ELEMENTARY/SPECIAL EDUCATION
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall:
Core Foundation (foreign language, PE)
A 4-credit lab course*
An English course (100 level)
MATH 111, 112, 120, 201, 202, or 207
PSY 101 or HIST 217 or 218 or
One Social science elective course 9either ECON, SOC, PSCI or GEOG)
Spring:
Core Foundation (foreign language, PE)
A 4-credit Science lab course*
PSY 101 or HIST 217 or 218 (if not taken in the fall)
An English course
MATH 112 or PSY 211**
One social science elective, if not taken in the fall
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall:
Core Foundation (foreign language if not completed)
EDUC 204
EDUC 223***
An English couse
A 4-credit Science lab course*
MATH 106**
Spring:
Core Foundation (foreign language if not completed)
EDUC 224
EDUC 236
MATH 107**
HIST 217 or 218, if not already completed
One Social Science elective course (see fall of freshman year for options)
COMMENTS:
*12 credits in science are required (at least one course must be a biological science course and at least one must be a physical science course). In order to finish in four years, it is essential that students enroll in three 4-credit science courses to fulfill the 12-credit science requirement.
**12 credits in mathematics are required. Students must satisfy the Hood Core with Math 111, 112, 201 or PSY 211.
***It is important to take introductory education courses in the sequence shown in the sophomore year.
NOTES:
Education majors who wish to study abroad in the junior year should keep this plan in mind when scheduling courses each semester. If they wish to study in a country where a foreign language is spoken, they must be sure to enroll in the appropriate language courses at Hood in the freshman and sophomore years.
The Education Department strongly recommends completion of the 2-credit Physical Education Core requirement in the freshman year.
The State of Maryland has increased requirements for teacher certification in the content area of reading. Students are required to complete four reading courses.
Students must obtain Maryland's minimum passing score on Praxis I, SAT or ACT before admission to Phase I.
Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) Requirement: Students must achieve a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) on a 4.0 scale for admittance into Phase II of the teacher certification programs. Furthermore, a student earning a C- or lower in required education courses may not continue in the teacher education programs.
Students seeking teacher certification must complete two consecutive semesters of the yearlong internship.
Contact the Education Department for specific information regarding admission to and requirements for this program.
ELEMENTARY/SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISING
The Education Department will determine if any courses transferred will fulfill Program Prerequisites or required courses for Phases 1-3. The ELSP major requires the maximum of 60 credits allowed in a major. Students who elect and complete additional education courses will be required to exceed the 124-credit minimum required for graduation.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEM/SPECIAL EDUCATION
English – 12 credits
___ENGL _______________________
___ENGL _______________________
___ENGL _______________________ ***
___ENGL _______________________ ***
Social Science – 9 credits
___ Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101 also satisfies Social & Behavioral Core)
___ US History (HIST 217 or HIST 218 to fulfill Historical Analysis Core as well as this certification requirement)
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***Helpful if English courses also satisfy the Western Civ. (ENGL 300, ENHN 350, ENGL 365, ENGL 367, ENHN 368, ENGL 414, ENHN 460, ENGL 461), Non-Western Civ. (ENGL 361, ENHN 463), and SST Core (ENGL 450).
Mathematics** – 12 credits
___ MATH 111, 120, 201, or 202**
___ MATH 106 (required)
___ MATH 107 (required) or AA/AAT equivalent
___ Statistics (MATH 112 or PSY 211) (required)
For undergraduates only:
( ) completed Hood's Foundation or AA/AAT equivalent
( ) completed Hood's Methods of Inquiry
** Students MUST satisfy the Hood Core with either MATH 111, 112, 201, 202 or PSY 211. All exemptions must carry the approval of the Education Department.
Science* – 12 credits
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Civilization courses
___ West. _______________________________
___ Non-west. ____________________________
___ SST ____________________________
*At least 1 biological science and at least 1 course in physical science ALL LAB CLASSES (4 credits) and second semester in sequence.
PREREQUISITES (12 credits)
While completing prerequisite courses and accompanying field experiences,
students must take PRAXIS I. Test-passed date(s) __________________________
Put an "X" to indicate completion of Hood or transfer course; indicate "AAT" for students completing the AAT program.
___ EDUC 204 Foundations for Effective Teaching or equivalent .................................................... 3 credits
___ EDUC 223 Childhood Development or equivalent ...................................................................... 3 credits
___ EDUC 224 Processes and Acquisition of Reading or equivalent ............................................... 3 credits
___ EDUC 236 Children and Youth with Exceptionalities or equivalent ............................................ 3 credits
Total credits earned at completion of education prerequisites: ___________
PHASE I (18 credits)
Entrance to Phase I is contingent upon successful completion of prerequisite education courses with a minimum grade of C, submission of acceptable PRAXIS I, SAT or ACT scores, and successful performance in field placements.
___ EDUC 316 Reading Instruction .................................................................................................. 3 credits
___ EDUC 320 Elementary Science Methods .................................................................................. 2 credits
___ EDUC 330 Elementary Social Studies Methods ......................................................................... 2 credits
___ EDUC 345 Instructional Assessment .......................................................................................... 2 credits
___ EDUC 353 SpEd Methods: Elementary ..................................................................................... 3 credits
___ EDUC 354 SpEd Methods: Middle School .................................................................................. 3 credits
___ EDUC 373 Assessment, Diagnosis, Prescription in SpEd ......................................................... 3 credits
Total credits earned at completion of Phase I: ___________
PHASE II (15 credits)
Admission to Phase II is contingent upon successful completion of Phase I education courses and requirements with a minimum grade of C, attainment of overall grade-point minimums, successful performance in field placements, and score of ―Emergentǁ‖ or higher on entry portfolio. All Praxis II exams required for state certification must be taken prior to the beginning of the Phase III Internship.
___ EDUC 317 Materials for Teaching Reading ................................................................................ 3 credits
___ EDUC 321 Math Methods ........................................................................................................... 3 credits
___ EDUC 340 Assessment for Reading Instruction ........................................................................ 3 credits
___ EDUC 347 Classroom Organization and Management ............................................................. 3 credits
___ EDUC 349 Internship I ECE, Elem/SpEd, Special Ed ................................................................ 2 credits
___ EDUC 360 Introduction to the Internship .................................................................................... 1 credit
Total credits earned at completion of Phase II: ___________
PHASE III (15 credits)
Admission to Phase III is contingent upon successful completion of Phase II education courses and requirements, attainment of overall and education 2.75* grade-point minimums, and successful performance in field placements. In Phase III, Interns complete the Exit Portfolio.
___ EDUC 449 Teaching Internship .................................................................................................. 12 credits
___ EDUC 460 Professional Development Seminar ........................................................................ 3 credits
Completion of the State-approved certification program is contingent upon successful completion of
all courses with a minimum grade of C, maintaining 2.75* gpa overall, successful teaching performance, a score of "Proficient" or higher on the Exit Portfolio, AND attainment of Maryland State Department of Education's minimum scores on PRAXIS II exams.
NOTE:
Dual certification majors must take 4 PRAXIS II exams. These tests are Elementary Education 0014 (Content Knowledge), Elementary Education 0012 (Content Area Exercises), and Special Education 0354 (Special Education: Core Knowledge and Application). Those wishing to teach a subject on the middle school level, after having received dual certification, may wish to take a subject-centered PRAXIS II for a later endorsement by MSDE.