The Salem College Graduate Catalog includes the official announcements of academic programs and policies. Graduate students are responsible for knowledge of information contained therein. Although the listing of courses in this catalog is meant to indicate the content and scope of the curriculum, changes may be necessary and the actual offerings in any term may differ from prior announcements. Programs and policies are subject to change from time to time in accordance with the procedures established by the faculty and administration of the College. Salem College welcomes qualified students regardless of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of this institution. Salem College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Salem College. The Department of Teacher Education and Graduate Studies at Salem College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs at Salem College. All specialty area programs for teacher licensure have been approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). The Salem College School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Salem College is an equal-opportunity educational institution as defined by Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Salem College Graduate Catalog is published every year by Salem College, 601 South Church Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. 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PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 SALEM COLLEGE STATEMENT OF VALUES ................................................................................................................ 5 SALEM COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 5 COLLEGE CALENDAR 2010-2011 .......................................................................................................................... 6 INTRODUCTION TO SALEM COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND GRADUATE STUDIES .............................................................................................................................................. 8 INTASC STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................................ 9 NORTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS ....................................................................................... 9 NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY AREA STANDARDS .................................................................................................... 9 NORTH CAROLINA GRADUATE TEACHER CANDIDATE STANDARDS ........................................................................ 10 GOALS OF THE GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SALEM COLLEGE ................................................. 10 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ..................................................................................................................................... 11 ACCREDITATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY ................................................................................................................................. 11 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 ................................................................................... 11 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 13 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.) .............................................................. 13 M.Ed. Program Admission ................................................................................................................................. 13 SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (M.A.T.) ................................................. 13 M.A.T. Program Admission ................................................................................................................................ 14 ADMISSION TO OBTAIN ADD-ON LICENSES ............................................................................................................. 14 ADMISSION TO PURSUE SELECTED GRADUATE COURSEWORK (SPECIAL STUDENT STATUS) .................................. 15 NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION ................................................................................................................................. 15 ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 15 TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY ...................................................................................................................................... 15 APPEALS .................................................................................................................................................................. 15 SALEM COLLEGE GRADUATE ORIENTATION ........................................................................................................... 16 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 17 TUITION AND FEES................................................................................................................................................... 17 REFUNDS ................................................................................................................................................................. 17 FINANCIAL AID ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 SCHOLARSHIPS ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 LOANS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18 STATE GRANTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) .......................................................................................................... 19 Minimum Grade Point Average ......................................................................................................................... 20 Minimum Course/Credit Hour Completion Rate Requirement .......................................................................... 20 Completion of a Degree within a Maximum Number of Courses/Credit Hours ................................................ 20 Disbursement of Aid and SAP ............................................................................................................................ 20 Reestablishing Financial Aid Eligibility ............................................................................................................ 20 SAP Appeal Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 21 ENROLLMENT AND WITHDRAWALS ......................................................................................................................... 21 ACADEMIC POLICIES ........................................................................................................................................... 22 GOVERNING CATALOG ............................................................................................................................................ 22 ACADEMIC ADVISING .............................................................................................................................................. 22 ACADEMIC LOAD ..................................................................................................................................................... 22 GRADING ................................................................................................................................................................. 23 1 Incomplete (Grade of I) Policy........................................................................................................................... 23 GRADE APPEAL POLICY ........................................................................................................................................... 23 MINIMUM GRADES / REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSISTENCE .........................................................................................