Thursday, May 31, 2012

UWG|Online Spotlight: Certificate Programs

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Stand Out in Your Current Career or Start a New One!

At UWG|Online, we’re committed to helping you succeed. Our respected, experienced faculty can supply you with the up-to-date knowledge and cutting edge skills required to excel in your chosen field.

Post-Master's Certificate in Health Systems Leadership

The School of Nursing post-master's certificate programs are designed for master's prepared nurses who desire further education for roles in nursing and offers two different tracks of study:

The Leader/Manager Role track is designed to increase knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a variety of nursing leadership positions within the evolving healthcare environment.

The Clinical Nurse Leader track prepares nurses for the CNL role as developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2003). A CNL is a generalist who provides and manages care at the point of service by coordinating, delegating, and supervising care activities provided by the health care team, which includes licensed nurses, technicians, and other professionals. The CNL assumes accountability for client care outcomes by assimilating evidence-based information and using it to design, implement, and evaluate care.
For more details please visit: UWG|Online Post-Master's Certificate in Health Systems Leadership

Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education

The School of Nursing post-master's certificate program in education is designed for master's prepared nurses who desire further education for roles in teaching.

The program of study requires 10 credit hours and addresses innovations in curriculum, instructional skills and strategies, the development and use of educational technology, and educational assessment and evaluation. Students develop expertise in health education and promotion, patient education, professional development, or college/university teaching. Graduates meet the educational requirements to sit for the national certification examination as a nurse educator.
For more details please visit: UWG|Online Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education

Post-Baccalaureate Initial Certification in Media (School Library Media

The online Add-On and Initial Certification in School Library Media program is designed to prepare educators in the following ways:

  •     Preparing progressive, innovative, academically grounded school library specialists and instructional technology leaders;
  •     Enabling teachers and school library media specialists to successfully integrate technology into their learning environments to support student learning;
  •     Building and enhancing skills in research and program evaluation to support instructional growth and improvement;
  •     Pioneering innovative delivery options to maximize educational experiences;
  •     Cultivating diversity of ideas, values, and persons responsive to changing needs and technologies; and
  •     Promoting the advancement of learning through scholarship and service.
  For more details please visit: UWG|Online Post-Baccalaureate Initial Certification in Media (School Library Media)
Accreditations:
University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).  The College of Education at the University of West Georgia is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Credit & Transfer:
Total semester hours required to earn a degree: varies
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: varies
Program websites and contacts:
The School of Nursing Website includes a program handbook, directory of instructors and their credentials, as well as other vital information.
Ms. Alyicia Richards (Pre-enrollment advisor) alyrich@westga.edu 678-839-5115

The Dept of Educational Innovation Website includes a program handbook, directory of instructors and their credentials, as well as other vital information.
June Barry(Pre-enrollment contact) jbarry@westga.edu 678-839-5259
UWG|Online website for more information:

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

UWG|Online Degrees Spotlight: Specialist Degrees

Enhance Your Career in Education

In just a few semesters, you can prove your passion for special education, school media, or instructional technology with an Ed.S. degree that sets you apart from the crowd.


Specialist in Education with a Major in Special Education

The EdS-SPED degree prepares candidates to refine their professional knowledge, skills and dispositions for improving practice through the application of research constructs and the communication of new knowledge. Individuals with a variety of backgrounds and interests in special education can benefit from this program since it is not restricted to a single group or certification area within the field of special education. For more details about the program please visit: UWG|Online Specialist Programs

Specialist in Education with a Major in Media (School Media)

The purpose of the Ed.S. program in School library Media is to provide superior student-focused education that is personally relevant and intellectually challenging. For more details about the program please visit: UWG|Online Specialist Programs

Specialist in Education with a Major in Media (Instructional Technology)

The purpose of the Ed.S. program in Instructional Technology is to provide superior student-focused education that is personally relevant and intellectually challenging.  For more details about the program please visit: UWG|Online Specialist Programs
Accreditation:
University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 
Credit & Transfer:
Total semester hours required to earn a degree: 27
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: varies
Program website and contacts:
Dr. Ravic Ringlaben (Pre-enrollment advisor) rringlab@westga.edu 678-839-6123

The Dept of Educational Innovation Website includes a program handbook, directory of instructors and their credentials, as well as other vital information.
June Barry(Pre-enrollment contact) jbarry@westga.edu 678-839-5259
UWG|Online website for more information:

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

UWG|Online Degrees Spotlight: Master of Education with a Major in Special Education and Teaching

Master of Education with a Major in Special Education & Teaching (General Curriculum) 

The Department of Collaborative Support and Intervention in the College of Education at the University of West Georgia (COE-UWG) offers the Master of Education program in Special Education (MEd-SPED). Candidates who successfully complete this program and other requirements of the state certification agency (PSC) will be eligible for Georgia Level 5 certification. Teachers with certification in this area are infield to teach students in grades P-12 with disabilities who receive instruction using the general education curriculum and participate in the general statewide assessment, as well as students in special education preschool (ages 3-5 years). This program includes the opportunity for candidates to earn their first clear, renewable, professional teaching certificate (initial certification option).

The Master of Education program in Special Education is a minimum of 36 graduate credit hours plus an exit exam/Electronic Portfolio. The 12 classes in the MEd program include an educational research class, 9 other required classes, and 2 electives. Electives are selected in conjunction with the student's assigned advisor. A practicum is not required for candidates who enter with clear, renewable, professional certification in an area of special education.

Candidates who enter without clear, renewable, professional certification in an area of special education may need up to 21 additional graduate credit hours (or the equivalent) in prerequisites and corequisites (based on evaluation of transcripts). Prerequisites are taken prior to the 12 classes that are part of the MEd program, while corequisites may be interspersed with those classes. Two full terms of practica are required for candidate in the initial certification option, those obtaining their first clear, renewable, professional teaching certificate through completion of this program and the required certification tests. Candidates who have clear, renewable, professional certification in some area other than special education typically would have fewer classes to take beyond the 12 MEd classes, but may need to take some prerequisites and/or corequisites and would have to complete one term of practicum. There are some options for satisfying some of the prerequisites and corequisites aside from UWG graduate classes. An analysis of each candidate's transcript is performed to determine any requirements related to certification in addition to the 12 MEd classes.

Candidates may start any term, but need to work closely with their advisors for most effective scheduling of classes. Most of the 12 MEd classes are offered twice per year. Advance application for the practica is required.
Accreditation:
University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 
Credit & Transfer:
Total semester hours required to earn a degree: 36+
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: 6
Program website and contacts:
Dr. Meg Cooper (Pre-enrollment advisor) mcooper@westga.edu  678-839-6158
UWG|Online website for more information:

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

UWG|Online Degrees Spotlight: Master of Education with a Major in Media (Instructional Technology)

Master of Education with a Major in Media
(Instructional Technology) 


The online Master of Education with a Major in Media (Instructional Technology Track) degree is designed to prepare progressive, innovative, academically grounded instructional technology leaders; Enable teachers and school library media specialists to successfully integrate technology into their learning environments; Build and enhance skills in research and program evaluation to support instructional growth and improvement; Pioneer innovative delivery options to maximize educational experiences; Cultivate diversity of ideas, values, and persons responsive to changing needs and technologies; and promote the advancement of learning through scholarship and service.

The Instructional Technology track program consists of 36 semester hours of approved coursework beyond the bachelor's degree. Twenty-seven semester hours are drawn from media and instructional technology courses, and 9 hours are taken in psychology, curriculum, and research. Students must have a bachelor's degree to be admitted to the program. Those entering with T-4 Georgia certification exit with T-5 certification but no new certification area or endorsement is added.
Accreditation:
University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).  The College of Education at the University of West Georgia is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Credit & Transfer:
Total semester hours required to earn a degree: 36
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: 6
Program website and contacts:
The Dept of Educational Innovation Website includes a program handbook, directory of instructors and their credentials, as well as other vital information.
Dr. Barbara Kawulich (Chair) bkawulic@westga.edu 678-839-5259
June Barry (Pre-enrollment contact) jbarry@westga.edu 678-839-6558
UWG|Online website for more information:

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

UWG|Online Degrees Spotlight: Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

The School of Nursing at the University of West Georgia offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree with role options in either education or health systems leadership.
The mission of the MSN Program is to offer high quality graduate education that:




• Prepares registered nurses for advanced practice roles in diverse health care settings
• Provides regional outreach related to graduate nursing education through off-campus programs
• Provides a caring, supportive, personal environment for learning that:
o Affirms the holistic nature of individuals
o Reflects caring as the essence of nursing
o Expects that nurses use critical thinking in decision making
o Supports evidence-based practice
o Utilizes disciplinary rigor to support MSN student progress toward assuming leadership and education roles.

Coursework is provided online (95%) and face-to-face (F2F). Typically, there are three F2F meetings per semester. A F2F orientation is also required at the start of the program.
Accreditation:
University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).  The Master of Science in Nursing Program at the University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Credit & Transfer:
Total semester hours required to earn a degree: 36
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: 6
Program website and contacts:
The School of Nursing Website includes a program handbook, directory of instructors and their credentials, as well as other vital information.
Ms. Alycia Richards (Pre-enrollment advisor) alyrich@westga.edu 678-839-5115
UWG|Online website for more information: