural Science – a minimum of 8 credits
3100:103 Biology or any 3100 course at a higher level than 3100:103 4
3xxx:xxx Science(s) from any set except Biology (see Bulletin) 4
• Child Development
7400:265 Child Development 3
• Physical Education/Wellness
5540:xxx Physical Education/Wellness 1
• 42 semester hours of General Education requirements
• Professional Education with a “C” or better and a 2.5 GPA or better:
Core Courses
5100:210 Characteristics of Learners 3
5100:211 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3
5100:410 Professional Issues in Education 3
5500:310 Instructional Design 3
5500:311 Instructional Resources 3
5500:320 Diversity in Learners 3
5500:330 Classroom Management 3
5610:440 Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Individuals 3
Reading Courses Credits
5500:245 Understanding Literacy Development and Phonics 3
5500:286 Teaching Multiple Texts through Genre 3
5500:440 Developmental Reading in Content Areas 3
5500:445 Evaluating Language Literacy 3
Early Childhood Core
2200:110 Foundations in Early Childhood 3
5200:100 Orientation to Early Childhood Program 0
5200:215 Child, Family, and School 2
5200:319 Integrating Expressive Arts in Early Childhood* 3
5200:325 Advanced Early Childhood Curriculum 4
5200:420 Integrated Primary Curriculum 4
5200:425 Advanced Integrated Primary Curriculum 4
5200:495 Student Teaching (Pre-K through K) 6
5200:496 Student Teaching (Grades 1-3) 6
5200:498 Student Teaching Colloquium 1
5610:450 Special Education Programs in Early Childhood 3
7400:265 Child Development 3
7400:270 Theory and Guidance Play 3
7400:280 Early Childhood Curriculum Methods 3
7400:460 Organization and Supervision of Child Care Centers 3
Reading Endorsement
Students who are preparing to teach at the early childhood level or who already hold
an early childhood teaching license may add a reading endorsement. For more information,
contact Dr. Evangeline Newton (enewton@uakron.edu).
5250: Middle Level Education
http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/COE/programs.php
Prior to admission students must complete 35 credit hours of course work with a
2.50 GPA. These requirements provide Middle Childhood Education majors with
the breadth of knowledge (science, written and oral communication, math and
social studies) they will need to make decisions in the Middle Childhood setting.
Students admitted to Middle Level Childhood Education must achieve a
grade of “C” or higher in all professional education courses to be eligible to
student teach and graduate from the College of Education. Other admission
requirements are outlined on the program application form. Courses and experiences
prepare students to work in elementary, middle and junior high schools.
Various techniques to establish positive learning environments are taught as students
learn, plan, implement and evaluate instructional programs, and select, develop
and implement methods and materials for the introduction of science, language
arts, math and social sciences to children in an integrated curriculum that stresses
critical thinking and problem solving.
These Education majors work toward licensure in middle childhood. Endorsements
such as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Reading
can be added to licenses. All students in Middle Childhood Education are also
required to have two areas of concentration from outside the College of Education.
Students may choose from sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or reading and
language arts. For specific program and required course listings in each area of
concentration, students should contact a pre-admission advisor in Zook Hall 228,
(330) 972-6970.
Requirements for Admission to Middle Childhood Education
Successful completion of courses required for admission to Middle Childhood
Education must be taken from the following course list. Students must have an
overall GPA of 2.5 and a 2.5 GPA in the following courses, with not less than a
“C” in any of the courses listed.
* Note: Prerequisites 7100:210 or 7500:201