1. GROUP ADVISING Information for Juniors (60-89 credits)
Spring 2018

2. To Do List prior to Group Advising:
Update your four-year plan
Check Degree Works for Accuracy and Major Requirements
Check URSA account for ‘Holds” and registration date
‘Holds’ prohibit registration
Check for transfer credit accuracy

3. How do I sign up for Group Advising?
Sign up for Group Advising using sign-up genius at
Update Graduation Requirements Form prior to Advising
Review your academic progress on Degree Works for accuracy
Watch the Junior Power Point presentation prior to Advising
Please be prompt

4. Course Information:
SCED 475: Click on the CRN # to select the correct, linked Lab

5. GPA Is Very Important!
3.0 cumulative GPA is a prerequisite for the following courses:
EDEL 454 Student Teaching requires a Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Consider Grade Replacement if necessary

6. Grade Replacement is the Best Way to Raise Your GPA
Grade Replacement form must be completed and turned into Registrar’s Office prior to the semester’s drop deadline.
Grade Replacement form can be found on the Registrar’s website at:
Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines
Grade Replacement may affect Financial Aid and may also affect COF Stipend.

7. CLD ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION:
CLD Academic Track with endorsement requires:
Documentation of foreign language background
Contact:
Student Teaching must be in a CLD-based school

8. Social Studies/Literacy Practicum Course Information
Social Studies/Literacy Practicum – typically the semester prior to student teaching. For more information see: .html (View instructions for EDFE 120 Powerpoint)
Weekly schedule:
Two days (MW) on campus taking methods courses:
EDEL 425 – Social Studies Methods
EDEL 445 – Intermediate Literacy Methods
ET 340 – Integration of Technology
EDFE 120 – Checkpoint and Request for Practicum Placement
EDEL 457 – Social Studies/Literacy Practicum - two full days (TR) in an elementary school with an elementary teacher (mentor)

9. Mathematics/Science Practicum Course Information
Mathematics/Science Practicum – typically the semester prior to student teaching. For more information see: .html (View instructions for EDFE 120 Powerpoint)
Weekly schedule:
Two days (TR) on campus taking methods courses:
EDEL 420 – Mathematics Methods
SCED 475 – Science Methods (Specific lecture/lab link!)
EDEL 339 – Data Assessment
EDEL 459 – Mathematics/Science Practicum - two full days (MW) in an elementary school with an elementary teacher (mentor)

10. Please Note:
The following courses must be completed prior to final student teaching: EDEL 454
EDF 370
EDEL 350
PSY 347
EDSE 429
SES 403
TESL 380

11. EDFE 120 Registration:
Semester prior to the Social Studies/Literacy Practicum or the Mathematics/Science Practicum
Select the section that list Dr. Charles Warren as the Instructor
Complete the request for Placement Survey (resume, Cooperating Teacher Letter)
Must have completed or currently enrolled in EDEL 350
Register for EDFE 120 even if you do not presently have the required GPA (3.0), but anticipate you might

12. PRAXIS Register for the PRAXIS Test
Licensure accepted in 43 states and Guam
Select the correct test
Approximate cost $180
Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects
Must select Colorado as the state, to avoid registering for the wrong test
Select a test location – several in Northern Colorado
Computer delivered test
Study materials are available in the STE Office – McKee 216
See Dee

13. PRAXIS See PRAXIS on ELED website
PRAXIS Brochures in ELED Office or in Forms on ELED Website
Take one semester prior to EDFE 120
Practice/Review material available online at at bookstores, or in the ELED Library located in McKee 216
Print scores immediately: score availability will expire
It is required to submit documentation that demonstrates that the PRAXIS test has been taken prior to each Practicum.
It is further required that proof of successfully passing the PRAXIS is demonstrated prior to student teaching. You will not be able to student teach unless the PRAXIS has been passed.
Scores are due on September 10 for Spring 2018 practicum and February 10 for Fall 2018 practicum

14. Interim Registration:
Registration for Interim begins on October 2nd
No PIN required
Please check with Financial Aid regarding funding if applicable

15. COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES
View the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form available on the ELED website or in the ELED office. It can also be found on the Registrar’s home page at:
ticulation.html
Grade of “C” or higher transfers to UNC
Transfer credits have no affect on your UNC GPA
All Transcripts should be sent to the Registrar’s Office

16. Elementary Advisors are located in McKee 216
Jaime Donahue
Liz Osborn
*Advisors are located in McKee 216 and appointments can be made by calling Dee in the STE Office at: