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2012-2013 Graduate Programs Academic Catalog
• Intercultural Studies Core ........................9 hours
ICS 5031 The Mission of God ............................3
ICS Electives ..............................................6
• Practicum and Internship ..........................3 hours
LNG 6905 TEFL Practicum
(.5 credit per semester) ......................1
LNG 7970 TEFL Internship*..................................2
• Total Required Hours ..............................30 hours
* This course is generally completed in the summer
following the completion of all other coursework.
Continuance Requirements
Student performance in the M.A. in TEFL/ICS
program is checked periodically to ensure that
the student is progressing appropriately toward
meeting program objectives. The following
requirements must be met by all M.A. in
TEFL/ICS students:
•
Maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.7.
•
Evidence of motivation and ability to complete
the requirements.
•
Evidence of spiritual commitment consistent
with the objectives of CIU.
•
Participation in self-evaluation of educator
competencies.
•
Submission of satisfactory faculty recommen-
dations.
Students should strive to maintain these stan-
dards during their entire time in the program, but
student progress is formally evaluated twice dur-
ing the program, after the completion of 12 and
24 semester hours. At these two checkpoints,
students are reviewed by TEFL faculty. Any stu-
dent not satisfying the requirements is advised in
writing of appropriate remediation steps or, in
limited cases, of the need to withdraw from the
program.
Time Limit
The time limit for completion of all requirements is
six years measured from the date a student
begins coursework in the M.A. in TEFL/ICS
program.
Residency Requirements
Course credits earned at another institution may
be counted toward the M.A. in TEFL/ICS degree,
but the majority of the course credits required for
the degree must be taken at CIU. Transfer credit
must be approved by the student’s advisor and
the dean. Additional policies governing transfer
credit are outlined in the Admissions section of
this catalog.
Graduation Requirements
•
Students must complete 30 hours of specified
coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
•
Completion of Graduation Application form.
Applications must be received by the Office of
the University Registrar by no later than the
announced dates. Candidates should check with
the Office of the University Registrar to determine
the appropriate dates.
Note:
It is the student’s responsibility to be sure
that all prerequisite, course and degree require-
ments are met. Students must also petition any
changes to the curriculum as outlined in this cat-
alog at least one semester prior to graduation.
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