Mapping your Elementary/Special Education Major
Your Hood experience is about so much more than just your elementary/special education major.
The Student Success Center, the Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning, and the Office of the Registrar have teamed up to show you where a elementary/special education major can take you. They will help you cultivate, engage and prepare during your time at Hood so that you are career ready for your journey beyond Hood.
Additionally, these maps will serve as milestones and guideposts when you meet with your academic adviser.
Contact
Student Success | Student Success | Center for Career Development & Experiential Education 301-696-3583 |
| College Catalog | Department of Education | Elementary/Special Education (B.A.) |
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
MATH 112 Applied Statistics | 3 |
FYS 101 First Year Seminar | 3 |
Core- Foreign language 101 | 4 |
ENGL 100 Elements of Composition | 4 |
Core- Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
MATH 107 Expl. In Elem. Math II | 3 |
PSY 101 Intro to Psychology | 3 |
Core- Foreign Language 102 | 4 |
HIST 217 or 218 American History | 3 |
Core- Literary Analysis (ENGL) | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits |
EDUC 204 Found. of Education | 3 |
EDUC 223 Child Development | 3 |
ENGL course | 3 |
BIOL 1xx- Scientific Thought, Lab | 4 |
MATH 106 Expl. In Elem. Math I | 3 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
EDUC 224 Processes & Acquisitions | 3 |
EDUC 236 Children & Youth Exception | 3 |
Core- Visual and Performing Arts | 3 |
Core- Scientific Thought, lab | 4 |
MATH 108 Expl. In Elem. Math III | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Three
Fall Semester | Credits |
EDUC 306 Principles of Lesson Planning | 1 |
EDUC 316 Reading Instruction | 3 |
EDUC 353 Assistive Technology | 3 |
EDUC 373 Assess. Diagnosis & Rx | 3 |
EDUC 399 Internship | 1 |
PHSC 101 Physical Science | 4 |
Core- Health and Wellness/PE | 1 |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
EDUC 320 Science Curriculum | 3 |
EDUC 330 Social Studies Curriculum | 3 |
EDUC 354 SpEd: Cur, Methods, Materials | 3 |
EDUC 399 Internship | 1 |
Core- Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Core- Global Perspectives/Social Science | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Four
Fall Semester | Credits |
EDUC 417 Mat for Teaching Reading | 3 |
EDUC 421 Math Curriculum | 3 |
EDUC 440 Assessment for Reading | 3 |
EDUC 447 Classroom Organization | 3 |
EDUC 448C or D Phase II Internship | 2 |
EDUC 450 Intro to Teaching Internship | 1 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
EDUC 449A or B Phase III Internship | 12 |
EDUC 460 | 3 |
| 15 |
Total Credits = 125
In addition to EDUC coursework, the major requires 9 credits in English, 9 credits in social sciences (to include U.S. History and Introduction to Psychology), 12 credits in science (at least one course in biological science and at least one course in physical science), and 12 credits in mathematics (to include MATH 106; MATH 107; MATH 108; and MATH 112 or PSY 211).
Learning, Self-Exploration, and Academic Excellence
The Hood College Center for Career Development and Experiential Education is here to support you through your four-year educational journey. Whether you are headed toward additional educational pursuits after graduation or on to the exciting world of work, we recommend that you investigate all your opportunities through three distinct types of exploration. These include Cultivating knowledge of your major and occupations related to your studies, Engaging in activities that give you hands-on experience, and taking practical steps toward Preparing for life after college. Below are three tables that will help you understand these areas and associated activities. Want to know more? Meet with a counselor in the Career Center. Email careers@hood.edu to make an appointment.
Cultivate
Explore your Major and Related Occupations
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Explore the Elementary / Special Education occupations through the Hood College website. Explore the backgrounds of faculty and learn about course offerings. | Visit with a counselor in the Career Center to update your resume and consider locations for an Elementary or Special Education specific internship | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, volunteer, internship, research, or employment related. | Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, volunteer, internship, research, or employment related. Be sure to include your research skills. |
Visit the What Can I Do With the Major?, and the CareerOneStop websites. | Explore club and engagement opportunities such as Student Education Association, Best Buddies, Volunteering for Special Olympics and in tutoring opportunities. | Use EDUC 399 to gain work experience and college credit. | Use Phase II and Phase III internships to gain additional work experience and college credit. |
Take the Focus 2 Career Assessment to learn more about additional areas of career interest. | If eligible, investigate federal work study positions in a department of career related interest. |
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Meet with Career Center staff to begin developing a resume. |
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Engage
Locally and Globally
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Attend the Fall and Spring Community Engagement Fairs to learn more about not-for-profit agencies that provide low or no-cost services to those in need. | Participate in Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and creating a LinkedIn page. | Explore club and engagement opportunities such as Student Education Association, Best Buddies, Kappa Delta Pi, volunteering for Special Olympics, and volunteering in tutoring opportunities. | Attend the annual Business Etiquette Dinner. Register for this once-a-year event in Handshake. |
Explore club and engagement opportunities such as Student Education Association, Best Buddies, Volunteering for Special Olympics and in tutoring opportunities. | Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the education field. | Update your LinkedIn page to reflect new experiences and coursework. | Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the education field. |
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| Attend Chamber of Commerce (or other major relevant organizations) industry related events. Speak with a Career Center counselor to learn more about these. |
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| Conduct informational interviews or shadow Hood College alumni working in the Elementary / Special Education field. |
Prepare
For Post-Graduation Success
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Field placements and internships associated with coursework | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who are recruiting interns. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair and/or STEM Career Expo to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries are seeking interns and new hires. | Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who are recruiting new hires. |
| Participate in field placements and internships associated with coursework. | Attend Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and how to conduct a job search. | Attend conferences of professional associations. |
| Regularly check the Handshake events page to see employers providing information sessions on campus. | Meet with staff in Career Services to identify potential internships, consider competitive national experiences. |
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| If considering part-time employment, work with the Career Center and consult faculty to learn about opportunities within the job field. | Consult with faculty members about professional conferences you might attend, or professional organizations you could join |
- Utilize resources at the Library and Learning Commons
- Meet regularly with your academic adviser
- Work with tutors at the Writing Center
- Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships
Learn more about careers in elementary and special education: https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/education/
- Teaching:
- Pre-school
- Elementary
- Middle
- Secondary
- Administration:
- Principal
- Superintendent
- Specializations:
- Reading
- Title 1
- Library/Information services
- Special education
- Career/Technical education
- Specializations continued:
- Enrichment
- English language acquisition
- Curriculum supervision
- Subject area supervision
- Tutoring services
- Test preparation
- Elementary, middle and secondary schools:
- Public
- Private
- Charter
- Day care centers
- Nursery schools
Explore more career opportunities in elementary and special education: https://www.onetonline.org/
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