THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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Early Childhood Education
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UWG Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The undergraduate program in Early Childhood Education (ECED) prepares teacher education candidates for teaching children in PreK-5. Satisfactory completion of the program leads to Early Childhood certification in the State of Georgia. Admission to the Teacher Education program is required for enrollment in a block of sequenced professional education courses. A full year of field experiences in public schools occur throughout the professional education courses. Candidates in the program also will acquire two concentrations (Mathematics and Reading) by completing courses that are integrated into Area F and the professional sequence of courses. A 2.7 GPA is required to enter the Teacher Education program. Additionally, a daytime only post-baccalaureate initial certification program allows candidates with degrees in non-education fields and a 2.7 GPA to become eligible for Early Childhood certification.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood
Middle Grades Education
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UWG Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The undergraduate program in Middle Grades Education (MGED) prepares candidates for teaching students in grades 4-8. Satisfactory completion of the program leads to eligibility for Middle Grades certification. Candidates will select one of two concentration options: Language Arts/Social Studies or Mathematics/Science. Additionally, a post-baccalaureate initial certification program allows candidates with degrees in non-education fields to become eligible for Middle Grades certification. This program provides both daytime and evening options. A 2.7 GPA is required for professional classes.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Middle Grades with a concentration in Math and Science
Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Middle Grades with a concentration in Language Arts and Social Science
Physical Education
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UWG Department of Physical Education and Recreation
The Physical Education (PHED) program prepares candidates for teaching students in grades PreK-12. The last 4 semesters or 60 hours of the program involve a block schedule that includes field experiences each semester. The block schedule begins only in the fall. This is a day program. PHED requires candidates to have a 2.5 GPA to enter professional education classes.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Physical Education
Secondary Education
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UWG Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Secondary Education (SEED) program prepares candidates for teaching students in grades 7-12. SEED candidates will choose a subject area with a concentration in education. Subject choices include: Art, English, French, Spanish, Music, Mathematics, History, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences. Undergraduate SEED majors will have 2 advisors-a subject advisor and an education advisor. Post-baccalaureate SEED Initial Certification candidates will have one education advisor. For their last 60 hours of work, SEED candidates will complete 30 hours of education classes and 30 ours of upper level subject classes. Although education classes are offered at night, candidates must have a flexible daytime schedule in order to take subject classes and engage in field experiences. A 2.7 GPA is required for professional classes.
Special Education
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UWG Department of Special Education and Speech-Language Pathology
The undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Education degree focuses on preparing educators to work with children with mild disablities. This program requires 124 semester hours of course work. The first two years of the program are spent in general education courses labeled Core courses. The second two years are spent in courses and field experiences specifically designed to prepare teachers who understand and can appropriately use specific critical information and who can demonstrate performance skills required of beginning educators.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Special Education: General Curriculum (Mild Disabilities)
Speech-Language Pathology
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UWG Department of Special Education and Speech-Language Pathology
The undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Education program with a major in Speech-Language Pathology is a pre-professional program designed to prepare candidates to enter a master's degree program and to be eligible for employment as speech pathologists in Georgia schools. This program requires 120 semester hours of course work and practicum. The first two years of the program include course work in general education courses labeled as Core courses. In the last two years of the program students focus on the knowledge and pedagogical and clinical skills that will enable them to make professional decisions regarding their services to individuals with communication disorders. Full certification in Speech-Language Pathology is gained upon the completion of the M.Ed. degree.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Special Education: Speech-Language Pathology
Sport Management
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UWG Department of Physical Education and Recreation
The Sport Management (SPMG) program prepares students for professional positions in sport business. Students admitted to the SPMG program will complete 30 hours of substantive upper-division SPMG coursework. Following the completion of all other coursework required for the degree, students are required to perform a full-time internship with an approved sport property. In addition to professional content courses, students are required to declare an approved minor in consultation with their advisor. To receive consideration for admission to the SPMG program, students must meet the following criteria: Successful completion of Core Areas A-E; successful completion of 15 of 18 hours in Core Area F including SPMG 2600 with a grade of C or better; successful completion of the Regents Reading and Writing Exams; minimum overall GPA of 2.5; and, submission of the Application for Admission to Sport Management by the appropriate deadline.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in Recreation with a major in Sport Management