Curriculum Action Notice

From:

Academic Affairs Committee

Date:

Sept 26 , 2008

This is a bulletin from the Academic Affairs Committee concerning proposed curricular actions. Please forward any comments or concerns in the next 10 days to the AAC chair, Jeffrey Bossworth , 206 Pinecrest Manor, ext. 4762.

Curricular Action Notice—Secondary Education Programs (10 programs)

1. Program Change: Chemistry/Ed & Spec Ed

Rationale for change:  The revisions to this program are a result of a mandate (Chapter 49) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and directives from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The revised program is part of a comprehensive redesign of teacher education certification programs in Pennsylvania. The new program guidelines and requirements would take effect for students earning PDE certification beginning in January, 2013, but will need to be implemented beginning with the incoming student class of Fall, 2009.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER): N/A

New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER): (Advising Sheet attached.)

List all changes:

· Reduce the number of credits given for ED 1102 Introduction to Education from 3 to 2.

· Change ED 1102 Introduction to Education to ED 1110 Foundations of Education.

· Replace UNV 1100 with ED 1105 First Year Seminar: Becoming a Professional. 

· Replace ED 4460 with ED 4400 Lab (2 credits for faculty; 0 for students).

· Add SPE1001 Foundations in Special Education.

· Replace SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners with SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners.

· Add SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities.

· Replace ED 3260 Assessment in Education with SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence-Based Behavior Supports  for Inclusion.

The changes to ED 1102 and ED 4460 eliminate 3 credits, and 6 are being added, bringing the total credits to 129, which is permissible for Chemistry.

Impact on other programs (if any): These changes impact the Education and Special Education Department by necessitating a re-design of special education courses/programs, a revision of education courses, and a reduction of education credits.

1. Program Change: French/Ed & Spec Ed

Rationale for change:  The revisions to this program are a result of a mandate (Chapter 49) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and directives from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The revised program is part of a comprehensive redesign of teacher education certification programs in Pennsylvania. The new program guidelines and requirements would take effect for students earning PDE certification beginning in January, 2013, but will need to be implemented beginning with the incoming student class of Fall, 2009.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER): N/A

New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER): (Advising Sheet attached.)

List all changes:

· Reduce the number of credits given for ED 1102 Introduction to Education from 3 to 2.

· Change ED 1102 Introduction to Education to ED 1110 Foundations of Education.

· Replace UNV 1100 with ED 1105 First Year Seminar: Becoming a Professional. 

· Replace ED 4460 with ED 4400 Lab (2 credits for faculty; 0 for students).

· Add SPE1001 Foundations  in Special Education.

· Replace SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners with SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners.

· Add SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities.

· Replace ED 3260 Assessment in Education with SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence-Based Behavior Supports  for Inclusion.

The changes to ED 1102 and ED 4460 eliminate 3 credits, and 6 are being added, bringing the total credits to 123, which is permissible for French.

1. Program Change: German/Ed & Spec Ed

Rationale for change:  The revisions to this program are a result of a mandate (Chapter 49) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and directives from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The revised program is part of a comprehensive redesign of teacher education certification programs in Pennsylvania. The new program guidelines and requirements would take effect for students earning PDE certification beginning in January, 2013, but will need to be implemented beginning with the incoming student class of Fall, 2009.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER): N/A

New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER): (Advising Sheet attached.)

List all changes:

· Reduce the number of credits given for ED 1102 Introduction to Education from 3 to 2.

· Change ED 1102 Introduction to Education to ED 1110 Foundations of Education.

· Replace UNV 1100 with ED 1105 First Year Seminar: Becoming a Professional. 

· Replace ED 4460 with ED 4400 Lab (2 credits for faculty; 0 for students).

· Add SPE1001 Foundations in Special Education.

· Replace SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners with SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners.

· Add SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities.

· Replace ED 3260 Assessment in Education with SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence-Based Behavior Supports  for Inclusion.

The changes to ED 1102 and ED 4460 eliminate 3 credits, and 6 are being added, bringing the total credits to 123, which is permissible for German.

1. Program Change: Spanish/Ed & Spec Ed

Rationale for change:  The revisions to this program are a result of a mandate (Chapter 49) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and directives from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The revised program is part of a comprehensive redesign of teacher education certification programs in Pennsylvania. The new program guidelines and requirements would take effect for students earning PDE certification beginning in January, 2013, but will need to be implemented beginning with the incoming student class of Fall, 2009.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER): N/A

New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER): (Advising Sheet attached.)

List all changes:

· Reduce the number of credits given for ED 1102 Introduction to Education from 3 to 2.

· Change ED 1102 Introduction to Education to ED 1110 Foundations of Education.

· Replace UNV 1100 with ED 1105 First Year Seminar: Becoming a Professional. 

· Replace ED 4460 with ED 4400 Lab (2 credits for faculty; 0 for students).

· Add SPE1001 Foundations in Special Education.

· Replace SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners with SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners.

· Add SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities.

· Replace ED 3260 Assessment in Education with SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence-Based Behavior Supports  for Inclusion.

The changes to ED 1102 and ED 4460 eliminate 3 credits, and 6 are being added, bringing the total credits to 123, which is permissible for Spanish.

1. Program Change: English/Ed & Spec Ed

Rationale for change:  The revisions to this program are a result of a mandate (Chapter 49) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and directives from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The revised program is part of a comprehensive redesign of teacher education certification programs in Pennsylvania. The new program guidelines and requirements would take effect for students earning PDE certification beginning in January, 2013, but will need to be implemented beginning with the incoming student class of Fall, 2009.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER): N/A

New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER): (Advising Sheet attached.)

List all changes:

· Reduce the number of credits given for ED 1102 Introduction to Education from 3 to 2.

· Change ED 1102 Introduction to Education to ED 1110 Foundations of Education.

· Replace UNV 1100 with ED 1105 First Year Seminar: Becoming a Professional. 

· Replace ED 4460 with ED 4400 Lab (2 credits for faculty; 0 for students).

· Add SPE1001 Foundations in Special Education.

· Replace SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners with SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners.

· Add SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities.

· Replace ED 3260 Assessment in Education with SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence-Based Behavior Supports  for Inclusion.

The changes to ED 1102 and ED 4460 eliminate 3 credits, and 6 are being added, bringing the total credits to 123, which is permissible for English.

1. Program Change: Math/Ed & Spec Ed

Rationale for change:  The revisions to this program are a result of a mandate (Chapter 49) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and directives from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The revised program is part of a comprehensive redesign of teacher education certification programs in Pennsylvania. The new program guidelines and requirements would take effect for students earning PDE certification beginning in January, 2013, but will need to be implemented beginning with the incoming student class of Fall, 2009.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER): N/A

        New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER): (Advising Sheet attached.)

        List all changes:

· Reduce the number of credits given for ED 1102 Introduction to Education from 3 to 2.

· Change ED 1102 Introduction to Education to ED 1110 Foundations of Education.

· Replace UNV 1100 with ED 1105 First Year Seminar: Becoming a Professional. 

· Replace ED 4460 with ED 4400 Lab (2 credits for faculty; 0 for students).

· Add SPE1001 Foundations  in Special Education.

· Replace SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners with SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners.

· Add SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities.

· Replace ED 3260 Assessment in Education with SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence-Based Behavior Supports  for Inclusion.

The changes to ED 1102 and ED 4460 eliminate 3 credits, and 6 are being added, bringing the total credits to 124, which is permissible for Math.

1. Program Change: Physics/Ed & Spec Ed

Rationale for change:  The revisions to this program are a result of a mandate (Chapter 49) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and directives from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The revised program is part of a comprehensive redesign of teacher education certification programs in Pennsylvania. The new program guidelines and requirements would take effect for students earning PDE certification beginning in January, 2013, but will need to be implemented beginning with the incoming student class of Fall, 2009.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER): N/A

        New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER): (Advising Sheet attached.)

        List all changes:

· Reduce the number of credits given for ED 1102 Introduction to Education from 3 to 2.

· Change ED 1102 Introduction to Education to ED 1110 Foundations of Education.

· Replace UNV 1100 with ED 1105 First Year Seminar: Becoming a Professional. 

· Replace ED 4460 with ED 4400 Lab (2 credits for faculty; 0 for students).

· Add SPE1001 Foundations  in Special Education.

· Replace SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners with SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners.

· Add SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities.

· Replace ED 3260 Assessment in Education with SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence-Based Behavior Supports  for Inclusion.

The changes to ED 1102 and ED 4460 eliminate 3 credits, and 6 are being added, bringing the total credits to 129, which is permissible for Physics.

1. Program Change: History/Ed & Spec Ed

Rationale for change:  The revisions to this program are a result of a mandate (Chapter 49) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and directives from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The revised program is part of a comprehensive redesign of teacher education certification programs in Pennsylvania. The new program guidelines and requirements would take effect for students earning PDE certification beginning in January, 2013, but will need to be implemented beginning with the incoming student class of Fall, 2009.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER): N/A

        New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER): (Advising Sheet attached.)

        List all changes:

· Reduce the number of credits given for ED 1102 Introduction to Education from 3 to 2.

· Change ED 1102 Introduction to Education to ED 1110 Foundations of Education.

· Replace ED 4460 with ED 4400 Lab (2 credits for faculty; 0 for students).

· Add SPE1001 Foundations in Special Education.

· Replace SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners with SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners.

· Add SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities.

· Replace ED 3260 Assessment in Education with SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence-Based Behavior Supports  for Inclusion.

The changes to ED 1102 and ED 4460 eliminate 3 credits, and 6 are being added, bringing the total credits to 123, which is permissible for History.

1. Program Change: Earth and Space Science/Ed & Spec Ed

Rationale for change:  The revisions to this program are a result of a mandate (Chapter 49) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and directives from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The revised program is part of a comprehensive redesign of teacher education certification programs in Pennsylvania. The new program guidelines and requirements would take effect for students earning PDE certification beginning in January, 2013, but will need to be implemented beginning with the incoming student class of Fall, 2009.

Old Degree and Program Title (attach an old ER): N/A

        New Degree and Program Title (attach a new ER): (Advising Sheet attached.)

        List all changes:

· Reduce the number of credits given for ED 1102 Introduction to Education from 3 to 2.

· Change ED 1102 Introduction to Education to ED 1110 Foundations of Education.

· Replace UNV 1100 with ED 1105 First Year Seminar: Becoming a Professional. 

· Replace ED 4460 with ED 4400 Lab (2 credits for faculty; 0 for students).

· Add SPE1001 Foundations in Special Education.

· Replace SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners with SPE 2276 Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners.

· Add SPE 3291 High Incidence Disabilities.

· Replace ED 3260 Assessment in Education with SPE 3352 Assessment and Evidence-Based Behavior Supports for Inclusion.

The changes to ED 1102 and ED 4460 eliminate 3 credits, and 6 are being added, bringing the total credits to 127, which is permissible for Earth and Space Science.