2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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STATE-MANDATED TESTS
Elementary Education
North Carolina Licensure requires candidates to successfully pass the elementary education
specialty area of the PRAXIS II Examination. Information and registration bulletins are available
in the School of Education. Currently in North Carolina, required tests for elementary education
candidates are:
• Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments (Test Code 0011)
• Elementary Education: Content Area Exercises (Test Code 0012)
Technology Portfolio
North Carolina Licensure requires candidates to demonstrate computer competencies through
portfolios. Information about the portfolio is distributed in EDUC 270/514 Educational Technology.
This is required for initial licensure only.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
The section GRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES applies to all graduate students in the School
of Education whether admitted as degree candidates or as non-degree candidates.
NON-DEGREE ADMISSION
Non-Degree Graduate Status A student who wishes to take graduate courses for teaching license
renewal or other personal reasons, but not for a degree, will be classified as having nondegree
graduate status.
To be admitted as a non-degree graduate student, an individual must complete the same admissions
procedures as other graduate applicants and meet the standards for general admission
into a graduate program.
Unless enrolled in a specific program, a non-degree graduate student may not take more
than nine credit hours. After completion of nine credit hours, the student must apply as a
degree candidate or receive special permission in order to continue.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Non-Degree Transient Status
A student who wishes to take a graduate course for transfer to another institution will be classified
as a transient student. Generally, a transient student is admitted for one term only. Transient
students must complete a graduate application, submit a copy of a transcript and a letter of
good standing from their home institution, and receive special permission from the School of
Education.