Plymouth State University
SAS Partnership
Informational Meeting
2014
Plymouth State University
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Government funded university
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Celebrated their 200 year anniversary in 2008.
Worked with international teachers for over
20 years
Has partnered numerous districts in the US
Over 50 graduates since 2009
SAS is first overseas partner
www.plymouth.edu/graduate
Masters of Education
Self-Design
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Curriculum and Instruction
Med has three parts
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Required Core (15 credits)
Concentration (15 credits)
Capstone (3 credits)
Total of 33 credits
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11 or 12 courses
Required Core
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Graduate Seminar (3 credits)
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Online/On site
Purpose - Become familiar with
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Online research
Graduate level writing
Next class starts – Winter term
Required Core
At SAS
 Social Psychology & Mythology (Fall 14)
 Philosophy of Education (Spring 15)
 Research Design (Fall 15)
 Theories Learning and Cognitive
Development or Arts and Learning
(Spring 16)
Concentration
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Generally five graduate level courses (3
credits each) that connect to your
desired focus of study
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Must be approved by Plymouth State
Use PSU advisors to map out program
Puxi Hank Claassen
Pudong Simon Power
Concentration
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On-site PSU courses
Online PSU courses
SAS Initiatives
Online ASCD & VHS courses
Transfer Credits (must be graduate
level and completed in past 5 years)
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9 credits
Graduate Practicum
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Capstone (3-6 credits)
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Conducted on-site
Combine knowledge gained from
courses and your practical experience
Solve problem in your classroom, grade
level, or department
Med – Self-Design
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Core = 15 credits
Concentration = 15 credits
Graduate Capstone = 3 credits
Total = 33 credits
Cost
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For 2014-2015, all on-site PSU or SAS courses
cost $729 ($233credit x 3 plus $30
registration) plus cost of books.
PSU online courses – $590 per credit plus $30
registration fee cost $1,800. (2014/15 fees)
Professional Development funds will cover
75% of course cost, including books, up to an
annual cap of $1,600
Costs
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Teachers who do not complete an
individual course are responsible for the
entire cost of the course
Costs for PRC National teachers are
handled differently
How to Apply to the masters
program
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Apply online using iGrad on the PSU website
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Three online letters of recommendation
Purpose statement
Send transcripts to PSU
Students may take up to 12 credits before
applying to the masters program
Next Steps
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Contact Alicia Mao (Ed programs secretary) to
sign up for Social Psychology & Mythology
when registration form becomes available
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Schedule a time to meet with SAS Advisor to
discuss your program
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Request PD application through Power Teacher
Fill in a PSU Registration form
Pudong – Simon Power
Puxi – Hank Claassen
Visit the SAS PSU blog for more information
http://teachers.saschina.org/psumasters/
Reminders
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When registering for a course, always
request PD application
Only SAS initiatives in SAS course
catalog count for PSU credit
Students may take 12 credits before
being formally accepted