Master's+Program

16May12

Please note the contact person for the program has changed. If you have any questions regarding registration please use the following email: gradteachered@wilkes.edu

Official Announcement Wilkes University email: 12May11 Dear HQT Grant Students

On May 5, 2011 the Master of Science in Middle Level Education with specializations in Middle School Mathematics or Middle School Science was approved by the University governance structure and will be formally offered beginning in the fall of academic year 2011-2012. You may begin taking degree courses this summer. The program outline is attached. Some course titles may have changed from grant courses, but the courses you took in the grant will count toward the degree. We also received some additional grant funds from the PDE that will enable us to pay for an additional course,Teaching Adolescent Learners in Middle School, to be offered this fall. It is required for the master's degree. Students who were eligible for the grant-funded courses over the past two years can take this course in the fall. These additional funds will also allow students who did not complete all grant courses to come back and take these courses when they are offered in the upcoming semesters.

I will be grant students' main points of contact for advisement, as needed, to complete the coursework leading to the degree. **__Please read the following carefully and follow the steps outlined.__**

Students must complete the standard application to be formally admitted to the Master's Education program. This is available online with detailed directions at @http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/507.asp
 * 1. Application for the Degree Program **

Some important tips and reminders
 * In the online application, select Previous Graduate Student so that the application fee is waived.
 * Declare Middle Level Mathematics OR Middle Level Science when selecting the program of study.
 * Submit official transcripts from degree granting colleges or universities, if other than Wilkes. If you previously attended or graduated from Wilkes, we have those records.
 * Submit two recommendation forms (available online).
 * Submit a copy of your current teaching certificate.

Students who wish to begin their degree coursework this summer will have the online course options listed below. These online summer course sections were created so that grant students could begin the completion of degree. There may be 2 sections available; the complete and most recent summer schedule is available at : []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">2. Summer Coursework **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">You should register for summer courses ASAP and complete your admission materials after registering for summer.

These courses are to be paid by the students. The tuition rate for summer graduate education courses are $387.00 a credit or $1,161 per 3 credit course plus any applicable use fee. If courses fill, please wait list yourself so we can determine if we can open another section. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The grant pays the tuition for the mathematics and science content courses, Teaching Diverse Learners using Inclusive Classroom Practices course, the Praxis prep, and now Teaching Adolescent Learners in Middle School (to be offered this fall). ALL the core courses for the MS degree will be offered in fall of 2011. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">You may register online or contact gradteachered@wilkes.edu (updated 16May12) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">for assistance. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">CRN 20681 Section INJ Dates June 20-August 14
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">ED 520 Using Assessment to Guide Instruction **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> (online)

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">ED 522 Curriculum & Instruction **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> (online) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">CRN <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">20682 Section INH Dates June 20-August 14 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">**OR** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Students seeking to qualify for Instruction II certification should take

**ED 558 (Special Topics) SAS for Pennsylvania Educators** **(online)** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">CRN Sections & Dates <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">20509 INA June 20-Aug 14 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">20510 INB June 20-Aug 14

Note this is a PLS course and some districts will not reimburse or recognize PLS course credits. Please check with your district to determine if this is the case.Students not needing Instructional II certification or whose districts do not accept PLS courses may take ED 522 Curriculum and Instruction as an alternate course.

The final course required for the degree, **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">EDML 5001 Teaching Adolescent Learners in Middle School **, will be offered online in the fall, in addition to the other core courses. We cannot officially award the degree until academic year 2011-2012, which begins in the fall.
 * 3. Fall Coursework:**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The approved degree is NOT a certification granting program, but a program leading to a Master's degree that will help to prepare practicing teachers to take the appropriate Middle School Praxis test in Mathematics or Science for an Instructional Add-On to your PA teaching certificate. We would like you to enter Wilkes as a recepient of your Praxis score, if possible, so we know how many teachers became highly qualified.<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">You register for the Praxis test through ETS. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">When passing, you are to go to the PDE website for the Instructional Add-On application materials at: @http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=506819&mode=2 These materials are also attached to this email. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">For registration assistance or questions about the completion of the application contact: gradteachered@wilkes.edu (updated 16May12)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">4. Middle School Certification in Mathematics or Science **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Should you require academic advisement for the program, please contact Dr. Mary Kropiewnicki at mary.kropiewnicki@wilkes.edu

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Mary Kropiewnicki, Ed.D. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Associate Professor of Education & HQT Grant Director <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">570-408-6171 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Wilkes University 84 W. South St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 1876