THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Aderhold Hall, (706) 542-6446

Fax: (706) 542-0360
Homepage URL: http://www.coe.uga.edu/

Administrative Officers
Louis A. Castenell, Jr., B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Dean
Cheri Hoy, B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Faculty and Administrative Services
Karen Watkins, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research and External Affairs
Kathleen deMarrais, B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Associate Dean for Academic Programs

General Information

PURPOSE
The College of Education is the division of the University of Georgia that provides and administers all professional programs and courses designed for the preparation of teachers and other professionals in health and leisure science positions. In addition, the College encourages learning through the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary for continued human development and lifelong learning. In its role of educational leadership, the College: a) recruits and selects prospective educational and health-related professionals, b) provides pre-service and in-service training programs, c) conducts research to solve educational and health and leisure problems, and d) offers field service to all types and levels of educational institutions as well as social, health, and business agencies and organizations.

ORGANIZATION OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Undergraduate programs in the College of Education prepare students to teach in the following fields: Programs leading to certification as a counselor, school administrator, speech language pathology, school psychologist, etc., are all graduate or postbaccalaureate programs. The College of Education administers all programs in professional education. The entire resources of the University are used in the education of teachers. Some programs such as agriculture education, art education, dance education, family and consumer sciences education, and music education are housed outside of the College of Education and many courses in other teacher education programs are taught by other divisions of the University.
Although specific course requirements vary with the teaching field, each undergraduate program includes the following elements: Other Education majors are also offered in communication sciences and disorders, exercise and sport science, health promotion and education, recreation and leisure studies, and sport studies.
The College of Education partners with other departments at the University of Georgia to provide opportunities for certification in the following areas: Agricultural Education, Art Education, Dance Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Music Education.

FACILITIES
The College of Education utilizes extensively the facilities of the University, the community, and the schools in the area. Administrative offices are located in Aderhold Hall. In addition, the following buildings are used for College of Education programs: River’s Crossing, and Ramsey Student Center.

ACCREDITATION
The University is accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Specific programs are also accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, National Recreation and Parks Association in cooperation with the American Association for Leisure Recreation, the American Psychological Association, the Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, National Association for Sport and Physical Education, Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, American Library Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the Council for Exceptional Children.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
The College of Education Student Services Office provides undergraduate advisement for all unspecified and intended majors in the College of Education. Transfer students are also advised in the Student Services Office until they are admitted into a major. After admission to a major, students are assigned an advisor in that program. However, students should consult an advisor in their proposed area of study as early as possible. Students must confer with their advisor at least once per semester to be advised and cleared for registration.

Students who need initial advisement should contact the Student Services office in Room 122 Aderhold Hall or call (706) 542-1717.

Special Programs

HONORS PROGRAM
Students in the College of Education are encouraged to participate in the Honors Program. Admission of beginning students is by invitation. Students who have earned at least 14 hours of graded academic credit and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 may apply for admission to the program. The College of Education offers individual study and Honors thesis courses and an Honors section of Learning and Development in Education (EPSY 2020H), Child and Adolescent Development (EPSY 3010H), Teaching with Technology (EDIT 2020H), Directed Reading and/or Projects (EDUC 4960H), Directed Reading and/or Projects (EDUC 4970H), Honors Thesis (EDUC 4990H), Issues in English Education, Grades 7-12 (ELAN 3461H), Undergraduate Research in Kinesiology (KINS 4960H), Undergraduate Research in Kinesiology (KINS 4970H), Undergraduate Research in Kinesiology (KINS 4980H), and Honors Thesis in Kinesiology (KINS 4990H).

EDUCATIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCES (Student Teaching and Practicums)
Supervised observation-participation in cooperating schools is required of most candidates for a degree leading to professional certification. The extent of required participation in pre-student teaching laboratory experiences varies extensively among different teacher preparation programs. A minimum of one full semester of student teaching is required of all teaching candidates.
Student teaching activities are directed by college supervisors and selected cooperating supervising teachers. High school student teachers usually teach in one teaching field, middle grades in one or two teaching fields, and early childhood at a kindergarten or primary level.
Student teaching involves full-time placement in a school setting. It normally carries between 10-15 hours of credit; no additional course work is permitted during student teaching. Students should anticipate that additional expenses will be incurred during student teaching as placement may require transportation and off-campus living arrangements.
Students in some programs participate in a school practicum prior to student teaching. Students should see their departmental advisors concerning this requirement.
Practicums are required for non-teacher education programs which include exercise and sport science, health promotion and education, recreation and leisure studies, and dance education.
To receive a student teaching assignment a student must: A student is not permitted to student teach while on probation.
Some program areas have requirements exceeding the above; such requirements must be met to enter the program and for continued matriculation, including student teaching.

Clinics and Laboratories

PEDIATRIC EXERCISE AND MOTOR DEVELOPMENT CLINIC
The Pediatric Exercise and Motor Development Clinic was established to provide opportunities to children with disabilities between the ages of 2 and 14 for physical exercise and skill training and to provide practicum opportunities for Physical Education students in the adapted physical program and students from other programs as well.

READING CLINIC
The Reading Clinic provides assessment and instruction of school-aged children with reading difficulties. These services are provided both as a service to the state of Georgia and to provide useful experiences for our graduate students. The Clinic provides direct tutoring for children with reading problems. This tutoring is done individually or in small groups and is based on an analysis of the child’s needs in reading. The Clinic also will evaluate children for the purpose of making suggestions for more effective reading instruction. These evaluations are followed up with a conference with school personnel to implement these suggestions. Arrangements for these services should be made through the Director of the Clinic at (706) 542-7866.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
The School Psychology Clinic exists in order to enhance the teaching, research, and service missions of the School Psychology Program at The University of Georgia. The teaching mission of the School Psychology Program is enhanced through the opportunities students receive to work with clients under the supervision of licensed psychologists who are members of the School Psychology faculty. The School Psychology Clinic also provides numerous opportunities for faculty and student research in new assessment methodologies and new intervention strategies. Along with this research mission, the privacy of student records is ensured. The existence of the School Psychology Clinic also allows the program to deliver high quality services to Athens and the surrounding community at a minimal cost. As such, the Clinic is fulfilling a need in the community for serving children and their families who otherwise may not receive services (706) 542-4265.

SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC
The Communication Sciences and Disorders area is concerned with training of speech/language pathologists, audiologists, and teachers of the hearing impaired, and the conducting of research in speech, language, and hearing disorders. The Speech and Hearing Clinic extends its diagnostic and treatment services to all children and adults who have functional or organic problems of oral communication. Particular attention is given to assisting University students. Arrangements for these services are made by contacting the Clinic office at (706) 542-4598.

CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND PERSONAL EVALUATION
The Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation, located in the College of Education, provides professional services for a wide range of emotional, interpersonal, and educational concerns. Services are available to adults, adolescents and children and include psychological evaluations, individual counseling, family and couples counseling, group counseling, and career counseling. The program is coordinated and implemented by faculty and advanced graduate students in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services and is available to individuals and families throughout Northeast Georgia. Counseling sessions are based on a sliding fee scale according to income. Psychological assessment fees vary according to the type of assessment. Center hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 to 8:00 and Friday 8:00 to 5:00. The Center is located at 424 Aderhold Hall. Referrals and requests for services are accepted by phone at (706) 542-8508 or in person.

Academic Information

DEGREES OFFERED
The College of Education prepares its students for the undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.). By coordinating programs with other appropriate colleges and schools, the College also prepares students for educational specialties within the undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, and Bachelor of Music.
Through the Graduate School of the University, the following degrees are offered: Master of Art Education, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Music Education, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy. See the Graduate School Bulletin for further information.

MATRICULATION
Most students who prepare for teaching matriculate in the College of Education and pursue one of the programs leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. Students matriculate in other colleges for specialized degrees with educational applications. Students enrolled in other colleges of the University who seek certification as teachers should have their individual programs approved by the College of Education by the beginning of the third year, and must meet all requirements of the approved professional programs.
A distinction is made between matriculation in a division of the University or the College of Education offering teacher education programs and formal admission to a program in teacher education, as described in "Admission to the College".

ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE AND TO TEACHER EDUCATION
Standards for admission of first-year students to the College of Education are the same as for those admitted to the University. Admission standards for transfer students to the College of Education may vary from those standards set by other schools and colleges within the University and may also vary according to the number of hours earned.
Enrollment in the College of Education does not constitute admission as a candidate for a degree in teacher education or professional certification in other professional fields.
For admission of transfer students to the College of Education, the following grade point averages (GPAs) will apply: All external transfer students must meet minimum UGA transfer admission requirements for acceptance to the College. All internal transfer students (transfers from within the University) must meet the following minimum GPA requirements: for up to 30 semester hours, 2.0; from 31 to 60 semester hours, 2.1; from 61 to 90 semester hours, 2.2; and for 91 or more semester hours, a 2.3 GPA.
Many of the majors in the College of Education require higher GPAs than these minimum requirements listed. Students should check with individual departments to determine the actual requirements for entry into their program.
In addition, please note the B.S.Ed. degree requirements below.
Language proficiency and the 2.5 GPA (or higher program requirements) must be maintained throughout the programs. If a student already holds a degree, admission to teacher education is based on the overall GPA.

CERTIFICATION
Initial teacher certification in Georgia may be obtained only by following an approved teacher education program. Requirements for meeting an approved teacher education program vary depending on area of certification. For specific course requirements relative to an area of interest, students should contact the appropriate department. The department will determine the requirements for entry into the program, the course work required to meet the approved teacher education program, and the procedures for obtaining a professional recommendation.
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission provides evaluations only to determine or establish one’s eligibility for a provisional certificate, to determine requirements needed to add a field, and to determine renewal requirements for previously held Georgia certificates. The Commission will not outline specific professional education course work requirements to establish the initial professional certificate (except for the level one and two Vocational Education certificate fields).
In addition to completing prescribed academic work, individuals applying for initial teacher certification must present passing scores on GACE I academic skills test in reading, mathematics, and writing. Individuals are exempt from this requirement if they have earned qualifying scores on any of these tests: An applicant must also earn satisfactory scores on the GACEII (Subject Assessments) in the appropriate subject areas before an application can be submitted. Applications for Certification and GACEI and II registration packets and study guides are available from the Student Services office in Aderhold Hall.

Bachelor of Science in Education Degree Requirements
Students are required to acquaint themselves with general degree requirements applicable to all students of the University as stated in the Academic Information section of this Bulletin.
Undergraduate teacher education programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. A person completing any one of these programs may be recommended for certification in Georgia as well as in most other states.
The programs outlined in the Programs of Study section of this Bulletin lead to a Bachelor of Science in Education degree except in agriculture education, art education, dance education, family and consumer sciences education, and music education. For these fields, students who wish to complete a certification program must meet the professional education requirements cited under "Admission to the College and to Teacher Education" and complete required professional teacher education courses. They must also meet the respective degree requirements for these majors.
The B.S.Ed. programs typically include 120-129 semester hours plus one hour of Basic Physical Education.

CORE CURRICULUM
See the University of Georgia Core Curriculum.

HOURS AND RESIDENCY
A minimum of 120 semester hours plus one hour of Basic Physical Education is required for a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. A minimum of 40 of the last 60 semester hours must be taken in residence at the University.

GRADES
A candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree or other baccalaureate degree leading to teacher certification must obtain a grade of C (2.0) or higher in the prescribed education field courses.

CANDIDACY FOR A DEGREE
When a student has earned at least 90 semester hours, a graduation check sheet will automatically be generated by the Office of the Registrar for processing. For graduation information, contact the Student Services office in Aderhold Hall.

Courses of Instruction
Courses for the College of Education are listed under the following prefixes: