92 EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESEDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATION93each week. Includes at least two required field trips tokey locations in the central Appalachians. Offeredspring of even-numbered years.340 Climatology (4) WAn examination of the earth’s climate system andthe science of climate change. Topics include thedynamics and feedbacks of the climate system, oceanand biosphere influences on climate, reconstructionof past climate, predications of future climate, andhuman influences on global and regional weatherpatterns. Prerequisite: EES 200 or EES 210. Offeredfall of even-numbered years.400 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) (2)Introduces the broad research applications ofSEM. Topics include sample preparation, criticalpoint drying, sputter coating, imaging, and x-raymicroanalysis. Includes weekly hands-on trainingwith the SEM and completion of an independentresearch project. Identical to BIO 400. Prerequisites:junior/senior status and consent. Offered in selectspring semesters.410 Watershed Hydrology (4)An introduction to the underlying theory andpractical applications of water science at thewatershed scale. Lectures include brief in-classexercises and problems that illustrate hydrologicprinciples. Prerequisites: EES 132 or ESS 133 andmath placement H or A, or MATH 135. Offeredspring of even-numbered years.425 The Age of Oil (4) IExplores all aspects of oil: its chemistry and origin;how we find it and turn it into myriad products;the influence that cheap, abundant oil has had onour society; and its role in politics and war.Environmental effects and the questions about thefuture supply will also be considered. Prerequisites:senior status or consent. Offered when circumstancespermit.435 Tropical Ecology (4) IAn intensive field experience in neotropicalecosystems (coral reefs, rainforests, caves, mangroveswamps, etc.) that links ecological phenomena withsocial and historical factors to examine theconservation of biodiversity. Field activities requiremoderately strenuous exercise and considerablehiking. Destinations may include Trinidad, Belize,Costa Rica, or other tropical sites. Course fee.Identical to BIO 435. Offered Winter Session ofeven-numbered years.450 Global Environmental Cycles (4)Explores the connections among the atmosphere,hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere throughexploration of global cycling of nutrients andpollutants. Students investigate these biogeochemicalcycles through analysis of primary research articles,field measurements, chemical analysis, and a selfdesignedresearch project. Prerequisites: junior/seniorstatus and a major in the natural sciences. Lecturethree hours, laboratory three hours each week.Identical to CHEM 450. Offered spring of oddnumberedyears.470 Internship in the Natural Sciences(2 or 4)An intensive study of a specific field of sciencethrough an on-site field experience. Internshipsinvolve hands-on opportunities in the sciences thatare relevant to the chosen site. Students may enroll for2 or 4 semester hours in a given semester. Aminimum of 80 hours devoted to the internship isexpected for 2 semester hours, and a minimum of 160hours is expected for 4 semester hours, but someplacements may require more time. Students mustcoordinate their internship placement with thesupervising faculty member at least two months priorto placement. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisites:junior/senior status and consent. Offered eachsemester and most Winter Sessions (2 semester hoursonly).489 Research in the Natural Sciences (2 or 4)Offers students the opportunity to conductoriginal scientific research in an area of interest.Students work closely with one or more members ofthe natural science faculty to develop and conduct aresearch project, then present their findings orallyduring the semester’s undergraduate researchsymposium and as a formal research paper. Studentsare encouraged to present their findings at aconference. Prerequisite: junior/senior status and amajor in the natural sciences, prior approval by theproject advisor, and consent of the instructor.Students may enroll for 2 or 4 hours in a givensemester. May be repeated for a maximum total of 8semester hours. Identical to BIO 489, CHEM 489,CS 489, and MATH 489. Offered each semester andmost Winter Sessions (2 semester hours only).ECONOMICS(See Business)EDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATIONDR. KAREN BOSCH, Director of Teacher EducationMS. GINGER L. FERRISDR. HILVE A. FIREKDR. B. MALCOLM LIVELYDR. JAYNE E. SULLIVANMRS. STACEY WOLLERTON,Director of Field Experiences<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> <strong>College</strong> is known for excellencein preparing classroom teachers. The ProfessionalEducation Program provides the highest quality ofteaching methodology and disciplinary preparation inthe content areas. Unique features of the programinclude a comprehensive liberal arts education, earlyfield experiences, strong mentoring by faculty andstaff, and the development of area school partnershipsthrough advisory committees and school divisioncontacts. The program is reviewed periodically by the<strong>Virginia</strong> Department of Education and approved bythe <strong>Virginia</strong> Board of Education. All programs fulfillthe curricular requirements detailed in the RegulationsGoverning the Review and Approval of EducationPrograms in <strong>Virginia</strong>. Career assistance is provided toall candidates who successfully complete one of theapproved programs.Admission to the ProfessionalEducation ProgramStudents interested in becoming teachers mustformally apply for admission to the ProfessionalEducation Program. Packets for admission aredistributed in INST 202 and EDUC 225 classes andare also available in Pruden 103. The packets are to becompleted and submitted to the EducationDepartment Administrative Assistant in Pruden 103before the end of your sophomore year, and definitelyone semester before enrolling in 300 level classes.Students interested in teacher certification will notbe allowed to register for upper level (300+)professional education courses until they are admittedinto the Professional Education Program. Transferstudents must complete and submit the packet foradmission by the end of their first semester ofcoursework at VWC.Specifically, students will not be able to continuewith Education Coursework beyond INST 202, INST203, and EDUC 225 or PSY 205 until admitted to theProfessional Education Program. Transfer students willnot be able to continue with education courses beyondthe first semester of attendance until admitted to theProfessional Education Program. The 300/400-leveleducation courses will be “Consent Only.”When the completed packet for admission isreceived, a committee will determine acceptance intothe Professional Education Program. A letter will besent to confirm acceptance. The packet for admissionhas the following requirements listed below:a. Achieve passing scores on Praxis I test(composite) or SAT/ACT equivalent andpassing scores on the VCLA, or passing scoreson VCLA and Praxis I Math.b. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 atthe time of application.c. Achieve a grade of C or better in ALLProfessional Education courses.d. Pass Civics Education Module found atfollowing link: http://www.civiceducationva.org and submit certification of completion.e. Pass Child Abuse and Neglect module found atthe following link: http://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cps/mandated_reporters/cws5691/index.html and submit certification of completion.Following admission to the ProfessionalEducation Program, a teacher candidate is required tocomplete the following requirements prior to the preservicestudent teaching semester to remain in goodstanding with the department:• Maintain the required GPA in your major.GPA requirement for the ComprehensiveLiberal Studies major is 2.5.• Grades of C or better in ALL ProfessionalEducation courses.• Pass Praxis II prior to the start of pre-servicestudent teaching.• Elementary/Special Education ONLY:Pass the Reading for <strong>Virginia</strong> Educators (RVE)assessment upon completion of EDUC 320 andEDUC 321 (Passing score is 157).• NOTE: Passing scores on VCLA, Praxis II, andRVE (where applicable) are required forlicensure by the <strong>Virginia</strong> Department ofEducation.Elementary Education ProgramThe student seeking elementary teachercertification completes the Comprehensive LiberalStudies major, along with the required general studiescourses and the sequence of professional educationcourses. Careful coordination of these three sets ofrequirements is essential if the course of study is to becompleted in four years. This program prepares thesuccessful candidate for licensure with anendorsement in elementary education preK-6.
94 EDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATIONEDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATION95Elementary Education Program (preK-6)COURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.EDUC 2254Characteristics of the LearnerINST 2024The School & SocietyINST 203Applied Technology for 2Innovative InstructionSPED 371Foundations/Legal/Ethical Issues 4in Special EducationEDUC 3204Teaching Reading & Language ArtsEDUC 3214Literacy Development & AssessmentEDUC 366Classroom Management & 4Teaching StrategiesSpecial Education: General Curriculum (K-12)COURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.PSY 2054Lifespan Developmental PsychologyINST 2024The School & SocietyINST 203Applied Technology for 2Innovative InstructionEDUC 3204Teaching Reading & Language ArtsEDUC 3214Literary Development & AssessmentEDUC 366Classroom Management & 2Teaching StrategiesSPED 371Foundations/Legal/Ethical Issues 4in Special EducationCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.PSY 205Lifespan Developmental Psychology4INST 202The School & Society4INST 203Applied Technology for 2Innovative InstructionSPED 370Foundations in Special Education2EDUC 320Teaching Reading & Language Arts4EDUC 319Content Area Reading and Writing4EDUC 366Classroom Management & 4Teaching StrategiesEDUC 375Middle and Secondary Teaching Methods4Secondary Education Program (6-12) andVisual Arts or Foreign Language (preK-12)COURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.EDUC 225Characteristics of the Learner4INST 202The School & Society4INST 203Applied Technology for 2Innovative InstructionSPED 370Foundations in Special Education2EDUC 319Content Area Reading & Writing4EDUC 366Classroom Management and 4Teaching StrategiesEDUC 375Middle & Secondary Teaching Methods4EDUC 329Curriculum & Instruction PreK-6EDUC 330Elementary PracticumINST 482Issues in EducationEDUC 434Elementary Preservice Teaching IEDUC 435Elementary Preservice Teaching II41488TOTAL 51Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12)The student seeking teacher certification in specialeducation completes the Comprehensive LiberalStudies major, along with the required general studiescourses and the sequence of professional educationcourses. Careful coordination of these three sets ofrequirements is essential if the course of study is to becompleted in four years. This program prepares thesuccessful candidate for licensure with anendorsement in Special Education: GeneralCurriculum K-12.INST 482Issues in Education4SPED 376Assessment & Management of 4Instruction in Special EducationSPED 382Transition in Special Education2SPED 384Curriculum & Instruction K-124SPED 385Curriculum & Instruction K-12 Practicum1SPED 438Special Education Preservice Teaching I8SPED 439Special Education Preservice Teaching II8Middle Education Program (6-8)TOTAL 55The student seeking certification in MiddleEducation (6-8) completes the ComprehensiveLiberal Studies major, along with the required generalstudies courses and the sequence of professionaleducation courses. Additionally, the student mustcomplete one 21-hour content area from English,mathematics, history and social science, or science.The middle education program prepares thesuccessful candidate for licensure with anendorsement in Middle Education 6-8.EDUC 340Middle and Secondary PracticumEDUC 436Middle Education Preservice Teaching IEDUC 437Middle Education Preservice Teaching II188TOTAL 45Secondary Education Program (6-12) andVisual Arts or Foreign Language (preK-12)The student seeking certification in a specificsubject at the secondary level or in visual arts or aforeign language at any level completes the stateapprovedversion of the academic major (biology,chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, English,history and social science, or mathematics; art,French, German, or Spanish) along with the requiredgeneral studies courses, VDOE requirements ENG222 and COMM 222, and the sequence ofprofessional education courses. The secondaryprogram prepares the successful candidate forlicensure with an endorsement in one of the aboveareas.EDUC 340Middle and Secondary Practicum:EDUC 445Secondary Preservice Teaching IEDUC 446Secondary Preservice Teaching II188TOTAL 41EDUCATION COURSES (EDUC)225 Characteristics of the Learner (4)A course in human growth and development frombirth through adolescence. Students learn about thephysical, social, emotional, and intellectualdevelopment of children and how to use thisknowledge to guide learning experiences and relatemeaningfully to students. Includes discussion ofsocial and individual differences that affectinteraction including developmental disabilities,attention deficit disorders, gifted education,substance abuse, child abuse, and family disruptions.Offered each semester.319 Content Area Reading and Writing (4)Provides prospective middle and secondaryteachers with skills and strategies to lead students tobecome independent learners in all content areas.Emphasizes effective teaching of content using arepertoire of strategies for literal, inferential, critical,and evaluative comprehension; fostering appreciationof a variety of literature and the importance of
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