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GROUP ADVISING Information for Sophomores and Juniors

GROUP ADVISING Information for Sophomores and Juniors. Fall 2009. How you prepare for Group Advising. Gather forms View unofficial transcript 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 Sophomores and Juniors

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  1. GROUP ADVISING Information forSophomores and Juniors Fall 2009

  2. How you prepare for Group Advising • Gather forms • View unofficial transcript • 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 URSA for Transcript Totals • Located above Courses in Progress • Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits • Credit total determines registration date • Use overall Quality 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 is needed to register for many PTEP courses • 3.0 cumulative GPA is required the semester prior to: • Literacy Block and • Student Teaching Block * To calculate your GPA  Follow the directions on the GPA Prediction Worksheet

  9. Grade ForgivenessBest way to raise your GPA • May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits) • Application available at www.unco.edu/registrar • Submit application to Registrar’s Office prior to DROP deadline of semester course is retaken • 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. Update your 4-Year Plan • Include classes you plan to take next semester • Students with an updated checklist and 4-year plan will receive priority in advising

  12. Where are your classes located? • Carefullycheck the location of your classes • Some courses are off campus • DO NOT registerfor any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location • DIST = Extended Studies • {additional tuition cost}

  13. Course Information • MATH 391, MATH 395 & MED 381 are fall only classes • In the Math concentration • FILM 120 requires also registering for FILM 121 • In the Language Arts concentration • The PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

  14. Science Course Information • BIO 265 and SCI 265 and ESCI 265 • You must register for the Lecture(3-4 cr) ~AND ~ • You must register for the Lab(0 cr) **Submit both CRN numbers at the same time

  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. ESL Information • ESL concentration requires • 2 years of H.S. foreign language or • 1 full year of college level foreign language • To document language background please contactvicky.stromberger@unco.edu

  17. You can take courses at the community college • See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form • Also - found on ISET website • www.unco.edu/ISET/forms • Transcripts should be sent to Admissions

  18. Where you can find PTEPInformation • www.unco.edu/teach • Very important! • Required forms are available here • Check often--frequently updated!

  19. Checkpoint Courses • 0 credit courses with no scheduled meetings • Print Checklist • Complete requirements by due date {STE website} Register in the appropriate semester: • EDFE 110: After completion of 15 cr. and prior to PTEP prerequisites • EDFE 120: semester prior to Literacy Practicum with 3.0 GPA • EDFE 130: semester prior to Student Teaching with 3.0 GPA

  20. EDEL 445/446Request For Literacy Practicum Placement • Found at http://www.unco.edu/teach/eptep.html • Registered in EDFE 120 semester prior to request • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 semester prior to request • Completed or currently enrolled in EDEL 350 • Proof of registration for PLACE or PRAXIS II • Partner Schools need: • Resume * • One-page letter to cooperating teacher • ** Preference for placements are NOT guaranteed • *Check Career Services website for assistance

  21. 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/register or at a bookstore • Network with each other!

  22. Please Note! • * All methods courses must be completed Priorto 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 ( ‘B’ required) • SCED 475 • EDEL 445 & 446 ( ‘B’ required)

  23. Student Teaching • Enroll in EDFE 130 semester prior to student teaching {EDEL 453/454} • Passing score on PLACE or PRAXIS II for EDFE 130 • Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130 course

  24. 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

  25. Graduation Information • Conduct Grad Check Last semesterpriorto Literacy Practicum {EDEL 445/446} • 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 at 90 credits Registrar’s Office or online

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

  27. 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!

  28. Fall Registration Dates Based on Earned Hours • 11/06 Junior 89-75 cr • 11/09 Junior 74-60 cr ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • 11/10 Sophomore 59-49 cr • 11/11 Sophomore 48-38 cr • 11/12 Sophomore 37-30 cr

  29. Sign-up for yourGroup Advising Session • Everyone must sign-up for a Group Advising session: • Call the ISET Office: 351-2929 • OR • Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227

  30. 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

  31. 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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