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GROUP ADVISING Information for Seniors

GROUP ADVISING Information for Seniors. Spring 2010. How you prepare for Group Advising. Gather forms View unofficial transcript on Ursa Update ISET Checklist Update 4-year plan. Where you can find the forms. Pick up the forms at: The ISET Office (McKee 227) or

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GROUP ADVISING Information for Seniors

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  1. GROUP ADVISING Information for Seniors Spring 2010

  2. How you prepare for Group Advising • Gather forms • View unofficial transcript on Ursa • Update ISET Checklist • Update 4-year plan

  3. Where you can find the forms • Pick up the forms at: • The ISET Office (McKee 227) or • Print from the ISET website (Forms) • ISET course checklist • 4-year plan worksheet • GPA prediction worksheet

  4. Catalog • Look on URSA to see which catalog you are in – Go to • Student Information  Curriculum Information • Current Program  Catalog Term • Read the course descriptions • Check out course prerequisites • Be aware of GPA requirements

  5. Look at your Unofficial Transcript on URSA • Do you have the… • Correct major? (minor if applicable) • Correct concentration? • Elementary licensure? • ESL endorsement? (if applicable)

  6. Do you have transfer credits? • These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript • AP/IB credits • Contact Admissions {351-2881} if credits are not listed

  7. View Unofficial Transcript on URSA for Transcript Totals • Located above Courses in Progress • Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits • Credit total determines registration date • UseoverallQuality Points, GPA hours, and GPA values to complete GPA worksheet • Follow instructions for calculating GPA on GPA Worksheet • Second page of GPA Worksheet gives the Quality Point values for letter grades

  8. GPA is Very Important! • 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP courses • 3.0 cumulative GPA prerequisite for • EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block • EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods • EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching Block

  9. Grade Forgiveness (GF): Best way to raise your GPA • May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits) • Application available at www.unco.edu/registrar • FORMS • Read information box on GF Application • Application should be turned into the Registrar’s Office prior to last the day of semester in which course is repeated • GF applications submitted after the end of term require advisor signature • Keep a copy of the application for your personal records

  10. Update your ISET Checklist • Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript • Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

  11. ESL Information • ESL concentration requires • 2 years of H.S. foreign language or • 1 full year of college level foreign language • Document language background through vicky.stromberger@unco.edu • PLACE Test for ESL Endorsement

  12. Community College Guaranteed Transfer Courses • Please see the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Course sheet • Found on ISET website • www.unco.edu/ISET/forms • Completed transfer credit transcript must be sent to Admissions

  13. Where do you find PTEP Information? • www.unco.edu/teach • Very important • Required forms are available here • Check often--frequently updated

  14. PRAXIS II • See PRAXIS II on ISET website • Budget and prepare ($130) • Take one year priorto Student Teaching • Review content area information • Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History/Social Science • Practice/Review material available online www.ets.org/praxis/registeror bookstore • Network with each other!

  15. Classes With Registration Issues • SCED 475  must register for specific lab to accompany specific lecture • SCED 475 should be taken with the Literacy Practicum: EDEL 445 & 446

  16. Waiting List • If EDRD 314, 319; EDEL 320, 350; or EDF 370 are closed • The waiting list is located on the PTEP website www.unco.edu/teach • Put your name on the waiting list • PTEP will notify you via Bear mail if a new section opens

  17. Please Note! • * All methods courses must be completed Prior to final student teaching (EDEL 453 and 454) • Methods courses include: • ART 444 • CH 303 ** (may be taken during student teaching) • SES 403 • MUS 305 • TESL 370 • EDEL 450 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better) • SCED 475 • EDEL 445 & 446 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better)

  18. Student Teaching • Enroll in EDFE 130 semester priorto student teaching {EDEL 453/454}Cumulative 3.0 GPA required for placement • Passing score on PLACE or PRAXIS II for EDFE 130 • Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130 course

  19. Research Student Teaching Placement • Please look on the STE website • EDFE 130 • http://www.unco.edu/teach/stplacements

  20. Have you looked at your Degree Evaluation? • Locate your Degree Evaluation on URSA • If you have questions please print this off • Bring your Degree Evaluation to Group Advising • Your advisor will review your Degree Evaluation and answer your questions

  21. Graduation Information • Conduct Grad Check after completing 90 cr. • Registrar’s Office - Carter Hall 3002 • Call to make an appointment: 351-2231 • See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concerns • DO NOT PANIC ! • Apply for graduation - Registrar’s Office or online

  22. Are You on the Listserv? • Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv • Valuable information for ISET major • Important dates and deadlines • Speakers and events • Volunteer opportunities • Employment opportunities

  23. Do you know about the ISET Library? • Please visit the ISET Resource Library • McKee 227 (ISET Office) • Useful, current texts on: • Literacy, classroom management, strategies, cognitive function, etc… • Easy check-out • Come see what is available

  24. Fall Registration Dates Based on Earned Hours • Registration dates are based on Overall Earned Hours • To determine your total number of Earned Hours look on your URSA account • Please check the Registration Page website for your registration date • www.unco.edu Registration; Additional Registration Information; Current Student Assigned Registration Dates

  25. Summer Registration • Registration for Summer 2010 begins April 5 • No PIN# required

  26. Sign-up for Group Advising • PTEP will register students for EDEL 453 & 454 (Student Teaching) • To sign-up for a Group Advising session: • Call the ISET Office at 351-2929 • OR • Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227

  27. Final Notes • You can make an individual appointment after you have attended Group Advising if you have more questions or need to discuss issues privately • No PIN numbers are given in individual appointments

  28. ISET Advisors McKee 227 351-2929 • Pat Doherty • 351-1369 • Pat.doherty@unco.edu • Jaime Donahue • 351-1602 • Jaime.donahue@unco.edu

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