DIGITAL ADVISING HANDBOOK:FIRST YEAR & SOPHOMORE STUDENTSMajor: Secondary Education
English/ Communications Teaching Option
Your First Semester:
Expectations of Students in the College of Education
How to Schedule an Appointment with Your Advisor
Student Support Services on Campus
Entrance to Major Requirements
Scheduling Courses for Next Semester
Academic Adjustment
• Background checks and clearances are required of you throughout your collegiate career. It is important that you maintain a clean record in order to be able to participate in the field experiences required by your major. Failure to do so, can affect your ability to gain certification.
Maintain a Clean Record
• School administrators, parents and your students may have access to the same social media sites you use. It is important that you are mindful of the things you post to your personal accounts that could be viewed by a principal, parent, or student.
• Inappropriate social media posts can have a negative affect on field experiences or lead to premature termination from a school placement
Be Mindful of Your Social Media Presence
• As a future teacher, it is imperative that you maintain a positive public image for the sake of your students and the communities in which you will work.
Protect Your Brand
Expectations of Students in the College of Education
Academic Advising
Meet with your advisor
at least once each semester!
You and Your Advisor Will Discuss:• Scheduling Classes• Educational Planning: minors | studying abroad etc.
• Transferring Credits: high school credits | AP credits etc.
Schedule An Appointment Online:
• Username: PSU e-mail address (include @psu.edu)
• Password: Last 4 digits of your student ID number
228 Chambers Building(814) 865-0488
Support Services on CampusPenn State Learning• Services: Peer Tutoring | Study Groups
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions• Services: Transfer College Credits | AP Credits
The Office of Student Aid• Services: Financial Aid | Credit Load Requirements
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)• Services: Individual Counseling | Group Therapy
The Office of the University RegistrarServices: Academic Calendar | Enrollment/Registration Forms
201 Shields Building, 814-865-5471
314 Shields Building, 814-865-6301
220 Boucke Building, 814-865-1841
501 Student Health Center, 814-863-0395
112 Shields Building, 814-865-6357
Entrance To Major Requirements
Work Experience40 hours of Educational Work Experience – Documentation Form Here
Core CoursesCAS 100A CI 295* Cluster G
Selection EDPSY 014 ENGL 015 Literature Selection
Math Selection (GQ)
Math Selection (GQ) PSYCH 100
Pre-Service TestingQualifying SAT Scores: •1550 Combined Score•No individual section less than 500
Qualifying ACT Scores:•Composite score of 23•Combined English/Writing score 22, Math score 21
Qualifying Scores From:•PECT: PAPA exams or•ETS: CORE exams
3.00 GPARequired minimum 3.00 Cumulative GPA by the end of the fall semester in your sophomore year
OR OR
Scheduling Courses
When Can I Schedule?• Your First Date to Register is based on your total credits • Go to your eLion Page, under the “Schedule” tab, and select “Registration Calendar”
Why Can’t I Schedule This Course?• Controls: Regulates a special population of students who can schedule this course• Prerequisites: Requires a specified course be taken before scheduling another course• Advisors do not have the ability to schedule you into these courses
• For more information about a specific course:• Access the University Bulletin for course descriptions• Call the number listed next to the course to contact the department directly
What is Late Drop?• Dropping a course after the drop/add deadline through the 12 th week of class is called a
late course drop• You have 16 late drop credits that may be used during your academic career• Contact your advisor and the financial aid department before late dropping a course
How Many Math and Science Courses Will I Need for My Major?
Math Requirements (GQ)
Math Selection(any GQ of your choice)
Math Selection(any GQ of your choice)
Science Requirements (GN)
Science Selection
(any GN of your choice)
Science Selection(any GN of your choice)
Science Selection(any GN of your choice)
Possible Academic Plan1(Semesters 1-4)
Semester 1EDUC 100S
(First Year Seminar)
ENGL 015(Entrance to Major)
EDPSY 014
(Entrance to Major)
Math Selection (GQ)
Science Selection (GN)
Media Selection (GA)
Semester 2PSYCH 100
(Entrance to Major)
Literature Selection
(Entrance to Major)
COMM 100, 118, 150, 205, 411, or 413W
Science Selection (GN)
Media Selection (GA)
Semester 3CI 295
(Clearances Required)
Math Selection (GQ)
CAS 100A
CI 280[Prerequisite: EDPSY 014]
Cluster “A” Selection
Cluster “F” Selection
Semester 4Speech and Oral
Performance:
CAS 211, 215, 250, 271, 280W, 375, 422, or 480;
THEA 102
Cluster “B” Selection
HDFS 239 or PSYCH 412
Science Selection (GN)
*Cluster “G” Selection
Academic Adjustment
• Helps you predict your semester and cumulative GPA based on the grades you think you will earn in each of your courses:• On your eLion page, under
Grades, click GPA Prediction
GPA Prediction Tool
• To be considered a full time student, you must maintain 12 credits per semester
• Dropping below full-time can affect:• Your Financial Aid• Athletic Eligibility• International Students’
Visa Status
“Full Time” Status
• (EPRs) provide a warning to first-year students with unsatisfactory performance (below C-level) in one or more courses
• Seek out your advisor for advice/ resources that can help with academic improvement
Early Progress Reports
Spring Semester:
Looking Ahead
Field Experiences & Clearances
Minor Interests
Computer Requirements
Summer Options
Course Checksheet
Student Teaching
Possible Academic Plan1(Semesters 5-8)
Middle Field Experience
LL ED Block
Semester 5
Cluster “H” Selection
Media Selection
ENGL 202A or B
ENGL 444
EDTHP 115 or 400-level EDTHP
Health & Physical Activity Selection (GHA)
Semester 6
LL ED 411
LL ED 420
LL ED 480
SPLED 400
Cluster “E” Selection
Semester 7
LL ED 412W
CI 495C
Cluster “C” Selection
Cluster “D” Selection
SPLED 403B
Health & Physical Activity Selection (GHA)
Semester 8
CI 495E (Student Teaching)
• Taken semester 3 or 4• Clearances Required• No application• Two-hour weekly
tutoring experience and two bus trips to schools for observations
Early Field Experience
• Taken semester 6 or 7, with LL ED 412W
• Clearances Required• Application Required:
Submit one year in advance
• Location: Within 70 miles of Campus; Transportation is the responsibility of the student
Middle Field Experience
• Taken semester 7 or 8• Clearances Required• Application Required:
Submit one year in advance
• Location: Usually outside of commuting distance; Students must arrange their own housing and daily transportation
Student Teaching
Field Experiences & Clearances
C I 495C
C I 495EC I 295
C & I Field Experiences (CIFE)173 Chambers Building
814-863-1545
A minor is an academic
program of at least 18
credits, or 6 classes
Completing all requirements for the major will qualify
students for an English
minor
Use Minor Quest
to begin exploring
other minors
Most minors require at
least 2 courses taken
at the 400-level
Minor Interests
Computer Requirements
EDUCATE requires all Secondary English
students to have a notebook computer by their Entrance to
Major semester
Faculty in the College determined that an Apple
MacBook and the iLife suite of software offers the best set of digital tools to help students
engage in meaningful teaching and learning.
Apple’s MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models are highly
encouraged
Check to make sure your computer meets the
minimum specifications
The Philadelphia Urban Seminar:• 2-week, 3 credit, summer semester seminar
with a unique immersion experience in an urban public school environment
• Fulfills the CI 295 (ETM) requirement• Clearances Required, Pre-Register here
Rural Bedford Teaching Seminar:• 2-week, 3 credit, summer semester seminar
with a unique immersion experience in a rural setting
• Fulfills the CI 295 (ETM) requirement• Clearances Required, contact Dr. Eppley
for more information
Hazelton MayMester• 2 week, 3 credit, course focused on teaching
English language learners in school and community contexts
• Fulfills the CI 280 requirement• Clearances Required, contact Dr. Hopkins
for more information
Taking Courses• At Penn State• At a Commonwealth Campus• Online via World Campus• At an Outside Institution:
• Use the Transfer Course Evaluation Guide to see if courses will transfer directly
Summer Options
Semester 1
First Year Seminar
*ENGL 015
*EDPSY 014
*Math Selection (GQ)
Science Selection (GN)
Media Selection (GA)
Semester 2
*PSYCH 100
*Literature Selection
COMM 100, 118, 150, 205, 411, 413W
Science Selection
Media Selection (GA)
Semester 3
*CI 295
*Math Selection (GQ)
*CAS 100A
C I 280
Cluster “A” Selection
Cluster “F” Selection
Semester 4
CAS 211, 215, 250, 271, 280W, 375, 422, or 480
PSYCH 412 or HD FS 239
Science Selection
Cluster “B” Selection
*Cluster “G” Selection
Academic Plan: Secondary Education – English / Communication
*ETM requirement
No add’l coursework permitted during Student Teaching
Semester 5
Cluster “H” Selection
Media Selection
ENGL 202A or B
ENGL 444
EDTHP 115 or 400-level EDTHPHealth & Physical Activity (GHA)
Semester 6
LL ED 411
LL ED 420
LL ED 480
SPLED 400
Cluster “E” Selection
Semester 7
LL ED 412W
C I 495C
Cluster “C” Selection
Cluster “D” Selection
SPLED 403B
Health & Physical Activity (GHA)
Semester 8
CI 495E
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