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and Sciences Core and Professional Education Core to prepare a student to teach music in the Christian, public, or private school, grades K-12, or to continue music education at the graduate level.
The objectives of this program include those stated for the Theological Studies Major, the Arts and Sciences Core, and the Professional Education Core common to all teacher education programs. The graduate should also be able to demonstrate: (1) The music skills and techniques that are demanded in the various disciplines cultivated in this program of study; (2) Understanding and appreciation for the development of the music of the Western civilization as related both to life in general and to the music of the school and church; (3) Ability to teach either vocal, general music, or instrumental music in grades K-12 and efficiently organize and direct elementary, middle, and secondary music programs in either Christian or public schools; (4) Ability to evaluate music needs and arrange or compose choral music to meet those needs; (5) Understanding of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying music education in America, whether in public or Christian education; and (6) Ability to perform with skill.
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Requirements: 147 hours (vocal/general/conducting) or 150 hours (instrumental), with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Education Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.
This program, when it includes both the Physical Education Major and the Professional Education Core (as outlined below), will prepare students to teach Physical Education in grades K-12, whether in a Christian, public, or private school. The program is designed to meet all requirements for licensure to teach Physical Education in the public schools in Tennessee. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments, including the Specialty Area test in Physical Education, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Objectives of the program include those stated elsewhere for the Theological Studies Major, the Arts and Sciences Core, and the Professional Education Core common to all teacher education programs. The graduate should also be able to: (1) Design, implement, and maintain a physical education program for today’s school; (2) Articulate a meaningful philosophy of physical education; (3) Design exercise programs using established principles and guidelines; and (4) Analyze the teaching act as a means of continually improving teaching skills.
This program of study combines the College’s regular Theological Studies Major with an Arts and Sciences Core and a Professional Education Core and has the purpose of preparing students to teach Bible at the high school level. The primary purpose in offering this program is to provide for those who plan to teach in Christian schools. It leads to licensure by the Tennessee Department of Education to teach Bible in grades 6-12. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Specific objectives for this program include those stated for the Theological Studies Major, Arts and Sciences Core, and those stated for the common Professional Education Core of all teacher education programs.
Minor in English Language (EL)
Students may attach an EL Minor to any bachelor program for secondary licensure. Specific objectives of this program of study will be substantially the same as those stated for the program the student pursues. The minor may not have more than one-third of the course-hours in common with the declared major. Program objectives will include those for the given major(s), as well as those stated for the Arts and Sciences Core.
Requirements: 24 hours
EDU 3601. Methods of Teaching Reading, 3 EDU 3801. Teaching the Exceptional Child, 3 EDU 4002. Teaching Strategies for the EL and Regular Classroom, 3 EDU 4101. Language Arts Instruction, 3 ICS 2202. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3 LNG xxxx. Modern Foreign Language, 6 EDU 4012. Introduction to Linguistics and Second-language Acquisition, 3
Adult and Online Studies
Vice President for Strategic Initiatives: Greg Ketteman, Ed.D. Dean of Adult and Online Studies: William Slater, B.S., M.Ed., J.D. Assistant to Adult and Online Studies: Jena Simpson Mission
The Adult and Online Studies program serves to extend Welch College's mission “to educate leaders to serve Christ, His Church, and His world through biblical thought and life” to nontraditional students.
The College extends opportunities for Christian higher education to nontraditional students through two primary means:
(1) Online Learning courses and programs provide an opportunity for individuals who are not able to take courses on campus to receive a Bible-based education in their own home, through a flexible, interactive, online format. (a) Associate of Science: Ministry: This addresses the needs of bivocational pastors, leaders in the local church, and other individuals who want a college education. Taught from a Christian worldview, this degree supports and extends the ministry of the local church. (b) Associate of Science: Business; and Bachelor of Science: Business: These degrees help students develop the character and skills necessary for efficiency as accounting clerks, office managers, or other office workers. (c) Associate of Arts: This degree serves as a good platform from which students can move into any number of other areas. (d) Bachelor of Science: General Christian Ministry: This is an excellent choice for pastors and other Christian leaders.
(2) The Adult and Online Studies program offers regular courses on campus at nontraditional times (nights and weekends). These courses involve a format more suitable for adult learners. Although courses may run as long as an entire semester, they ordinarily run six weeks. Adult students may earn an associate's or bachelor's degree in majors offered at the college. Some programs may require daytime (traditional) courses.
Modalities
The Adult and Online Studies program offers courses through three modalities: on-campus courses, online, and lifetime learning. These modalities involve a format more suitable for adult learners. Students enrolled in four-year programs may find online and lifetime learning courses helpful to supplement their scheduling needs.
Students enrolled in Welch's online courses access their course material via the Internet, at the time and place of their choosing, yet interact with other students taking the same courses via online discussions. Courses require broadband Internet service (e.g., cable, DSL, fiber, or high-speed satellite service) for an optimal experience.
Entrance Requirements
Requirements for entrance into the Adult and Online Studies program are the same as for the traditional program. While students may be accepted as special students without having met all admission requirements, they may not enter a degree program until they have met all admission requirements.
Programs
The Adult and Online Studies program provides the following options. Completion of these programs depends on individual transfer credit granted and may require enrollment in some online or day courses: • Associate of Arts; Associate of Teaching; Associate of Biology, Pre-nursing; Assoc iate of Ministry; and Associate of Business; • Bachelor of Science in Theological Studies, General Christian Ministries Track; • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration w/ emphases in M.B.A. Prepara tion and International Business; and • Initial Teacher Education Licensure (undergraduate and post-baccalaureate).
Students taking only online courses may obtain the following: • Associate of Science in Ministry; Associate of Science in Business; Associate of Arts; • Bachelor of Science in General Christian Ministry and Bachelor of Science in Business.
Welch College’s Adult and Online Studies program Teacher Licensure program allows students with approved majors and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university to obtain Tennessee licensure on a nontraditional schedule. Students entering this program must have at least a bachelor’s degree with an Arts and Sciences Major from an approved, regionally accredited college or university. Students must have maintained a grade point average of 2.75 or higher overall and in the major area of study. They must also submit a request to the Teacher Education Admissions Committee and be approved for entrance into a licensure program prior to course enrollment.
The Teacher Education faculty will evaluate the transcripts. Teacher Education faculty recommendations regarding course and experience requirements will be forwarded to the Provost for his approval. Students will be expected to complete the Professional Educational Core as appropriate and the courses in the Arts and Sciences Core where deficits may occur. See the section regarding post-baccalaureate Teacher Education licensure shown in the Teacher Education section of this catalog.
Students may appeal transcript evaluations and program recommendations in writing. They should forward this appeal to the Teacher Education Chair within three weeks of notification of program completion needs. A conference will occur with the Admissions Committee. Any and all applicants seeking licensure should make applica-
tion at least 30 days before the semester begins to give time for transcript analysis.
The College will charge a $50 transcript analysis fee for students who have not yet made application to Welch College.
Cost
The tuition rate for Adult and Online Studies program courses is $379 per semester hour for students 23 and older. Courses are typically two or three credit hours each. Textbooks average $30-$100 per course, and are available through http://www. welchcollege.ecampus.com. The Financial Information section and the chapter on Financial Aid contain information on deferred payment plans and financial aid. Lifetime Learning courses taken for non-credit have a single $100 per course fee.
Financial Aid
Adult and Online Studies program degree-seeking students are eligible to apply for institutional and federal financial aid. This aid requires an enrollment of at least six semester hours per semester.
Students who receive federal student loans must begin repayment six months after completing college. Students registered for at least six semester hours of coursework in a given semester are not required to make loan payments. Students who are eligible for federal financial aid may also be eligible to receive not only federal student loans but also federal grants (e.g., Pell grants), as well as other grants and scholarships.
Financial Obligations
• Student accounts are to be kept current each semester. • By the third week of the first session in which the student is enrolled, he/she must settle the account by exercising one or more of the following options: (1) Pay for the semester; or (2) make arrangements with the Financial Aid Office for the semester’s financial obligations by either or both of Student Loans or Grants, or Short-Term Institutional Loan with Welch College. Students who do not pay according to FAO requirements may find themselves disenrolled from subsequent courses.
Six-week Semesters
Students in the online program must in most cases adhere to a similar semester as for courses offered on campus. However, the online program divides the semester into three six-week sessions. Session A begins slightly before the campus semester, and Session C extends just beyond the campus semester. Three six-week sessions (A, B, and C) form the online learning semester.
Enrollment
Adult and Online Studies program students should begin the process by completing an application. Former students need to complete an application for readmission.
Academic Drops
A drop occurs when a student decides not to take a class in which he or she has enrolled and officially drops the course before it meets for the first class period. In this case, the student receives a 100% refund of tuition money.
