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Undergraduate Record 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED RECORD]
Teacher Education
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Students wishing to pursue an academic program leading to teacher licensure are required to complete a five-year curriculum leading to the simultaneous awarding of a bachelor’s and master’s degree. This program, sponsored cooperatively by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Curry School of Education, provides an extensive liberal arts foundation, content area preparation, and professional study in education.
Teacher education students earn a B.A. or B.S. degree from the College and an M.T. from the Curry School of Education. Academic training comparable to the liberal arts degree is provided for physical/health education teachers through the Curry School, culminating in a B.S.Ed./M.T. degree. Degree experiences are integrated with professional training in subject matter specialties, pedagogical aspects of education, and clinical/school-based experiences.
The five-year Teacher Education Program offered by the Curry School is recognized nationally for its strong foundation in the liberal arts and its advanced professional training aspects. The program requires that students complete all requirements for the bachelor’s degree while also completing requirements for licensure and the Master of Teaching degree. Students are involved in the practical aspects of teaching during each year of the program.
All TED policies can be found in the student advising handbook at: http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/teachered/bamt.html
Enrollment Procedures for the Five-Year Teacher Education Program Students who are in the College of Arts and Sciences should apply for permission to enroll in the Teacher Education Program during the second semester of their first year of study (application deadline is March 1). Students, including transfers from other institutions, may also apply to the program during their second year of study (prior to March 1) but must attend summer school in Charlottesville to complete professional course work before the start of their third year. Students in science, math, or foreign languages may apply by March 1 of their third year.
Permission to enroll requires that the applicant be in good standing in the College of Arts and Sciences, provide adequate SAT/ACT or Praxis I scores, and complete a permission to enroll application with statements describing his or her (1) commitment to continued learning and intellectual growth, (2) interest in teaching, and (3) previous experience working with children and youth. After enrollment, students are expected to demonstrate competence in quantitative skills, verbal skills (oral and written), and computer literacy. Students must remediate any identified deficiencies prior to graduation. All teacher education students must have a primary major in the College of Arts and Sciences (or in the Curry School for health/physical education majors).
Advancement to Graduate Study By December 1 of the fourth year, students apply to the Master of Teaching degree program in the Curry School of Education. Criteria for advancement to graduate status include: (1) demonstrated competence in basic skills (verbal, quantitative, and computer skills), (2) an outstanding grade point average (2.750 overall/3.000 in academic major), (3) satisfactory performance in all field experiences, (4) demonstrated proficiency in public speaking, and (5) satisfactory performance on the GRE.
Graduation Requirement in Teacher Education All students in a teacher education program must pass the Praxis I entry exam (or qualifying scores on SATs or ACTs) for entrance, and take and pass the Praxis II, and the Virginia Communication and Literacy examinations to graduate. Elementary and special education students must also pass the Virginia Reading Assessment. Applications for graduation are due by February 1 for May graduation and by October 1 for January graduation.
Accelerated B.A. to M.T. Program Teacher education students may graduate with both the B.A. and M.T. degrees in 4.5 years. The student must meet all requirements for both degrees and attend a three week summer session. Applications for graduation are due by October 1.
Licensure Requirements Students are required to submit paperwork to the Admissions Office (Ruffner 104) no later than February 1 of the fifth year. All course work must be completed and Praxis I and Praxis II exams and the VCLA (Virginia Communication & Literacy Assessment) must be passed to be recommended for licensure. All elementary and special education majors must also take and pass the Virginia Reading Assessment (VRA).
Financial Aid for Fifth-Year Students During their fifth year, teacher education students are classified as graduate students by the Office of Financial Aid. Thus, they qualify for graduate scholarship and loan programs, not undergraduate grants.
Policy Exceptions Exceptions to program policies in teacher education must be requested on the Teacher Education Policy Exception form and must be approved by an advisor, the Director of Teacher Education, and a Curry Dean.
Academic Requirements
Satisfactory Academic Performance in Teacher Education Courses required for the B.A./B.S. degree taken at the 400 level or below may be successfully completed with a passing grade of D- or better unless a higher grade is required by the program. Courses in the major must reflect a cumulative grade point average of 3.000 or better.
Courses taken at the 500 level or above in the major and in professional studies require a minimum grade of B- or better; 500-level courses taken before the fourth year in which a student has performed below the level of B- may be petitioned, with advisor and dean’s office approval, to have the grade standard waived.
Professional studies courses at the 500 level in which a student has received a failing grade (less than a B-) must be retaken, or a substitute professional course must be taken to replace the deficiency. Course substitution or retaking a course must be approved by the advisor and the Office of Teacher Education. Program deficiencies may require that the student be suspended from the program.
General Education All students in the B.A./B.S. to M.T. program must complete the general education requirements specified by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Curry School of Education or, in the case of B.S.Ed. candidates, those requirements specified exclusively by the Curry School of Education. Candidates for the B.A./B.S. degree must have completed a total of 102 credits from the College of Arts and Sciences.
In accordance with licensure requirements, specific courses within the general education core vary by teacher education program area. Detailed information can be obtained from the Teacher Education Office (221 Ruffner Hall) or on-line at http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/teachered.
Echols Scholars For Echols scholars in the B.A./B.S. to M.T. program, the general studies component should be a well-planned sequence of courses and experiences that must include theoretical and practical knowledge gained from studies in mathematics, natural science, social science, U.S. history, English communication, literature, and other humanities.
Sample Program for Teacher Education Teacher Education programs have been revised to meet new state licensure regulations. Consult the Teacher Education Web site at http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/teachered or the Office of Teacher Education for a program guide for your teaching field.
Professional Education Experiences Students in teacher education pursue advanced course work in a specific discipline as well as professional education experiences. Prospective teachers begin professional studies during the second year through an exploration of teaching in a course called Teaching as a Profession (EDIS 201) and in field-based experiences in the community or schools (EDIS 288). Students declare a specific content major in the College of Arts and Sciences and continue to take courses in the teacher education program at the Curry School. Students are assigned two advisors, one representing the major in the College and one representing professional education (health/physical education majors have only one advisor). Students must meet with each advisor each semester. Students must complete teacher education core courses (Professional Education courses) in addition to their specified endorsement area courses.
Note: Elementary and special education students who are psychology majors may substitute EDIS 505: Behavior Management for EDLF 501.
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Professional Education Courses
Professional courses continue throughout the third, fourth, and fifth years. The following courses meet the professional education requirement for the the Five Year Teacher Education Degree Program:
- EDIS 788- Field Project Credits: 3
- EDLF 710- Issues in Education Credits: 3
Teaching Specializations
The requirements for each teaching specialization are largely determined by the kind of teaching position for which the student is preparing. The teacher education requirements are in addition to the courses required in general education and are in compliance with state licensure guidelines.
All those completing M.T. programs for initial licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia must pass the Specialty Area Examinations (Praxis II). Students should contact their advisor in the Curry School of Education or the Office of Admissions for further information. Praxis I exams must be taken prior to admission to the program and Praxis II in the fourth or fifth year. Students with high SAT or ACT scores may be exempt from taking Praxis I. Taking and passing the Praxis exams and appropriate specialty tests are graduation requirements. Course sequences for all teacher education programs may be obtained from the Office of Teacher Education (221 Ruffner Hall), or on-line at http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/teachered/programs.
Students must also pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (can be taken at any point in the program) and elementary and special education students must complete the Virginia Reading Assessment after their fourth year. Elementary Education
The elementary education program leads to licensure and endorsement for teaching in PreK-6 classrooms. Students must complete a broad liberal arts program including English, Science, Math, American History, and World history or Western Civilization. Prospective elementary teachers may complete a major from any discipline in the arts and sciences, however, students are encouraged to seek a major in a core content area. Secondary Education
The University of Virginia offers a wide choice of academic majors, with the following majors leading directly to an endorsement to teach in a secondary school: English, Mathematics, History, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science.
Note: The credits required for a major at the University of Virginia generally do not match the credits required for an endorsement in a particular field. Introductory courses that may not be counted for a major in the College may be counted for endorsement purposes.
When completing a secondary endorsement, the specific pedagogy courses for each of the requested endorsement areas are required. Any course substitution must be approved by the advisor and the Teacher Education Director.
The following descriptions are for endorsement programs approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education: English:
The curriculum for prospective teachers of English fulfills the guidelines of the National Council of Teachers of English plus all requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia for teaching grades 6-12. In addition to teacher education core courses minimum requirements include:
- 3 credits in English composition (ENWR 110) or equivalent
- 32 credits in upper-division English courses, including:
- 6 credits in history of English literature
- 6 credits in literature before 1800
- 1 course in Shakespeare
- 1 course in American literature (pre-1900)
- 1 course in American literature (post 1900)
- 1 course in the novel
- 1 course in poetry
- 1 course in creative or non-fiction writing
- 1 course in teaching composition
- 1 course in language, literacy, and culture
- 1 course in literature for adolescents
- 2 courses in American/English literature at the graduate level
Course work should include the history of the English language. Courses dealing with women and minority American writers and those providing a working knowledge of theatrical and cinematic aesthetics are recommended. Foreign Language Education:
Endorsement programs for PreK-12 are available in French, German, Latin, and Spanish. Students must complete a 30-credit major at the 300 level and above, plus two graduate-level courses in the appropriate foreign language department. Course work must be related to advanced grammar and composition, advanced conversation, culture and civilization, literature, and applied linguistics, with a minimum of the following credits in the specific language.
- French: 36 credits at the 300 level and above
- German: 30 credits at the 300 level and above
- Spanish: 36 credits at the 300 level and above
Students majoring in a foreign language are required to spend at least six weeks abroad and take a speaking and writing proficiency test in their target language. See the Curry Academic Advisor for more information. Advancement to graduate status and student teaching placement are contingent upon the results of these tests. For graduation, the satisfactory proficiency score is Advanced Low (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language Scale). Student who score below that rating on the diagnostic test will be expected to develop a plan of action to improve their language skills and retake the test as needed. An exit proficiency test in both oral and written skills will be required for licensure as a teacher of foreign languages. In addition to language and language education courses, students are required to complete teacher education core courses. Latin:
Students seeking endorsement as a Latin teacher must complete 18 credits (above LATI 103) and 12 credits in related subjects. Course experiences should include reading and comprehension of Latin; Latin phonology, morphology, and syntax; the culture and civilization of the Roman people; and literary masterpieces. Teachers who have completed requirements for endorsement in other modern languages may be additionally endorsed by completing 12 credits above LATI 103 and CLAS 202.
Students who have completed a major (including all endorsement requirements) in one modern foreign language or Latin may be endorsed in a second language by completing 18 credits above the 300 level. Course experiences must include advanced grammar and composition, conversation, culture and civilization, literature, and applied linguistics. English as a Second Language:
An endorsement in English as a Second Language is available to students with majors in an existing licensure program or with a valid teaching license. In Curry, ESL is considered as a second endorsement only. Students wishing to pursue ESL should speak to their advisor and contact the Teacher Education Office for approval. Requirements include credits in linguistics, including general linguistics; English phonology, morphology and syntax; applied linguistics; and courses in teaching and assessment of English as a second language. Mathematics:
Requires a major in mathematics or its equivalent, including at least 9 courses in mathematics above the calculus sequence. The math major must include calculus, 6 credits of mathematical analysis with differential equations, 6 credits of linear and modern algebra, 6 credits of probability and statistics and 3 credits of geometry. At least 6 of these credits must be taken at the 500 level or above. In addition, at least 3 credits of computer science and 3 credits of educational computing must be presented. Required professional endorsement courses include EDIS 545 (Teaching Secondary Mathematics) and EDIS 587 (Seminar in Mathematics). The math education endorsement is for grades 6-12. Algebra Add-on Endorsement:
A student who has completed requirements for an endorsement in another area may also be endorsed to teach general mathematics and Algebra I by completing a concentration of 20 credits of computer science and math, including two courses in differential and integral calculus, one course in linear or modern algebra, two courses selected from mathematical analysis, discrete mathematics, geometry, probability, statistics, and at least one course in computer science. Science:
Teacher education students interested in science participate in programs designed to meet or exceed the standards of the National Science Teachers Association. Science education majors can teach in grades 6-12 and must complete 52 credits in science, mathematics (at least to introductory calculus), statistics, and computer applications in order to demonstrate depth and breadth of scientific background. Additionally science teacher education students are required to take at least 1 course in the history of science. Biology:
32 credits in biology, with at least one course from each of the following areas: botany, cell biology/biochemistry, ecology, genetics, physiology, zoology; plus 20 credits in a related field, including chemistry, earth/space science, mathematics (above introductory calculus) and physics. At least 6 of the science credits must be taken at the 500 level or above. Chemistry:
32 credits in chemistry, with at least one course from each of the following areas: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry; plus 20 credits in a related field, including biology, earth/space science, mathematics (at or above calculus), and physics. At least 6 of the science credits must be taken at the 500 level or above. Earth and Space Science:
32 credits in earth and space science, with at least one course from each of the following areas: astronomy, geology, meteorology, oceanography; plus 20 credits of supporting courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. At least 6 of the science credits must be taken at the 500 level or above. Physics:
32 credits in physics including the following areas: classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, waves; plus 20 credits of supporting courses in biology, chemistry, earth/space science, and mathematics through introduction to differential equations. At least 6 of the science credits must be taken at the 500 level or above. Social Studies:
The Social Studies program is designed for teachers in grades 6-12 who wish to be prepared to teach United States History, World History, Government, Economics, Political Science, or Geography. Students are required to successfully complete the following courses and are encouraged to major in history or government:
EDIS 564: Physical Geography Credits: 3
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EVSC 101: Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3 Special Education Programs
Special Education Programs meet the guidelines of the Council for Exceptional Children and prepare teachers to work with students identified with mild to moderate disabilities within inclusion and self-contained settings. Students may also elect to meet the highly qualified designation by passing a Praxis II exam in a content area. Professional preparation for special education must include credits in the characteristics of two specific disabilities (behavioral disabilities, mental retardation, or learning disabilities), credits in reading and reading diagnostics, principles of curriculum and instruction for exceptional individuals, methodology for exceptional individuals, classroom management and psychoeducational assessment of exceptional individuals, math and technology, and field experiences in teaching exceptional individuals. Endorsements in these programs are K-12.
Special Education – General Curriculum: The general special education program prepares teachers to serve students from across the whole range of mild disabilities in a variety of settings incuding inclusion classrooms, modified resource rooms, and self-contained programs. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, instructional accommodations, behavior management, and assessment strategies. Students in the Special Education – General Curriculum program must also complete all requirements for a second endorsement area in general education (elementary education, a secondary education content area, or ESL). Students may also select to complete dual endorsements in Special Education – General Curriculum and Special Education – Adapted Curriculum (although this combination will result in an extended MT program).
Special Education – Adapted Curriculum: The Special Education – Adapted Curriculum prepares teachers to serve students from across the whole range of moderate to severe disabilities in a variety of settings including inclusion classrooms, modified resource rooms, and self-contained programs. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, access to the general education curriculum and instructional accommodations, identifying and teaching functional skills, effective communication through multiple modalities, positive behavior support, transition to adulthood, and systematic instructional strategies with data-based decision making. Students in the Special Education – Adapted Curriclum BAMT program must also complete all requiremtns for a second endorsement area in general education; elementary education. Students may also select to complete dual endorsements in Special Education – General Curriculum and Special Education – Adapted Curriculum (although both combinations will result in an extended MT program). Students in the Masters who enter with licensure need only complete the required coursework for the Special Education – Adapted Curriculum.
Early Childhood – Special Education: (Birth-5 years) The Early Childhood Special Education teacher preparation program integrates psychology, early childhood education, and early childhood education, and early childhood education. The primary mission of the program is to produce high quality graduates to staff and lead educational programs that serve young children birth through age five with a range of risk and disability conditions. Graduates of the program will be certified to teach children with a wide range of developmental delays including cognitive, communication, social, adaptive behavior, and/or motor skills. Graduates are likely to be employed by public schools, head start programs, early intervention programs, and a wide range of service providers serving young children and their families. Early Childhood and Developmental Risk
Early Childhood and Developmental Risk combines licensure requirements for early childhood special education (birth-age 5) and primary education (PreK-grade 3). This program focuses on the needs of children at-risk for failure. The program specifies courses from both special education (severe disabilities) and elementary education. Students enrolled in this program must complete a psychology major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Kinesiology
The five-year kinesiology program leading to endorsement in health and physical education requires that all students transfer into the Curry School of Education for a combined B.S.Ed.-M.T. degree. This health and physical education program follows the same format as the B.A.-M.T. option, but it is located entirely in the Curry School due to the specific disciplinary course offerings related to human movement sciences (e.g., anatomy, kinesiology, motor development, and sport psychology).
Health and physical education majors must take BIOL 201-202 and a lab as part of the natural science requirements. Students must take a variety of performance courses and are therefore not required to complete the foreign language courses within the humanities area (although 12 credits of humanities are required, and those may include foreign languages).
The content major for health and physical education focuses on human movement sciences such as anatomy, health topics, kinesiology, exercise physiology, motor development, etc. This program qualifies individuals to meet endorsement requirements to teach physical education and health PK-12. The program is designed to meet all State of Virginia certification requirements.
Individuals complete 42 credits in the College of Arts and Sciences plus 33 credits in kinesiology including motor development, anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, 10 credits in teaching motor skills; 15 credits in health; 45 in education, pedagogy and field experiences; and 5 hours in electives.
All students are required to attend at least one state or national convention within the profession of physical education and to fulfill an experience in outdoor education.
Sample Five Year Teacher Education Program in Kinesiology Year One: Fall Semester
- American History Credits: 3
- Humanities Elective Credits: 3
Year One: Spring Semester
- Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 6
- Literature Elective (American or English) Credits: 3
Year Two: Fall Semester
- Natural Science Elective Credits: 3
Year Two: Spring Semester
- Non- Western Civilization Credits: 3
Year Three: Fall Semester
Year Three: Spring Semester
Year Four: Fall Semester
- EDHS Adapted Physical Education: Developmental Disabilites Credits:3
Year Four: Spring Semester
Year Five: Fall Semester
- EDHS 771- Associate Teaching - Elementary Credits: 6
- EDHS 772- Associate Teaching - Secondary Credits: 6
- EDHS 770 Physical Education Seminar Credits: 3
Total Credit Hours: 15
Year Five: Spring Semester
- EDHS 846 Ortho & Sen Impair. -APE Credits: 3
- EDLF 710 Contemporary Issues in Education Credits: 3
- EDIS 788 Field Project Credits: 3
- EDHS 563 Historical Issues Advocacy & Philosophy- PE Credits: 2
- Elective Credits: 2
Total Credit Hours: 13 General Electives
In addition to the requirements in the teaching specialization, general education, and professional education programs, the remaining credits needed to complete graduation requirements may be elected, subject to the approval of the student’s advisor, from any courses offered in the University. All actions regarding registration for courses require the permission of the assigned Curry School advisor. B.A. students also need permission from their College advisor. Course Information
Courses offered for undergraduate credit in the Curry School of Education are described below. Graduate courses (30 credits at the 500-level or above not including field practica) are required for the completion of the M.T. degree. For descriptions of courses that may be used to satisfy the general education requirements for the B.A. or B.S. in Education, see chapter 6 of this Record. Course prerequisites consist of the stated courses or their equivalent, as determined by program area faculty. Courses offered in the Curry School of Education are listed by departments within the school. |
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