Dual Licensure in Elementary Education (Grades K 6) and Special Education (Grades K 12) Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree

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1 Dual Licensure in Elementary Education (Grades K 6) and Special Education (Grades K 12) Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Designed for: Students who desire an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and who want to earn a teaching license in the state of North Carolina for grades K-6 and a second license in Special Education for grades K 12. Program Description The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at North Carolina A&T State University engages Elementary Education majors in challenging academic coursework and real-world classroom experiences in local elementary public schools. Elementary Education majors progress through a series of strategic field experiences that increase each academic year. In the Freshman year, Elementary Education majors spend 20 hours during the course of a semester in an assigned public school, investigating issues related to the ethics of teaching. In the Sophomore year, Elementary Education majors spend 30 hours during the semester in a public school, examining culturally responsive teaching strategies that engage students from different backgrounds. In the Junior year, Elementary Education candidates spend 40 hours in a public school, practicing ways to differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of students. In the Senior year, Elementary Education candidates spend 60 hours in a public school, strengthening their teaching ability then they transition to serving as a student teacher where they assume full-time responsibility of an elementary classroom for 10 consecutive weeks. Admission to the Teacher Education Program All students who desire to attain a degree in Elementary Education must meet specific requirements to gain admission to the Teacher Education Program. Some of these requirements are as follows: A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.80 A grade of C or better in CUIN 110 Ethics of Teaching, CUIN 210 Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, and CUIN 310 Classroom Assessment in the 21 st Century Cumulative scores of 522 or higher on the Praxis I Criminal Background Check Satisfactory completion of a Teacher Education Interview Program Standards Elementary Education candidates meet all required standards and competencies through the completion of Electronic Evidences aligned with state and professional standards. Throughout the program, candidates must complete an electronic portfolio in TaskStream ( and each Electronic Evidence produced must be evaluated at a level of proficiency to receive recommendation for an elementary teaching license. Candidates must also receive passing scores on the Praxis II examination (Test 0015) required by the state of North Carolina for licensure. Visit Educational Testing Service ( to learn more about this test.

2 Student Learning Outcomes Candidates who complete the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program at North Carolina A&T State University will achieve the following outcomes: exhibit effective communication skills (written, oral, graphic and interpersonal) appropriate for elementary teacher leaders with advanced certification(s). effectively use quantitative and/or qualitative problem solving skills appropriate for elementary teacher leaders with advanced certification(s). demonstrate a level of expertise (knowledge, skills, and professionalism) appropriate for elementary teacher leaders with advanced certification(s). demonstrate ability to engage productively in the review and conduct of disciplinary research and creative professional activity appropriate for elementary teacher leaders with advanced certification(s). Recommendation for Licensure Requirements For recommendation for a North Carolina initial teaching license in Elementary Education, candidates must satisfy the following requirements: Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.80 or higher Grade of C in all major required courses Successful completion of Student Teaching experience during senior year Passing score of 161 or higher on the Praxis II examination (Test 0015) Passing scores on the Praxis II examination for North Carolina Special Education tests Proficiency scored on Electronic Evidences in TaskStream Portfolio Application for licensure processed through the Office of the Dean Contact Information Dr. Dawn Waegerle, Coordinator Bachelor of Science Special Education Dual Licensure Option Department of Curriculum and Instruction School of Education 270 Proctor Hall (336) waegerle@ncat.edu

3 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6) Dual Licensure SPED Degree Undergraduate Program Option (SPED COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER SHOWN) Ms./Mrs./Mr. Student ID (Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Initial) (Banner#) Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Telephone (Home) (Cell) ( ) COURSES TO BE COMPLETED HOURS GRADE TERM/YEAR FRESHMAN YEAR: First Semester ENGL 100 Ideas and Their Expression I 3 BIOL 100 Biological Science 4 ELED 120 Shape/Space in Our World 3 ELED 201 Communication for the Elem Teacher 3 MATH 101 Fundamentals of Alg. & Trig I 3 CUIN 102 Introduction to Teacher Education 2 FRESHMAN YEAR: Second Semester ENGL 101 Ideas and Their Expression II 3 ELED 121 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teacher 3 CUIN 110 Ethics of Teaching 2 CUIN 101 Technology for the 21 st Century Classroom 1 MATH 102 Fundamentals of Alg. & Trig II 3 EASC 201 Earth-Man s Environment 3 SPED 350 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3 : 1) Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of ) Completed Dispositions Instrument in TaskStream 3) Composite Praxis I Score of 522 or higher 4) Evidence of Membership in a Professional Organization 5) Evidence of Attendance at one ELED Candidate Majors Meeting (Revised ) DW Page 1

4 SOPHOMORE YEAR: First Semester SOCI 200 Introduction to Anthropology 3 ELED 121 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teacher 3 CUIN 210 Culturally Relevant Pedagogy 2 HIST 201 African American History to SPED 355 Introduction to Mild Disabilities 3 SPED 354 Urban Schools 3 (17 Hours) SOPHOMORE YEAR: Second Semester HPED 200 Personal Health 2 ELED 316 Creative Arts, Healthful Living, Movement 3 ELED 415 Curriculum and Design 2 ELED 310 Assessment for 21 st Century Classrooms 2 MUSI 220 History of Black Music 3 SPED 455 Teaching Adolescents with EBD 3 SPED 441 Teacher-Parent Community 2 (17 Hours) Summer Required Elective course Humanities/Fine Arts Global Awareness Elective 1) Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of ) Teacher Education Interview Completed 3) Evidence of Attendance at one ELED Candidate Meeting AND First Aid/CPR Certification 4) Application for Admission to Teacher Education Submitted and Approved JUNIOR YEAR: First Semester CUIN 401 Classroom and Behavior Management 3 CUIN 542 Children s Literature & Instru Media 3 CUIN 410 Differentiated Instruction 2 ELED 300 Intro to English Lang Learner 2 SPED 540 Research-based Strategies for Teaching Math 3 SPED 452 Assistive Technology 3 (16 Hours) JUNIOR YEAR: Second Semester ELED 511 Reading in the Elementary School 3 ELED 512 Social Studies in the Elementary School 3 ELED 513 Science in the Elementary School 3 ELED 514 Mathematics in the Elementary School 3 SPED 548 Diagnosis and Assessment 3 SPED 539 Teaching Students Persis Reading Prob 3 Footnote: 1) See academic advisor for approved courses, 2) College transfer students may substitute 6 approved credit hours consult academic advisor. : 1) Evidence of Attendance at one ELED Candidate Meeting, 2) Evidence of Attendance at one Local/Regional/State/National Professional Meeting (Revised ) DW Page 2

5 SENIOR YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER CUIN 543 Educational Media 3 ELED 510 Language Arts in Elem School 3 ELED 544 Diagnostic Prescriptive Reading In Elementary Education 3 ELED 515 Methods of Teaching (60 hours of Field Experience) 2 SPED 564 Methods for Special Needs Child 3 SPED 565 Excep. Student in Inclusive Classrooms 3 ELED 404 Licensure Review 1 1) PRAXIS II Scores (Test 0015) of 161 or higher 2) PRAXIS II Scores in North Carolina Special Education examination(s) 3) Application to Student Teach Submitted and Approved SENIOR YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER ELED 559 Student Teaching in the Elem School Capstone Course 12 (12 Hours) 1) Six Electronic Evidences Submitted and Approved in TaskStream 2) Application for Graduation Submitted with the Office of the Registrar prior to deadline date Special Education Corollary/Licensure Option (COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED AS OUTLINED ON THE PROGRAM GUIDE) SPED 354 Urban Schools 3 hours SPED 355 Intro to Mild Disabilities* 3 hours SPED 455 Teaching Adolescents with Learning/Behavior Disorders* 3 hours SPED 539 Teaching Students with Persistent Reading Problems* 3 hours SPED 540 Research-Based Strategies for Teaching Mathematics 3 hours SPED 565 Exceptional Students in Inclusive Settings* 3 hours Candidates Seeking Special Education Licensure Must take the 2 Additional Courses and Complete a Dual Student Teaching Experience** SPED 548 Diagnostic Assessment and Prescriptive Techniques 3 hours SPED 564 Methods & Materials in Teaching Special Needs Children* 3 hours * Course with a field experience requirement ** Candidate must complete the clinical practice as 10 weeks within the content area classroom and 5 weeks in a special education classroom Candidates who decide to pursue SPED licensure must report this decision to the ELED Coordinator and SPED Coordinator no later than the first semester of the Sophomore Year coursework. Failure to do so will further extend the time required to complete licensure requirements. (Revised ) DW Page 3