Advising Undergraduate Students
The Department of Educational Studies: Elementary and Early Childhood and the
Level 100/First Year Students: Students who have declared a Pre-Teaching major are assigned to the Student Relations Coordinator (SRC) in the COE Academic Advising Office for advising during their first year at the University. The SRC conducts the orientation programs and approves semester schedules. Students may have immediate advising assistance through the COE Academic Advising Office. Small group advising sessions are offered each semester. Sessions focus on program expectations and general education requirements.
Level 200/Second Year Students: Students who have declared a Pre-Teaching major continue to be advised by the staff members in the COE Academic Advising Office during their second year at the University. Group advising sessions will be part of EEC 200 (for Elementary Education majors) or EEC 201 (for Early Childhood Education majors). The Level 200 Adviser and the SRC conducts small group advising sessions and approves semester schedules. Sessions focus on program expectations, general education requirements, prerequisite core courses, specialty courses, second year service learning experiences, diversity of clinical experiences, and admission to Professional Education and Academic Majors.
Level 300/Third Year Students: Students who have been admitted to Professional Education join a cohort of students who move through the academic major program together. Students are assigned an academic adviser who is related to the student’s area of specialization. Small group advising sessions are offered each semester. Sessions focus on program expectations, sequential program blocking and specialty area licensure options, as well as professional dispositions and application for student teaching.
Level 400/Fourth Year Students: Students continue to move through the academic major program as a cohort. Small group advising sessions are offered each semester. Sessions focus on program completion, fulfillment of graduation deficiencies, application for graduation, and licensure application.
