New Programs in Red Bud
In addition to graduate programs in Belleville, Benld/Litchfield, Centralia and Waterloo, Educational Administration and Elementary Education are planning to take programs to Southwestern Illinois College in Red Bud this fall.
Educational Administration
The Educational Leadership Department will be offering the Educational Administration Master’s Degree (12 courses) at the SWIC Campus in Red Bud also beginning on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. This degree will result in a Type 75 certificate for graduates. For those individuals who already have a Master’s Degree, the Educational Administration Program will offer a Certificate Only option (9 courses) or a Specialist Degree in general administration (11 courses) at Red Bud. These 2 options also lead to a Type 75 Certificate. The proposed scheduled is available in PDF format HERE.
Elementary Education
The Curriculum and Instruction Department will be offering a Master’s Degree associated with Elementary Education* (12 courses) beginning this fall at the SWIC campus in Red Bud starting Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. In addition to the Master’s Degree, a Subsequent Certificate alternative (6 – 8 courses) will be offered for those teachers seeking elementary certification who presently hold certifications in other areas, such as special education, secondary education, early childhood education, etc. The proposed schedule is available in PDF format HERE.
*The Curriculum and Instruction Department has been working for some time to change the Elementary Education Master’s Degree to a Curriculum and Instruction Master’s Degree. It is anticipated that by the time courses begin this fall, this transformation will have occurred. This change would not impact those seeking a concentration in elementary education, but will allow secondary teachers to benefit from this program. Individuals could elect to take up to five content area (math, English, science, social studies, etc.) courses as part of their program; however the content area coursework would be offered only on the Edwardsville Campus. Both elementary and secondary teachers could complete their coursework off campus or online if they decide not to complete their electives in a content area.
Coursework Schedule
Most courses will be offered in an 8-week format and some courses will be offered online. During the fall and spring semesters, classes will be held on one evening a week (probably Thursday evening); however during the summer semester, a compact format will be used to deliver the coursework during daytime hours. Both programs are designed for participants to complete a Master’s Degree within a two-year period or six semesters (2 courses per semester).
Orientation Meeting
An orientation meeting has been arranged in order to answer questions that potential participants may have about these programs and options. Representatives from both the Elementary Education Master’s Program and the Educational Administration Master’s Program will be available. In addition, staff will be on hand to assist individuals to begin the admissions/enrollment process. Photos for ID’s will be taken and information on a variety of topics (e-ID, SIUe email, CougarNet, immunizations, etc.) will be presented. Participants planning to enroll are encouraged to bring a $30 check or credit card for the initial admissions fee. The orientation meeting has been arranged for:
Thursday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m.
SWIC, Performing Arts Room
500 West South 4th Street, Red Bud, IL
Enroll Now
To apply now, contact Gretchen Fricke at 650-3940 or by email at gfricke@siue.edu.
Act NOW as enrollment is limited!
Please be informed that a minimum of 15 participants are necessary for SIUe to bring programs off campus.
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