Page 120 of Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2007 University Illinois Chicago Catalog by University of Illinois at Chicago

Class Attendance The class attendance policy is generally stated on the course syllabus.The College of Education encourages students to contact the instructor of the course if class will not be attended on a specific date. Excessive absences from class and/or fieldwork and/or student teaching may result in dismissal from the program. Closed Courses Classes that are closed will not be overenrolled. Please consult the advisor in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information. Course Prerequisites Course prerequisites will not be waived. Please consult the advisor in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information. Credit/No Credit Option None of the required courses in the College of Education may be taken on the credit/no credit option. Declaring a Major The major will be declared upon admission into the College of Education. Double Major The College of Education does not permit double majors. Please consult the advisor in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information. Graduate-Level Course for Undergraduate Credit Please consult the advisor in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information. Independent Study Enrollment in an independent study course is limited to students with junior or senior standing. A student may apply a maximum of 8 hours of independent study toward graduation requirements. Please consult the advisor in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information. Ongoing Assessment of Professional Growth In an effort to support professional growth, all candidates will be assessed in regard to the UIC Elementary Education Principles.These principles provide a guide for becoming an exemplary urban teacher via student self assessment, mentor teachers who guide fieldwork in Chicago Public School classrooms, field instructors from UIC who supervise fieldwork, and faculty who teach courses in the program.The meaning of the principles in practice, as well as how the programs system of assessments works, are explained at the program orientation and incorporated into all classes and fieldwork requirements. All candidates will construct a UIC Teaching Portfolio across their work in the program. Details are presented at the program orientation and incorporated into all classes and fieldwork requirements. The Assessment of Professional Growth plan is aligned with the State of Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Candidates should expect program coordinators and faculty to review their work periodically so that they may better assist them in meeting their goal of becoming teachers. Candidates should meet with their advisors faculty, and/or coordinators any time they are experiencing difficulty or are unsure of where they stand. Program coordinators will have access to individual files, and they may choose to use this information as they monitor student progress in meeting the capacities outlined in the Safety and Technical Standards document. Candidates should also make sure that they will receive their degree and certification by becoming familiar with college and certification requirements. Questions specifically about certification should be directed to the CTE and/or ISBE. Questions specifically addressing degree completion should be directed to the colleges Office of Student Services. Assessments gathered beyond program-based assessments In order to monitor program effectiveness and to provide programs with information they can use to guide candidates work and program reform, the Council on Teacher Education (CTE) will also collect assessment information from candidates as they prepare to be teachers. Candidates should keep up to date on assessment requirements, as they may not be able to register for coursework if they fall behind. These assessments are described in the Undergraduate Elementary Handbook and on the CTE Web site http://www.uic.edu/educ/cte/. Petition Procedure Any rule, regulation, or action of the college may be appealed through the use of the student petition. These petitions are submitted to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Petitions are available in the College of Education Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW. Please consult the advisor in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information. Proficiency Examinations Please consult the advisor in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information. Registration Approval To be eligible to register or change of course schedule, a College of Education student must secure written approval from the College of Education academic advisor in the Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW. Repeating a Course Students may repeat a course in which a passing grade (and thus credit) has been assigned only with the permission of a dean. If approval is granted, the original credit is forfeited although both grades will be included in the cumulative grade point average and will remain on the students permanent record. Please consult the advisor in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information. Second Bachelors Degree Applicants who have already earned a bachelors degree must apply to the graduate program. Transferring Intercollege Transfer Students See Admission to the Elementary Education Program earlier in this section. Transfer Students from Other Colleges and Universities Students wishing to transfer from another college must apply for admission. Consult the previous section Admission to the Elementary Education Program. Application information on applying may also be obtained from the Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW. Transferring out of the College Students wishing to transfer from the College of Education to another college should follow the procedures of the other college. 112

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