Undergraduate Elementary Program Benchmarks and Program Requirements
Key Assessment Points
Benchmarks
Data Responsibility and Process
LEVEL I Admission to Sophomore-Level Courses
Completion of at least 30 core credits
Successful completion of Cohort Seminar
2.75 or higher cumulative GPA
(beginning Fall 2004)
Faculty Advisors review transcripts and GPAs prior to green lighting students for registration.
LEVEL II Admission to Junior-Level Courses and Formal Admission into the School of Education Teacher Preparation Program
Completion of two required sophomore level courses (EDU 106 Contexts of Schooling and EDU 206 Developmental Educational Psychology) with a grade of C+ or higher in each.
Completion of two college-level composition courses and one college-level mathematics course with grades of C+ or higher in each.
Pass both the Praxis I Writing and Mathematics tests with scores of 173 or higher
Pass the Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge test with a score of 141 (Sept. 2004)
2.75 or higher cumulative GPA
Faculty Advisors check required courses, Praxis scores, and GPA requirements prior to green lighting students for registration.
The Chair of the Department of Teacher Education also checks these requirements.
LEVEL III Admission to Student Teaching (senior year)
Completion of four required Junior-Level methodology courses, with a grade of C+ or better.
Completion of a minimum of 120 hours of field experience in elementary classrooms.
2.8 or higher cumulative GPA
Pass the New Jersey examination in physiology and hygiene (NJSA 18A:26-8)
The Director of Field Experiences checks records to make sure these requirements are met.
LEVEL IV Recommended for certification upon graduation
Successful completion of 12 weeks of student teaching with a grade of C+ or higher.
Successful completion of the seminar.
Preparation of a professional portfolio
based upon the INTASC Standards that demonstrates
competency in all 10 INTASC areas.
Submission of a video episode and written self-reflection of a lesson taught during student teaching.
Satisfactory development and teaching of a resource unit.
The Director of Field Experiences and student teaching supervisors verify successful completion of student teaching.
Seminar instructors verify completion of the seminar as well as the portfolio, video and unit requirements.
Supervisors monitor teaching of unit and portfolio lessons.
LEVEL V Post Graduation
Successful employment.
The Director of Field Experiences sends Report Cards and surveys to graduates. Employers are interviewed by Advisory Committee members
Undergraduate Secondary Programs Benchmarks and Program Requirements
Key Assessment Points
Benchmarks
Data Responsibility and Process
LEVEL I Admission to Sophomore-Level Courses
Completion of at least 30 core credits
2.75 GPA required (beginning Fall 2004)
Faculty advisors review transcripts and GPAs prior to green lighting students for registration.
LEVEL II Admission to Junior-Level Courses and Formal Admission into the School of Education Teacher Preparation Program
Completion of two required sophomore level courses (EDU 106 Contexts of Schooling and EDU 206 Developmental Educational Psychology) with a grade of C+ or higher in each.
Completion of two college-level composition courses and one college-level mathematics course with grades of C+ or higher in each.
2.75 or higher cumulative GPA
Faculty advisors check these requirements prior to green lighting students for registration.
The Chair of the Department of Teacher Education also checks these requirements.
LEVEL III Admission to Student Teaching (senior year)
Completion of two required Junior-Level methodology courses (SED 370 Teaching in the High School, and ELD 376 Teaching Science, Social Studies and the Arts) with a grade of C+ or better.
Completion of two required Senior-Level courses (SED 405 Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools and SED 431 Content Area Reading and Writing) with a grade of C+ or better.
Completion of field experience in elementary, middle/secondary classrooms.
2.8 or higher cumulative GPA
Pass the New Jersey examination in physiology and hygiene (NJSA 18A:26-8)
The Director of Field Experiences checks records to make sure these requirements are met.
LEVEL IV Recommended for certification upon graduation
Successful completion of 12 weeks of student teaching with a grade of C+ or higher.
Successful completion of student teaching seminar.
Preparation of a professional portfolio based upon the INTASC Standards that demonstrates competency in all 10 INTASC areas.
Submission of a video episode and written self-reflection of a lesson taught during student teaching.
Satisfactory development and teaching of a resource unit.
Pass the appropriate PRAXIS Content Knowledge Exam at the score currently required for certification in New Jersey
The Director of Field Experiences and student teaching supervisors verify completion of student teaching.
Seminar instructors verify completion of seminar including portfolio, video and unit requirements.
Supervisors monitor teaching of unit and portfolio lessons.
The Director of Field Experiences verifies passing of appropriate Praxis exams.
LEVEL V Post Graduate
Successful employment.
The Chair of Field Experiences sends Report Cards and surveys to graduates. Advisory Committee members interview employers.
Graduate-Level Teacher Certification Elementary Program Benchmarks and Program Requirements
Key Assessment Points
Benchmarks
Data Responsibility and Process
LEVEL I Admission to the program
Completion of at least an undergraduate degree with a liberal arts background at an accredited institution.
Evidence of prior work with children.
2.75 or higher cumulative GPA in previous degree programs
Pass the Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge test with a score of 141.
Writing sample providing evidence of effective written communication and dispositional/motivational elements.
Graduate Admissions personnel review applicants' files for college degrees, GPAs, Praxis scores, & writing samples.
Faculty advisors review applicants' files for college degrees, GPAs, Praxis scores, writing samples, & dispositional/motivational elements.
Faculty advisors carry out admissions interviews, probing for candidates' dispositional and motivational characteristics.
LEVEL II Admission to final courses.
Completion of initial courses (GLTP 500, Conceptual Frameworks for Teaching & Learning, and GLTP 502 Early Literacy or GLTP 503, Literacy & Learning in Content Areas), including related field experiences, with grades of C+ or higher in each course and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Maintenance of promising professional dispositions and motivation.
Department chair flags any students falling below minimum GPA requirements.
Faculty use "blue-form review" process to flag any students showing academic, dispositional, or motivational problems.
Program advisors meet with flagged students to develop action plans, while retaining the option of dismissing candidates.
LEVEL III Admission to Student Teaching (senior year)
Completion of final courses (GLTP-510 Curriculum and Teaching in the Elementary School I, Mathematics; and GLTP-515 Curriculum and Teaching in the Elementary School II: Science, Social Studies, & the Arts), including related field experiences, with a grade of C+ or better, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Pass the New Jersey examination in physiology and hygiene (NJSA 18A:26-8)
Department chair flags any students falling below minimum GPA requirements.
Faculty use "blue-form review" process to flag any students showing academic, dispositional, or motivational problems.
Program advisors meet with flagged students to develop action plans, while retaining the option of dismissing candidates.
Director of Field Experiences checks records to make sure these requirements are met.
LEVEL IV Recommendation for certification upon program completion
Successful completion of 12 weeks of student teaching with a grade of C+ or higher.
Successful completion of the seminar.
Preparation of a professional portfolio based upon the INTASC Standards that demonstrates competency in all 10 INTASC areas.
Satisfactory development and teaching of a resource unit.
The Director of Field Experiences and student teaching supervisors verify successful completion of student teaching.
Seminar instructors verify completion of the seminar as well as the portfolio and unit requirements.
Supervisors monitor ongoing unit/lesson planning and teaching performance, and contribute to assessment of the teaching portfolio.
Graduate-Level Teacher Certification Secondary Program Benchmarks and Program Requirements
Key Assessment Points
Benchmarks
Data Responsibility and Process
LEVEL I Admission to the program
Completion of at least an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with at least a 30sh background in the appropriate subject specialization.
Evidence of prior work with children or adolescents.
2.75 Or higher cumulative GPA in previous degree programs.
Pass the Praxis test, appropriate to the subject specialization, with a score that meets or exceeds NJ state certification requirements.
Writing sample providing evidence of effective written communication and dispositional/motivational elements.
Graduate Admissions personnel review applicants' files for college degrees, GPAs, Praxis scores, & writing samples.
Faculty advisors review applicants' files for college degrees, GPAs, Praxis scores, writing samples, & dispositional/motivational elements.
Faculty advisors carry out admissions interviews, probing for candidates' dispositional and motivational characteristics.
LEVEL II Admission to final courses
Completion of initial courses (GLTP 500, Conceptual Frameworks for Teaching & Learning, and GLTP 503, Literacy & Learning in Content Areas), including related field experiences, with grades of C+ or higher in each course and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Maintenance of promising professional dispositions and motivation.
Department chair flags any students falling below minimum GPA requirements.
Faculty use "blue-form review" process to flag any students showing academic, dispositional, or motivational problems.
Program advisors meet with flagged students to develop action plans, while retaining the option of dismissing candidates.
LEVEL III Admission to Student Teaching
Completion of final courses--GLTP-520 Curriculum and Teaching in the Secondary School; and the appropriate curriculum and teaching course for the subject specialization (GLTP-504, English, Language Arts; GLTP 505, Social Studies; GLTP 506, Science; GLTP 507, Mathematics; GLTP 521, Second Language; BSED 530 or 515, Business Education), including related field experiences, with a grade of C+ or better, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Pass the New Jersey examination in physiology and hygiene (NJSA 18A:26-8)
Department chair flags any students falling below minimum GPA requirements.
Faculty use "blue-form review" process to flag any students showing academic, dispositional, or motivational problems.
Program advisors meet with flagged students to develop action plans, while retaining the option of dismissing candidates.
Director of Field Experiences checks records to make sure these requirements are met.
LEVEL IV Recommendation for certification upon program completion
Successful completion of 12 weeks of student teaching with a grade of C+ or higher.
Successful completion of the seminar.
Preparation of a professional portfolio based upon the INTASC Standards that demonstrates competency in all 10 INTASC areas.
Satisfactory development and teaching of a resource unit.
The Director of Field Experiences and student teaching supervisors verify successful completion of student teaching.
Seminar instructors verify completion of the seminar as well as the portfolio and unit requirements.
Supervisors monitor ongoing unit/lesson planning and teaching performance, and contribute to assessment of the teaching portfolio.
Graduate Degree Programs Benchmarks and Program Requirements
Key Assessment Points
Benchmarks
Assessment Tools
Data Responsibility
Process
Admission
Prior Degree GPA GRE or MAT scores (School Psych and Counseling Services) Letters of Recommendation Interview
Transcript Transcript
Scores
Letters of Recommendation Interview
Graduate Office Graduate Office
Graduate Office
Program Coordinators Interview Committee
The Graduate Office reviews applicant transcript and forwards them to the Program Coordinators who organize and conduct a review of letters of recommendation and interview the candidate. After the interview, the candidate is evaluated on the quantity and quality of his/her background and dispositions.
Prior to Matriculation or on Annual Review
3.0 GPA Successful Completion of Required Courses Review by program faculty
Transcript Accomplishment
Reflective Journals Self Analysis Rubrics for Key Assignments interview
Program Coordinator and Program Faculty
The program coordinator and program faculty review GPAs and required courses and notify candidates if their deficiencies warrant them being placed on academic probation. They review portfolios and make a recommendation for continuation, continuation with remediation or dismissal.
Prior to completion of internship
Portfolio Performance in Internship
Program Coordinator and Program Faculty
The instructor of the internship course evaluates the portfolio for the whole program. S/he evaluates the internship performance taking into consideration the evaluations by the field supervisors.
Program Completion
GPA Satisfactory completion of Practicums and Internship Comprehensive Exam Praxis Exam (EDAD and School Psych)
Transcript
Transcript
Exam Exam
Program Coordinator
Graduate Office Program Coordinator Program Faculty Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinators and Graduate Office monitor transcripts for GPAs and course, and internship completion. A committee of three faculty readers scores the comprehensive exams. Praxis exam results are sent to Graduate Office by ETS.
Post Graduation
Report Cards and Follow Up Surveys Surveys of Employers
Surveys
Chair, Program Coordinators, Program Faculty
Follow up surveys and report cards are sent to graduates and employers. Data is aggregated and used for program improvement.
Portfolio review of accumulated experiences in professional associations and activities, journals, logs, cooperating teacher evaluation.
Music Education Department
Private interviews with students to discuss each portfolio, plus check of gpa standing.
*WCC determines eligibility for music education majors to continue at the point when 60+ credits have been earned. This is closer to a junior rather than to a sophomore review.
