SHAW
UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
GENERAL
INFORMATION PACKET
FOR
MASTER OF
SCIENCE
IN
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
SHAW
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Master of Science in Curriculum and
Instruction with a concentration
in Early Childhood Education
Introduction
The
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Early
Childhood Education (hereafter referred to as the Program) responds to the
critical need to prepare individuals beyond the entry level for professional
roles in birth through kindergarten settings to serve as master teachers, lead
teachers, direct service providers, consultants, program coordinators,
supervisors, and staff development trainers, researchers and evaluators, and
community leaders in early childhood education and intervention. The increased demand for graduate
professionals prepared to assume leadership in early childhood programs stems
from changes in public policy at the national and state levels. Public schools in
The
curriculum for the Program was developed cooperatively with the Department
faculty and concentrates on the standards and indicators set by the North
Carolina Department of Public Instruction (hereafter referred to as NCDPI), the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (hereafter referred to
as NCATE), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children
(hereafter referred to as NAEYC).
Program Mission Statement
The demand for graduate-level career teachers far
exceeds the available supply. The
establishment of a program of graduate studies in education provides more
graduate-level career teachers and, thus, assists in meeting the demand. This is in keeping with one of the goals of
the University to expand its academic programs to address societal demands.
Shaw University is committed to providing educational
opportunities for a diverse population.
Over the years, many teacher education graduates have gone on to develop
distinguished careers as master teachers and school administrators. The Department provides a graduate-study
environment that promotes teachers’ (a) development of applied and basic
research skills, (b) acquisition of advanced knowledge of curriculum and
instruction and early childhood education, (c) enhanced value of community
service, (d) an appreciation for diversity in teaching and learning, (e)
development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and (f) use of
technology in teaching and learning and scholarly pursuits. To this end, the Department offers a Master
of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Early
Childhood Education. The program of
studies is provided as a planned, cohesive sequence of advanced-study courses
that are a logical extension of coursework pursued at the undergraduate level.
Program of Study
The
Program requires the equivalent of five semesters of full-time study. Students
must complete either a minimum of 42 semester hours of course work, including
three hours of thesis or 45 semester hours of course work without a thesis.
This graduate-level program is open only to graduate candidates. The primary target audience is public school
teachers in central and eastern North Carolina who are in the initial stage of
licensure.
The
instructional delivery methods consist of the traditional Socratic lecture
method, as well as the cooperative group-oriented case analysis method. Candidates are engaged in field-based action
research projects and activities that support community service and other
scholarly pursuits. Additionally,
candidates complete a quantitative research project in select courses. Instructional activities are research-based
and infused with technology.
Accreditation
The
Department of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation
of Teacher Education (NCATE), the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction (NCDPI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
The Administrative Location of the Program
The
Program is located administratively in the Shaw University Department of
Education. The Department is housed in
the Talbert O. Shaw Living-Learning Center (hereafter referred to as TOSLLC). The Chair of the Department, the Program
Coordinator/Academic Advisor, and program faculty are located in TOSLLC.
Faculty
Faculty
members who are designated as graduate faculty meet the SACS criterion
(www.sacs.org) for graduate faculty.
Each faculty member who teaches courses in the Program has an earned doctorate degree in the
discipline or a related discipline. Four
full-time Department of Education faculty members teach in the graduate
program. Two faculty members (the Chair and the Coordinator of Education Field
Experiences) provide program support.
Conceptual Framework
Theme
The theme or purpose of the conceptual framework
undergirding the Program is: To produce graduates who are critical- thinking
problem solvers with the knowledge, pedagogical and technological skills, and
professional dispositions needed to function as effective teachers in a diverse
world.
The Program
Program Goals
The Program goals are to:
1. provide candidates with advanced academic and professional
experiences in Early Childhood Education that will enable them to become
creative contributors to the advancement of knowledge in the education of young
children and effective teachers of young children;
2. prepare candidates to synthesize the knowledge drawn
from several interrelated courses in the broad area of Curriculum and
Instruction and courses in Early Childhood Education;
3. expand candidates’ knowledge of concepts and
techniques, including the use of technology, for scholarly research and
evaluation;
4. develop in candidates skills that will ensure that
they can successfully function as competent and effective professionals who are
critical thinkers and problem-solvers;
5. provide candidates with information about societal
issues and values and their impact on teaching and learning;
6. increase the enrollment and graduation of qualified
and diverse candidates; and
7. attract and maintain a qualified and competent
faculty.
Program Learning
Outcomes
The Program learning outcomes are to:
1. ensure that candidates enroll in advanced courses that
afford them advanced content knowledge of Early Childhood Education and
field-based and classroom experiences that develop in them the skills and
competencies required for the teaching profession;
2. provide candidates with the coursework and activities
that enable them to create scholarly or professional work related to Curriculum
and Instruction with a concentration in Early Childhood Education;
3. engage candidates in research and assessment
activities that provide them skills and competencies in scholarly research and
evaluation and the use of technology in carrying out such activities;
4. engage candidates in all courses in activities that
provide them with the opportunity to think through consequences and assess the
validity of assumptions;
5. provide candidates with coursework and experiences
that enhance their perspectives and values regarding societal issues, including
those related to diversity and the professional dispositions necessary to help
all candidates learn;
6. increase the enrollment and graduation of qualified
and diverse candidates by at least five percent annually; and
7. attract and maintain a qualified and competent faculty
in accordance with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) criteria
and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.
Degree Requirements
The
Program requires a minimum of 42 credit hours, including a thesis, or a minimum
of 45 credit hours of study without a thesis as outlined below. Candidates must complete the following
requirements to earn the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a
concentration in Early Childhood Education:
1.
18 credit hours of core courses (thesis track)
or 15
credit hours of core courses (non-thesis track)
ECI 640:
Historical, Philosophical, and Social Foundations of American Education (3
credit hours)
or
ECI 643: Social
and Political Problems in Education (3 credit hours)
ECI 610:
Psychological Foundations of Education (3 credit hours) or
ECI 611:
Advanced Studies in Human Development and Learning (3 credit hours)
ECI 691:
Advanced Statistical Methods in Education (3 credit hours)
ECI 692: The
Design of Educational Research and Evaluation (3 credit hours)
ECI 599:
Instructional Leadership Practicum (3 credit hours)
ECI 698: Thesis
Conference (0 credit hour)
ECI 700: Thesis
(3 credit hours)
ECI 701:
Continuous Thesis (3 credit hours)
2.
18 credit hours in the specialty area concentration
ECI
612: Working with Young Children and
Their Families (3 credit hours)
ECI 634:
Multicultural Education: Planning
and Implementing Instruction for
Diverse Learners (3
credit hours)
ECI 625: Advanced
Study of Literacy and Numeracy for Young Children (3 credit
hours)
ECI 630:
Assessment: Measuring and
Evaluating Learning in the Early Childhood
Curriculum (3 credit hours)
ECI 690: Interagency Collaboration: Providing Services to Young Children and
their
Families (3 credit hours)
ECI 677: Instructional Leadership in Early Childhood
Education (3 credit hours)
3.
6-12 credit hours of supportive electives (selected
from the following courses)
ECI 601:
Creating Learning Environments for Young Children (3 credit hours)
ECI 670:
Administration of Child Development Centers (3 credit hours)
ECI 615:
Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts (3 credit hours)
ECI 693:
Advanced Theory and Design of Tests and Measurements (3 credit hours)
ECI 605: Play
and Young Children’s Learning (3 credit hours)
Thesis Track and Non-Thesis Track
Each
candidate declares whether he or she will pursue the thesis track or the
non-thesis track at the end of his/her first year of enrollment in the
Program. For the thesis track, each
candidate for the Master’s degree must submit an acceptable thesis. Credit equal to that of one full course (3 semester
hours) will be granted when a thesis is accepted and successfully defended. It is expected that candidates will register
for ECI 698: Thesis Conference while working on the thesis and register for ECI
700: Thesis only during the semester in which the thesis is expected to be
defended. However, a candidate may
enroll in ECI 701: Continuous Thesis for an additional three credit hours, if
necessary, to complete the thesis. The Graduate Program Committee must approve
thesis proposals. The completed thesis
is defended orally before the Thesis Committee.
Admission to
the Program
The
application for admission to the Program should be used in applying to
the Program. Admission to graduate study
can be authorized only by the Graduate Program Committee. Applicants must hold the degree of Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university in this
country or its equivalent—based on a four-year curriculum—in an institution
outside of the United States. Applicants
must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in their undergraduate
study. Successful applicants must also
have at least two years of teaching experiences in an early childhood education
setting. Licensure by NCDPI is
desirable. Admission is competitive
and applicants are selected on the basis of their preparation, experience, and
intellectual and leadership abilities. Requests for applications or information
about application procedures for the Program should be addressed to:
Chair, Department of Education
Shaw University
118 East South Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Telephone Number: (919) 546-8530
Fax Number: (919) 546-8531
Program
Admission Requirements
Acceptable Teaching Experience
The
Program is designed for early childhood educators who work directly with young
children in a variety of early childhood settings, who must accommodate
children with a range of abilities and special needs, and who must work
collaboratively with families and other professionals.
Applicants
who are non-education majors and who have a minimum of two years of teaching
experience in early childhood education settings or documented relevant
educational or professional experiences may be considered for admission, based
on a satisfactory interview with the Graduate Program Committee. Non-education majors who are accepted into
the Program will be required to take two graduate support courses, first, and
additional courses, if necessary.
EDU
319: Graduate Support: Problems in Early Childhood Education (3
credit hours). This course addresses issues and trends in
early childhood education, including diversity, developmentally appropriate
practice, the use of instructional technology, working with families, and
teaching in inclusive settings.
EDU
318: Graduate Support: Educational Research and Evaluation (3 credit
hours). The broad goal of this course
is to help the graduate candidate in education learn the essentials needed to
carry out the research process.
Candidates will be expected to learn to use the Publication Manual of
the American Psychological Association (APA style) in writing a research
paper.
Acceptable Licensure Areas
Applicants
applying for admission into the Program should be licensed in one of the
following areas: birth through kindergarten education, elementary education, or
special education. Social work,
psychology, or sociology majors may also be accepted. Other applicants who show
demonstrated experience/accomplishment in the field of early childhood
education and who meet the requirements for admission may be considered for
admission and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Unconditional
Admission
In
order to obtain unconditional admission, the applicant must meet or exceed the
following criteria:
1. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (B)
from an accredited institution or
A minimum
undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 from an accredited institution and a graduate degree from an accredited
institution.
2.
A minimum of two
years of teaching in an early childhood education setting
or
Documented
relevant educational or professional experiences of working with young
children.
3.
A teaching
license issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).
4.
Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) scores on the aptitude section that are acceptable to the
Graduate Program Committee.
*GRE scores must not be more than five years
old.
5.
TOEFL scores of
at least 500, if the applicant is an international candidate.
*TOEFL scores must not be more than five
years old.
Conditional
Admission
Conditional
admission may be granted for those applicants who do not satisfy all of the
requirements for unconditional admission.
Final disposition of cases involving candidates who have been admitted
on condition rests with the Graduate Program Committee and the Chair of the
Department.
·
No applicant will
be admitted with an undergraduate GPA below 2.75. Applicants with a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99
will be required to take two graduate support courses first, and additional
courses, if necessary. See “Acceptable
Teaching Experience” below.
·
An applicant who
does not have a teaching license issued by NCDPI may be admitted based on
acceptable work experience and a satisfactory interview with the Graduate
Program Committee.
·
Candidates are
required to submit official GRE test scores from ETS by the end of the first
semester of enrollment. If no scores are
submitted by the end of the first semester, candidates will not be allowed to
take additional courses. The advisor
will contact candidates regarding GRE scores.
·
GRE scores of
current candidates will be used to establish a baseline. When a cut-off score has been determined, the
Program will offer a GRE preparation seminar, as needed.
Application Deadlines
The
Department will begin processing applications and making admission decisions as
applications are returned. Applicants
are urged to apply early due to the limited number of openings each year.
Applicants Living in the U. S. & U.
S. Citizens
For fall semester
admission June
1
For
spring semester admission
October 31
For
summer session admission
April 1
International Applicants
For fall semester
admission
March 1
For
spring semester admission August 1
For
summer session admission
December 1
Instructions for Completing the
Application
Please
complete all of the forms in the application packet carefully, using a
typewriter or printing clearly in black or blue ink. Please check to make sure that all areas are
complete. If you make a mistake while
completing the application form, make corrections as legibly as possible.
Application Fee
A
non-refundable $50.00 application fee must accompany all applications. Check or money order should be made payable
to Shaw University. MasterCard and VISA
credit cards are accepted.
Letters of Recommendation
Two
letters of recommendations must be submitted from persons who know your
academic and professional qualifications well.
One professional reference must be from your present or most recent
supervisor.
Transcripts
One
official transcript of all post-secondary work (bearing the signature of the
Registrar and the seal of the institution) should be sent to the Department
Chair. International applicants must
supply official transcripts or comparable academic records from all colleges
and universities attended. A notarized English translation must be
provided.
Goals Statement
Applicants
must submit a one-page statement in which they present their reasons for
pursuing the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a
concentration in Early Childhood Education and any other information concerning
their background and plans that may be helpful in considering their application.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
Scores
on the GRE are required as part of the application to the Program. Dates for administration of the GRE during
the academic year are usually in October, December, April, and June. Four to six weeks are usually required for
test scores to be sent to us from ETS. GRE scores more than five years old are
not accepted.
Applicants
who did not specify at the time of taking the GRE that Shaw University was to
receive their scores should write the Educational Testing Service and ask that
their GRE scores be sent to Shaw University.
If GRE scores will not arrive by the application deadline, applicants
are asked to send the Department Chair one photocopy of the applicant’s score
report, which will be used until an official report is received. Registration forms for the GRE may be
obtained by writing to GRE-ETS, P. O. Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000.
Special
Requirements for International Applicants:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Applicants
whose native language is not English and who have not received their education
at an English-speaking university must submit scores on the TOEFL. TOEFL scores more than five years old are not
accepted. The required minimum total
score on the TOEFL test is 500.
Since
four to six weeks are required for scores to reach the Department from ETS,
applicants should take the test no later than the middle of January (fall
admission), June (spring admission), or October (summer admission) in order for
scores to be received by the Department by the deadline.
Program Design (“Practicing Teachers” vs. “Full-Time
Candidates”)
The
Program requires the equivalent of five semesters of full-time study. However, it is expected that candidates will
be practicing teachers and will attend part-time. Candidates must complete a minimum of 42
semester hours of course work including three semester hours of thesis or a
minimum of 45 credit hours of study without a thesis.
Transfer Credits
Course work accepted for credit toward the Program
must represent graduate course work relevant to the degree, with course content
and level of instruction resulting in candidate competencies at least
equivalent to those of candidates enrolled in the Program. Graduate credit is not awarded for
portfolio-based experiential learning which occurred prior to matriculation
into the Program and which was not supervised by a Shaw University graduate
Program faculty member.
Transfer students from other institutions must be
evaluated and approved by the Program
advisor and the Graduate Program Committee. Transfer credits must be
earned from a regionally accredited institution. Courses that are more than three years old or
that have grades less than “B” will not be accepted. Up to six credit hours may be transferred.
Re-Admission
A
candidate who discontinues matriculation in the Program for one or more
semesters must apply for re-admission.
The evaluation of applications for re-admission is based on University
and specific Program requirements in existence at the time of the re-admission
application.
Financial
Information
Tuition and Fees for Graduate School
Tuition
must be paid in full at the time of registration. Candidates may log onto the Shaw web site
at www.shawu.edu
and click on the University Tuition and
Fees link to obtain the tuition cost for the current year. The following fees are also due and may be
updated each year:
Administrative Fee $490.00
Technology Fee $265.00
Application
Fee $ 50.00
Graduation Fee $200.00
In
order to complete registration, candidates must be prepared to satisfy all
tuition and fees through direct payment or financial aid. Cash, certified or cashier’s check, money
order or credit card (MasterCard or Visa) is required for direct payment.
Certified/cashier’s
checks or money orders should be made payable to Shaw University. All payments sent by mail should include the
candidate’s name and social security number.
PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Payment
for books and supplies should be made separately from tuition and fees. Each candidate should be prepared to purchase
textbooks and necessary supplies at the beginning of each semester.
Full-Time Candidates. Tuition
charges are based on the assumption that full-time candidates will take an
average of nine semester credits per semester and will be degree-seeking
candidates. All tuition and fees must be
paid in full at the time of registration.
Part-Time Candidates. Candidates registered for part-time study are
those who enroll in less than a nine-semester-hour course load.
Tuition and Fees for Summer
School
Full-Time Candidates. Candidates
registered for full-time study in
summer school are those who enroll in at least a six-credit-hour course
load. Tuition and fees must be
paid in full at the time of registration.
Part-Time Candidates. Candidates registered for part-time study in
summer school are those who enroll in less than a six-credit-hour course
load. Tuition must be paid in full at
the time of registration.
Billing
The
University sends monthly statements to candidates who have an outstanding
balance or who have had activity on their accounts during the statement
period. The statement shows the balance
brought forward and the activity of the previous month. The statements are sent to the candidate at his/her
permanent address.
Candidates
are responsible for advising the University of a change in address. This may be done at the Registrar’s Office or
by clicking on the candidate profile tab of the Web registration module. Questions pertaining to bills
should be directed to Student Accounts, Tyler Hall, and (919) 546-8228.
Delinquent Accounts
The
University will not issue a degree, transcript, or grade report to any
candidate who has a delinquent account.
A candidate with a delinquent account will not be readmitted to the
University until all unpaid balances are paid.
Past-due
accounts are referred to a collection agency and may negatively impact the
candidate’s credit record. Each past-due
account is charged an additional amount that shall approximate the
administrative cost incurred in collecting the past due amount, in addition to
any attorney fees and reasonable collection costs incurred because of the
past-due account.
Financial Aid
Financial
aid at Shaw University consists of scholarships, grants, and loans awarded
singly or in the form of a “package” to meet a candidate’s financial need. The factor of need is considered for all
forms of financial assistance. The
financial aid program is designed to provide financial assistance to qualified
and deserving candidates who, without it, would not be able to attend or remain
in school.
A
candidate enrolled full-time or part-time, must be in good academic standing to
be eligible for financial assistance.
However, certain programs require a candidate to maintain full-time
status.
Financial
aid is awarded for one year only. Upon re-application and continued
eligibility, financial aid may be extended. The priority deadline for applying
for Shaw University administered financial aid is March 1 for the ensuing year.
An entering candidate must be accepted for admission before receiving an award
letter regarding financial aid. An award
notification for applicants who have met the March 1 priority deadline is
normally mailed to the applicant by June 1. Questions pertaining to financial
aid should be directed to the Financial Aid Office, Tyler Hall, (919) 546-8303
or (800) 475-6190.
Standards of
Academic Progress
Academic Progress
Candidates must maintain a minimum grade point average
of 3.0 to be in satisfactory academic standing.
Candidates must have completed all course work for the graduate degree,
except ECI 599: Instructional Leadership Practicum, and ECI 700: Thesis before
applying for candidacy.
The Grading System
Grades are based on a four-point scale as follows: A = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1.
A =
90-100 (Target)
B =
80-89 (Acceptable)
C =
70-79 (Acceptable)
D =
60-69 (Unacceptable)
F =
Below 60 (Unacceptable—failing)
I =
Incomplete
Common
rubrics to assess candidates’ performance on assignments and examinations are
used. Performance at target, acceptable,
and unacceptable levels is assessed for such projects as abstracts, research
reports, essay exams, teaching videos, unit plans, reflective papers, oral
reports, portfolios, lesson plans, internships, case studies, and technology
infusion. These rubrics are included as
part of course syllabi, but may be issued under separate cover.
Academic Advisement
Currently, the advisor for
candidates in the Program is the Program Coordinator. As the Program grows, candidates will be
assigned to graduate faculty advisors in a manner that assures a relatively
even advisee load and quality of academic advisement. The Program Coordinator monitors candidates’
academic progress through a program checklist, advisement at registration periods,
and review of candidates’ transcripts each semester. All graduate faculty members are appointed by
the Department Chair, in collaboration with faculty and candidates, to serve on
candidates’ committees.
Academic Probation
Candidates
on academic probation are those who fail to maintain the required minimum 3.0
grade point average. They may remain on academic probation for one
semester. At the end of the semester
that a candidate is on academic probation, the candidate’s enrollment status
will be evaluated by the Graduate Program Committee.
Class Attendance Policy/Excuses from Class
Class
attendance is required for all Shaw University candidates. Each candidate is allowed as many unexcused
absences per semester as the class meets per week. For example, in a three-credit hour course
that meets three times per week, the candidate is allowed three unexcused
absences per semester. Candidates are
allowed two unexcused absences per semester for classes that meet twice per
week. For classes that meet once per week, candidate are allowed only one
unexcused absence.
Candidate
Responsibility
Candidates
are responsible for attending class on time and for adhering to the
University’s Class Attendance Policy.
Candidates are expected to attend all classes and not be absent without
adequate cause. It is the responsibility
of candidates to make up, in a timely fashion, scheduled class work missed
because of a class absence(s). Absences
from unannounced quizzes, tests, and other assignments may be made up at the
discretion of the faculty member.
Candidates who exceed the maximum number of unexcused absences may
receive a failing grade for the course.
Repetition of Courses
At
the discretion of the Graduate Program Committee, a candidate may repeat no
more than two courses in which a grade of “B” or “C” was earned for the purpose
of improving his/her GPA. The courses
may be repeated only once for a higher grade.
Although all grades earned will remain a part of the permanent record,
the higher grade will be used in computing the GPA; this does not result in
multiple credits for a repeated course.
Withdrawal from Courses
All
changes in course schedules after the close of registration require the
signatures of the instructors involved, the candidate’s advisor, and the
Department Chair. The form may be
obtained from the Department of Education and it must be delivered to the
Office of Records and Registration. A
candidate who stops attending a course without properly notifying the
instructor, the Department Chair, and the Registrar may receive a grade of “F”
in the course. If a candidate drops a
course before the last day of classes for the semester, but remains registered
for other academic work, the courses dropped will be awarded a grade of “W.”
Withdrawal from the University
Candidates in the Program must request withdrawal from the University
through the Chair of the Department of Education. Fees are adjusted for any withdrawal, based
on the University’s regular policy governing refunds.
Grade Changes and Corrections
The
grade of “I” is assigned when the candidate, as a result of illness, an unusual
or mitigating situation, or some other acceptable circumstance beyond the
candidate’s control, has not completed the work of the course, provided the
candidate is otherwise passing. The
grade of “I” is not used to help a candidate pass a course.
All
“Incompletes” should be removed by the end of the next semester in which the
candidate is enrolled, except by approved extension of time. If the “I” is not removed within one calendar
year, the “I” converts to a grade of “F.”
Grade Appeal Policy and Procedures
The
assignment of grades is the full responsibility of the faculty member teaching
a given course. It is expected that
faculty assigning a grade for any work done by candidates will employ fairness,
integrity, and good judgment, and will take into consideration any relevant University
policies.
A
candidate enrolled in the Program who believes that he or she has received an
improper grade in a course is accorded due process in this matter. The Department of Education has procedures
that the candidate must follow in order to appeal a grade. If a candidate disputes a grade received, he
or she must first direct all questions or complaints to the faculty member who
assigned the grade. If the dispute is
not settled, the issue may be brought to the attention of the Department Chair
for resolution. If the charges and
evidence are compelling enough, the Department Chair may take the case to the
Dean, who will take the case to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, if
necessary.
Any
action taken by the candidate must be done within 30 days after the end of the
semester in which the grade was received.
Student
Life
Library and Media Resources
Resource
materials and equipment are available in the Curriculum and Materials Center, a
library that is dedicated to support academic programs and projects in the
Department, and the James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center, the main
library. Currently, there are 6,845
volumes in the Curriculum Materials Center’s education collection, including
books, periodicals, and non-print materials.
Nine research grade computers are available in the Center and there is
access to several databases for additional research and training.
A
professional librarian, who is a graduate of an ALA accredited Graduate School
of Library Science, is coordinator of the Curriculum Materials Center. The Curriculum Materials Center and the James
E. Cheek Library are open regularly during the week, evenings, and on weekends.
Under
the Cooperating Raleigh Colleges (CRC) consortium agreement, Shaw has borrowing
and use privileges of each participating institution’s library. Candidates/faculty can access necessary
electronic resources on campus or remotely through the NC LIVE database, as
well as the Internet and World Wide Web.
Bookstore
Required
textbooks and parallel readings, as well as other books, are available through
the campus bookstore. Candidates purchase Live Text, a required computer
software for all education majors, through the University bookstore.
Housing
Housing
is available on campus for graduate candidates at a nominal fee set by the
University for candidates who have Friday night and Saturday morning
classes. Questions pertaining to housing
should be directed to Student Affairs, Willie E. Gary Student Union Building at
telephone number (919) 546-8270.
Severe Weather Policy
It
is not to be assumed that classes will be cancelled due to severe weather. Unless a public announcement is made stating
the cancellation of classes, it is to be assumed that classes will meet. Sources of such announcements include the
University voicemail system, local TV stations, and WSHA radio (88.9 FM).
Statement of Equal Educational
Opportunity
Shaw
University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not
discriminate against applicants, candidates, or employees based on race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. Any complaints alleging failure of this
institution to follow this policy should be brought to the attention of the
Executive Vice President. Moreover, Shaw
University is open to people of all races and seeks to promote diversity by
actively recruiting and enrolling individuals from the majority culture, other
minorities, and women.
Policy on Nondiscrimination
It
is the policy of Shaw University that education and employment decisions should
be based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications and should not be based
on irrelevant factors or personal characteristics that have no connection with
academic abilities or job performance.
Among the traditional factors, which are generally “irrelevant” are
race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and national origin.
Title II Reporting Information
All
teacher education programs at Shaw University are in compliance with statues of
the State of North Carolina under Section 208(a).