Level/rating & GPA of 2.5 or higher
General Student Information Credit By Examination
NLU awards credit to candidates who achieve acceptable scores on standardized tests such as College Board's College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs). Candidates should contact their graduate academic advisors for information about and for preapproval of testing intended to fulfill deficiencies. Delivery of the Program The Master of Arts in Teaching degree is an Illinois approved program for initial licensure in ECE. The Professional Educator License [PEL] earned in Illinois is a Grades Birth – grade 2 endorsement on the PEL. • The MAT program Education is offered in online, on-campus and virtual classroom. However, options will vary from term to term. As part of their programming: 1. Candidates choose to pursue their degree plan with the help of their academic advisor. Candidates and their advisors will develop a personalized study plan to support candidates’ individual needs and timeline to completion. An online course schedule is available to help candidates see the times/days and locations classes meet throughout the year. 2. Candidates may enroll in a varied number of semester hours of credit each term and may need to take classes on more than one campus or in both online and on campus modalities. Certain courses may have limited or closed enrollment.
3. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 semester hours to be eligible for financial aid. Six or more semester hours of credit is considered full-time enrollment for financial aid purposes.
Virtual Courses and Zoom Sessions When attending virtual classes via Zoom, it is essential to follow these guidelines to enhance the productivity of the session for you and your fellow classmates. Consider how you can be supported by friends and family during your time in graduate school and enlist their assistance, if necessary, when you are in class.
12 / MAT Early Childhood Education Handbook
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