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R I O S A L A D O C O L L E G E & N O R T H C E N T R A L U N I V E R S I T Y

2012-2014

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A unique, innovative, one-of-a-kind Teacher Preparation Program, which allows students to complete three years of teacher training at the community college level and then transfer to a university partner for one final year of the course work to complete a bachelor’s degree!

Rio Salado College and Northcentral UniversityBachelor of Education Pathway to Teacher Certification

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INTRODUCTION 3 Accreditation 3 Select a Pathway 4 Program Vision 5 Faculty Model 5 Admissions Rio Salado College 6 Admissions to Northcentral University 6 Outside Arizona 6 Program Requirements 6

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK 7AT RIO SALADO COLLEGE Step 1 Getting Started 7 • ConnectwithAcademicAdvisement 7 • FinancialAidandScholarships 7 • TransferCredits 8 • PlacementExam 9 • ReviewBlockCalendar 9 • CompleteCAPForm 9 • RegisterOnlineandReceiveYourMEID 10Step 2 Tips For Class Success 10 • ViewRSCVideoTutorial 10 • CompleteSyllabusAcknowledgement– 10 or be dropped • InstructorWelcomeLetter 10 • PaceYourself 10 • UniversityTransfer 10

TEACHER EDUCATION COURSEWORK 11AT RIO SALADO COLLEGE Step 3 Learn About EDU 11 • Orientation 11 • ClassRequirements 11 • TakePlacementExam 12 • FormalAdmissiontoEDULevelIIMethods 12 Coursework • PaceYourselfinEDU 13 • In-personRequirements 13 • FieldExperienceandRequirements 13 • FingerprintingRequirements 14 • Out-of-StateBackgroundChecks 14 • CriminalRecord 15 • FieldExperiencePlacement 15 • StudentTeachingDecision 16 • StudentTeachingFAQ 17

TRANSITION TO NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY 18Step 4 Learn About Northcentral 18 • OfficialTranscript 18 • RequestRioRecommendation 18 • FormallyApplytoNorthcentral 18 • StudentTeachingDecision 18 • InstitutionalRecommendation 18 • Orientation 19 • FinancialAid 19 • TransferCredits 19 • ClassRequirements 19 • SignatureAssignmentsandFieldExperience 19 PROGRAM PLANS 20 • ElementaryProgramPlan 20 • Secondary:BusinessProgramPlan 23 • Secondary:EnglishProgramPlan 26 • Secondary:MathematicsProgramPlan 29 • Secondary:ScienceProgramPlan 32 • Secondary:SocialSciencesProgramPlan 36 • SpecialEducation:K-12Cross-Categorical 39

STUDENT ASSESSMENT PLAN 42RIO SALADO COLLEGE CULTURE PAGE 46NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY CULTURE PAGE 47

TABLE OFCONTENTS

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Welcome to Rio Salado College (RSC) and NorthcentralUniversity’s (NCU) hybrid educational bachelor’s degreepathway. Through this innovative Bachelor of Education(B.Ed.)TeacherPreparationProgram,studentsbeginteachertrainingbytakingacademicgeneraleducationANDteachereducation coursework at RSC for three years. During theirfinal year they transfer to NCU to complete their bachelor’s degree in education.

ThegoaloftheRSC/NCUB.Ed.TeacherPreparationProgramis to help develop highly qualified teachers by discovering their abilities and leadership strengths in a real-world classroom before they graduate. Coursework at both RSC and NCU weaves hands-on learning into the program through in-person,fieldexperiencesinK-12schools.

Additionally, through premier educational programs, both partners prepare students with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to become effective and reflectiveteachers in varied educational settings. Through close collaboration, RSC and NCU faculty and staff ensure a smoothtransitionandasuccessfuleducationalexperiencefor students taking advantage of this unique program.

This student handbook provides a collection of policies and procedures for teacher education students to ensure successful progress in the RSC/NCU B.Ed. program. Allstudents are required to read this handbook carefully to learn about the teaching profession and their responsibilities while taking teacher preparation coursework.

ACCREDITATION RSC and NCU are both regionally accredited by The Higher LearningCommissionandthisB.Ed.programisapprovedbytheArizonaDepartmentofEducation.

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The following career pathways are available:

• Elementaryeducationgrades1-8 • Secondaryeducationwithspecializationsinbusiness,English, math,scienceorsocialsciencegrades7-12 • Specialeducation:crosscategoricalgradesK-12

Students who wish to enter the field of teaching now have the opportunitytotransfer90+semestercredithoursfromRSCtoNCU.The remaining 30 undergraduate upper division credits required tocompletetheB.Ed.degreearethentakenwithNCU.UponcompletionofGeneralEducation(EDU)courseworkandEducationLevel Iand IIcoursework,studentshavethechoiceofWHENtocompleteastudentteaching assignment.

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Wepreparehighquality,professionaleducatorswhoarereflectivepractitioners,successful communicators, and effective leaders within the diverse field of education.

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RSC staff and adjunct faculty are available to all students for instruction and guidance as they prepare for the rapidlychangingworld.RSC’sgeneralfacultyconsistsof20residentialfull-timefacultychairs(oneperdiscipline)and1,361adjunctfacultymembers.

TheTeacherEducationdepartmentconsistsofanEducationFacultyChair,DirectorofUndergraduateandPostBaccalaureateStudies,DirectorofInnovationsandInitiatives,DirectorofTeacher-In-ResidencePrograms,andmorethan70adjunctfacultymemberswhoteacheducational foundations and methods classes. All adjunct facultymembershaveexperienceorarecurrentlyK-12classroom teachers who hold a master’s degree and have a proven track record in the specialized area.

NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY

NCU offers bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. The B.Ed.completiondegreeprogramisfoundintheSchoolofEducation.TheSchoolofEducationconsistsofadean,directors, and faculty members who teach educational foundations and methods classes.

NCU’s faculty ensures student success through a proven educational model that provides relevant one-on-one attention while still allowing students to apply their own learning styles.

Faculty members are highly qualified and trained specifically to teach online, providing the individual support students need, when they need it. All faculty members haveexperienceintheK-12classroomandholdamaster’sdegree in the specialized area.

Learn more about the RSC/NCU B.Ed. Teacher Preparation Program. Attend an in-person orientation or view the orientation video.

EachmonththeRSCEducationDepartmentholdsanin-person orientation at its Tempe, Arizona campus. View the schedule at http://gosignup.riosalado.edu/dev_students.asp?action=browse&main=Education+-+Program+Orientations&sub1=Bachelor+Degree+Pathway+to+Teacher+Education&misc=915Ifstudentsareunabletoattendin-person,theymayviewtheonlineorientationvideolistedhere:www.riosalado.edu/programs/education/bachelors-degree-pathway/Pages/Orientation-.aspx

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RIO SALADO COLLEGE

StudentsbegintheBachelor’sDegreePathwaytoTeacherCertificationbyenrollinginGeneralEDUcourseworkatRSC.AdmissiontoRSCforGeneralEDUcourseworkdoesnot guarantee admission to the teacher certification programs. These are two separate processes. All applicants mustcompleteallGeneralEDUcourseworkwithRSCorother regionally accredited institutions before they will be recommended to the Teacher Certification portion of this program at NCU.

NORTHCENTRAL

Any student who attends Northcentral University must have aHighSchoolDiplomaorGEDequivalentandaRioSaladoCollegeGPAof2.5.

• CompletionofallGeneralStudiesclasses with a “C” or better• SubmissionofIVPfingerprintclearanceverificationpriorto takinganyEDUcoursework.• CompletionofallRSCEDULevelIandLevelIIclasses witha“B”orbetter• PassageoftheArizonaEducatorProficiencyAssessment (AEPA),NationalEvaluationSeries(NES)orComparable StateSubjectandProfessionalKnowledgeexams. • Inordertoreceiveateachinglicenseallstudents

mustpassastateexamforcertification.Theexamsconsistofcontent(subjectknowledge)andpedagogy(professionalknowledge).Formoreinformation:www.aepa.nesinc.com and www.azed.gov/educator-certification/certificate-requirement/

• For out-of-state students, RSC may accept comparable out-of-stateexamsscores.NOTE:Itisthestudent’sresponsibility to ensure the score repost stipulates a passing notation on the top of the score report for the ArizonaDepartmentofEducationtoacceptcomparablestatesexams.Example:

• Test:09Elementary • Status: Passed

ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS OUTSIDE ARIzONA

Note:StateAuthorizationNotification:TheRSC/NCUB.Ed.teacher certification requirements vary by state. All students residing outside of Arizona are responsible for verifying that the state where they intend to teach will accept an Arizona provisional teaching certification and/or RSC Teacher Certification Program toward an initial teaching certificate. YoumayviewourState Authorization page to ensure that RSC has authorization to provide the teacher certification program in your state of residence. www.riosalado.edu/about/research-planning/state-authorization/Pages/default.aspx

Foralistingofcomparablestateexamscores,pleasevisit:www.azed.gov/certification/requirements/default.asp

• FormaladmissionsapprovaltotheRSCTeacher Preparation Program• StudentTeachingapplicationreceivedsixmonths prior to requested student teaching start date.• SeamlesstransfertoNCU.StudentmustreceiveaRSC Recommendation(RR)fromtheRSCEducation DepartmenttoapplytoNorthcentralaswellasan official transcript from RSC. All coursework taken at other institutions must be transferred to RSC.

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STEP 1 GETTING STARTED Connect with Academic AdvisementItisimperativethatstudentsenrolledorwhoplantoenrollintheBachelorofEducationPathwayProgrambegin by speaking to a RSC Academic Advisor. Advisors help identify and assess student progress, choices, and serve as a resource for accurate information. Academic advising should be viewed as an important, ongoing process in the evaluation and clarification of student’s educational pathway.

What can students expect from an advisor? • Apositiverelationshipbuiltontrustandrespect• Guidanceandeducationfromaknowledgeable,

trained advisor who can provide accurate information and resources

• Anadvisorwhoremembersthestudent’ssituationandwhowillbetherethenexttime,andeverytime,they have a question

Academic Advisement can help if a student: •NeedshelpwiththeTermBlockCalendarand

selecting classes•WondershowtotransferclasscreditsfromapreviousschoolandiftheywillapplytowardGeneralEDUrequirements or teacher education pathway program

•Wouldlikeaprogramplanlistingallcourseworkneeded to complete academic goals

•Needsguidancefromanacademicadvisor.Itwillstillbe the student’s responsibility to register for classes with the appropriate start date in accordance to the educational sequence to ensure all prerequisites are met.

ForRSC’sAcademicAdvisementDepartment,please go to www.riosalado.edu/advisement.

Financial Aid and ScholarshipsRSC and NCU are committed to helping students secure the aid they are eligible to receive for their academic program ofstudy:Thisincludesmakingcriticalinformationavailabletothem.Itisessentialstudentsthoroughlyunderstandimportant information including application deadlines and timeframesforreceivingaid: • Stepsofthefinancialaidprocess • Termsandconditionsforreceivingandkeepingaid • Theirrightsandresponsibilities

Students begin their request for financial aid at RSC by visiting the RSC financial aid website at www.riosalado.edu/financial_aid for a step-by-step guide. Students may need to fill out additional financial aid paperwork once they havecompleted90+credits.

Students may NOT receive financial aid from both institutions at the same time. When students transition from RSC to NCU, they must wait until their RSC funding term ends before receiving funds for the next term with NCU. If students choose Option A, they will be awarded financial aid from RSC. If students choose Option B and choose to complete their student teaching after completing NCU classes, NCU will award financial aid for the final eight credits of student teaching. Visit them at www.ncu.edu/tuition-and-admissions/financing or call 1-866-776-0331.

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Transfer Credits to Rio Salado CollegeIndividualswhohavesuccessfullycompletedclassesatother U.S. regionally accredited universities and colleges should request an evaluation of these classes for the purpose of establishing equivalency with RSC for both GeneralEDUANDteachereducationcoursework.RSCreserves the right to accept, question, and reject any coursework submitted as equivalency classes to RSC. The decisionoftheTranscriptEvaluationCommitteeisfinaland not subject to review. Students must request official transcripts from other institutions for evaluation.

IfstudentshavetakenclasseswithintheMaricopaCommunityCollegeDistrict(MCCD)theyarerequiredtotransfer their classes from other Maricopa Community Colleges to RSC online though the My.Maricopa.edu website. This is a paperless transfer; classes are simply uploaded and indicate a total amount of credit units transferred to RSC, as well as the name of the source institution. This will allow for a smoother transition to NCU.

Below is the process for transferring classes completed at other MCCD colleges to RSC.

1. Gotothewebsite:www.my.maricopa.edu 2. Ifyouhaveneverusedthestudentself-servicecenter,you

willneedtoestablishaMaricopaEnterpriseID(MEID)andapassword.IfyouhavealreadyestablishedyourMEIDandpassword, choose “log in.”

3. Youshouldsee“(Yourname)’sStudentCenter.”Under“Academics” and “Academic History” open the drop down menu where you see “Other Academic.” Then choose “official transcript.”

4. Then choose .5. Select the college FROM which your transcript will be sent.6. Scrollfartherdownandcheckthe“SendtoInstitution”box.7. Whereyousee“SelectInstitution,”clickonthelookingglass.

Rio Salado College should be the second institution on the list.

8. For“location,”clickontheonechoicethatappears.Theaddressof the college will appear.

9. “SUBMIT”–youaredone!(Unlessyouhaveanothertranscripttoorder.)IfyouhavetakenclasseswithinMCCDyoumusttransfer these classes to RSC through MyMaricipa.edu.


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Placement ExamStudentsarerequiredtocompleteanapprovedMCCCDplacementtest(ASSET,CELSA,ATBorACCUPLACER)tobeginGeneralEDUcourseworkwhenthefollowingconditionsapply:Out-of-county/statemusttestinanapprovedproctoredenvironment,referto: www.riosalado.edu/testing/examproctor

• ThestudentistakinghisorherfirstcollegecreditEnglish,reading and/or math class, or any college class for which English,readingormathisaprerequisite

• Thestudentispursuingadegreeanddoesnothaveacurrent valid district approved placement assessment on fileordoesnothavepreviouscollegecreditinEnglish,reading and math

• ThestudentforwhomEnglishisnottheprimarylanguageisrequiredtotakeatestofEnglishproficiency

• Thestudentisadegreeseekingindividual,18yearsofage or older, has not earned a high school diploma, GED,orhasnotearned60hoursofcollegecreditsandisseeking financial aid. This student must take an Ability to Benefittest.ItisveryimportanttoinformthetestproctorifyouaretestingunderAbilitytoBenefittoinsureyouwill be administered the correct tests. For additional informationvisit:www.riosalado.edu/testing/placement/Pages/default.aspx

Review Block Calendar

RSC’sacademiccalendarisdividedinto16blockseachterm.Eachblockis16weekslong.Whenregisteringforclasses at RSC, students select a start date for their classes. Their start date will determine their block for that term. Students must take all of their classes within their block’s start and end date.• Takingclassesblockbyblockprovidesstudentswith

a roadmap to follow toward the completion of their educational goals

• Studentswillstayontrackknowingtheirnextsteps,andall their class options

• FormoreinformationaboutRSC’sblockcalendarvisit www.riosalado.edu/calendar/Pages/default.aspx

Complete Conditional Admissions Planning (CAP) Form RSC will help students build their schedule to be successful and meet their program completion on time through the ConditionalAdmissionsPlanning(CAP)form.Thisrequiredform helps students by mapping out the entire education plan before enrolling in teacher education classes. CAP formsarefoundat“GettingStartedStep2:ProgramRegistration.” Students fill out and submit the CAP form to theTeacherEducationDepartment(basedontheircontentarea)priortoenrollinginLevelIEDUcoursework.Ifstudentshave questions regarding the requirement of the CAP form, theycancontactAcademicAdvisingat480-517-8580ortheEducationDepartment.Failure to complete a CAP form may impact students’ ability to receive financial aid and/or schedule for student teaching.



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Register Online and Receive MEID• StudentsuseRSC’sonlineclassscheduletoselecttheirclasses

by going to www.riosalado.edu/schedule/pages/default.aspx• ChooseastartdateforclassesbylookingonRSC’swebsite

(www.riosalado.edu/calendar/Pages/calendar.aspx). Student’s start date determines what block they are in. All coursework must be completed within student’s block start and end date

• Logintomy.maricopa.edu.Click“CreateanAccount”toestablishMaricopaEnterpriseID(MEID).Itgenerallytakes24hours to upload this information

• Studentsloginmy.maricopa.eduusingtheirMEID • Scroll down to “Admissions” • AddRioSalado,click“MCCCDAdmissions”andchoose

Rio Salado as the college to attend • Selecttypeofprograminterestedin:(Primaryreasonfor

attending this college (“7152 Transfer To bachelor’s degree”) then choose NCU (0015170)

• Selectthe“Term”(semester)youprefertoattend • Click“ContinuetheNewEnrollmentProcess”and

complete all required fields • “Add a Class” by entering the class number from

completed wish list• Itisimportanttovisitmy.maricopa.edu regularly. ThisishowMCCCDcommunicateswithstudents.

STEP 2 TIPS FOR CLASS SUCCESS New Student Orientation NewStudentOrientation(NSO101)classisafreeonlineclass that introduces you to Rio Salado’s services and procedures.ItisconvenientlyofferedinRioLearn,ouronlinelearning platform.

InNSO101studentswilllearnaboutadvising,tutoring,financialaid,libraryservices,navigatingRioLearnandmore,to help you be a successful online college student.Click on New Student Orientationwww.riosalado.edu/StudentOrientation/

Complete Syllabus Acknowledgement FormEachonlineclasshasasyllabusthatdescribestheexpectationsoftheclass.Toensureeachstudentunderstandsclassexpectations,studentsarerequiredto review the syllabus and then indicate on a Syllabus Acknowledgementpage(foundintheassignmentofLesson1)thattheyhavereadandunderstandtheclassrequirements. Students must submit this assignment by the due date. Failure to do so within the first five days of the class will result in being automatically withdrawn from a class for non-participation.

Read Instructor Welcome LetterOnlineinstructorsalsopostaWelcomeLetterthatcanbefoundoneachclasshomepage.It’stothestudent’sadvantagetoreadthisinformationastheWelcomeLetterprovides important instructor and class information.

Pace Yourself RSC wants every student to be successful. An important way to accomplish this is to pace oneself throughout the program.Belowareafewpacingtips:

• FollowtheestablishedCAPformprocesstostaywithinthe program’s registration guidelines

• Whenbeginningtheregistrationprocess,chooseastartdate(withintheappropriateblock)thatgivesenoughtimetoreceivefinancialaidandtextbooks

• Completeoneassignmenteachweektoeffectivelyfinish the class on time

Transfer to a UniversityRSC and NCU wants to make sure this program meets yourneeds.Whenallgeneraleducationrequirementsarecompleted and if your decision is not to continue in this program, you are eligible to apply for an Associate in Arts degreefromRioSaladoCollege.ItisimportanttomakethisdecisionbeforeenrollinginanyEDUcoursework.


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STEP 3 LEARN ABOUT THE TEACHER EDUCATION COURSEWORK Attend In-person Orientation or View the Orientation Video EachmonththeRSCEDUdepartmentholdsanin-personorientation at its Tempe, Arizona campus. View the schedule at http://gosignup.riosalado.edu/dev_students.asp?action=browse&main=Education+-+Program+Orientations&sub1=Bachelor+Degree+Pathway+to+Teacher+Education&misc=915. Many students prefer the in-person orientation, but if they are unable to attend in-person theymayviewtheorientationvideo:www.riosalado.edu/programs/education/bachelors-degree-pathway/Pages/Orientation.aspx

Class RequirementsClassesmayincludesomeorallofthefollowing:

CourseworkEDUcourseworkforthisprogramhasbeendesignedbyMaster Teachers in the field of education. The lessons in each class are rigorous and relevant to the environments in which students will be teaching. All courses must be completedtoearna“B”orbetter.Thefollowingpolicycomponents apply to any student who receives an “F” in a TeacherEducationclass.

1. Studentsareallowedtoretakethesameclassonlyoneadditional time.

2. Studentsmustretakethefailedclasspriortoenrollinginany additional classes.

3.Whenrepeatingtheclass,studentsmust: a. Fulfill all class requirements, including required field

experiencehours b. Submit all new class materials and may not duplicate

any information shared in the original class 4. Any student who withdraws or fails any class for the

second time will not be allowed to continue in the program.

StudentscannotfailmorethantwoEDUclassesduringthe duration of the program. More than two class failures, regardless of whether or not they have been repeated successfully, will result in the student not being allowed to continue in the program.

Exam Average PolicyClassexamsareveryimportantandensurestudentsretaininformationlearnedthroughouttheclass.Inorderto successfully complete the class, students must earn a combinedaverageof80%onthemidtermandfinalexam.*LevelIandIITeacherEducationClasses:Ifstudentsdonotearnanaverageof80%ontheirmidtermandfinal,theymust re-take the class. This includes re-registering, paying tuition,re-doingeachlesson,exams,andcompletinganotherfieldexperience(ifapplicable).

Field ExperienceThefieldexperienceisanintegralcomponentoftheclass.Fieldexperiencesmustbesuccessfullycompletedtoearnapassinggradeiftheclasscontainsafieldexperiencerequirement.Adetaileddescriptionoffieldexperiencescanbefoundonpage13.Note:Classeswithfieldexperienceare not available from mid-March through May. Please see the “CAP form” for available class calendar.

Signature Assignments Signature Assignments are performance-based assessments integratingcontentfromtheInterstateTeacherAssessmentandSupportConsortium(InTASC)Standardswithanin-personfieldexperience.Studentsmustearnaminimum80outof100pointstopassthisassessment.Studentsearninglessthan80pointsmayhaveoneopportunitytoresubmitprior to the official class end date.

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Take Placement Exam

ACCUPLACER Exam:Allout-of-state/county,examsareproctored.Eachteachereducationstudentformallyapplyingtoateacher preparation program must have passing scores on allrequiredsectionsoftheACCUPLACERexam.

NOTE:ThisisinadditiontotheplacementexamfortheAcademicGeneralEDUcoursework.

Dependingonstudent’sprogramofstudy,theACCUPLACERexamwillbeadministeredinEDU285AD.TheACCUPLACERexamevaluatesEnglish,reading,mathandwriting.Basedontheresultsofthetest,eachstudentwill design a success plan to support and enhance success throughout the program. Students will have the opportunitytotaketheentireexamonceduringtheEDU285ADclass,butwillneedtoprovidepassingscoresonallsectionsoftheACCUPLACERexambythetimetheyformally apply to the teacher preparation program of study. TheexamisadministeredtodetermineifstudentsneedadditionalsupportintheareasofEnglish,reading,mathand writing.

IftheACCUPLACERtestistakenwithinthreeyearsofcompletingEDU285AD,andstudentsmeetthecontentareaEDUplacementscores,studentswillnotneedtoretestthisarea.StudentsrequiredtotaketheACCUPLACERexamwhodidn’tmeettheinitialcutscoresforentranceintotheTeacherEducationcourseworkneedtomeetwitha member of student services or counseling to establish a success plan that will help enhance their knowledge in the area(s)identifiedthroughtesting.Includedintheplanwillbe tutorials/tests/classes for students to complete. Once the plan is finished, students can retake the test to improve the originalscore(s).Meetingthespecifiedtestscorerangeisarequirement and must be accomplished prior to submitting aformalapplicationtotheprogram.(SeeappendixB)ForProcterinformationandlocationspleasesee:www.riosalado.edu/testing/examproctor/Pages/default.aspx.

Reading 78-pass,77orbelow–Rdg091

Sentence Skills 87–pass,86orbelow–Eng091

WritePlacer 5–pass,4–orbelow–Eng091

Arithmetic 86–pass,61-85–Mat102

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88–pass,44-88forK-6,SPED,Nonmath/science–Mat092

Formal Admission into the Teacher Preparation Program FormaladmissiontotheEDUportionofthisprogramoccurs after students complete their Academic General EDUcourseworkandLevelIFoundationTeacherEducationcoursework. To formally apply, students must complete all academicGeneralEDUcourseworkwitha“C”orbetterandLevelIFoundationalTeacherEducationclasseswitha“B”orbetter.

The formal application requires the submission of the following information: • Officialtranscriptthatindicatesstudenthassuccessfully

completedallGeneralEDUandLevelIEDUcoursework(RSCstudentsdonotneedtoprovideatranscript,thecollegehasaccesstothisinformation)

• IVPfingerprintclearancecard,copyofACCUPLACER examscores

• Twolettersofrecommendation• Descriptionsofexperiencesstudentshavehad

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Proper Pacing in EDU The goal of RSC’s teacher preparation program is to develop fabulous teachers. To accomplish this; students must pace themselvesthroughouttheprogram.InadditiontoRSC’sgeneralpacingtipslistedabove,herearesomeEDUspecificrecommendations:

• IfregisteredformultipleEDUclasseswithinoneblock,trydesignating a specific day of the week for each class to ensure adequate time to complete multiple assignments.

• Ifstudentswishtoacceleratestudiesbyturninginmorethen the recommended one assignment a week, they may turn in two assignments at a time. However, they must then wait for the instructor’s feedback before moving on to ensure learning remains on-track.

• Manyclasseshavein-personcomponentsorfieldexperiences(generallydescribedinthesyllabusorlastlesson).ReadtheserequirementscarefullybeforeclassbeginsandcallRSC’sFieldExperiencePlacementStaff(preferablythefirstweekoftheclass)tosetupyourfieldexperienceinaK-12classroom.Thencompletecourseworkandfieldexperiencehourspriortotheclassend date.

In-person Requirements

Master Teacher Seminars These seminars describe what it is really like to be a teacher. ThereisaCDoptionavailabletostudentsresidingoutsideMaricopa County or outside of Arizona.

TestingAllRSCmidtermandfinalexamsarein-persontests.RSChassixtestingsitesconvenientlylocatedthroughoutMaricopaCounty. Students residing outside of Maricopa County need tocompleteanexam-proctoringrequestatleastthreeweeks in advance. College testing centers and/or Military basesaretheapprovedsitesforRSC.(SeeAppendixB)Youcanfindproctorinformationat:www.riosalado.edu/testing/Pages/default.aspx

Signature and Field ExperiencesAllfieldexperiencerequestsmustbecoordinatedthroughRSC Outreach Specialists before beginning the field experience.Torequestfieldexperienceplacementorreceiveplacementapproval,pleasecall:(480)517-8140.

Student Teaching The most effective method for theory to become practice is by spending time in a classroom under the guidance of

anexperiencedteacher.Studentteacherswillspendnineweeks(ormore)full-time,in-personinaschoolsetting.Student teaching may be completed after completing RSC’s education coursework OR after completing NCU’s coursework.

Field Experiences and Requirements RSC/NCUB.Ed.TeacherPreparationProgramprovides“realworld” application through observations and interaction inK-12classrooms.Asanimportantcomponent,thefieldexperiencemustbecompletedsatisfactorilyinordertopasstheclass.Fieldexperiencestypicallyinclude: • Classroomobservation • Participation(one-on-oneand/orsmallgrouptutoring) • Personalreflection • Teaching(notrequiredinLevelIclasses)

Note:Fieldexperiencesarelimitedduringmid-Marchto May. Please refer to the CAP Form for available class calendar.Fieldexperiencehoursrangefromfiveto30hours.After contacting and receiving approval through RSC’s Outreach Specialists, Maricopa County students will be placedinafieldexperience.

Ifrequestingplacementoutsidethecountyorcountry,it’s the student’s responsibility to locate a school and/or teacher and provide a contact name and number to the RSC Outreach Specialist. After review, if the submitted site isaccepted,RSC’sfieldexperiencestaffwillcontacttheidentified school/school district to make the appropriate placement.Call(480)517-8140tobeginthefield placement process.



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Fingerprint/Background Check RequirementsAllstudentsmustobtainanIVPfingerprintclearancecard(Arizona)orfingerprint/backgroundclearance(out-of-state)priortoenrollinginafieldexperienceclass.RSCwill not accept a request or place any student without documentation on file. Out-of-state students must provide appropriate documentation from the state in which they willbecompletingthein-personfieldexperience.

Ittakesapproximately10-12weekstoreceiveyourfingerprintclearancecardfromtheArizonaDepartmentofPublicSafety.Thissamecard(ifstillvalid)canalsobeusedwhen applying for an Arizona teaching certificate.

Note: Out-of-state students will need to get fingerprint clearanceinthestatewheretheyreside.Iftheychoosetoapply for an Arizona teaching certificate, they will also need togetArizonaIVPfingerprintclearance.

ToobtainanApplicationPacketforanIdentityVerifiedPrintsArizona(IVP)FingerprintClearanceCard,pleasecontacttheArizonaDepartmentofPublicSafety.

In Arizona submitting of IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card to Rio Salado College (required for any EDU course)1.MakeTWOenlargedcopiesofyourcard.COPYBOTHSIDESOFTHECARDFRONTANDBACK.Ifthebackofthecard is not included, your submission will be incomplete andwillnotbeprocessed.Youwillneedtoresubmit.

2.WritethelastfourdigitsofyourSocialSecurityNumbernexttoyoursignature,andyourfullstudentIDnumber.Ifthenameonyour(IVP)cardappearsdifferentlythanwhatyou are registered for classes through RSC, you will need to include appropriate documentation showing this name change.(i.e.Marriagecertificate)

3.FaxonecopydirectlytotheTeacherEducationDepartmentat(480)377-4713,attention:Fingerprints.

4.SubmitthesecondcopywithyourLevelIIFormalAdmission Packet. This separate copy must be included in your formal admission packet or your application will be incomplete. Program admissions and Teacher Educationaretwoseparatedepartmentsandbothmustbe provided their own copy to process.

Out-of-State Students Submitting Fingerprint/Background ClearanceOut-of-statestudentscompletingfieldexperiences,internships, and/or student teaching will need to complete theFingerprintand/orBackgroundCheckverificationform.Thisformisfoundonlineat:www.riosalado.edu/programs/education/Pages/Fingerprinting.aspx.Once you download theformyouwillneedtodothefollowing:1.Inadditiontostate/districtrequirements,studentsmust

take the form to the school district in which they would liketocompletetheirin-personfieldexperiencesandhaveaDistrictOfficeofficialorSchoolAdministratorfillout the form. Please note this is a legal document and shouldONLYbefilledoutbyaDistrictOfficeofficial,School Administrator, or Private/Charter school director/administrator. Any misleading information on this form will result in your removal from the program.

2.FaxthecompletedformdirectlytotheTeacherEducationDepartmentat(480)377-4713.RSCwillnotacceptaplacement request without receiving this form prior to thestudent’sfieldexperiencerequest,noexceptions.Ifthe name on the form appears differently than the name the student used to register for classes through RSC, the student will need to include appropriate documentation showingthisnamechange(i.e.marriagecertificate,etc.).

3. Should the student wish to switch districts or states for placement, a new form will need to be completed.

4. Students submit the second copy of the form with their LevelIIFormalAdmissionPacket.Thisseparatecopymust be included in the formal admission packet or their application will be incomplete. Program admissions and TeacherEducationaretwoseparatedepartmentsandboth must be provided their own copy to process.


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Criminal HistoryTheArizonaDepartmentofEducationwillnotissue,ornotrenew the certification of a person who has been convicted of or admitted in open court or pursuant to a plea agreement committing any of the following criminal offenses in Arizona OR similaroffensesinotherjurisdiction: • Sexualabuseofaminor • Incest • First-degreemurder • Sexualassault • Sexualexploitationofaminor • Commercialsexualexploitationofaminor • Adangerouscrimeagainchildrenasdefinedin A.R.S.13-604.01 • Armedrobbery • Sexualconductwithaminor • Molestationofachild • Exploitationofminorsinvolvingdrugoffenses

To hold a teaching certificate/license, individuals must be able to presentaclearcriminalrecordtotheArizonaStateDepartmentofEducationandthestatewherethestudentwillbeapplyingfor teacher certification. Any student, who has been convicted of a felony without an appeal, will not be allowed to take classes requiringfieldexperience.Ifastudentisfoundtobeinviolationofthispolicyandisenrolledinaclassrequiringfieldexperience,said student will be immediately withdrawn, given a failing grade (0gradepointpercredithour),andprohibitedfromtakingfurtherteacher education coursework at RSC and NCU.

Field Experience PlacementThree Choices of Field Experience Sites: Students are required to provide RSC with three schools where they would like to completetheirfieldexperience.Studentsmayalsosuggestateacher.

Please note that districts/schools partner with multiple educational institutions. Therefore, the requested school and teachermaynotbeavailable.Ifadistrict/schooldeniesaplacement, their decision is final, will not be discussed further and students must accept this decision.

RSC will automatically move on to the student’s alternate choice and contact the three schools in the order of preference provided in the original placement request. Since many districts have schools with the same names, it is the student’s responsibility to identifythecorrectschoolsforplacement.If,bythethirdchoice,there is no availability, students will be required to accept any placement that the third choice district has available. Students musthonorandacceptthefieldexperienceplacementsthathavebeen approved.

Notification: Students will be notified by e-mail of any specific instructions/requirements from the district/schools. These instructions/ requirements must be completed in order to receive placement and are the sole responsibility of the student tocomplete.Ifstudentsdonotfollowthroughwiththeinstructions/requirements, the district/school will remove the student from the placement.

Delay of Placement:Ifthereisadelayinfieldexperienceplacement, an RSC Outreach Specialist can help with appropriate arrangements. However, students must have requestedthefieldexperienceplacementnolaterthanthethird week of the class.

Student Withdrawal:Ifanystudentwithdrawsfromafieldexperienceclass,afterbeginningthefieldexperiencerequestprocess,thestudentmustnotifytheOutreachSpecialistat(480)517-8140.FailuretonotifytheRSCEDUofficeofthewithdrawalfromclassesmayresultinfuturefieldexperienceplacementsbeing made at the discretion of the Outreach Specialist. That student will not be allowed to request specific placement.

Students are Guests in the Schools: RSC students are guests in the districts/schools. Therefore, all placement decisions made bydistrict/schoolsarefinal.Ifastudentrefusestoaccepttheplacement, the student will forfeit the placement, will not be placed at another choice, and will fail the class. The student also jeopardizes the ability to select a district/school in the future. All forfeits will be documented.

Overlap of Field Experience Hours Not Allowed: Students cannot overlap or use the same hours for two different field experiences.Pleaseensurethatallfieldexperiencehoursareannotatedforthespecificfieldexperienceyouaredoing.Donotmixthehoursorusethesamehoursfortwodifferentclasses.Ifstudentsviolatethispolicytheywillberequiredtoredotheentirefieldexperience.

No Placement If Child or Relative Attends School: To respect thepoliciesthatmanyschools/districtshaveexpressed,RSCwillnotacceptorapproveafieldexperienceplacementforanyRSCstudentrequestingafieldexperienceplacementataschooltheir child attends or at a school where a relative is currently employed.

Inaddition,mostschools/districtswillnotapprovetheseplacementsforreasonssuchas:disruptionofclassroominstruction, favoritism towards classrooms students/child, biasedRSCstudentfieldexperienceevaluations,etc.



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Observe a Variety of Classrooms: RSC students cannot utilize the same Mentor Teacher more than twice while taking RSC classes. Teacher education students are required to observe a varietyofteachingsstyleswhilecompletingfieldexperiencehours.

Dress:Studentsareexpectedtodressprofessionallyforallin-personfieldexperiencesandmeetthestandardsoftheirassigned school’s dress code. Students in areas requiring other types of dress, such as physical education, are to dress accordingly.

Field Experience Verification and Performance-Based Field Experience Mentor Teacher Assessment Tool: All RSC Teacher Educationclasseswithanin-personfieldexperiencewill

Student Teaching Decision StudentTeachingisavitalcomponentofthisRSC/NCUB.Ed.Teacher Preparation Program. Student Teaching requires an in-person nine week, full-time commitment. Students have the option of student teaching upon completion of RSC’s education courseworkpriortotransferringtoNCU(OptionA)ORtheoptionof student teaching upon completion of the NCU coursework (OptionB).ThisdecisionmustbeclearlycommunicatedtoRSCEDUFieldExperiencePlacementstaffduringtheFormalAdmission application.

requirestudentstocompleteandsubmitFieldExperienceVerification Forms. These forms require students to keep a log of observation,tutoringorparticipation(one-on-oneand/orsmallgrouptutoring)hourscompleted,recordactivitiesobserved/tutored/taught, and provide an opportunity for Mentor Teacher feedback.

StudentsarerequestedtomakeacopyofallFieldExperienceVerification Forms prior to submitting it to the Mentor Teacher for evaluation and signature so if a form is misplaced, they will still have record of their hours and dates for re-verification.

FailuretosubmitFieldExperienceVerificationForm(s)willresultin a non-passing grade for the class.

IfstudentschooseOPTIONB,theymustinformRSC’sEDUoffice of this decision six months prior to completion of NCU’s coursework by submitting RSC’s Student Teaching Form found inFormalAdmissionsPacket.RegardlessofOptionAorB,studentsmustreceivepassingSubjectKnowledgeAEPAexam,orcomparableexamscores,twoweekspriortotheirrequestedstudent teaching start date. This means they must schedule their AEPAtestdateatleastsixweeksprior to their student teaching startdate.Thisappliestoeachspecialization(Elementary,Secondary,andSpecialEducation).


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Student Teaching Frequently Asked Questions Q: Are there deadlines to apply for student teaching?Student teaching is based on when students are formally admittedtotheTeacherPreparationProgram(aftersuccessfullycompletingallLevelIclasses).Thereforeitisextremelyimportantwhen planning student teaching to adhere to the following deadlines:

Student teaching timeline Level I completion and acceptance to Level II

January/March August1ofpreviousyear

August/October January1ofthatyear

IfstudentswantastudentteachingassignmentforFall(AugustorOctober),theymustbeadmittedtoLevelIIbyJanuary1ofthe same year, so their placement can be considered before schoolscloseforthesummerandtomeetTermBlockCalendarrequirements.

IfstudentswantanassignmentforSpring(JanuaryorMarch),theymustbeadmittedtoLevelIIbyAugust1oftheprioryearto allow sufficient time for placement. RSC competes with other colleges and universities for student teaching placements, so it’s important to give the schools/districts sufficient time to identify anappropriateplacement.Evenifstudentsmeetthesetimerequirements, RSC cannot guarantee placements will be available with a specific district, school, grade level and/or teacher. Changes to student’s original request can be made if submitted within these timelines.

Q: How much does student teaching cost? Costsforstudentteachinginclude:*Tuitionfortherequiredcredithours(usuallyeightcredits,butvariesbycertificationrequirementsincontentarea.(CheckRSCcatalogforcurrenttuitionprices).*Stipend for the cooperating teacher and/or college supervisor ($450+)*Registrationfee($15+)+feesaresubjecttochangepleaserefertothecatalogueordetailed information

Q: What if students plan to student teach in a state other than Arizona? Students who request to complete their student teaching assignment outside of Arizona have additional considerations. Itisimportanttoidentifyacontactattheschool/districtwherethestudentwishestostudentteach.Inmanyinstances,a school district in another state will require that an agreement beinplaceoutliningtheresponsibilitiesofeachinstitution.If this agreement requires approval of the school governing body, this can require additional time. Many districts give placement priority to students from local colleges. Some require that RSC hire a local college supervisor. All of these issues require additional time and coordination that can affect the student teaching approval process.



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Q: Are there any exams students must take prior to student teaching?ArizonaEducatorProficiencyAssessments(AEPA)/NationalEvaluationSeries(NES)orComparableStateExams.Examinationsforteachercertificationarerequiredinmoststates.ForArizona,theArizonaEducatorProficiencyAssessment(AEPA)servesthisrole.RSCTeacherEducationstudents are required to pass the AEPA or applicable NES Subject Knowledge exam prior to student teaching and for Arizona certification.

TheAEPA/NEShastwoparts:• SubjectKnowledge:Knowledgeofcontent.Passingscorerequired

priortostudentteaching.RegardlessofOptionAorBstudentteaching,studentsmustreceivepassingSubjectKnowledgeAEPA/NESexamscorestwoweekspriortotheirrequestedstudentteachingstartdate,whichmeansthattheirAEPA/NEStestdatebeatleastsixweekspriortotheirstudentteachingstartdate.ThestudentteachingrequestformmustbereceivedbyRSCsixmonths prior to the start date. This applies to each specialization (Elementary,Secondary,andSpecialEducation).

• ProfessionalKnowledge:Knowledgeofteachingstrategies.Passing score required prior to applying for a teaching license. Students find themselves better prepared to pass the Professional Knowledge(NES)after completing student teaching. Passing this examisnotadegreerequirement,butacertificationrequirement.

Studentsmustplanaccordinglyandviewavailabletestdates,examfees,andsampleexamsat:www.nestest.com/arizonaorwww.aepa.com. Students must make sure they list RSC as a recipient of test scores.

For Out-of-State Students, RSC will accept comparable out-of-stateexamsscores.Youwillalsoberequiredtolistthestateyouwillbeapplyingforcertificationtoreceiveyourscore.Ifyourstatedosenotrequirethatexamnumber,haveyourscorereportedtoaneighboringstatethatrequiresthatexamnumber.Examsfromotherstates will only be accepted if the score report documents a passing score(“PASS”,“PASSED”).NOTE:Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoassurethescorerepoststipulates a passing notation on the top of the score report for the ArizonaDepartmentofEducationandRSCtoacceptcomparablestatesexams.Example:Test:09ElementaryStatus: Passed

Foralistingofcomparablestateexamscores,pleasevisit: www.azed.gov/certification/requirements/default.asp

Q. What if I am not successful in student teaching?An investigation by all parties involved will be conducted. An individual remediation plan will be established if it is determined to be necessary for the student. Passing of student teaching is not a guarantee that students will successfully complete the program.

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STEP 4 LEARN ABOUT NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY TheArizonaDepartmentofEducationhasapprovedthisunique,joint program and while the collaboration involves two separate institutions of higher learning, a seamless process has been developed for smooth transition from one institution to another.

Official TranscriptAdmissiontoaNorthcentralUniversityBachelor’sdegreeprogramrequires completion of a high school education, evidenced by an official high school transcript, or a passing score on an acceptable equivalencyexam.

NCU also requires students to obtain an official transcript from RSC.Ifstudentsusedcourseworkfromanyotherinstitutiontomeet the Academic requirements, it is the student’s responsibility to have those officially transferred to RSC. This will be part of the formal admission to NCU.

Request Rio Recommendation (RR)WhenstudentshavecompletedallRSCAcademicGeneralEDUclasses,LevelIEDUclasses,andLevelIIEDUclasses,contactRSC’sEDUofficeat(480)517-8140forNCUtransitionverification.RSC’sEDUdepartmentwillprovidestudentswithaRioRecommendation(RR)thatwillbesenttoNCUasapartofformal admission. This form will identify if the student is choosing StudentTeachingasOptionAorOptionB.

Formally Apply to NorthcentralOncestudentshaveanofficialtranscriptfromRSCANDtheirRioRecommendation(RR),theyvisitNCU’swebsitewww.ncu.edu, click on “Admissions,” then “Apply Now” and complete the application. Once the application is complete, students will be contacted by an admissions representative to help move through the process. All students must have High School DiplomaorGEDequivalence.Foradditionalinformation, call1-888-327-2877ex#7502or480-253-3407.

Student Teaching Decision As previously discussed, students have the option of student teachinguponcompletionofRSC’seducationcoursework(priortotransferringtoNCU)ORtheoptionofstudentteachinguponcompletion of the NCU coursework. Regardless of Option A or OptionB,thedecisionmustbeclearlycommunicatedtoRSC EDUFieldExperiencePlacementstaffduringtheFormalAdmissionapplicationandsixmonthspriortocompletion ofNCU’scoursework(SeeRSCStudentTeachingDecision foradditionaldetails).

Institutional Recommendation StudentswhochooseOptionAwillrequesttheInstitutionalRecommendation(IR)fromNCUonceallNCUcourseworkiscompleted. Refer back to your academic advisor.

StudentswhochooseOptionBcompletetheirNCUB.Ed.programrequirementsandTHENreturntoRSCtocompletetheirstudentteaching. Once the student teaching is successfully completed, theRSCFieldExperiencewillnotifyNCU.ThestudentthenreturnstoNCU’sSchoolofEducationtorequestanIR.InorderforstudentstobeawardedanIRtheymustsuccessfullycompleteallRSCandNCUcourseworkandB.Ed.programrequirements.

StudentsthentaketheIRtotheArizonaDepartmentofEducation(ADE)(ifapplyingforanArizonateachingcertificate).AnIRexpeditestheteachingcertificateapplicationprocessbyallowingADEpersonneltoaccepttheuniversity’sverificationofcollegecoursework rather than the tedious process of reviewing official transcripts class-by-class.

TheIRisonlyvalidforoneyearfromthedateit’sissued.AnIRcanonly be issued within one year of the student completing a state board approved program. Otherwise, a student must apply the traditional route with an application and official transcripts. Additionalrequirementsforateachinglicense:• SubjectKnowledge:AEPAexams

(orcomparableout-of-stateexams)• ProfessionalKnowledge:NESNationalEvaluationSeriesexam

(orcomparableout-of-stateexams)• IVPFingerprintcard

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Orientation • OnceacceptedintoNCU,thestudentwillreceivethefollowing: o An official, printable letter of acceptance or electronic

enrollment agreement o A proposed degree plan o The first and second class requests for review• NCUclassesstarteveryMonday.Onceastudenthasbeen

acceptedtotheuniversity,anEnrollmentSpecialistwillprovidehelp to access the student website and schedule classes. An orientation of the student website will be scheduled at the time of enrollment to introduce students to all electronic resources. This includes the internal message system, writing center, library, bookstore, university documents and class syllabus. Once the first class is active, an academic advisor will be available throughout the student’s program.

Financial Aid • StudentssubmittheirinitialtuitionpaymentbyeCheckor

credit card • Iftheiremployerpaystuitioninadvanceratherthanby

reimbursement NCU can process appropriate forms and/or vouchers as required

• Ifeligible,aTuitionPlannerwillbeavailableforstudents using financial aid.

Transfer Credits to NCU • NCUwelcomestransferstudents.Transfercreditsareaccepted

from regionally accredited colleges and universities. After conducting an academic evaluation of college transcripts, NCU will accept credits in transfer, appropriate to the degree program.NCUwillaccept90+semestercreditsincludingGeneralEDUandTeacherPreparationclassesfromRSCtowardtheB.Ed.CompletionProgram.UndergraduatesmusthavegradesofCoraboveintheGeneralEDUCorefortransfer.

NCU welcomes all students and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation or in any other way in any of its policies, practices or procedures involving applicants, students, faculty mentors, staff and the public. NCU reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone we believe does not meet necessary academic standards.

Course Overview• Therapidlychangingfieldofeducationrequiresskilled

teachers, leaders and administrators with respected, up-to-date credentials. NCU’s accredited degree programs provide the valuable training necessary for employment and advancement indiverseareas,fromK-12andhighereducationtocorporatetraining and non-profits.

• Challengingandrelevanteducationcourseworkkeepspacewith changes in student’s area of emphasis, increasing student marketability upon graduation.

• NCU’sstandardsforstaffandclasscontentareexceptionallyhigh,meetingthestandardsandexpectationsofeducatorsandstudents.

NCU Signature Assignment and Field ExperienceEachNCUclasshasafinalSignatureAssignment,whichmustbesuccessfully completed to pass the class. NCU offers two classes in thisprogramwithfieldexperienceassignmentsinadditiontotheSignatureAssignments.ItisrecommendedstudentsworkcloselywithadvisorstoplanthetimingofthesefieldexperienceclassessincethereisarequirementtobeinaK-12classroomfor8-10hoursperfieldexperience.Fieldexperienceopportunitiesarenotavailablemid-MarchthroughMay.Advisementcanbereachedat:[email protected].

Class Grade Policy All assignments must be completed in order to earn a passing grade. The following policy components apply to any student whoreceivesan“F”inaclassintheBachelorCompletionprogramat NCU.• NCUconsidersagradeof“C”tobetheminimumpassinggrade

for bachelor’s degree classes. Students earning a grade below the minimum must repeat the class or take an alternate class as described in the Repeated Classes policy.

• Ifaclassisrepeated,theoriginalclassgradewillbechangedtoan“R”(retaken).

• AclassmayonlyberepeatedoncewithoutpriorapprovalfromNCU administration.

• NCUawardslettergradesinrecognitionforacademicperformance in each class. Grade points are assigned to eachacademicperformancegrade,withtheexceptionofsatisfactory “S” and unsatisfactory “U”, and used to calculate a GradePointAverage(GPA)foreachstudent.

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RSC General Education Courses ....................................................................................39-42Prerequisite: Conditional Admission Planning (CAP) form requiredRSC Level I Teacher Education courses .............................................................................29FormalAdmissiontoRSCTeacherEducationProgramRSC Level II Teacher Education courses ...........................................................................14RSC Level III Teacher Education courses ............................................................................. 8FormalAdmissiontoNCU(B.Ed.)ProgramLevel IV Northcentral University ...........................................................................................30Total Credits ................................................................................................................................120-123

General Education CoursesFirst Year Composition [FYC] ................................................................................................. 6ENG101* First-YearComposition(3) ENG1101ANDENG102* First-YearComposition(3) ENG1102

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] ............................................................................................. 3 CRE101* CollegeCriticalReading(3) OR EquivalentasindicatedbyassessmentANDCOM225* PublicSpeaking(3) Note:COM225isahybridcourseENG111* TechnicalandProfessionalWriting(3)ORGBS233* BusinessCommunication(3) Note:IfstudentsareexemptfromCRE101byassessment, theyarerequiredtotakeoneofthefollowingcourses: COM225,ENG111,orGBS233.

Additional Requirements (Reading & Communications) ................................ 3COM100 IntroductiontoHumanCommunication(3) COM1100ORCOM110 InterpersonalCommunication(3)ORCOM225* PublicSpeaking(3)ORCOM230 SmallGroupCommunication(3)

Mathematics Studies [MA] ...................................................................................................... 3MAT142* CollegeMathematics(3)OR Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] ............................................ 3BPC110 ComputerUsageandApplications(3)ORCIS105 SurveyofComputerInformationSystems(3) CIS1120ORAnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseintheComputer/Statistics/QuantitativeApplications[CS]area

Humanities and Fine Arts [(HU] .......................................................................................... 6ENH291 Children’sLiterature(3)AND AnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseinthe HumanitiesandFineArts(HU)area NOTE:ARH101,ARH102,andENH251arerecommended.

Social and Behavioral Sciences [SB] .................................................................................. 7CFS176 ChildDevelopment(3)AND POS110 AmericanNationalGovernment(3) POS1110ANDPOS221 ArizonaConstitution(1)Note: HIS103 United States History to 1865 may substitute for POS110

Natural Sciences [SQ & SG] ...................................................................................................... 8AnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseintheNaturalSciencesareaNote: Students are required to successfully complete 4 credits of [SQ] and 4 credits of [SG]. Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for course selections that will meet the Natural Sciences [SQ] and [SG] designations.

Historical [H] or Global [G] Awareness .......................................................................0-3AnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseinthe Historical(H)orGlobal(G)areas

Note: Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for Historical (H) or Global (G) course selections that will also meet the Humanities (HU) designation.

Cultural Diversity in the United States [C] Awareness ....................................... 0 MetbyEDU222**&EDU230intheTeacherPrepLevelIarea.*Indicates course has a prerequisites and or corequisites.**Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment.

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Elementary Program PlanElementary Education Grades 1 - 8 asacomponentofaBachelorofEducation,B.Ed.Total Credits: 120-123

Studentsmustearnagradeof“C”orbetterinallGeneralEducationcourses anda“B”orbetterinallEDUcourseswithintheprogram.*Indicatescourse hasprerequisitesand/orcorequisites.MinimumGPAis2.00.

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RSC Level I Prerequisite:ConditionalAdmissionPlanning(CAP)formrequiredMustpassallEDUcourseswithgradeofBorbetterNote: Student should register for EDU285AD and EDU287AD prior to or along with the remaining EDU Level I courses.

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits _____________________________________________________________________________________________________EDU285AD Seminar:EducationProgramModel None 1EDU287AD* MasterTeacherSeminarIV None 1EDU204 FineArtsinEducationalSettingsOR NoneEDU221 IntroductiontoEducation** 30hoursSite-based 3EDU220 IntroductiontoServingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL) 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU222 IntroductiontotheExceptionalLearner** 25hoursSite-based 3EDU224* BrainDevelopmentandLearning None 3EDU228AA* ReadingandDecoding:Elementary** 25hoursSite-based 3EDU228AC* ReadingandDecoding:PhonicsBased 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU230 CulturalDiversityinEducation None 3EDU253* ManagingtheClassroom** 25hoursSite-based 3EDU272* EducationalPsychology None 3

Note: For undergraduate students, the course prerequisite is met with the approval of the department.

RSC Level IIPrerequisites:CompletionofLevelIandFORMALADMISSIONNote: Student should register for EDU285AB and EDU287AB prior to or along with the remaining EDU Level II courses.

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_____________________________________________________________________________________________________EDU285AB* CurrentPerspectivesinEducation None 1EDU287AB* MasterTeacherSeminarII None 1EDU217* MethodsfortheStructuredEnglishImmersion(SEI)/ESLStudent 20hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU227* SocialStudiesTechniquesandMethods** 20hoursSite-based*** 3EDU229* ScienceTechniquesandMethods** 20hoursSite-based*** 3EDU231* MathematicsTechniquesandMethods** 20hoursSite-based*** 3

RSC Level IIISTUDENTTEACHING:Prerequisites–completionofallLevelIandLevelIIcourseworkwithgradeofBorbetterandpassage ofAEPASubjectKnowledgeExam(Content)

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_____________________________________________________________________________________________________EDU277AA* ElementaryStudentTeaching** Nineweeks*** 8Note: EDU277AA requires entire block for enrollment but only nine weeks in the classroom.

Program Notes: See Student Handbook for transition steps to Northcentral University Must receive a Rio Recommendation (RR) prior to attending Northcentral University

Note: Student should apply for the Associate in Arts degree AFTER completing all Rio coursework and may apply to participate in the Rio Graduation in May. Applying for Associates degree before completing ALL Rio coursework will jeopardize financial aid funding.

*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.**Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment.***Indicates that Site-based field experience MUST be done in the content area for which student is seeking certification.

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NCU Level IVNOTE: Students will be required to complete (30 semester credits) upper division pre-approved for degree completion with Northcentral University (alternative courses/concentration needed by the student should be discussed with the Northcentral University Academic Counselor).

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ED4000A TheDynamicsofSchoolinginElementaryEducation 3ED4001A FoundationsofSchoolLeadershipinElementaryEducation 3ED4002A TheRoleofTeacherLeadershipinElementaryEducation 3ED4003A InstructionalParadigmsandTechnologyinElementaryEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4004A AssessmentofStudentLearninginElementaryEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4005A SchoolandFamilyPartnershipsinElementaryEducation 3ED4006A SafeSchoolsinElementaryEducation 3ED4007A TheSchoolasaLearningCommunityinElementaryEducation 3ED4008A TeachingandReflectivePracticeinElementaryEducation 3ED4009A EducationalChangeProcessesinElementaryEducation 3TOTAL CREDITS 120-123

** Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment.***Indicates that Site-based field experience MUST be done in the content area for which student is seeking certification.

ProgramCompletionandIssuanceofInstitutionRecommendation(IR)

Shared Unique Number (SUN) SystemTheSharedUniqueNumber(SUN)SystemhelpsstudentsidentifyclassesthatwilldirectlytransferamongArizona’scommunitycollegesandthreepublic universities. Using the SUN System, students can easily search for and enroll in classes that offer direct equivalency at other Arizona colleges anduniversities.SUNclasseshavetheirownuniquecoursenumberandprefixlistedalongsideeachcollege’scoursenumber.LookfortheSUNiconin your class catalog or college website, or visit www.azsunsystem.com for more information.

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Secondary: Business Program Plan

RSC General Education Courses ...............................................................................39-42RSC Secondary Academic Content Courses .....................................................18-24Prerequisite: Conditional Admission Planning (CAP) form requiredRSC Level I Teacher Education courses ........................................................................ 11FormalAdmissiontoRSCTeacherEducationProgramRSC Level II Teacher Education courses ....................................................................... 16RSC Level III Teacher Education courses ........................................................................ 8FormalAdmissiontoNCU(B.Ed.)ProgramLevel IV Northcentral University ...................................................................................... 30Total Credits ........................................................................................................................122-131


Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] ............................................................................................. 3CRE101* CollegeCriticalReading(3)OR EquivalentasindicatedbyassessmentANDCOM225* PublicSpeaking(3) Note: COM225 is a hybrid course

ENG111* TechnicalandProfessionalWriting(3)ORGBS233* BusinessCommunication(3)Note: If students are exempt from CRE101 by assessment, they are required to take one of the following courses: COM225, ENG111, or GBS233.


Mathematical Studies [MA] ..................................................................................................... 3MAT142* CollegeMathematics(3) OR Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] ............................................ 3BPC110 ComputerUsageandApplications(3)ORCIS105 SurveyofComputerInformationSystems(3) CIS1120ORGBS221* BusinessStatistics(3) BUS2201ORAnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseintheComputer/Statistics/QuantitativeApplications[CS]area

Humanities and Fine Arts [HU] ............................................................................................. 6AnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseinthe Humanities/FineArts(HU)areaNote: Students may choose only 3 credits from the ENH prefixNote: Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for Humanities (HU) course selections that will also meet the Historical (H) or Global (G) designations.

Secondary Education Grades 7-12 as a component of a BachelorofEducation,B.Ed.(BusinessConcentration)Total Credits: 122-131

Social and Behavioral Sciences [SB] .................................................................................. 7EDU222 IntroductiontotheExceptionalLearner**(3)ANDPOS110 AmericanNationalGovernment(3) POS1110ANDPOS221 ArizonaConstitution(1)Note: It is recommended that EDU222 be taken in combination with other EDU prefixed courses in which IVP fingerprint clearance is also required prior to enrollment. HIS 103 United States History to 1865 may substitute for POS110.

Natural Sciences [SQ & SG] ...................................................................................................... 8AnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseintheNaturalSciencesareaNote: Students are required to successfully complete 4 credits of [SQ] and 4 credits of [SG]. Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for course selections that will

meet the Natural Sciences [SQ] and [SG] designations.

Historical [H] or Global [G] Awareness .......................................................................0-3AnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseintheHistorical[H]orGlobal[G]areasNote: Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for Historical [H] or Global [G] course selections that will also meet the Humanities [HU] designation.

Cultural Diversity in the United States [C] Awareness ......................................... 0MetbyEDU222**intheSocialandBehavioralSciencesarea*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.**Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment.

Secondary Business Content AreaSecondaryBusinessContentAreacourseswillmeetthefederalNoChildLeftBehindstandardfor“highlyqualified”teachers.Studentsmustchoose24coursecreditsfromthelistbelow.IfGBS221andGBS233aresuccessfullycompletedintheGeneralEducationarea,studentswillonlyneedtocomplete18additionalcredits.Studentsareencouragedtochoosecoursesfrommultipleprefixes.

Business Content ...................................................................................................................18-24ACC230* UsesofAccountingInformationI ................................................................3ACC240* UsesofAccountingInformationII ...............................................................3ACC250 IntroductoryAccountingLab ........................................................................3ECN211 MacroeconomicsPrinciples ECN2201 ..................................3ECN212 MicroeconomicsPrinciples ECN2202 ...................................3GBS151 IntroductiontoBusiness ....................................................................................3GBS205 Legal,Ethical,andRegulatoryIssuesinBusiness ...............................3GBS220* QuantitativeMethodsinBusiness ...............................................................3GBS221* BusinessStatistics BUS2201. ........................................................3Note: GBS221 may be used to satisfy the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications

(CS)] area as well as satisfy 3 credits in the Secondary Business Content Area.

GBS233* BusinessCommunication. ................................................................................3Note: GBS233 may be used to satisfy the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area as well as satisfy 3 credits in the Secondary Business Content Area.

MGT175 BusinessOrganizationandManagement ..............................................3MGT229 ManagementandLeadershipI .....................................................................3MGT230* ManagementandLeadershipII ....................................................................3MGT251 HumanRelationsinBusiness ..........................................................................3MKT271 PrinciplesofMarketing .......................................................................................3*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Studentsmustearnagradeof“C”orbetterinallGeneralEducationcoursesanda“B”orbetterinallEDUcourseswithintheprogram.*Indicatescoursehasprerequisitesand/orcorequisites.MinimumGPAis2.00.

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RSCTeacherEducationCoursework

RSC Level IPrerequisite: Conditional Admission Planning (CAP) form requiredMust pass all EDU courses with grade of B or better

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note: Student should register for EDU285AD and EDU287AD prior to or along with the remaining EDU Level I courses.EDU285AD Seminar:EducationProgramModel None 1EDU287AD* MasterTeacherSeminarIV None 1EDU220 IntroductiontoServingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL) 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU253* ManagingtheClassroom** 25hoursSite-based 3EDU272* EducationalPsychology None 3


RSC Level IIPrerequisites:CompletionofLevelIandFORMALADMISSION

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note: Student should register for EDU285AB and EDU287AB prior to or along with the remaining EDU Level II courses.EDU285AB* CurrentPerspectivesinEducation None 1EDU287AB* MasterTeacherSeminarII None 1EDU207* TeachingAdolescents** 20hoursSite-based*** 3EDU215* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinSecondaryEducation None 1EDU215AE* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinSecondaryEducation–SpecialTopics** 20hoursSite-based*** 2EDU217* MethodsfortheStructuredEnglishImmersion(SEI)/ESLStudent 20hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU228AB* ReadingandDecoding:Secondary 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU268* SecondarySchoolDynamicTeaching 20hoursVIRTUAL 2

RSC Level IIISTUDENTTEACHING:Prerequisites-completionofallLevelIandLevelIIcourseworkwithgradeofBorbetterandpassageofAEPASubjectKnowledgeExam(Content)

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________EDU277AB* SecondaryStudentTeaching** Nineweeks*** 8Note: EDU277AB requires entire block for enrollment but only nine weeks in the classroom.




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NCU Level IVNOTE: Students will be required to complete 30 pre-approved upper division semester credits for degree completion with Northcentral University. Alternative courses/concentration needed by the student should be discussed with the Northcentral University Academic Counselor.

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ED4000B TheDynamicsofSchoolinginSecondaryEducation 3ED4001B FoundationsofSchoolLeadershipinSecondaryEducation 3ED4002B TheRoleofTeacherLeadershipinSecondaryEducation 3ED4003B InstructionalParadigmsandTechnologyinSecondaryEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4004B AssessmentofStudentLearninginSecondaryEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4005B SchoolandFamilyPartnershipsinSecondaryEducation 3ED4006B SafeSchoolsinSecondaryEducation 3ED4007B TheSchoolasaLearningCommunityinSecondaryEducation 3ED4008B TeachingandReflectivePracticeinSecondaryEducation 3ED4009B EducationalChangeProcessesinSecondaryEducation 3TOTAL CREDITS 122-131

** Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment.*** Indicates that Site-based field experience MUST be done in the content area for which student is seeking certification.



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RSC General Education Courses ...............................................................................39-42RSC Secondary Academic Content Courses .....................................................21-24Prerequisite: Conditional Admission Planning (CAP) form required RSC Level I Teacher Education courses ........................................................................ 11FormalAdmissiontoRSCTeacherEducationProgramRSC Level II Teacher Education courses ....................................................................... 16RSC Level III Teacher Education courses ........................................................................ 8FormalAdmissiontoNCU(BEd)ProgramLevel IV Northcentral University ...................................................................................... 30Total Credits ........................................................................................................................125-131


Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] ............................................................................................. 3CRE101* CollegeCriticalReading(3)OR EquivalentasindicatedbyassessmentANDCOM225* PublicSpeaking(3) Note: COM225 is a hybrid course ENG111* TechnicalandProfessionalWriting(3)ORGBS233* BusinessCommunication(3)Note: If students are exempt from CRE101 by assessment, they are required to take one of the following courses: COM225, ENG111, or GBS233


Mathematical Studies [MA] ..................................................................................................... 3MAT142* CollegeMathematics(3)OR Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course


Humanities and Fine Arts [HU] ............................................................................................. 6AnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseinthe Humanities/FineArts(HU)areaNote: Students may choose only 3 credits from the ENH prefix.Note: Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for Humanities (HU) course selections that will also meet the Historical (H) or Global (G) designations.

Social and Behavioral Sciences [SB] .................................................................................. 7EDU222 IntroductiontotheExceptionalLearner**(3)ANDPOS110 AmericanNationalGovernment(3) POS1110 ANDPOS221 ArizonaConstitution(1)Note: It is recommended that EDU222 be taken in combination with other EDU prefixed courses in which IVP fingerprint clearance is also required prior to enrollment. HIS 103 United States History to 1865 may substitute for POS110.


Historical [H] or Global [G] Awareness .......................................................................0-3MetbyENH222inHumanitiesandFineArts[HU]ORAnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseintheHistorical[H]orGlobal[G]areasNote: Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for Historical [H] or Global [G] course selections that will also meet the Humanities [HU] designation.


Secondary English Content AreaSecondaryEnglishContentAreacourseswillmeetthefederalNoChildLeftBehindstandardfor“highlyqualified”teachers.

Studentsmustchoosetwenty-four(24)coursecreditsfromthelistbelow.IfENH222issuccessfullycompletedintheGeneralEducationarea,studentswillonlyneedtocompletetwenty-one(21)additionalcoursecredits.

English Content ......................................................................................................................21-24CRWxxx AnyCRWCreativeWritingcourse ........................................................0-6ENG111* TechnicalandProfessionalWriting ..............................................................3ENG210* CreativeWriting........................................................................................................3ENG213* IntroductiontotheStudyofLanguage ..................................................3ENH221* SurveyofEnglishLiteratureBefore1800 .................................................3ENH222* SurveyofEnglishLiteratureAfter1800(H) ............................................3ENH230 IntroductiontoShakespeare ...........................................................................3ENH241 AmericanLiteratureBefore1860 ..................................................................3ENH242 AmericanLiteratureAfter1860 .....................................................................3ENH259 AmericanIndianLiterature ...............................................................................3ENH275 ModernFiction .........................................................................................................3


Secondary: English Program PlanSecondary Education Grades 7-12 as a component of a BachelorofEducation,B.Ed.(EnglishConcentration)Total Credits: 125-131

Studentsmustearnagradeof“C”orbetterinallGeneralEducationcoursesanda“B”orbetterinallEDUcourseswithintheprogram.*Indicatescoursehasprerequisitesand/orcorequisites.XXXindicatesanymodule.MinimumGPAis2.00.

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Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note:StudentshouldregisterforEDU285ADandEDU287ADpriortooralongwiththeremainingEDULevelIcourses.EDU285AD Seminar:EducationProgramModel None 1EDU287AD* MasterTeacherSeminarIV None 1EDU220 IntroductiontoServingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL) 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU253* ManagingtheClassroom** 25hoursSite-based 3EDU272* EducationalPsychology None 3Note: For undergraduate students, the course prerequisite is met with the approval of the department.

RSC Level IIPrerequisites: Completion of Level I and FORMAL ADMISSION

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note:StudentshouldregisterforEDU285ABandEDU287ABpriortooralongwiththeremainingEDULevelIIcourses.EDU285AB* CurrentPerspectivesinEducation None 1EDU287AB* MasterTeacherSeminarII None 1EDU207* TeachingAdolescents** 20hoursSite-based*** 3EDU215* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinSecondaryEducation None 1EDU215AD* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinEnglish** 20hoursSite-based*** 2EDU217* MethodsfortheStructuredEnglishImmersion(SEI)/ESLStudent 20hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU228AB* ReadingandDecoding:Secondary 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU268* SecondarySchoolDynamicTeaching 20hoursVIRTUAL 2

RSC Level IIISTUDENT TEACHING: Prerequisites completion of all Level I and Level II coursework with grade of B or better and passage of AEPA Subject Knowledge Exam (Content)





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Social and Behavioral Sciences [SB] .................................................................................. 7EDU222 IntroductiontotheExceptionalLearner**(3)ANDPOS110 AmericanNationalGovernment(3) POS1110 OR ANDPOS221 ArizonaConstitution(1)Note: It is recommended that EDU222 be taken in combination with other EDU prefixed courses in which IVP fingerprint clearance is also required prior to enrollment. HIS 103 United States History to 1865 may substitute for POS110.


Historical [H] or Global [G] Awareness .......................................................................0-3AnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseintheHistorical[H]orGlobal[G]areas Note: Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for Historical [H] or Global [G] course selections that will also meet the Humanities [HU] designation.


Secondary Mathematic Content AreaSecondary Mathematics Content Area courses will meet the federal No Child LeftBehindstandardfor“highlyqualified”teachers.

Studentsmustchoosetwenty-four(24)coursecreditsfromthelistbelow.IfMAT142aresuccessfullycompletedintheGeneralEducationarea,studentswillonlyneedtocompletetwenty-one(21)additionalcredits.

Mathematics Content.......................................................................................21-24MAT122* IntermediateAlgebra ...........................................................................................3MAT142* CollegeMathematics(MA) ...............................................................................3MAT150* CollegeAlgebra/Functions(5)ORMAT151* CollegeAlgebra/Functions(4) MAT1151ORMAT152* CollegeAlgebra/Functions(3)ORMAT153* CollegeAlgebraConcepts(5)ORMAT154* CollegeAlgebra(3)ORMAT187* Precalculus(5) MAT1187 ...........................................................3-5MAT172* FiniteMathematics ...............................................................................................3MAT206* ElementsofStatistics ..........................................................................................3MAT212* BriefCalculus ............................................................................................................3MAT220* CalculuswithAnalyticGeometryI(5) MAT2220ORMAT221* CalculuswithAnalyticGeometryI(4) ..................................................4-5MAT227* DiscreteMathematicalStructures MAT2227 ....................3MAT231* CalculuswithAnalyticGeometryII ............................................................4MAT241* CalculuswithAnalyticGeometryIII MAT2241 .................4MAT262* DifferentialEquations MAT2262 ................................................3*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.


Secondary: Mathematics Program PlanSecondary Education Grades 7-12 as a component of a BachelorofEducation,B.Ed.(MathematicsConcentration)Total Credits: 125-131

Studentsmustearnagradeof“C”orbetterinallGeneralEducationcoursesanda“B”orbetterinallEDUcourseswithintheprogram.*Indicatescoursehasprerequisitesand/orcorequisites.MinimumGPAis2.00.

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Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note:StudentshouldregisterforEDU285ABandEDU287ABpriortooralongwiththeremainingEDULevelIIcourses.EDU285AB* CurrentPerspectivesinEducation None 1EDU287AB* MasterTeacherSeminarII None 1EDU207* TeachingAdolescents** 20hoursSite-based*** 3EDU215* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinSecondaryEducation None 1EDU215AB* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinSecondaryMathematics** 20hoursSite-based*** 2EDU217* MethodsfortheStructuredEnglishImmersion(SEI)/ESLStudent 20hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU228AB* ReadingandDecoding:Secondary 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU268* SecondarySchoolDynamicTeaching 20hoursVIRTUAL 2

RSC Level IIISTUDENT TEACHING: Prerequisites completion of all Level I and Level II coursework with grade of B or better and passage of AEPA Subject Knowledge Exam (Content)




*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.** Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment.*** Indicates that Site-based field experience MUST be done in the content area for which student is seeking certification.

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Shared Unique Number (SUN) SystemTheSharedUniqueNumber(SUN)SystemhelpsstudentsidentifyclassesthatwilldirectlytransferamongArizona’scommunitycollegesandthreepublic universities. Using the SUN System, students can easily search for and enroll in classes that offer direct equivalency at other Arizona colleges anduniversities.SUNcourseshavetheirownuniquecoursenumberandprefixlistedalongsideeachcollege’scoursenumber.LookfortheSUNiconin your class catalog or college website, or visit www.azsunsystem.com for more information.

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Secondary Science Content AreaSecondaryScienceContentAreaNote:RioSaladooffersthreeScienceSpecialization Tracks. Students should be aware that general science majors are typically hired at the middle school/junior high school level. Students are advised to seek information regarding this hiring practice in the state where they seek certification/employment.

GeneralScienceSpecializationTrack:CourseswillmeetthefederalNoChildLeftBehindstandardfor“highlyqualified”teachers.Studentsmustchoosetwenty-four(24)coursecreditsfromthelistbelow.Eight(8)coursecredits(SQ&SG)fromtheNaturalScienceGeneralEducationareamaysupplementtomeetthetwenty-four(24)credithourrequirement.Studentsareencouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for course selections.

Twenty-four(24)credithoursinGeneralScienceincludingtwelve(12)creditinLifeScienceandtwelve(12)credithoursinPhysical/Space/EarthSciences. •LifeScienceincludesAgriculture,Anatomy,Biology,Biochemistry, Botany,Ecology,EnvironmentalScience,Microbiology,Physiology, and Zoology.

•Physical/Earth/SpaceSciencesincludeAstronomy,Chemistry, EarthScience,Geology,Meteorology,PhysicalGeography,andPhysics.


Secondary: Science Program PlanSecondary Education Grades 7-12 as a component of aBachelorofEducation,B.Ed.(ScienceConcentration)Total Credits: 120-131


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General Science Specialization Track: ...............................................................16-24Life Science .................................................................................................................................8-12BIO100 BiologyConcepts(SQ) ......................................................................................4BIO105 EnvironmentalBiology(SQ) ..........................................................................4BIO145 MarineBiology(SG)...........................................................................................4BIO160 IntroductiontoHumanAnatomyandPhysiology(SG) ..............4FON241 PrinciplesofHumanNutrition(3)AND ..................................................4FON241LL* PrinciplesofHumanNutritionLaboratory(1)GLG140 IntroductiontoOceanography .................................................................3

Physical/Earth/Space .............................................................................................................8-12AST101 SurveyofAstronomy(3)AND ......................................................................4AST102 SurveyofAstronomyLaboratory(1)(SG)CHM107 ChemistryandSociety(3)AND ..................................................................4CHM107LL*ChemistryandSocietyLaboratory(1)(SQ)CHM130* FundamentalChemistry(3)AND ..............................................................4CHM130LL*FundamentalChemistryLaboratory(1)(SQ)CHM130andCHM130LLtogetherare: CHM1130CHM151* GeneralChemistryI(3)AND .........................................................................4CHM151LL*GeneralChemistryILaboratory(1)(SQ)CHM151andCHM112LLtogetherare: CHM1151CHM152* GeneralChemistryII(3)AND .......................................................................4CHM152LL* GeneralChemistryIILaboratory(1)(SQ)CHM152andCHM152LLtogetherare: CHM1152CHM235* GeneralOrganicChemistryI(3) ................................................................4CHM/235LL*GeneralOrganicChemistryILaboratory(1)CHM235andCHM235LLtogetherare: CHM2235GLG101 IntroductiontoGeologyI–PhysicalLecture(3)AND ..................4GLG103 IntroductiontoGeologyI-PhysicalLab(1)(G,SQ) GLG101andGLG103LLtogetherare: GLG1101GLG102 IntroductiontoGeologyII–HistoricalLecture(3) .........................4GLG104 IntroductiontoGeologyII-HistoricalLab(1)(H,SG)GLG110 GeologicalDisastersandtheEnvironment(3)ANDGLG111 GeologicalDisastersandtheEnvironmentLab(1)(G,SG,SQ) 4GPH111 IntroductiontoPhysicalGeography ......................................................4PHS110* FundamentalsofPhysicalScience(SQ) .................................................4PHS120 IntroductiontoPhysicalScience:,Astronomy,Meteorology, Geology and Oceanography ........................................................................4

Chemistry Specialization Track:CourseswillmeetthefederalNoChildLeftBehindstandardfor“highlyqualified”teachers.Studentsmustchoosetwenty-four(24)coursecreditsfromthelistbelow.Four(4)coursecreditsfromtheNaturalScienceGeneralEducationareamaysupplementtomeetthetwenty-four(24)coursecreditsrequirement.Studentsareencouragedtomeetwithan Academic Advisor for course selections.

Chemistry Specialization Track: ..................................................................................20-24CHM107 ChemistryandSociety(3)AND ..................................................................4CHM107LL* ChemistryandSocietyLaboratory(1)(SQ)CHM130* FundamentalChemistry(3)AND ..............................................................4CHM130LL* FundamentalChemistryLaboratory(1)(SQ) CHM130andCHM130LLtogetherare: CHM1130CHM151* GeneralChemistryI(3)AND .........................................................................4CHM151LL* GeneralChemistryILaboratory(1)(SQ) CHM151andCHM151LLtogetherare: CHM1151CHM152* GeneralChemistryII(3)AND .......................................................................4CHM152LL* GeneralChemistryIILaboratory(1)(SQ) CHM152andCHM152LLtogetherare: CHM1152CHM235* GeneralOrganicChemistryI(3) ................................................................4CHM/235LL*GeneralOrganicChemistryILaboratory(1) CHM235andCHM235LLtogetherare: CHM2235CHMxxx AnyCHMChemistryLectureanditscorresponding ....................4 Laboratorycourse

Biology Science Specialization Track: Courses will meet the federal No ChildLeftBehindstandardfor“highlyqualified”teachers.Studentsmustchoosetwenty-four(24)coursecreditsfromthelistbelow.Four(4)coursecreditsfromtheNaturalScienceGeneralEducationareamaysupplementtomeetthetwenty-four(24)coursecreditsrequirement.Studentsareencouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for course selections.

Biology Specialization Track: ........................................................................................20-24BIO100 BiologyConcepts(SQ) ......................................................................................4BIO105 EnvironmentalBiology(SQ) ..........................................................................4BIO145 MarineBiology(SG)...........................................................................................4BIO156* IntroductoryBiologyforAlliedHealth(SQ) .........................................4BIO160 IntroductiontoHumanAnatomyandPhysiology(SG) ..............4BIO201* HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyI(SG) BIO2201 .......4BIO202* HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII(SG) BIO2202 ......4BIO205* Microbiology(SG) BIO2205 .......................................................4


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RSC Level IPrerequisite: Conditional Admission Program (CAP) form requiredMust pass all EDU courses with grade of B or better



Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note:StudentshouldregisterforEDU285ABandEDU287ABpriortooralongwiththeremainingEDULevelIIcourses.EDU285AB* CurrentPerspectivesinEducation None 1EDU287AB* MasterTeacherSeminarII None 1EDU207* TeachingAdolescents** 20hoursSite-based*** 3EDU215* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinSecondaryEducation None 1EDU215AC* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinSecondaryScience** 20hoursSite-based*** 2EDU217* MethodsfortheStructuredEnglishImmersion(SEI)/ESLStudent 20hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU228AB* ReadingandDecoding:Secondary 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU268* SecondarySchoolDynamicInstruction 20hoursVIRTUAL 2

RSC Level IIISTUDENT TEACHING: Prerequisites –completion of all Level I and Level II coursework with grade of B or better and passage of AEPA Subject Knowledge Exam (Content)




*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.** Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment. *** Indicates that Site-based field experience MUST be done in the content area for which student is seeking certification.

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Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ED4000B TheDynamicsofSchoolinginSecondaryEducation 3ED4001B FoundationsofSchoolLeadershipinSecondaryEducation 3ED4002B TheRoleofTeacherLeadershipinSecondaryEducation 3ED4003B InstructionalParadigmsandTechnologyinSecondaryEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4004B AssessmentofStudentLearninginSecondaryEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4005B SchoolandFamilyPartnershipsinSecondaryEducation 3ED4006B SafeSchoolsinSecondaryEducation 3ED4007B TheSchoolasaLearningCommunityinSecondaryEducation 3ED4008B TeachingandReflectivePracticeinSecondaryEducation 3ED4009B EducationalChangeProcessesinSecondaryEducation 3TOTAL CREDIT 120-131



Shared Unique Number (SUN) SystemTheSharedUniqueNumber(SUN)SystemhelpsstudentsidentifyclassesthatwilldirectlytransferamongArizona’scommunitycollegesandthreepublic universities. Using the SUN System, students can easily search for and enroll in classes that offer direct equivalency at other Arizona colleges anduniversities.SUNcoursehavetheirownuniquecoursenumberandprefixlistedalongsideeachcollege’scoursenumber.LookfortheSUNiconin your class catalog or college website, or visit www.azsunsystem.com for more information.

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Historical [H] or Global [G] Awareness .......................................................................0-3AnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseintheHistorical[H]orGlobal[G]areas Note: Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for Historical [H] or Global [G] course selections that will also meet the Humanities [HU] designation.Note: HIS103 or HIS104 are recommended.


Secondary Social Science Content AreaSecondarySocialSciencesContentAreaNote:Studentsshouldbeawarethat social science majors are typically hired at the middle school/junior high school level. Students are advised to seek information regarding this hiring practice in the state where they seek certification/employment. Contentconsistof:AmericanHistory,WorldHistory,CivicsandGovernment,Geography,Economics,andSocialStudies.

Studentsmustchoose24coursecreditsfromthelistbelow.IfHIS103orHIS104issuccessfullycompletedintheGeneralEducationarea,students willonlyneedtocomplete21additionalcoursecredits.

Social Sciences Content ..................................................................................21-24ASB102 IntroductiontoCulturalandSocialAnthropology(G) ...............3ECN211 MacroeconomicPrinciples(SB) ECN2201 ......................3GCU121 WorldGeographyI:EasternHemisphere ...........................................3GCU122 WorldGeographyII:WesternHemisphere .......................................3HIS103 UnitedStatesHistoryto1865(H) .............................................................3HIS104 UnitedStatesHistory1865topresent(H) ..........................................3POSxxx AnyPOSPoliticalSciencecourseexceptcoursesused .............3 tosatisfyRequiredCoursesarea(POS110,POS221)SOC101 IntroductiontoSociology SOC1101 ..................................3SOC212 GenderandSociety .........................................................................................3


Secondary: Social Sciences Program PlanSecondary Education Grades 7-12 as a component of a BachelorofEducation,B.Ed.(SocialSciencesConcentration)Total Credits: 125-131


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Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note:StudentshouldregisterforEDU285ADandEDU287ADpriortooralongwiththeremainingEDULevelIcourses.EDU285AD Seminar:EducationProgramModel None 1EDU287AD* MasterTeacherSeminarIV None 1EDU220 IntroductiontoServingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL) 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU253* ManagingtheClassroom** 25hoursSite-based 3EDU272* EducationalPsychology None 3



Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note:StudentshouldregisterforEDU285ABandEDU287ABpriortooralongwiththeremainingEDULevelIIcourses.EDU285AB* CurrentPerspectivesinEducation None 1EDU287AB* MasterTeacherSeminarII None 1EDU207* TeachingAdolescents** 20hoursSite-based*** 3EDU215* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinSecondaryEducation None 1EDU215AA* MethodsandCurriculumDevelopmentinSecondarySocialStudies** 20hoursSite-based*** 2EDU217* MethodsfortheStructuredEnglishImmersion(SEI)/ESLStudent 20hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU228AB* ReadingandDecoding:Secondary 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU268* SecondarySchoolDynamicInstruction 20hoursVIRTUAL 2

RSC Level IIISTUDENT TEACHING: Prerequisites –completion of all Level I and Level II coursework with grade of B or better and passage of AEPA Subject Knowledge Exam (Content)




*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.** Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment. *** Indicates that Site-based field experience MUST be done in the content area for which student is seeking certification.

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Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ED4000B TheDynamicsofSchoolinginSecondaryEducation 3ED4001B FoundationsofSchoolLeadershipinSecondaryEducation 3ED4002B TheRoleofTeacherLeadershipinSecondaryEducation 3ED4003B InstructionalParadigmsandTechnologyinSecondaryEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4004B AssessmentofStudentLearninginSecondaryEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4005B SchoolandFamilyPartnershipsinSecondaryEducation 3ED4006B SafeSchoolsinSecondaryEducation 3ED4007B TheSchoolasaLearningCommunityinSecondaryEducation 3ED4008B TeachingandReflectivePracticeinSecondaryEducation 3ED4009B EducationalChangeProcessesinSecondaryEducation 3TOTAL CREDIT 125-131




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RSC General Education Courses ...............................................................................39-42Prerequisite: Conditional Admission Planning (CAP) form requiredRSC Level I Teacher Education courses ........................................................................ 23FormalAdmissiontoRSCTeacherEducationProgramRSC Level II Teacher Education courses ....................................................................... 26RSC Level III Teacher Education courses ........................................................................ 8FormalAdmissiontoNCU(B.Ed.)ProgramLevel IV Northcentral University ...................................................................................... 30Total Credits ........................................................................................................................126-129


Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] ............................................................................................. 3CRE101* CollegeCriticalReading(3)OR EquivalentasindicatedbyassessmentANDCOM225* PublicSpeaking(3)OR Note: COM225 is a hybrid course ENG111* TechnicalandProfessionalWriting(3)ORGBS233* BusinessCommunication(3)Note: If students are exempt from CRE101 by assessment, they are required to take one of the following courses: COM225, ENG111, or GBS233




Humanities and Fine Arts [HU] ............................................................................................. 6ENH291 Children’sLiterature(3)ANDAnyapprovedGeneralEducationcourseintheHumanitiesandFineArts[HU]area.Note: ARH101, ARH102, and ENH251 are recommended.

Social and Behavioral Sciences [SB] .................................................................................. 7CFS176 ChildDevelopment(3)ANDPOS110 AmericanNationalGovernment(3) POS1110 ANDPOS221 ArizonaConstitution(1)Note: HIS 103 United States History to 1865 may substitute for POS110.



Cultural Diversity in the United States [C] Awareness ......................................... 0MetbyEDU222**intheRSCTeacherEducationCourseworkLevelIarea*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.**Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment.


Special Education: K-12 Cross - Categorical Program PlanSpecial Education K-12 Cross Categorical asacomponentofaBachelorofEducation,B.Ed.Total Credits: 126-129


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Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note: Student should register for EDU285AD and EDU287AD prior to or along with the remaining EDU Level I courses.EDU285AD* Seminar:EducationProgramModel None 1EDU287AD* MasterTeacherSeminarIV None 1EDU204 FineArtsinEducationalSettingsOR None 3EDU221 IntroductiontoEducation** 30hoursSite-basedEDU220 IntroductiontoServingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL) 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU222 IntroductiontotheExceptionalLearner** 25hoursSite-based 3EDU228AC* ReadingandDecoding:PhonicsBased 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU230 CulturalDiversityinEducation None 3EDU253* ManagingtheClassroom** 25hoursSite-based 3EDU272* EducationalPsychology None 3


Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Note: Student should register for EDU285AB and EDU287AB prior to or along with the remaining EDU Level II courses.EDU285AB* CurrentPerspectivesinEducation None 1EDU287AB* MasterTeacherSeminarII None 1EDU209AA* TeachingStudentswithEmotionalDisabilities** 10hoursSite-Based*** 3EDU209AB* TeachingStudentswithLearningDisabilities** 10hoursSite-Based*** 3EDU209AC* TeachingStudentswithMildandModerateMentalRetardation 10hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU209AD* TeachingStudentswithPhysicalandOtherHealthImpairments** 10hoursSite-Based*** 3EDU209AF* AssessmentofExceptionalLearners** 5hoursSite-Based*** 3EDU217* MethodsfortheStructuredEnglishImmersion(SEI)/ESLStudent 20hoursVIRTUAL 3EDU219* SpecialEducationTechniquesandMethods** 30hoursSite-Based*** 3EDU231* MathematicsTechniquesandMethods** 20hoursSite-based*** 3

RSC Level IIISTUDENT TEACHING: Prerequisites –completion of all Level I and Level II coursework with grade of B or better and passage of AEPA Subject Knowledge Exam (Content)Content Exam

Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________EDU277AC* SpecialEducationStudentTeaching** Nineweeks*** 8Note: EDU277AC requires entire block for enrollment but only nine weeks in the classroom.

ProgramNotes:SeeStudentHandbookfortransitionstepstoNorthcentralUniversity.MustreceiveaRioRecommendation(RR)priortoattendingNorthcentral University. Note: Student should apply for the Associate in Arts degree AFTER completing all Rio coursework and may apply to participate in the Rio Graduation in May. Applying for Associates degree before completing ALL Rio coursework will jeopardize financial aid funding.

*Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.**Indicates that IVP fingerprint clearance is required prior to enrollment. *** Indicates that site-based field experience MUST be done in the content area for which student is seeking certification.

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Course Course Title Field Experience Credits_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ED4000C TheDynamicsofSchoolinginSpecialEducation 3ED4001C FoundationsofSchoolLeadershipinSpecialEducation 3ED4002C TheRoleofTeacherLeadershipinSpecialEducation 3ED4003C InstructionalParadigmsandTechnologyinSpecialEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4004C AssessmentofStudentLearninginSpecialEducation** FieldExperience*** 3ED4005C SchoolandFamilyPartnershipsinSpecialEducation 3ED4006C SafeSchoolsinSpecialEducation 3ED4007C TheSchoolasaLearningCommunityinSpecialEducation 3ED4008C TeachingandReflectivePracticeinSpecialEducation 3ED4009C EducationalChangeProcessesinSpecialEducation 3TOTAL CREDITS 126-129




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Becoming a teacher carries with it responsibility for the stewardship of ourcountry’s children. RSC and NCU are committed to producing exemplaryteachers. To accomplish this goal continuous assessment of future teachers is necessary. The graphic and descriptions below depict RSC and NCU’s Student Program Assessment Process.

College Placement ExamInorder forstudentstobeplacedintheappropriateGeneralEducationCorereading, math, and English college classes, all students are required to takeeithertheACCUPLACERorASSETexam.

Basic Skills Test for Teacher Preparation Program Upon entering into the EDU component of this program, all studentsmustsuccessfully complete the Teacher Prep Student ACCUPLACER Exam. TheassessmentisusedaspartoftheformaladmissionscriteriatotheEDUprogram.EvenifstudentshavepreviouslytakentheACCUPLACERasacollegeplacementtest they must take it again because the cut scores are higher for admission into the teacher preparation program than into the college as a whole.

ACCUPLACERisanationallynormedcomputeradaptivetestdesignedbytheCollegeBoardstoassessskillsinreading,Englishandmathematics.Fiveexamsareadministeredthatmeasurethefollowingskills:SentenceSkills(understandingofsentencestructure);Reading(comprehension);Arithmetic(basicarithmeticoperations);ElementaryAlgebra(basicalgebraicoperationsandconcepts);andWritePlacer(writingability).

Studentsmustre-takeACCUPLACERduringLevelIEDUcoursework.Theexamisoneof theclass requirements inEDU285AD (Seminar:EducationProgramModel).Studentswhodonotsuccessfullymeettheminimumrequirementsineach of the subject areas are given an opportunity to re-test two times and/or take classes identified that will satisfy the competency.

A student who may have met the EDU cut scores on the initial AcademicGeneralEducationtestandiswithinthreeyearsofbeginningEDUcoursework,only needs to re-test in the area of deficiency. All students must satisfactorily passACCUPLACERand/ordemonstratecompetencyintheselectcollegelevelclasses identified, before applying for formal admission into the Teacher Prep Program.

The following support services are recommended to students and are free of charge:• Online Tutorial: Recommended tutorial information is given to each student

intheEDU285ADclassaswellaslistedontheEDUwebsite.Theonlinetutorials cover each of the areas and students are encouraged to take a tutorial prior to testing.

• In-person tutoring: Tutors can help RSC and NCU students prepare for tests.

College Placement Exam (ACCUPLACER)

Basic Skills Test (ACCUPLACER)for Teacher Prep

RSC Course Guide& SignatureAssignments

NCU Course Grade& SignatureAssignments

Subject Knowledge

RSC/NCUPerformance BasedAssessments

ProfessionalKnowledge

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• ADVANCER Diagnostic Software: Students who have utilizedtheothersupportmechanisms(i.e.,tutoring,tutorials,workshops)andstilldonotmeettheminimumcut-offscoresformath,arereferredtotheADVANCERDiagnosticSoftwareProgram.» ADVANCEROnlineCourseware isused inconjunction

withcollegeplacementexamsandassessesstudents’readiness. It also determines the extent of neededdevelopment.

» The Teacher Prep Program uses the system as an intervention to assess the skill-level of students who did not meet the minimum passing scores for arithmetic elementary algebra, reading and sentence skills.

» Students receive an assessment of their math skills along with an individualized prescription to address each student’s learning needs. Students are referred bytheTestingCentertotakeADVANCERpriortotakingACCUPLACERforthethirdtime

» IfthestudentfailsACCUPLACERafterexhaustingeachof the support systems listed above, then the only remaining option open to them is to take the prescribed class(es)ortheymayseekcareercounselingfromRSCcounselors.

The following classes are recommended if students do not meet the minimum cut-off scores:

• Writing Competency-ReviewofEnglishFundamentals(ENG091)

• Mathematics-ArithmeticReview(MAT082)orMathematicalConcepts/Applications(MAT102)orElementaryAlgebra(MAT092)

• Reading-CollegeReadingSkillsI(RDG091)

RSC Class Grade and Signature AssignmentsInadditiontoanin-personmidtermandfinalexam,severalRSC classes include a signature or benchmark assignment. Studentsmustearnaminimumscoreof80/100pointsonthe Signature Assignment. Failure to earn the minimum will result in a failing grade for the class regardless of scores earned on the Lesson Participation Assignments andexaminations.Studentswhoreceivelessthan80pointsonthe first submission of the Signature Assignment may have one additional opportunity to submit prior to the official class end date.



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Performance-Based Assessments Through-out ProgramRSC utilizes multiple performance-based assessment tools as a part of the teacher preparation program and as a culmination of each field experience. Performance-based assessments include professional attitude, attire, and demeanor while RSC/NCU students are observing in K-12classrooms. In addition, performance-based assessmentsarebasedonsuccessfulparticipationintheK-12classroom,ability to tutor students, effective instruction of small groups and whole class demonstration teaching.

TheStudentTeachingAssessment Instrument(STAI)carriesthe most weight. A student can successfully pass all field experienceverificationsandperformanceassessmentsandstillnotcompletetheprogramsuccessfully.Ifastudentisnotsuccessfulintheirstudentteachingexperience,theycannotcomplete the program. If this occurs, students would bereferred to RSC’s Career Counseling Services.

Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA): Subject Knowledge Examinationsforteachercertificationarerequiredinmoststates.ForArizona,theArizonaEducatorProficiencyAssessment(AEPA)servesthisrole.RSCTeacherEducationstudents are required to pass the AEPA Subject Knowledge exam prior to student teaching to demonstrate content knowledge before entering the classroom.

Testsaregivensix timesayear. Studentsmust register (bymail) or online at www.aepa.nesinc.com to take the test beforehand. The student will be charged a fee to take the test.Ifapersonfailsthecertificationtesthe/shecanre-takethe test until he/she passes; there is no limit to how many times a person can take the test.

The same is true for content area tests. All applicants must takeandpass theAEPAsubjectknowledgecontent test(s)prior to student teaching. Students are also required to pass theProfessionalKnowledgeExamuponcompletionof themethods classes or student teaching.

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The Arizona Department of Education will not issue ateaching credential to anyone who has not successfully passed these tests. For more information view: www.aepa.nesinc.com

TheArizonaEducatorProficiencyAssessmenthastwoparts.• SubjectKnowledge:Knowledgeofcontent.Passingscore

required prior to student teaching. • NESProfessionalKnowledge:Knowledgeofteaching

strategies. Passing score required prior to applying for a teaching license.

TheArizonaDepartmentofEducationnowacceptspassingscoresforcomparableProfessionalandSubjectKnowledgeexamsfromout-of-stateagenciestakennomorethansevenyearsago.ToverifyiftheArizonaDepartmentofEducationwill accept a passing score on an out-of-state exam,studentsmustcontacttheArizonaDepartmentofEducationCertificationUnitat(602)542-5393orcall(800)352-4558.

Regardless of Option A or B Student Teaching, students must receive passing Subject Knowledge AEPA exam scores two weeks prior to their requested student teaching start date, which means that their AEPA test date be at least six weeks prior to their student teaching start date. The student teaching request form must be received by RSC six months prior to the start date. This applies to each specialization (Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education).

Northcentral Class and Signature AssignmentsNCU classes assess students through the class assignments. Classes that have a field experience also have a SignatureAssignment where students demonstrate their performance capabilities.

NES ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGEStudents in this program are required to take the Professional Knowledge exam after completing their student teachingexperienceandpriortoapplyingfortheirteachingcertificate.The focusof thisexamispedagogy. Students learnaboutteaching strategies/pedagogy in the classroom, practice these strategies during student teaching, and then are tested on them prior to certification.

For out-of-state students, RSC will accept comparable out-of-stateexamsscores.IfcompletingthePraxisExam,pleaselist RSCas an approved recipientof test scores. RSCPraxisCodeis#4032.

NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to assure the scorerepost stipulates a passing notation on the top of the score report for theArizonaDepartmentof Education to acceptcomparablestatesexams.Example:_______________________________________________Test:09ElementaryStatus:Passed_______________________________________________For a listingof comparable state exam scores, please visit:www.azed.gov/certification/requirements/default.asp



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Rio Salado College transforms the learning experience through:

» Choice, Access, and Flexibility» Customized, High Quality Learning Design» Personalized Service and Organizational

Responsiveness

Mission

Serving our local, national, and international communities through online learning and collaborative partnerships, we provide:

» General Education and Courses for University Transfer

» Programs for Workforce Development in Business, Industry and Government

» Adult Basic Education» Comprehensive Student Services» Cultural Enrichment and Community Service» Continuing Education and Lifetime Learning

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Vision

In the context of our core values, and sustained by disciplined people, thought, and action, our work is focused on the following core organizational practices:

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Core Practices

�rough living our values, Rio Salado College creates a climate of high expectations for the success of our current and future students, clients and employees. We are unalterably committed to demonstrating, assessing and being accountable for the following core organizational values:

» Sustainability» Customer Focus» Relentless Improvement

In order to implement our vision, we are committed to the following service standards:

» Accuracy» Consistency» Timeliness

Core Values

Service Standards

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