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| Shorter expanding online offerings Posted: 06 Jan 2011 03:23 PM PST by Rn T.Com As a new addition to its online program, Shorter University has announced plans to launch its Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education degree in the fall of 2011. The majority of the program requirements can be completed online with students coming to the Shorter University campus for an orientation and an additional seminar prior to student teaching. MAT degree coursework will be offered and is designed for prospective students who have already earned an undergraduate degree. "Our MAT program is designed for those who have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in fields other than education, but who wish to enter the Pre-K through grade 5 teaching profession," explains Dr. Sandra Leslie, Dean of the Shorter University School of Education. "The School of Education, along with the university, has wanted this program for some time. It's a popular program, one that we are asked about frequently, so we are very proud of the fact that we will now be able to offer the MAT and offer it in a convenient online setting." The student teaching and field placement requirements of the MAT program will be conducted remotely through cutting-edge video sharing technology, Dr. Leslie explained. Shorter University Provost Dr. Craig Shull said the program will have a regional appeal for people seeking to build a career in the teaching profession. "Part of Shorter's mission statement is to provide educational opportunities to individuals who are unable to attend traditional classes through geographically distant locations and online classes. By offering the MAT online, Shorter will be meeting the need of an entire region and furthering the advancement of a noble profession." This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 06 Jan 2011 08:17 AM PST TAMPA BAY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--President Barack Obama "proposed a plan to address college completion and strengthen the higher education pipeline to ensure that more students succeed and complete their degree."* With this in mind, the National Education Alliance launched its new Career Counseling Center.
The online counseling center can assist students find colleges that accept prior credits toward their chosen degree. It will also provide students the opportunity to find out which schools will allow them to participate in a credit by examination program. In addition to launching the Career Counseling Center, the National Education Alliance has partnered with Rue Education and iStudySmart.com. Both companies provide in-depth study materials to help adult learners receive full undergraduate college credits through credit by examination. In order to receive the credits, students must pass a subject-matter exam that is comparable to the final or end-of-course exam offered in a traditional college classroom setting. Examinations must be approved subject exams, such as:
Rue Education and iStudySmart.com provide study material for CLEP, DSST and ECE exams and both companies include a money back guarantee. iStudySmart.com is the only organization endorsed by DSST. CLEP exams are the most widely known credit by examination program in the nation, with more than 2,900 accredited colleges and universities awarding credits for passing these exams. Almost 2,000 colleges and universities honor college credit for passing scores on DSST exams. The ECE exam, formerly known as the ACT Proficiency Examination Program (ACT/PEP), is accepted for college credits by over 900 colleges and universities. The ECE exam is used to meet specific requirements for Excelsior College degrees. CLEP, DSST and ECE exams allow adult learners to receive from three to six college credits from a single exam, depending on the exam and the policies of the chosen college or university. There are a number of resources available to prepare for these exams. The DSST Official Test Preparation Guide provides an overview of the material for students who feel comfortable with the subject matter. In February of 2009 President Barack Obama was quoted as saying, "By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world."* The National Education Alliance hopes to carry out this goal by assisting adult learners complete college credit and earn their undergraduate degrees. *Source: WhiteHouse.gov This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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