Graduate student participants will be selected largely from socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk groups that are currently underrepresented in the District’s teacher population.  African-American males are strongly encouraged to apply.  Tuition and fees are significantly supplemented for participants.

In order to qualify, applicants must:

• hold an undergraduate degree
• meet CCSD Teaching Assistant requirements
• apply for and meet MAT Early Childhood Education admission requirements
• apply for financial assistance through College of Charleston
• work as a teacher in an assigned Charleston County school for a minimum of three years upon successful completion of the degree

For more information, contact anyone listed below

• Dr. Brenda Nelson, CCSD: 843.937.6317
• Susan Holiday, CCSD: 843.937.6338
• Dr. Andrew Lewis, C of C: 843.953.8250
• Dr. Angela Cozart, C of C: 843.953.6353

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The second, Characteristics & Procedures for Individuals with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger’s begins June 2.  This course, EDFS 796, runs through July 2 and meets online.  It targets high-incidence populations with ASD and provides an in-depth evaluation of issues, challenges, and possible solutions for individuals with high functioning autism/Asperger’s syndrome.  Other topics include co-occurring disorders, assessment, educational planning and programming options, issues in transition, family and community aspects, and current controversies.

If you have any interest in this course, please contact Marie Manning at 843.953.1987.

Now accepting applications for non-degree status for Summer 2009 classes

We are incredibly excited to announce the addition of our 18th master’s degree program!  The School of Education, Health and Human Performance now offers a Master of Education in Teaching, Learning and Advocacy.

This program is for certified teachers and allows them to focus either on the students they teach, or on themselves as teachers and members of the teaching profession.  After taking a series of five core courses, teachers specialize either in teaching children and youth in the contemporary context, or in becoming a change agent.

The first  specialization covers topics like linguistic and cultural diversity in education, and identifying and sustaining effective learning communities.  It really focuses on developing an understanding of diverse children and how the school and society itself shapes their engagement in learning and life.

The second specialization, Teachers as Change Agents, includes courses such as Teachers as Advocates for Children and Youth, and Reflective Practice and Professional Development.

Interested applicants can begin taking courses as early as August.  To do so, submit your non-degree application with your teaching certificate.  Applications for degree-seeking students will be up and running on our website later this summer for acceptance for Spring 2010 classes.

For more information, contact Diane Cudahy at 843.953.6354 or visit their website.

The Graduate School of the College of Charleston now offers a Graduate Certificate in Special Education!

I was excited to learn this week that the School of Education, Health and Human Performance has approved our ninth graduate certificate! The added bonus?  General and special education teachers can begin taking classes as early as January 12!

As an educator, you can concentrate in learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, mental disabilities and multicategorical disabilities – in your backyard.  The closest graduate program in special education is in Orangeburg.  This is also beneficial to the school system, as the five local school districts lose between 15 and 80 special educators each year to relocation and retirement.  Nationally, the employment needs for special education teachers is expected to grow 15% through 2016.

To apply for January classes, submit your non-degree Special Education application by Friday, January 9.  If you have questions about this program, please contact our program representatives, Dr. Springer or Dr. Gurganus.  For questions regarding the applciation process, please contact Mrs. Hallatt.