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In order to be admitted to WCU’s Graduate School, students must complete and meet the following requirements: o Complete the WCU Graduate School Application (http://gradadmissions.wcu.edu/apply) o Submit an acceptable official transcript with the conferral of their undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. ▪ Transcripts from unaccredited colleges must be submitted through a thirdparty transcript assessment agency. World Education Service (WES) is the vendor provided by the WCU Graduate School (https://www.wes.org/). The cost to obtain a WES report is approximately USD $300. ▪ Transcripts should be sent directly to Educational Outreach at WCU to ensure that these documents remain official. A physical copy can be mailed, or a digital copy may be emailed to Brittany Marshall, Student Services Specialist (bmarshall@wcu.edu). • Attn: Brittany Marshall Western Carolina University 138 Cordelia Camp Building Cullowhee, NC 28723 o Submit a complete admission exam. (https://wcu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2sGJKs0UmfjDeRf) All admission materials will need to be submitted no later than December 1 st, 2021. Student should begin requesting transcripts as soon as possible in the case of COVID related delays. USD $65 application fees have been waived. This degree program does not lead to licensure in North Carolina or any other state in the United States. Western Carolina University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC). For each course, students must attend the 10-day face-to-face portion in Colombia. Each course, except when noted, will have an online component before and after the period of the 10 face-to-face class sessions. The online portion of each course constitutes one-third of the course.
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This program is conducted in a cohort-style structure. All students in the b2022 Colombia cohort will take 10 courses in-country from January 2022-October 2023. Due to the rigorous nature of the courses within the program, if a student is to miss a course for any reason they will be presented with a few make-up options at the discretion of the program coordinator, Dr. Dan Grube. 1. The student must wait until a new cohort begins to make-up the missing course. (NOTE: Cohorts are interest-based and timelines and availability of classes are not guaranteed year-to-year.) 2. The student may request an independent study course. (NOTE: If choosing this option, the student will be responsible for paying the normal course price plus an additional fee to pay the instructor for this accommodation.) 3. When/if there is a cohort running simultaneously, the student may opt to take a make-up course with the other group if it is a course they have not yet completed. -
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The price per course is USD $725 (10 courses x USD $725 = USD $7,250), plus a graduation fee of USD $250 (USD $7,250 + USD $250 = USD $7,500). While there are no official payment plans for this program, tuition and fees are pay-asyou-go. Unlike other University programs, cost for each semester is not due up front. Instead, tuition is due on the first day of class. o Students are expected to pay their course tuition fee on or before the first day of class. (Example: Course #1 payment should be received on or prior to January 3rd, 2022. Course #2 payment fee should be received on or prior to February 28 th, 2022. Etc.) If a textbook or readings are not provided on Canvas by the course instructor, students will be responsible for obtaining their own required book.
MAEd in Educational Supervision Course/Program Costs Anticipated Cohort Size: 25 students Number of Courses: 10 Fee Per Course: $725 USD Cost for 10 Courses: WCU Application Fee*: Graduation Fee: Total Cost Per Student:
$7,250 USD $0 USD $250 USD $7,500 USD
*WCU Application fee is typically $65. WCU is currently waiving this fee. WES Report (if needed): $300 USD Updated Total Cost: $7,800 USD
EDSU Cali Colombia Cohort b2022 Course Dates (for in-person instruction) 3 – 14 Jan 2022 28 Feb – 11 Mar 2022 9 – 20 May 2022 13 – 24 June 2022 10 – 21 Oct 2022 9 – 20 Jan 2023 27 Feb – 10 Mar 2023 10 – 21 May 2023 14 – 25 June 2023 4 – 15 Oct 2023
Course Descriptions EDCI 616 Advanced Studies in Teacher Leadership (3) Interdisciplinary study of teacher leadership within the historical, social, cultural and philosophical context of diverse communities. Clinical experience required. PREQ: Graduate student status.
EDSU 605 Principles of Supervision (3) Purposes and philosophies of supervision; basic laws of human relationships, concepts of leadership and change; the changeagent role in instructional improvement.
SPED 620 Education in a Diverse Society (3) Prepares teachers to meet the learning needs of diverse student populations.
EDCI 603 Comparative Education (3) Comparison of educational systems in selected cultures.
EDRS 602 Methods of Research (3) Concepts, methodologies, and procedures in educational research; problem identification, research design, basic data analysis, and applications to educational problems.
EDSU 630 School Improvement (3) Exploration of the developmental process of school improvement focusing on school leadership. Site-based management, total quality management, and outcomes-based models are explored. PREQ: EDSU 605
EDPY 693 Topics in Education and Psychology: Integrating STEAM into Curriculum (3) This course provides opportunities to make connections between STEAM educational theory and practices and the use of innovative technologies. Students design K-12 STEAM projects that apply innovative technology practices and critically analyze connections to digital skills.
EDCI 609 Assessment of Instruction (3) Educational assessment of K-12 learners emphasizing curriculum-based measurement and progress monitoring. Field experience required.
EDL 615 International School Leadership (3) School application of leadership theory from an international perspective. Leadership theories, situations, responsibilities in schools, and the aesthetic dimensions of leadership.
EDCI 604 Curriculum Development (3) Fundamentals of curriculum planning with special emphasis on relating research, theory, and practice.