Full-time & Daytime, at the ASU Center-Hickory, East CVCC Campus Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education Distance Education, Degree-Completion Program Fall Semester 2012 BS/MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION

APPALACHIAN’S OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAM Appalachian has delivered its courses off-campus since the early 1950’s. In 1999, Appalachian and ten regional community colleges joined to form the Appalachian Learning Alliance. Current ALA partner institutions: Appalachian State University Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Catawba Valley Community College Cleveland Community College Forsyth Technical Community College Isothermal Community College Mayland Community College McDowell Technical Community College Surry Community College Western Piedmont Community College Wilkes Community College

POSITION WITHIN APPALACHIAN Appalachian State University Chancellor: Dr. Kenneth Peacock Provost: Dr. Lori Gonzalez College of Business Reich College of Education Dean: Dr. Charles Duke College of Fine & Applied Arts Among the depts. within this college is the: Department of Curriculum & Instruction Department Chairperson: Dr. Michael Jacobson Among the programs offered by the dept. is: Elementary Education Academic Advisor: Dr. Tracy Smith College of Arts & Sciences School of Music

PROGRAM OF STUDY 128 semester hours (sh) are required for graduation Upper-division courses required for the major will be delivered to the cohort by Appalachian Lower-division courses transfer from a community college (or other accredited institution) There is a precise schedule for delivery of cohort courses that students must follow Courses are delivered once to each cohort Lower-division courses are the responsibility of the student Equivalency information for these required courses is provided by Appalachian

MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION MAJOR General Education Curriculum requirement Professional Core requirement Major requirements Academic Concentration requirement

GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Appalachian’s General Education curriculum requirement should be completed prior to beginning, or early in, the cohort; General Education may be met in one of two ways – A or B. A. Recommended: With a NC community college advisor, identify how to complete (and document on an official transcript) what you’ve accomplished/may need to accomplish toward one of these three options: * 44sh, CAA Core or * Associates of Art (AA) degree or * Associates of Science (AS) degree continued on next slide …

GENERAL EDUCATION, continued B. ASU’s General Education Curriculum (not recommended for most transfer students) * May be better for those with previous ASU course credits, primarily older coursework, and/or primarily out-of-state coursework. * May (in most cases, likely) will require completion of some coursework on-campus in Boone. The cohort’s Program Manager can assist with review toward this option.

LOWER-DIVISION COURSEWORK Community colleges offer lower-division courses. Therefore, Appalachian will normally deliver only required upper-division courses to the cohort. Concurrent enrollment – in Appalachian and community college courses – is permitted; however, this is not recommended for full-time students, and is not permitted during student teaching. It is the student’s responsibility to either have completed – or to identify, apply and register for, and complete lower-division coursework for BS/MGE degree requirements. Equivalent community college courses will be identified through checklists and other advising support. Community college grades do not transfer - only courses and hours; however, a minimum 2.0 GPA on transferred lower-division coursework must be maintained. As soon as possible following each term enrolled, forward (or have forwarded) an official/original community college transcript directly to your program manager.

DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION Appalachian courses will be offered only ONCE to the cohort Completion of courses that are missed or not passed is the responsibility of the student; make up options include with another cohort, on-campus in Boone, or with an approved substitute from another institution Coursework will be delivered fall, spring & summer semesters Faculty will typically deliver courses face-to-face at the ASU Center-Hickory; occasionally, online courses are possible

DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION **Follow Appalachian’s academic calendar, not Catawba Valley Community College’s. INCLEMENT WEATHER AND OTHER CANCELLATIONS: Faculty travel to the site Daytime courses are typically delivered in 2-hour or 3-hour blocks, morning & afternoon; Friday courses are not common Spring & fall semesters are 16 weeks; summer semesters are 5 or 10 weeks, as required Weekend courses possible (e.g. 9am-4 pm, selected Saturdays) Two-way audio-video (via NCIH) Web-based coursework

PROFESSIONAL CORE CURRICULUM CI/SPE 2300Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age FDN 2400Critical Perspectives on Teaching & Learning PSY 3010Psychology Applied to Teaching SPE 3300Creating Inclusive Learning Communities CI 3400Policies & Practices in Educ Assessment CI 4900Student Teaching (full-time, 12sh)

COURSES DELIVERED TO THE COHORT CI 3900Middle Grades Internship CI 3910Middle Level Education CI 3920Teaching Young Adolescents CI 4300 Literacy, Language, and Culture *CI 4490Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment RE 4630 Reading in the Content Area Two Methods courses … one for each concentration CI 4450Portfolio/Exhibition … completed during Student Teaching CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE …

ACADEMIC CONCENTRATIONS Two academic concentrations are required; choose and complete from these options: Language Arts Social Studies Science Mathematics

IMPORTANT PRE-REQUISITES  PRIOR TO FALL SEMESTER, 2012 Complete transfer requirements, as much as possible, prior to entry and early in cohort sequence. PRIOR TO SPRING SEMESTER, 2013 You must be admitted to RCOE Teacher Education, which requires passing the PRAXIS I test. PRIOR TO FALL SEMESTER, 2014 = Student Teaching (CI Portfolio CI4450) You must complete all required CORE and CONCENTRATION courses.

TIME IN SCHOOL SETTINGS Certain cohort courses require time in actual school settings. You must plan ahead to ensure this time can be committed for each: Professional Core courses may require up to 40 hours; often through after-school programs. CI3900 : 60 hours CI4490 : at least five weeks (full-time, at the end of the semester) + other observations CI4900 : 12-credit course (full-time, for entire semester)

ASSOCIATED COSTS Certain degree requirements will incur costs. Currently, the following may be expected for the BS/EE program: Criminal Background Check, every six months: approx $25 each Criminal Background Check, last semester/prior to Student Teaching, if timing requires: approx $25 PRAXIS I & PRAXIS II tests: Student Teaching fees (unlikely) Diploma fee: $15

TENTATIVE DELIVERY SCHEDULE Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Fall 2014 Degree Courses Academic Concen- tration Courses CI2300 FDN2400 ENG3300 HIS3532 MAT3910 CI3400 PSY3010 HIS3326 RE3070 MAT3920 GS3300 ENG3580 HIS3728 MAT4910 CI3900 CI3910 CI3920 SPE3300 MAT4930 RE4630 CI4490 CI/RE4300 RE3150 CI3060 CI4040 GS4403 MAT3010 ENG4560 CI4900 CI4450 MAJORITY OF LOWER- DIVISION/ TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ENTRY & EARLY IN PROGRAM PRAXIS I TEST & OTHER TEACHER EDUCATION REQUIREMENT SBY MID- SEMESTER TEACHER EDUCATION ADMISSION REQUIRED TO ENROLL & CONTINUE WITH PROGRAM FULL-TIME 5 -WEEK INTERNSHIP AT END OF SEMESTER ALL LOWER- DIVISION REQUIREMENTS MET BY END OF SEMESTER/ PRIOR TO STUDENT TEACHING FULL-TIME STUDENT TEACHING (12sh) & PRAXIS II TEST EARLY IN SEMESTER & GRADUATION Concentrations: LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES, MATH, SCIENCE

REQUIRED GRADES You must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on Appalachian coursework, to meet Teacher Education requirements. You must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) in each required major course. C- is not adequate.

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE-TUTORING Writing/composition assistance is available through the ASU Writing Center’s online consulting service, or by visiting the Center on main campus. Free, online tutoring is available through Smarthinking! Support is available 24/7 for non-writing disciplines. This user- friendly and powerful service welcomes your questions (and cries for help) whenever you need it: A Getting Started instruction sheet is included in your orientation packet. Short tutorials describe how to make best use of Smarthinking : %20Guide.pdf %20Guide.pdf

ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION Teacher Education status is required of all education majors. In order to register for cohort courses Summer 2013 and beyond, you must meet all requirements and be admitted to Teacher Education by the College of Education. The cohort’s Program Manager will assist you with the application process. Before Spring Semester, 2013 – you must have: Attained acceptable scores on PRAXIS I (or an equivalent) Completed total college credit of at least 45 sh Completed at least 12 sh, and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, on Appalachian coursework Completed CI2300, FDN2400 and the equivalent of ENG with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) grade in each Completed a speech/hearing clinical assessment; available free in Boone and/or at regional delivery points (TBA)

PRAXIS I SCORES PRAXIS I measures basic skills in reading, writing, and math – and sufficient scores in all three categories are required for advancement into the Reich College of Education’s Teacher Education status. Minimum scores, required by the NC Dept. of Public Instruction: Reading176 Writing173 Mathematics173 or a total of at least 522 or sufficient SAT/ACT scores

PRAXIS I PREPARATION provides PRAXIS registration and preparation information – including free, downloadable test prep documents. Search the Appalachian Library catalog: “Pre-Professional Skills Tests Study Guides” Info can be mailed to you, and is shelved at selected Appalachian Learning Alliance libraries. The Distance Learning Reference Library desk: toll-free or live chat Workbooks are available online and through bookstores Community college developmental courses focus on subjects Additional assistance may be delivered, given sufficient demand

ADVISING Advising and assistance will be available from the cohort’s … Academic Advisor – Dr. Laurie Ramirez: and ext RCOE Department of Curriculum & Instruction – for all academic issues Program Manager – Ms. Reneé Cook: and O ffice of Distance Education – for non-academic and logistical cohort support issues including applications, registration, financial aid/scholarships/student accounts, lower-division requirement advising, etc.

COSTS Appalachian State University Estimated Tuition & Fees Academic Year $ per semester hour (in-state student) $ per semester hour (out-of-state student) Tuition and fees are set annually, and modest annual increases are expected. Each course will vary in requirements for textbooks, etc. Text information will be provided asap prior to each semester. The Appalachian Bookstore stocks all required texts, and can ship orders off-campus.

FINANCIAL AID Federal financial aid is available for students who qualify. The free financial aid form – FAFSA – is used; March 15 is the recommended submission deadline each year FED-AIDwww.fafsa.ed.gov For more information about financial aid, see the College Foundation of North Carolina website at: Appalachian State University’s Financial Aid Office: ext Appalachian off-campus programs typically provide 6 sh (half-time benefits). Students who take required lower-level courses through a community college will report those hours for financial aid via a Consortium Agreement form … available at

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES (ODS) If you have a disability and may need reasonable accommodations: Contact the ODS by phone at or Complete the registration process for Extension and Distance Education Students via ODS will have designated dates at off-campus host sites posted via ODS website and D.E. website

RESOURCES Appalachian State University, the Reich College of Education, and the Office of Distance Education are committed to providing a quality education experience, as conveniently as possible, to its off-campus cohorts and students. Resources and support include: Library materials and resources available electronically, through the mail, and on- site. Appalachian’s student identification cards will be created and mailed to you. An ID card is required for access to on-campus library materials. A student financial account and student computer account will be assigned to you. Student Accounts Office: ext 2113, and AppalNet/Technical Support: ext6266. Your Program Manager & other ASU support professionals  & &

GRADUATION Appalachian’s commencement occurs each May and December. On- and off-campus students graduate together on the Boone campus. Those with at least 48sh of Appalachian coursework are eligible for graduation with honors. The Dean’s List is available for full- time students, and therefore is not offered to off-campus students. This cohort is scheduled to graduate December 2014 to graduate December 2014 …

ASU ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Must have minimum 30sh of transferable college coursework Must have minimum 30sh of transferable college coursework Must have minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on transferable college coursework Must have minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on transferable college coursework If less than 24 years of age, must meet UNC Minimum Course Requirements (MCR); high school coursework will be evaluated by the Admissions Office during application review. If less than 24 years of age, must meet UNC Minimum Course Requirements (MCR); high school coursework will be evaluated by the Admissions Office during application review. Be eligible to return to the last institution attended Be eligible to return to the last institution attended SAT & ACT scores are not required of transfer students SAT & ACT scores are not required of transfer students

APPLY TO BECOME A MOUNTAINEER! The FALL SEMESTER 2012 application period is MARCH 1 – JULY 1, Prospective & Returning Students + Undergraduate + Application