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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog Converse Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 1 CONVERSE COLLEGE GRADUATE CATALOG 2020-2021 Master of Arts in Teaching Art Education Middle Level Language Arts Secondary Biology Early Childhood Education Middle Level Mathematics Secondary Chemistry Middle Level Science Secondary English Intellectual Disabilities Middle Level Social Studies Secondary Mathematics Learning Disabilities Secondary Social Studies Master of Education Art Education Elementary Education Art Education (Online/Low Residency) Advanced Study (online) Gifted Education (online) Administration and Supervision Special Education Master of Liberal Arts English History Political Science Master in Management Healthcare Management Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Music Music Education Performance Educational Specialist Administration and Supervision Literacy (online) Master in Management Professional Leadership Doctoral Program Professional Leadership 580 E. Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29302 Converse College does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability. Converse admits only women to undergraduate programs and services in accordance with its historical mission. Women and men are admitted to the graduate programs. 2 CONVERSE COLLEGE Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Converse College Calendar 4-5 Introduction to Graduate Programs 8-9 Policies and Regulations 9-19 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) 21-23 Requirements for Admission 22 Introduction to Initial Certification Programs 24-34 Master of Education Program (MEd) 35-43 Requirements for Admission 36 Programs of Study 37-43 Master of Liberal Arts Degree (MLA) 45-46 Requirements of Admission 45 Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) 47-49 Requirements for Admission 47 Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) 50-54 Requirements for Admission 50 Educational Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision (EDs) 55-57 Requirements for Admission 55 Educational Specialist Degree in Literacy (EDs) 57-58 Requirements for Admission 57 Master in Management-Healthcare Management (MIM-HCM) 59-60 Requirements for Admission 59 Master in Management – Professional Leadership 61 Doctoral in Professional Leadership (EdD) 62-63 Requirements for Admission 62 Courses of Instruction 64-103 SC ETV Courses 104-107 Petrie School of Music 108-119 Master of Music Degree in Performance 112 Master of Music Degree in Music Education & Therapy 115 Master of Music Degree in Music Education 115 With initial certification vocal/choral emphasis 115 Master of Music Degree in Education 114 With initial certification instrumental emphasis 116 Courses of Instruction 119-119 The Board of Trustees 122 College Presidents and Cabinet 123-124 General Administration 125-129 The College Faculty 123-135 The Petrie School of Music Faculty 120-121 Campus Map 136-137 Index 138-139 POLICY ON STUDENT RECORDS In the handling of student records Converse complies with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Detailed information about the records maintained and procedures for the exercise of rights will be provided to students each year. “I certify that this catalog is true and correct in content and policy and states progress requirements for graduation.” Dr. Lienne Medford Dean of the School of Education and Graduate Studies 3 CONVERSE COLLEGE CALENDAR 2020-2021 FALL TERM, 2020 Tuition due for Fall 2020 Friday, August 7 All classes begin Monday, August 17 Day classes begin at 9:00 am Monday, August 17 Evening classes begin at 5:45 pm Monday, August 17 Registration for students who did not register early Monday, August 17 Late registration - $50 will be charged Tuesday, August 18 Drop/Add, no fee Tuesday, August 18 Last day to receive 100% refund Friday, August 21 Drop/Add fee begins-$20 per change Saturday, August 22 Last day to receive 80% refund Friday, August 28 Last day to receive 30% refund Thursday, September 3 Financial Aid Refunds Issued Monday, September 28 Mid-term grading ends Monday, September 28 Advisement for January and Spring ’21 Terms October 12-November 16 Last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of W Thursday, November 12 Last day for Graduates to apply for May 2021 graduation Friday, November 20 Exams Saturday, November 21- Tuesday, November 24 Thanksgiving & Holiday Break Wednesday, November 25 - Monday, January 4, 2021 Final Grades Wednesday, December 2 JANUARY TERM, 2021 Tuition and Fees for Jan Term due Fri., December 15 All classes begin Wed., January 4 Day classes begin at 9:00 am Wed., January 4 Evening classes begin at 5:45 pm Wed., January 4 Registration for students who did not register early Wed., January 4 Last day to receive 100% refund Wed., January 4 Drop/Add, no fee Thurs., January 4 Late registration - $50 will be charged Thurs., January 5 Last day to receive 80% refund Fri., January 6 Drop/Add, fee, $20 per change begins Fri., January 9 Last day to add classes Mon., January 8 Last day to receive 30% refund Mon., January 8 Martin Luther King Day - No Classes - Day of Service Mon., January 18 Last day to withdraw from a class Tues., January 22 January Term classes end Tues., January 29 Academic Break January 30 - February 1 4 SPRING TERM, 2021 Tuition and Fees for Spring due Mon., January 15 All classes begin Mon., February 2 Day classes begin at 9:00 am Mon., February 2 Evening classes begin at 5:45 pm Mon., February 2 Registration for students who did not register early Mon., February 2 Late registration - $50 will be charged Tues., February 3 Drop/Add, no fee Tues., February 3 Drop/Add fee, $20 per change begins Fri., February 9 Last day to add classes Fri., February 8 Last day to receive 100% refund Fri., February 8 Last Day to receive 80% refund Fri., February 15 Last day to receive 30% refund Fri., February 22 Mid-term grading period ends Mon., March 19 Spring Break March 29-April 2 Spring Break Holidays end at first period class, 9:00 am Mon., April 5 Advisement for Summer and Fall Terms ’21 April 8-26 Last day to withdraw from a class with a W grade Thurs., April 29 Founder’s Day Fri., April 30 May Day/Awards & Scholarship Day Sat., May Spring Term classes end Thurs., May 12 Reading Days Thurs. – Sun., May 13-16 Spring Term examinations Mon. – Thurs., May 17-20 Final Grades for graduating Graduates Thurs., May 19 Commencement Weekend Baccalaureate 5:00 pm, Twichell Auditorium Fri., May 21 Hat’s Off Party, 6:00 pm Fri., May 21 Commencement Exercises, 1:00 pm, Twichell Auditorium Sat., May 22 For the MFA Academic Calendar, please see the webpage at www.converse.edu/MFA. 5 THE COLLEGE It is a member of the Southern University Conference and the Women’s College Coalition. The Converse College Petrie THE MISSION OF CONVERSE COLLEGE School of Music is a charter member of the National The primary mission of Converse College, founded in 1889, Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Music Therapy is the liberal education of undergraduate women in a Program is accredited by the American Music Therapy residential setting. Converse reaffirms the founders’ Association. The College has attained (NCATE) accreditation original conviction that a small undergraduate residential college of the liberal arts is a uniquely powerful for all professional education programs. In addition, the environment for developing the talents of women. As a Converse program for teachers of the deaf and hard of community of scholars, where students and faculty pursue hearing is accredited by the Council for Exceptional Children excellence and collaborate in the search for truth, Converse (CEC). The Marriage and Family Therapy program is develops in students’ scholarly excellence, personal honor, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for confidence, and skills to be life-long learners. The college draws much of its character from its Christian heritage and Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). The welcomes students of all faiths. Converse expands its Art and Design programs are accredited by the National mission by offering graduate degrees and other programs Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) while the for women and men. Ultimately, graduates embody the interior design program is accredited by the Council for qualities of a Converse education as they assume roles of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). The documents leadership, service, and citizenship. relating to Converse College accreditation are on Beginning in 1964, Converse College expanded offerings permanent reserve in the Mickel Library. Anyone desiring from its primary mission to include the offering of graduate to review these documents may do so during the College’s degree programs for both men and women. Admission to normal operating hours. all Converse graduate programs requires successful completion of the appropriate baccalaureate degree. THE MISSION OF TEACHER EDUCATION GRADUATE ACCREDITATIONSAND AFFILIATIONS PROGRAMS Since its founding, Converse has become one of the leading The MAT, MEd and EdS degrees at Converse provide colleges for women in the South. At the time of its educators with well-designed graduate curricula organized admission in 1912, Converse was the only college in South to meet the Mission of the College and standards Carolina that held membership in the Southern Association established by the National Council for Accreditation of Teachers Education (NCATE). The Converse Teacher of Colleges and Schools. Admitted to the Association of Education Unit has the mission “to identify, prepare, American Colleges and Universities in 1915, Converse is a evaluate, and recommend highly-qualified educators who founding member of that organization. Converse was also are well grounded in liberal learning, pedagogy, and clinical the first South Carolina College with graduates admitted to experiences so that they can contribute to the educational membership in the American Association of University mission of K-12 public schools in their communities.” Individual graduate programs have a more specific set of Women, as well as the first to have a chapter of Mortar goals and objectives outlined in this graduate catalog.
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