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2013-2014 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Other Opportunities in Education
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Bachelor-to-Master of Arts Degree
1. The Global Educator B.A.-to-M.A. provides both a study abroad and an internship experience for students who complete a Teacher Licensure Program as undergraduates with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 at the end of the second semester junior year. The program places an emphasis on global awareness, literacy, and meeting the needs of all students in the classroom. This program is directed by the Dean.
2. B.A. to M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education with Birth to Kindergarten Teacher Licensure. This is an integrated program that leads Child Study majors with a 3.2 GPA or higher to apply to the master’s degree program with teacher licensure during senior year. Students must have a recommendation by the faculty of the Child Study program, based on the student’s readiness for building and maintaining high-quality professional relationships with families and young children. This program is directed by the Early Childhood Program Director.
3. Literacy Internship Program
4. Personalized B.A.-M.A. Cross-Endorsement Opportunities
There are several options for licensed teachers who wish to add an additional area of endorsement to their teaching credentials. Only the Connecticut State Department of Education can determine required coursework. To pursue cross-endorsement, please contact the Connecticut Department of Education, Bureau of Educator Preparation and Licensure to obtain a list of required courses for the desired cross endorsement. International Honor Society - Kappa Delta Pi
The installation of the University of Saint Joseph Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education took place May 3, 2009. The society has a long-standing commitment to “recognizing excellence and fostering mutual cooperative, support, and professional growth for educational professionals.” Letters of invitation are sent in February to students eligible for membership informing them of a March orientation meeting and an initiation ceremony in the spring. Internship in PreK-12 Schools
The University of Saint Joseph provides opportunities for students completing graduate studies and/or licensure courses to serve as interns in public school classrooms during the school year. The participating schools provide 18 graduate credits that the intern may apply to tuition costs at the University of Saint Joseph. In addition, a small stipend is provided for books and materials each semester. Contact the Director of Student Teaching and Clinical Experiences for further information. Internship in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The School of Education offers an internship program in Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. in collaboration with public schools. This progam provides certified teachers the opportunity to pursue graduate-level coursework and training. Interns participate in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders under the supervision of a specialist teacher on a full-day, full school year schedule. Benefits of this two-year internship include:
- 30 credits of graduate coursework applied to a Master’s Degree in Special Education with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- A $9,000 stipend per school year
- Supervision by a teacher with expertise in educating students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- On-site professional development and mentorship by University of Saint Joseph faculty
- Flexible course scheduling
Please contact the director of the Autism Institute for details. Internship for Master of Arts in Literacy
The Literacy Internship is for licensed teachers. Selected interns, with a minimum GPA of 3.25, receive 15-30 credits of coursework plus a stipend in exchange for working within a school district as a reading tutor for one to two years. The program places an emphasis on developing candidates’ reading intervention skills. This program is directed by the Teacher Licensure Officer.
Literacy Internship Program Degree Requirements Laboratory Schools
The School of Education benefits from two laboratory schools. The Gengras Center, an oncampus school for exceptional children, and the School for Young Children, a nursery school nearby offer opportunities for on-site observations, field work, practicum, and course-related applications. |
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