EDUC 5599 Graduate Orientation
This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont College. (required for ECE, M.A.T. and Certification Only candidates) This course provides an overview of the early childhood and middle grades graduate programs for candidates entering Piedmont College. The purpose of the course is to strengthen communication and consistency across the programs by preparing candidates to conceptualize their entire program of study early on and continue to build on themes across the graduate experience. Candidates will explore policies and procedures of the College and the School of Education related to their program of study. Issues and concerns will be discussed about APA writing guidelines, admission to teacher education, teacher certification, field experiences, requirements for graduation, student teaching and internships, advisement issues, professional development, programmatic themes, resources and services of the College, and library facilities. This is a Pass or Fail course.