Program Guidance Sheet for Double Major - EDA/EGP
B.S.Ed. Special Education Pk-12 and
B.S.Ed. Early Grades Preparation (Pk-4)
(143 Credits)
I. ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS (19 credits)
| Foundations | Course | Credits | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | WRT 120 (or WRT 123) WRT 200 |
3 | ______ |
| Mathematics | MAT 101 (or MAT 100) | 3 | ______ |
| Diverse Communities | LAN 382 (J) | 3 | ______ |
| Interdisciplinary | EDF 255 | 3 | ______ |
| First Year Experience | FYE | 3 | ______ |
II. DISTRIBUTIVE REQUIREMENTS (21 credits)
| Science | Course | Credits | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earth and its Systems | SCI 101 | 3 | ______ |
| Life, Matter and Energy | SCI 102 | 3 | ______ |
Transfer students who have completed two science courses in two different disciplines (BIO, ESS, PHY, CHE) before enrolling in EGP at WCU, may substitute these courses for SCI 101 and SCI 102. Transfer students who have completed one science course will be required to complete SCI 101 or SCI 102. SCB 102 and ESS 102 are considered “I” courses and will not be accepted as meeting the science requirements) Any course substitutions must meet general education requirements. See the approved general education course listing in the undergraduate catalog.
| Behavioral and Social Sciences | Course | Credits | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC | PSC 100 (required) | 3 | ______ |
| GEO | GEO 101 (required) | 3 | ______ |
| Humanities | Course | Credits | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature | LIT 219 (required) | 3 | ______ |
| History (American History survey course is required) |
HIS 150 (required) | 3 | ______ |
All course substitutions must meet general education requirements and approved by the department.
| The Arts | Course | Credits | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | MDA 240 (required) | 3 | ______ |
III. ELECTIVES (12 credits)
Students wishing to graduate in 143 credits and be eligible for Early Grades PreK-4 and Special Education PreK-12 certifications, must utilize their electives to complete their professional core courses. See reverse.
IV. WRITING EMPHASIS COURSES (9 credits)
The following program requirements will meet the writing emphasis requirement:
EDA 203, EGP 220, EGP 322, EDR 304, MAT 351
Three writing emphasis courses are required for students with 0-39 transfer credits; two for students with 40-70 transfer credits; one for students with more than 70 transfer credits.
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS
Teacher Candidacy Requirements: 48 earned college level credits; 3 earned credits in college level English composition; 3 earned credits in English literature; 6 earned credits in college-level mathematics. Apply for Candidacy before 60 credits; additional requirements including required GPA can be found on the Teacher Candidacy website.
V. PROFESSIONAL CORE COURSES (68 credits plus 12 credits of student teaching)
| Course | Credits | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 102 Math for Teachers of Children II (MAT 101/100) | 3 | ______ |
| EGP 209 Child Development – Prebirth through 5 years | 3 | ______ |
| EGP 210 Middle Childhood and Adolescent Development | 3 | ______ |
| EDP 250 Educational Psychology | 3 | ______ |
| EDA 103 Foundations of Special Education | 3 | ______ |
| ^EDA 203 Field: Students with Exceptionalities (EDA 103) (W) | 3 | ______ |
| ^EDA 321 Behavior Management and Field Experience (EDA 103, EDA 203) | 6 | ______ |
| EDA 314 Curriculum & Instruction for Individual Learning Differences I (EDA 103, EDA 203) | 3 | ______ |
| +EDA 361 Assessment & Special Education (EDA 103, EDA 203) | 3 | ______ |
| EDA 324 Trauma Informed Education (EDA 103) | 3 | ______ |
| EDA 325 Culturally Responsive Practices for Diverse Exceptional Learners (EDA 103) (J) | 3 | ______ |
| +EDA 327 Educating Students with Significant and Complex Support Needs (EDA 103, 203, 321) |
2 | ______ |
| +EDA 413 PreK-12 Transition for Individuals with Disabilities (EDA 103, 203, 361) | 3 | ______ |
| ^+EDA 421 Curriculum & Instruction for Individual Learning Differences II & Field (EDA 103, 203, 314, 321, 327, 361) (S) |
6 | ______ |
| ^EGP 220 Theory and Field Experience in the Early Grades (EGP 210) (W, S) | 3 | ______ |
| EDR 304 Language Arts in Early Education PreK-4 (EGP 210) (W) | 3 | ______ |
| ^EDR 307 Foundations in Reading PK-4 (EGP 210) | 3 | ______ |
| ^EGP 322 Pre-Kindergarten Methods and Field Experiences (EGP 209) (W) | 6 | ______ |
| ^EGP 326 Families and Community Relations (EGP 209, EGP 210) (J) | 3 | ______ |
| LAN 382 Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 (credits are listed with Academic Foundations) |
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| ERM 353 Assessment for Learning: Early Grades (EGP 220) (E) | 3 | ______ |
| MAT 351 Methods for Teaching Children Mathematics I (MAT 101, MAT 102) (W) | 3 | ______ |
| ^MAT 361 Field Experiences in Elementary School Mathematics (MAT 101, MAT 102, MAT 351) |
2 | ______ |
| +SCE 320 Science Methods for Grades PK-4 (Gen. Ed. MAT and SCI) | 3 | ______ |
| +EGP 335 Teaching Social Studies and Health in Early Grades | 3 | ______ |
| ^+EDR 317 Reading Instruction & Practicum PreK-4 (EGP 220, EDR 304, EDR 307) | 6 | ______ |
| +EGP 400 Classroom Management (pre or coreq. EDR 317) (*EGP 400 is the only class allowed with student teaching) |
3 | ______ |
| +EGP 402 Engaging Learners (EGP 322 or EDR 317) (W) | 3 | ______ |
| ^+EGP 410/411 (S) and EDA 416/417 (S) Student Teaching (all professional core coursework) | 12 | ______ |
Students attend pre-registration meetings scheduled one year before student teaching.
^ Current Field Clearances Required: Criminal background, PA Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting and tuberculosis test results. Review Ram Portal Class notes for field requirements including days and times.
+ Candidacy required,
(W) Writing Emphasis, (J) Diversity, (E) Ethics, (I) Interdisciplinary, S Speaking
Emphasis.
( ) courses listed in parentheses are prerequisites
Graduation: Students must attain a 3.0 GPA for graduation and a minimum grade of ‘C’ in all Special
Ed courses.
Certification: Students must pass all tests as required by The Pennsylvania Department of Education
for PA teacher licensures.