SPED K-12 4 Yr BS - Sophomore Advising

NOTE:  You will need to schedule a time to meet with Dr. Blatz to create a Program Plan for you.  Clicking on this link will take you to a Google calendar where you can select a time to meet.

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 (check out items from lending library)

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REQUIRED SPED PROGRAM COURSES

SOPHOMORE - FALL COURSES -

EDUC 303 - Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction (2)

EXED 303 - Foundations of Classroom and Behavior Management (3)

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SOPHOMORE - SPRING COURSES -

EXED 341 - Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities (3) OR
     EXED 342 - Characteristics of Students Adapted Curriculum (3)

MAED 430 - Foundations of Math Instruction (3) OR
     EXED 417 - Communication, Language and Sensory Issues of Autism (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)

• ALEKS – score of 46 or higher OR one of the following substitute tests:
  

•    Praxis Core Math 5733 (score of 150)
•    ACT Math score of 22
•    SAT Math score of 560 (if taken on or after 3/1/16) or 
• SAT Math score of 530 (if taken(if taken between 4/1/95 – 2/29/16)

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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
• COE - ETMC
• The Student Success Center