Course Catalog 2016–2017 Accreditation
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Course Catalog 2016–2017 Accreditation World Learning’s academic programs offered through SIT (founded as School for International Training), are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100, Burlington, MA 01803-4514, 781 271-0022, email: [email protected]. This publication and its provisions do not constitute a contract between any party or parties and World Learning / SIT Graduate Institute. At the time of publication, reasonable effort was made to ensure the factual accuracy of the information. 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SIT Graduate Institute Course Catalog 2016–2017 Table of Contents Letter from the Dean .................................................................................................................................... 3 World Learning Overview ............................................................................................................................4 World Learning and SIT: Committed to and Honoring Diversity ........................................................................5 SIT Graduate Institute Overview ..............................................................................................................................6 Professional Training and the Experiential Learning Process .................................................................................7 Roles of Teachers and Learners .........................................................................................................................................7 Emphasis on the Creative Problem-Solving Process .................................................................................................7 A Comprehensive Learning Environment .....................................................................................................................7 Competencies ..........................................................................................................................................................................7 Program Competencies ........................................................................................................................................................8 Vermont Campus Program Summary ...........................................................................................................................10 Vermont Campus Degrees and Graduation Requirements .................................................................................10 Reflective Practice .................................................................................................................................................................11 Practicum Benefits through Partnerships .....................................................................................................................11 Language and Culture Proficiency Requirement ......................................................................................................12 SIT Graduate Institute Programs ...............................................................................................................................13 Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management ............................................................................13 MA in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management (Vermont Campus) ............................13 International Education ............................................................................................................................... 14 MA in International Education (Vermont Campus) ...................................................................................14 MA in International Education (Online with Short Residencies in Vermont) ...................................16 Graduate Certificate in International Education (Online with Short Residencies in Vermont) .....16 SIT Graduate Institute Course Catalog 2016–2017 1 Table of Contents (continued) Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation ............................................................................................17 MA in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation (Vermont Campus).............................................17 CONTACT: Conflict Transformation Across Cultures ...............................................................................19 Summer Peacebuilding Program (Vermont Campus) ....................................................................19 Graduate Certificate (Online with Short Residencies in Vermont)...........................................19 Joint Graduate Degree (Vermont Campus) ......................................................................................20 Sustainable Development ............................................................................................................................21 MA in Sustainable Development: Advocacy, Leadership, and Social Change (Vermont Campus) .....................................................................................................................................21 MA in Sustainable Development: International Policy and Management (Washington, DC Center) ........................................................................................................................ 25 Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Security: International Policy and Practice (Washington, DC Center) ........................................................................................................................ 27 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) .....................................................................28 MA in TESOL (Vermont Campus) ...........................................................................................................................30 MA in TESOL (Online with Short Residencies in Vermont)........................................................................ 32 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMS ................................................................................34 Language and Culture Department and Language Courses ................................................................................47 Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................................50 Tuition and Fees ...........................................................................................................................................................52 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................................56 Academic Policies ...................................................................................................................................................... 60 Academic Support ..................................................................................................................................................... 69 Student Rights and Responsibilities .........................................................................................................................71 Student Affairs ............................................................................................................................................................82 SIT Administration, Faculty, and Staff ....................................................................................................................84 Governance and Leadership ......................................................................................................................................86 2 SIT Graduate Institute Course Catalog 2016–2017 graduate.sit.edu A Warm Welcome to All Students On behalf of the faculty and administration of SIT Graduate