SPED K-12 5 Yr Sophomore Advising

You will need to meet with Dr. Blatz to create a Program Plan.  Dr. Blatz uses a google doc that you can schedule a time to meet with her on.  Use this link to schedule an appointment.

 SCHEDULE ADVISING APPOINTMENT


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There will be times from your sophomore year on when you might need to check out an assessment etc. from our Lending Library for class and this form has to be on file before you will be allowed to check out an item.. 

Please download, complete this form, including your signature, print it and bring it to the EFEX Department in Memorial Hall (Room 3126).  You can also scan and email the completed form to efex@jmu.edu. 

EFEX Equipment Loan Agreement (to check out items from lending library)


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REQUIRED SPED PROGRAM COURSES FOR SOPHOMORE YEAR:

 

FALL -

EXED 200 - Foundations of Exceptional Education (3)
EDUC 200 - Foundations of American Education (3) (formerly EDUC 300)

 These are the courses you are required to take if you have not already completed them with a "C" or better.

SPRING -

PSYC 270 - Foundations of Learning Cognition for Education (3)
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MAIN TASK - COMPLETE PRIOR TO REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL OF YOUR JUNIOR YEAR: 


These steps must be completed to become fully accepted into teacher education.  These are accomplished via the ESC -

  • Apply to Teacher Education
  • Declare Teaching Minor
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better
  • Complete 1st Aid / CPR / AED (previously Universal Precautions but changed 8/2017)
  • Complete Training in Child Abuse Prevention ("CAP")
  • Provide 2 references 
  • Answer Felony / Misdemeanor Conviction Involving Children / Drugs 
  • Pre-Professional Assessment
  • Complete WRIT 103 or equivalent ("C" or better)
  • Complete PSYC 160 ("C" or better)
  • Complete Math or equivalent ("C" or better)
  • Complete EDUC 300 ("C" or better) 

  • VCLA Reading and Writing (composite score of 470), AND
 
  • ALEKS - score of 46 or higher OR one of the following substitute tests: 
    • Praxis Core Math (score of 150);
    • ACT Math score of 22 + ACT Composite score of 24
    • SAT Math score of 560 (if taken on or after 3/1/16) or SAT Math score of 530 (if taken between 4/1/95- 2.29.16)
  • Be Fully Accepted


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OTHER TASKS:


 Familiarize yourself with:
  • Major and minor requirements (program websites)
  • Study Abroad opportunities (plan ahead—best done sophomore year or may/summer).
  • Other Campus Support Services:
  • Libraries
  • Computer Labs
  • ETMC
  • The Student Success Center
ADVISOR:  Dr. Sharon Blatz (blatzsl@jmu.edu - 540.568.5784)