Welcome to

Introductions
Students:
Name High School Why did you chose WSU? One thing about college that makes you nervous

Parents/Guests:
Name How do you plan to support your student? One thing about your student going to college that makes you nervous

College Theme The Effective Urban Educator: Reflective, Innovative, and Committed to Diversity

Interesting Facts
Began in 1881 as the Detroit Normal Training School
The first class consisted of fifteen female high school graduates, called teacher cadets The program consisted of one year of instruction for future teachers

1918: first male students admitted 1920: became the Detroit Teachers College
Tuition: $15/year Expanded to a two year program

1923: programs expanded & became a 4-year degree-granting institution

The first degree was awarded in 1924

1933: renamed the College of Education

By 1945, it had developed doctoral programs

1934: Wayne State University formed

Combined the College of Education & other city colleges

1961: moved to 5425 Gullen Mall its present building

Designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki

2006: College of Education celebrated 125 years!

Academic Services
Assistant Dean, Janice Green Ph.D.

Academic Services = Academic Advising

Start to Finish Advising Registration Guidance Curriculum Questions Admission Requirements Level 1 & 2 Transfer Credit Courses Degree & Certification Information Degree & Certification Audits Placement Services Student Teaching & Job

Your Advisors
Janet Andrews Fawne Allossery Adrian Lee

Ebony Green Chelsea Smith Cassie Tackett

College Levels
Two Levels

Level 1
General Education Requirements College Requirements Begin Program Content (major/minor)

Level 2
Complete Program Content (major/minor) Professional Sequence

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Level 1 Programs
College of Education Students choose one of seven programs:
Program
Elementary Ed. Special Ed. Secondary Education Kinesiology Pedagogy

Level of Certification
K-5 All Subjects/(K-8 Self Contained) K-12 Cognitive Impairment,K-5 All Subjects/(K-8 Self Contained) 6-12 Major/Minor K-12 Physical Ed. & 6-12 Minor

Kinesiology Health
Kinesiology: Exercise & Sport Science Kinesiology: Community Health

6-12 Health Ed. & 6-12 Minor

Non-teacher certification Non-teacher certification

Elementary Options
Elementary Education
K-5 all subjects/K-8 self-contained & one of the following:

Option 1 (Core Subject: Grades 6-8):

Integrated Science, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies

Option 2 (Comprehensive Major Option):

Bilingual-Bicultural, Chinese, Early Childhood, English as a Second Language, French, Italian, and Spanish

Secondary Options
Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Dance, Earth/Space, Economics, English, French, German, History, Integrated Science, Italian, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science, Russian, Social Studies, Spanish, Speech, Visual Arts Education

Minors: Bilingual-Bicultural, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Earth/Space, Economics, English as a Second Language (ESL), English, French, German, History, Italian, Math, Physics, Political Science, Russian, Spanish, Speech

College Life
How do you become a successful college student? Get good advice from your peers!

Peer Mentor Panel

Brandon Shamoun: Secondary Education; TED Learning Community Mentor; PreMorris Hood Member; Vice President, Student Senate Brian Hart: Secondary Education; Success Track Learning Community Mentor Stephanie Sepko: Secondary Education; TED Learning Community Mentor; President, Student Michigan Educators Association (SMEA) Anita Vasudevan: Exercise Sport Science Major; KHS Learning Community Mentor Anne Vantubergen: Exercise Sport Science MS; KHS Learning Community Peer Mentor

Learning Communities
Success Track Open to all Level 1 students enrolled in the College of Education, including freshman and transfers. TED 2250 Becoming an Urban Educator Participants will enroll in TED 2250 (Becoming an Urban Educator). Open to any student directly admitted to the College of Education. KHS (Kinesiology, Health & Sport Studies) Learning Community Open to any Level 1 student who is majoring in Exercise Science, Pedagogy, or Health Education. Designated courses are KIN 1991 and KIN 2010. Learning Community for Professional Preparation in Kinesiology This is a learning community for students who want to major in Physical Education. It is linked to KIN 4440, KIN 3550, KIN 4450, and KIN 4460. Pre-Morris Hood Open to any Level 1 College of Education student identified within an underrepresented population.

Next Steps
Sign up for a College of Education Orientation save the date!
Freshman: 5/17, 6/4, 6/20, 7/9, 7/25, 8/6, 8/22 Transfer: 5/22, 6/6, 6/11, 6/18, 6/28, 7/11, 7/16, 7/22, 7/31, 8/9, 8/14, 8/20

Take appropriate placement exam(s) before orientation:

Freshman: Math & English (science majors consider CHEM & BIO) Transfers: Email your advisor! Visit testing.wayne.edu

Attend Orientation Attend O2 right before classes start in August!