Frequently Asked Questions
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It is the responsibility of the student to contact his/her advisor. All advisors are available via email.
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If your advisor is not available due to a long sick leave, contact the dept. secretary, Mrs. Therese Richardson, at 203 837 8510
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If your advisor Is unavailable to answer your question(s), you may be referred to see another advisor.
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Advisors can be changed based on individual circumstances. It is advisable to see the department secretary or the chairperson of the dept. to complete the required forms.
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Your advisor is assigned to you when you are admitted as a first year student or when you first meet with the department chairperson as a transfer student. If you have forgotten your advisor's name, you may call the registrar at 203 837-9202 or look up your advisor in Banner.
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A faculty member in the department of Education and Educational Psychology or the department chairperson.
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This is not advisable due to the schedule constraints of the professional semester.
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Students are allowed 18 credits before requesting permission for an overload.
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WCSU currently has a special education program on the graduate level only.
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Undergraduates may not enroll in graduate education classes.
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Yes. There is a permission form that you must complete from WestConn prior to taking the course. There is a limit to the number of credits that you can take from other universities.
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It depends on the enrollment requirements at that university.
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It depends on the enrollment requirements at that university.
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Students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher to enter and continue as an Education major. Candidates must attain a GPA of 3.0 by their senior year to enter the professional program.
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During the fall of your junior year, you must contact Richard Leprine and complete forms requesting a placement for Residency.
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During the Professional Semester you must contact Dr. Jean Evans Dávila and complete forms requesting a placement for student teaching.