Freshman Orientation Fall 2018 WELCOME ABOARD! Freshman Orientation Fall 2018

Introductions Department Chair: Dr. Agnes Cave Program Coordinators Early Childhood Education: Dr. Kathryn Bojczyk (bojczyk@cua.edu) Elementary Education: Dr. Angela McRae (mcraeb@cua.edu) Secondary Education: Dr. Liliana Maggioni (maggioni@cua.edu) Education Studies: Dr. Rona Frederick (frederick@cua.edu) Director of Field Experiences: Ms. Elsie Neely (neely@cua.edu) Director of Teacher Education: Dr. Liliana Maggioni Administrative Assistant: Ms. Ildiko Gyory

Our Education Programs Early Childhood Education – preK-3rd grade Elementary Education – 1st – 6th grade Secondary Education – joint major with English, History, and Mathematics – 7th-12th grade 4+1 Option available Ed. Studies – no license Special Education and Early Childhood Special Education – Masters level 4+1 Option soon available

Remember… Talk to your advisor

A Way of Thinking about Education Our educational philosophy and conceptual framework: A reflective practitioner Philosophical Mode Interpretative Descriptive Reflective Practitioner

General Program Structure A liberal arts curriculum (distribution requirements) Education courses Field experiences Study abroad

Field Experiences Practice/Service in Education Academic Service Learning DC Reads, JumpStart Other programs through Campus Ministry Paid and volunteer opportunities Work-study opportunities Practicum Field Experiences: Junior Year Student Teaching: Senior Year

Study Abroad When? Sophomore Fall or Spring Semester or Fall Senior Year (ECE and ELE only) Contact the CUAbroad Center (cuabroad.cua.edu - McMahon Hall #110) and Dr. Maggioni (maggioni@cua.edu – O’Boyle #214) Humanities in several countries (e.g., Italy, Belgium, Chile, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Mexico, Poland, Spain, etc.) Summer Programs also available

Application to Education Program When? Spring sophomore year When? …Spring freshman year ECE and ELE Plan to take EDUC 251, EDUC 261, and EDUC 271 during your sophomore year Keep 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in Education) SEC Plan to take EDUC 251 and EDUC 271 during your sophomore year Keep 3.0 GPA (in Education and content area) Consider the option of a 4+1 (BA or BS in your content area and MA in Secondary Education)

Registration Register for 5 courses Language requirements If you are considering applying to an Education program, see an advisor in the Education Department before registering for classes Language requirements Math requirement Consider EDUC 101

The Undergraduate Advising Center Offers guidance to all undergraduates, especially first-year students, as they move toward their academic goals Web: https://success.catholic.edu/incoming-students/index.html Where: McMahon B-10 (Make an appointment) …but we love to see you, too!

Assistance for Students: Campus Resources Mullen Library libraries.cua.edu Center for Academic and Career Success http://success.cua.edu Writing Center http://english.cua.edu/wc/ Counseling Center http://counseling.cua.edu/ (For academic assistance: see CAS) Disability Support Services 202-319-5211 dss.cua.edu Dean of Students’ Office (with transition problems…) http://deanofstudents.cua.edu/

A Couple of Reminders Use/read CUA E-mail. Read through all the material received from CUA. Attend all orientation sessions. Check advisor information in Cardinal Station. Be aware of CUA Academic Dishonesty policy. Be wise in using Social Media.

Last, but not least…. (Remember?) Keep in touch with your advisor!

Have a great semester and see you soon!