Recertification Course Offerings - Virginia Wesleyan College

Teacher Recertification Courses: Summer and Fall 2013
http://www.vwc.edu/admissions/adult-studies/take-five.php
Applications accepted now. Registration for Summer 2013 courses begins May 6, 2013.
The Virginia Wesleyan College Adult Studies Program is offering courses for teacher recertification for all VDOE licensed teachers. Courses are offered on-campus;
most courses are during evening hours.
With proof of licensure, teachers can register for these courses through the Take Five Program with a 50% reduction in normal tuition costs. Courses will be either
two-credits (60 licensure points) or four-credits (120 licensure points). Courses will be taught during three VWC Summer Sessions. Courses are taught by Virginia
Wesleyan full-time faculty. Courses with unique credits, meeting dates, and/or times are highlighted in the "Class Session Dates" column of their listing.
The Summer 2013 Sessions are as follows:
Short Session - Two-Credit and Four-Credit Courses - Three Weeks; Most classes taught between June 17th and July 3rd; 3.5 hours/class; courses are
two-credits (60 licensure points) or four-credits (120 licensure points). NOTE: Most short session classes have a total of seven (7) class meetings.
Session 2 - Most classes are Twelve weeks; One Class per Week (M or T or W or TH or F or S); Three (3) Hrs/Class with Enhancement; Four (4)
Hrs/Class without Enhancement; all courses are four credits (120 licensure points).
Session 3 - Most classes are Seven weeks; Two Classes per Week (M/W or T/TH or F/S); Three (3) Hrs/Class with Enhancement; 3.5 Hrs/Class without
Enhancement; all courses are four credits (120 licensure points).
Course information is listed below. Most courses have a cap of 15 students. The application and registration process, fees, and other information are listed at the end
of this document (after the course listings). Applications for Summer 2013 are currently being accepted. Applications must be submitted to and processed by the
VWC Adult Studies Office before acceptance and registration can proceed. Early applications are placed on a waiting list to help insure enrollment.
If you have any questions, call the VWC Adult Studies Office at 757-455-3263 or e-mail us at asp@vwc.edu.
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Virginia Wesleyan College - Two-Credit Short Session
(Most class meetings between June 17 and July 3, 2013)
Course # Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
ART 205 Digital Art Dr. Sharon Swift June 17 - July 3 4 120 $720.00
Art
Explores the computer as an art-making tool. Includes practice exercises to learn
software. Topics include photo manipulations, the use of color,
typestyles, page design, and composition.
Students apply these concepts and skills to original, digital artworks.
Studio course. Lab fee of $45.00. Teacher recertification only; summer only.
Lab Fee: $45.00
M/T/W/TH/F
Fourteen (14)
Classes for
Four Credits
MBE-112 Problem Solving and Decision Making Elaine Dessouki
Business
Designed to provide the basic skills of management and to improve thinking skills
regardless of a student or teacher's area of concentration. Examines various
methods of problem solving and decision making, progressing from simple
decisions under certainty to complex decisions under uncertainty.
Both quantitative and creative methods are used.
June 17 - July 3 (Seven
Classes)
M/W/F
6:00 - 9:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
PDS-ENG-1 African-American Non-Fiction Prose (1850-2000) Dr. Rebecca Hooker
English
Using African-American non-fiction prose as our concentration, you will identify,
interpret, and integrate themes, concepts and resources into meaningful lesson
plans and writing assignments for your students that reflect the history and the
culture embodied in the texts. A focus on applied secondary teaching strategies,
outside sources for research, suggested readings, and vocabulary will provide the
foundation for future lesson development and SOL integration. Recommended for
Secondary English teachers and lovers of African-American literature.
For teacher recertification; summer only.
June 17 - July 3 (Seven
Classes)
M/W/F
6:00 - 9:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
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Course # Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
PDS-ENG-2 Perspectives on American Literature Dr. Josh Weinstein
English
In this course we will be look at the major figures and movements in American
letters from the establishment of the European colonies in North America through
the present day. We will begin by looking at some of the first documents showing
Europeans and Native American Indians interacting. This will lead us into a
discussion of what it means to be American, or rather what it meant to be
American in the years spanning from the first colonies in America through the
present. For teacher recertification; summer only.
June 17 - July 3 (Seven
Classes)
M/T/W/TH
1:00 - 4:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
PDS-LATN-1 Teaching Latin Topics for the Advanced Placement Exam Dr. Ben Haller
Latin
This class offers reading in the original Latin of Caesar supplemented by exercises
with grammar appropriate to the level and background of the students. Similar to
"Topics in Latin Prose"; For teacher recertification; summer only.
June 17 - July 3 (Seven
Classes)
M/W/F
6:00 - 9:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
PDS-POLS-1 Women and Politics Dr. Aubrey Westfall
Political Science
Examines women in politics from an international perspective. Teaching in public
schools depends on political negotiations; this course illuminates barriers and
opportunities for women working in the public sphere. Knowing difficulties and
advantages women face allows teachers to equip students with skills, strategies
and knowledge to ensure success in a gendered world.
For teacher recertification only; summer only
June 24 - July 8
(Seven Classes)
M/W/F
6:00 - 9:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
PDS-POLS-2 Politics in the Media Dr. Leslie Caughell
Political Science
Explores the political effects of the news media. Teachers in public schools play an
important role in students’ development of the skills necessary to become a critical
media consumer. Familiarity with media effects improves teachers’ abilities to help
students develop media literacy skills, a necessity in democratic societies.
For teacher recertification only; summer only
June 17 - July 3 (Seven
Classes)
M/W/F
6:00 - 9:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
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Course # Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
PDS-PSY-1 Abnormal Psychology for Teachers Dr. Taryn Myers
Psychology
This course will address common psychological abnormalities that teachers may
encounter in the K-12 classroom. Topics will include depression, anxiety, learning
disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and topics requested by
participants. Discussion and assignments will center on relevant personal
experiences, which will be tied to psychological literature.
For teacher recertification only; summer only.
June 17 - July 3 (Seven
Classes)
June 17, 18, 19,
20, 24, 25, and 26
6:00 - 9:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
PDS-REC-1 Disability in the Media Dr. Wayne Pollack
Recreation and
Leisure Studies
This class will explore through depiction in popular media various disabilities and
the related challenges and prejudices individuals impacted by disabilities may
encounter; an overview of the many physical, psychological, emotional, and social
disabilities that impact individual’s lives; exploring how disabilities, and the
interactions between those with and without disabilities, are portrayed in the
media. Emphasis will be placed on “seeing the person, not the disability” and will
allow and encourage students to examine their own attitudes and perceptions
regarding disabilities. Recent cases involving legislation affecting those with
disabilities will be used to enhance class discussions.
For teacher recertification only; summer only.
June 17 - July 3 (Seven
Classes)
M/W/F
6:00 - 9:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
PDS-REC-2 Outdoor Experiential Education and Recreation Dr. Tina Aldrich
Recreation and
Leisure Studies
A series of experiences, discussions, and readings about theories, current issues
and practices in outdoor education and recreation. Teachers plan, prepare, and
implement outdoor experiences based on standards in the field - including
strategies to implement kinesthetic learning into their lesson existing and/or new
lesson plans and classroom activities. The class will meet on campus as well as
local off campus sites to be announced.
Entrance fees, parking, and transportation are the responsibility of the student.
For teacher recertification only; summer only.
June 17 - July 3 (Seven
Classes)
M/W/F
6:00 - 9:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
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Course # Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
PDS-SOC-1 Visual Sociology of the Civil Rights Movement Dr. Thomas Brown
Sociology
Documentary films of the civil rights movement in the United States are used to
investigate, discuss, and interpret social movement theories such as resource
mobilization, framing, relative deprivation, and political process. Content
appropriate for Sociology, World History II, U.S. History, and Government teachers.
For teacher recertification; summer only.
June 17 - July 3 (Seven
Classes)
M/W/F
6:00 - 9:30 PM
2 60 $360.00
Virginia Wesleyan College - Summer Session II
Most courses are twelve weeks; one class per week; 3 or 3.5 hours/class
(Between May 28 and August 16, 2013)
Course # Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
MBE 101 Introduction to Business Dr. Robert Albertson
Session II (12 Weeks)
(May 28 - August 16)
4 120 $720.00
Business
A general survey course designed for students who desire information about
commercial activities to build a foundation for more advanced courses.
W 6:00 - 9:30 PM
MBE 216 Taxation Elaine Dessouki
Session II (12 Weeks)
(May 28 - August 16)
4 120 $720.00
..
A study of the tax environment and the codes, regulations, and court decisions as
they relate to income tax problems of individuals, including tax preparation
and tax research.
Saturdays
June 1 - August 10
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MBE 316 Marketing Principles Dr. Robert Albertson
Business
Builds upon the analytical and communication skills gained in lower-level courses.
Students gain an understanding of products and services, channels of distribution,
pricing strategies, and elements of promotion.
Session II (12 Weeks)
(May 28 - August 16)
T 6:00 - 9:30 PM
4 120 $720.00
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Course # Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
COMM 326 Persuasion and the Media Dr. Linda Ferguson
An examination of the methods and techniques that
advertisers use to persuade audiences.
Session II (12 Weeks)
(May 28 - August 16)
July 2 - Aug 13
T/TH 6:00 - 9:30 PM
4 120 $720.00
MUS 310 Topics in Sacred Music Sandi Billy
Music
An in-depth study of some aspect of sacred music including, but not limited to,
hymnology and sacred choral literature, sacred music history, and choral
directing, all within the context of a variety of religious traditions.
RELST 253/353 Topics: Martyrdom in Christianity Dr. Tripp York
Religious
Studies
A focused examination of ethical theory and methods and of issues in moral
theology within religious traditions. Courses offered under this designation may
focus on a particular religion, on a specific practice, or on a comparative approach
to religious ethics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
Session II (12 Weeks)
(May 28 - August 16)
July 22-27
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
M/T/W/TH/F/S
Session II (12 Weeks)
(May 28 - August 16)
M 6:00 - 9:30 PM
4 120 $720.00
4 120 $720.00
Virginia Wesleyan College - Summer Session III
Most courses are seven weeks; two classes per week; 3 or 3.5 hours/class
(Between May 28 and July 16, 2013)
Course # Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
COMM 221 Understanding Film Dr. Stuart Minnis
Communication
A survey of film as an artistic and cultural medium. The course explores film
historically and aesthetically, considering aspects of film technology, style,
narrative, genre, and ideology. Emphasis is placed on historically important films,
filmmakers, and film movements, but contemporary trends are also addressed.
Session III (7 Weeks)
(May 28 - July 16)
T/TH 6:00 - 10:00 PM
4 120 $720.00
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COMM 325 Organizational Communication Robin Takacs
Session III (7 Weeks)
(May 28 - July 16)
4 120 $720.00
Communications
Examines all forms of communication in any profit or non-profit organization.
Combines theory and practice to understand intended and unintended messages.
Topics include culture, networking, impact of technology, medium and channel, and
rhetorical purpose.
On-Line
GEOG 112 Cultural Geography Dr. Peter Anderson
Geography
The study of how geography affects culture and how culture affects geography. This
course is regional in its approach and explores the reciprocal relationship of the earth
and its inhabitants and how they affect each other. Urban, cultural, medical, and
other themes provide the focus for regional applications.
Session III (7 Weeks)
(May 28 - July 16)
M/W 6:00 - 8:00 PM
4 120 $720.00
POLS 238/338 Comparative Politics - Middle East and North Africa Dr. Murrell Brooks
Political Science
Offers students a basic understanding of broad trends of social change, state building,
and economic development in the modern Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
during the post-World War I period. Attends to distinctions across MENA states along
these three major dimensions, with special attention to public and private responses
to modernization, democratization, and globalization.
Session III (7 Weeks)
(May 28 - July 16)
T/TH 6:00 - 9:30 PM
4 120 $720.00
POLS 343 Public Administration Dr. Bill Gibson
Political Science
Reviews contemporary approaches to policymaking and decision-making techniques
in light of the values represented in them and their promises for serving the public
interest. Examines classic and modern theories of bureaucracy;
the history, development, and philosophical assumptions of the science of
administration; the structure and functioning of American federal, state, and local
administration; the budget-making process; government regulations of business and
society; and the major challenges facing governmental professionals in our time.
Session III (7 Weeks)
(May 28 - July 16)
M/W 6:00 - 9:00 PM
4 120 $720.00
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology Dwight Bolling
Sociology
An introduction to sociology as a behavioral science and way of viewing the world.
Students learn basic concepts of sociological investigation and
interpretation and critical thinking. They see how individual behavior is shaped by
group life and how group life is affected by individuals. They learn to apply a
“sociological imagination” to examining social issues. Common sense notions are
replaced by a critical analysis of social issues.
Session III (7 Weeks)
(May 28 - July 16)
M/W 6:00 - 9:00 PM
4 120 $720.00
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Virginia Wesleyan College - Fall 2013 Semester
14 weeks; one class per week; 3 or 3.5 hours per class
(Between August 26 and December 12, 2013)
Course # Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
ART 204 Digital Art Dr. Sharon Swift Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
ART
Explores the computer as an art-making tool. Includes practice exercises to learn
software. Topics include photo manipulations, the use of color, typestyles, page
design, and composition. Students apply these concepts and skills to original,
digital artworks. Studio course. Lab fee = $45.00.
M/W
4:30 - 5:45 PM
ART 205 Drawing John Rudel Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
ART
Acquaints students with the basic concept of drawing with various media including
pencil, charcoal, chalk, and pen and ink. Experiences in skill-building exercises are
emphasized, as well as their practical application. Studio course.
T/TH
4:30 - 5:45 PM
MBE 201 Introductory Macroeconomics David Garraty Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Business
A study of contemporary economic systems and the analysis necessary to achieve
the “economic way of thinking.”
TH 6:30 - 9:15 PM
MBE 301 Principles of Management Staff Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Business
A study of the art and science of management in relation to the functions of
planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Students learn through both inclass
and out-of-class group experiences, with substantial writing about such
experiences.
TH 6:30 - 9:15 PM
MBE 310 Money, Banking, and Financial Institutions Dr. Cheul Kang Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Business
The basics of monetary policy in terms of public policy. Includes the study of the
Federal Reserve System, commercial bank lending, investments, money, and
capital markets.
M 6:30 - 9:15 PM
MBE 316 Marketing Principles Dr. Linda Ferguson Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Business
Builds upon the analytical and communication skills gained in lower-level courses.
Students gain an understanding of products and services, channels of distribution,
pricing strategies, and elements of promotion.
W 6:00 - 9:30 PM
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Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
COMM 221 Understanding Film Dr. Stuart Minnis Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Communications
A survey of film as an artistic and cultural medium. The course explores film
historically and aesthetically, considering aspects of film technology, style, narrative,
genre, and ideology. Emphasis is placed on historically important films, filmmakers,
and film movements, but contemporary trends are also addressed.
TH 6:00 - 10:00 PM
COMM 333 Special Topics: Film Comedy Dr. Terry Lindvall Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Communications
An investigation of selected themes, genres, directors, periods, or topics in mass
media and cultural studies. Sample topics include “American Silent Film,” “The
Movies of 1939,” “The Films of the Cohen Brothers,” “Women and Film,” “The
Documentary Tradition,” and “The Western.”
M 6:00 - 10:00 PM
COMM 335 Christian Theology and Film Dr. Terry Lindvall Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Communications
or
Religious Studies
Explores how the fields of theology and film studies cross-fertilize each other, with
special attention given to the ways in which film functions as religious discourse.
Students investigate the historical evolution of film as a means of communicating
theological doctrines or themes through its narrative patterns and analyze how
religious and secular films can be constructed as cultural texts that advise not only
how one should live, but what one should believe. Emphasizes the sermonic nature
of film, various hermeneutics of film, and how audiences receive and appropriate
both manifest and latent religious meanings.
M/W
3:00 - 5:00 PM
CS 100 Computer Concepts and Applications Deborah Chen Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Computer
Science
Topics include basic concepts of computer hardware and software; the development
of the computer, networks, and the Internet; programming with Alice; Web page
development with HTML; application software including word processing,
spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; and social concerns associated
with the widespread use of computers.
M 6:00 - 8:50 PM
CJ 205 Issues in Criminal Justice Wynter Edwards Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Criminal
Justice
Engages students in critical analysis of the criminal justice system in America.
Emphasizes the investigation of social order and the notion of “justice” as defined
by the various social institutions. Students explore the significance of law, state and
property relations, and the administration of justice through police, the courts, and
corrections.
W 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
CJ 210 Corrections Dennis Santos Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Criminal
Justice
Provides an appreciation of the processes and structures of corrections within an
American and international framework. Examines historical, legal, economic, and
sociological issues in maintaining control and order over those defined as criminal.
Provides a critical examination of the concepts of punishment, deterrence, and
rehabilitation.
T 6:00 - 9:00 PM
CJ 300 Law Enforcement Wynter Edwards Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Criminal
Justice
A critical exploration of law enforcement from an historical, sociological, and legal
perspective. Race, social class, sexual orientation, and gender identities are
considered in the context of occupational roles and community issues. Attention is
given to viable problem-solving strategies for issues in law enforcement.
M 6:00 - 9:00 PM
CJ 388 Global Terrorism and Homeland Security Dennis Santos Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Criminal
Justice
An overview of the characteristics causes and controls of global terrorism along with
responses to it. Attention is given to counterterrorist responses, including U.S.
Homeland Security.
TH 6:00 - 9:00 PM
EES 132 Environmental Geology (No Lab) Robert Magee Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Earth and
Environmental
Sciences
Identical to EES 133 but with web-based assignments in lieu of a formal laboratory.
Intended for those interested in learning about environmental geology but who do
not wish to take a lab, especially those pursuing teaching certification.
W 6:00 - 9:00 PM
GEOG 111 Physical Geography Dr. Peter Anderson Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Geography
A study of the physical earth with an emphasis on the processes of planetary
composition, planetary motion, the atmosphere, water, plate tectonics, glaciers,
landforms, and other major topics. Environmental issues provide applications to
current events and conditions.
M/W
6:30 - 8:30 PM
POLS 302 Ethnicity and Politics: Latinos in America Rene' Perez-Lopez Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Political Science
A study of how Latinos have adapted to U.S. political ways in order to participate in
U.S. politics and press their political agenda.
T/TH
4:30 - 5:45 PM
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Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
PSY 227 Social Psychology Dr. Craig Jackson Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Psychology
Explores our development as socialized human beings shaped through our
interactions with groups of other people and how the structure and function of both
the formal and informal groups that exist in a society are shaped by the
personalities of the individuals who comprise their membership. Students discover
both academically and experientially the nature of such group-related
psychological dynamics as attitude formation, interpersonal attraction, social
conflict, and bureaucratic organization.
W 6:00 - 9:00 PM
PSY 333 Assessment of Individual Differences Dr. Taryn Myers Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Psychology
An examination of the theoretical and practical considerations involved in the
construction, administration, and interpretation of psychological tests to measure
such factors as achievement, aptitudes, interests, and personality structure.
T 6:00 - 9:00 PM
PSY 374 Adolescent Development Sharon Harrell Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Psychology
Study of adolescents’ physical growth, psychological development, and behavior.
Emphasizes the major determinants of adolescent development and behavior, the
theoretical approaches, concepts, principles, and research findings about
adolescence, and their applications in real-life situations.
T 6:00 - 9:00 PM
REC 101 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services Dr. Tina Aldrich Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Recreation and
Leisure Studies
Designed for all students who desire to explore the varied professions of
recreation/leisure services as a possible career goal or for personal growth and
development. Recreation and leisure in historical development and today’s
contemporary society and leisure education are the major areas of concentration.
Includes a practicum in which students are required to investigate local
recreation/leisure agencies.
M 6:30 - 9:30 PM
RELST 238
Religious
Studies
Topics in American Religion:
The African-American Religious Experience
A focused examination of religion in specific areas of American culture. May include
the study of specific religious traditions (e.g., Catholicism), movements (e.g.,
evangelicalism, new religions), or areas of cultural interaction (e.g., education,
science) in American religion.
Dr. Eric Mazur Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
M 6:00 - 9:15 PM
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Course Title, Description, and Times Faculty Class Session Dates Credits
Recert
Points
Tuition
RELST 353 Topics: Christian Ethics - Sex, Violence and Politics Dr. Tripp York Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Religious
Studies
A focused examination of ethical theory and methods and of issues in moral
theology within religious traditions. Courses offered under this designation may
focus on a particular religion, on a specific practice, or on a comparative approach to
religious ethics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
F 6:00 - 10:00 PM
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology Dr. Thomas Brown Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Sociology
An introduction to sociology as a behavioral science and way of viewing the world.
Students learn basic concepts of sociological investigation and interpretation and
critical thinking. They see how individual behavior is shaped by group life and how
group life is affected by individuals. They learn to apply a “sociological imagination”
to examining social issues. Common sense notions are replaced by a critical analysis
of social issues.
M 6:00 - 9:00 PM
SOC 110 Cultural Anthropology Dwight Bolling Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Sociology
A study of the nature of culture; comparative analysis of social, religious, economic,
and political institutions in specific preliterate and modern cultures; and the cultural
dimensions of behavior.
F 6:00 - 10:00 PM
SOC 311 Family Dwight Bolling Fall 2013 (14 Weeks) 4 120 $720.00
Sociology
Examines the contemporary American family and the history, forms, and functions
of families in other times and cultures. Special attention is given to the family as a
social institution, its relationship with other institutions, forces of social and cultural
change, and the future of the family.
W 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Registering for Summer and Fall 2013 Teacher Recertification Courses
Virginia Wesleyan College - The Adult Studies "Take Five" Program
This process is for teachers taking courses for teacher recertification only.
First things first...
1 - Complete ASP Application. Submit the Application and Application Fee ($40.00)
Download the application at http://www.vwc.edu/admissions/adult-tudies/pdfs/asp_application.pdf
Complete all of Section A: For Status: Check "Part-Time" and "ACT" or "Part-Time" and "Readmit". NOTE: If you have taken courses at Virginia Wesleyan College
at any time in the past, check the proper box in the "Readmit" area AND complete Section "B".
Complete Section C.
Complete Section D - Track II - Recertification.
Complete Sections E, F, and H. Do not complete Section G....no essay required.
You will not need to meet with an advisor. You will be classified as "Self-Advised".
2 – Provide a copy of your active VDOE Teaching License with your application.
Mail or deliver your application, application fee, and copy of your VDOE active license to: The Adult Studies Program, Clarke Hall, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk
23502
Allow 5-7 business days for processing of your application. IMPORTANT: Teachers cannot register for classes until May 6, 2013. Early applications are placed on
a waiting list to help insure enrollment.
3 – After your application is processed, finalize your registration in The Adult Studies Office (First Floor; Clarke Hall; Virginia Wesleyan College)
Complete Course Selection Form.
Complete ASP Student Information Form.
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Complete the Promissory Note (a required VWC Business Office procedure).
Tuition must be paid at the time of registration. NOTE: Your registration for your class is not completed until your tuition is paid. Cash, check, or money order are
the accepted method of payment. Make your check or money order to "Virginia Wesleyan College". Take Five Teacher Recertification Tuition for a two-credit
course = $360.00. Take Five Teacher Recertification Tuition for a four-credit course = $720.00.
NOTE: You can pay for your tuition and parking fee with one check.
4 – Receive your Admit Letter, confirmation of course(s), and computer receipt for tuition.
After all the above procedures are finalized, then complete the following:
5 – Get your Student ID in the VWC Security Office (mandatory for campus security).
Call 455-3349 for Security Office for Student Photo ID processing hours and location. IMPORTANT: Students without a VWC Photo ID may be stopped by
security at the entrance to the college and not allowed to enter campus.
The Security Office will be open extended hours (until 6:00 PM) on May 6th, 28th, and June 17th for photo ID pictures and processing.
6 - Pick-up your technology information instructions in the Adult Studies Office.
Your VWC e-mail account will be created by VWC Computer Services. Technology Information Packets will not be available until May 28th.
7 – Using your new Username and Password, go on-line to VWC WebAdvisor and register your car.
Have your Car Registration on hand when registering your car on WebAdvisor.
The Adult Studies Office will provide you with your sticker after car registration and parking decal/fee are received.
8 – Purchase your parking decal/pass in the Adult Studies Office
Parking decal/pass fee: $35.00/semester. Note: This parking fee is reduced for teacher recertification, non-degree seeking students only.
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A d u l t S t u d i e S P r o g r A m
Application
F o r A d m i S S i o n
We’re Here for You!
We want to assist you in any way we can with
the application and enrollment process and will
process your materials as quickly as possible
(it generally requires at least one week from
receipt of an application for it to be processed,
assuming all required documentation has been
received). if you have any questions, please don’t
hesitate to call or e-mail us and we will be happy
to provide whatever information you need.
More details about the Adult Studies Program
can be found at www.vwc.edu/asp.

InstructIons
Please read all instructions before completing your application to Virginia Wesleyan College for the Adult Studies
Program, as different sections are to be completed depending upon your status:
Legal Names – When completing your application, please be sure to use your FULL LEGAL NAME.
Your legal name, as defined by law, is your first name, middle name and last name as shown on your birth certificate.
For women, your last name would be your maiden name if you are unmarried or your married last name.
If you use a hyphenated maiden-married last name, you must have changed it to this format at the time of your marriage or
later (by submitting an Application for Adult Name Change to the circuit court in your city of residence). You will need to
provide your court order if you are using a hyphenated name.
If your personal preference has been to use your first name, maiden name (in place of your middle name) and
married name, this is not your legal name – you must use your middle name as indicated on your birth certificate.
Our application will ask you to provide your first name, middle name, maiden name and last name so that we will have
all of this information. We also provide you with the opportunity to provide us with your preferred name for our records.
Follow the instructions that pertain to you:
DEGREE SEEKING: You are working towards a degree
• Submit transcripts from all previous college/universities directly to VWC
• Complete sections A, C, E, F. G, and H
• Make an appointment with advisor (455.3263)
READMIT: You have been previously enrolled at VWC
• Submit transcripts of institutions you have attended since leaving VWC
• Resubmit all transcripts of institutions if you have not been enrolled at VWC within the last 5 years.
• Complete sections A, B, C, E, F, and H
• Make an appointment with your advisor (455.3263)
NON-DEGREE: You are taking classes for credit to fulfill personal enrichment or professional development
• Unclassified: You are taking classes for credit but not degree seeking
• Audit: You are taking classes for personal enrichment without earning academic credit
Complete sections A, C, E, F, G, and H
ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHERS: You have earned a baccalaureate degree and are seeking teaching
certification, or you are a teacher seeking recertification, or a provisionally licensed teacher
• Submit transcripts from all previous college/universities directly to VWC
• Complete sections A, D, C, E, F. and H
• Be sure under section D you choose the appropriate track
Track 1 – This is for your initial teacher’s licensure
Track 2 – Provisional Teachers
• YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR PROVISIONAL LICENSE
Track 2 – Licensed Teachers seeking recertification
• YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR ACTIVE VDOE LICENSE
Track 3 - Personal Interest
• Make an appointment with advisor (455.3263)

Section A
Your Social Security Number
APPLIcAtIon For ADMIssIon
General InformatIon
OFFICE USE: _______________
I plan to begin courses in: Year My status will be: (check ALL that apply) If readmit, indicate previous status:
o Fall Semester _____ o Freshman o Degree Seeking o Day Program
o Spring Semester _____ o Transfer o ACT o Adult Studies Program
o Summer Session _____ o Readmit o Unclassified Dates last attended: (month/year)
o Winter Session _____ o Full-Time o Audit ____/______ to ____/______
o Part-Time
Title____ Legal Name __________________________________________________
Last First Middle
_____________________________ ____________________________________
Maiden Name
Other Name(s)on transcript(s)
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Apartment/Building #
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code Country
Telephone Home ( ____ ) ________________ Work ( ____ ) __________________ Cell ( _____ ) __________________
E-mail Address Home________________________________________
Work ________________________________________
In case of an emergency, call ___________________________ ________________ ( _____ )_______________________
Name Relationship Phone
States of Legal Residence ____________________________ Date of Birth _____ / _____ / _______________________
Birthplace ___________________________________________________________ U.S. Citizen o Yes o No
City State Country
If not a U.S. citizen,of what country are you legally a citizen__________________________________________________
If applicable, current visa type in the U.S. _______________ Numbers of years residing in the U.S. _________________
Native language ___________________ Other languages you speak ___________________________________________
Depending on your fluency in English, the “Test of English as a Foreign Language” may be necessary.
Active Duty o Yes o No If yes, what branch __________________________________________________
Military Veteran o Yes o No Date of Discharge _____ / _____ /_______
Are you eligible to receive military educational benefits o Yes o No Which type/chapter________________________
Have you ever applied for veteran educational benefits o Yes o No
Are there any special accommodations you require because of medical or physical need o Yes o No
If yes, please explain __________________________________________________________________________________
Which academic major do you intend to pursue___________________ Do you intend to use Financial Aid o Yes o No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony o Yes o No If yes, provide date and type of offense: __________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following questions are optional.
The information is helpful in data
gathering for institutional research
purposes, but is not required for the
completion of your application.
Gender___________ Marital Status ___________________________________
Religious Preference/Membership ______________________________________
Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic or Latino o Yes o No
In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself:
o American Indian or Alaskan Native
o Asian
o Black or African American
o Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
o White

Section B
applIcatIon for readmIssIon
Previous Student status: o Degree-Seeking: Academic Major _____________________________________
o Non degree-seeking: ______ Audit ______ Unclassified
Students who left Virginia Wesleyan College under suspension must apply for readmission to the Committee on Academic Standing.
Please indicate any information that you feel will be of value to the committee as they consider your request for readmission.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you been enrolled in one or more classes, (even if not completed) at any other college(s) since leaving Virginia Wesleyan
o Yes o No (If yes, complete section C of application) If yes, an official transcript of all coursework taken
must be forwarded to The Adult Studies Program before your application can be fully processed.
OFFICE USE___________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
$ _______ T _______ A _______ H ____
Section C
prevIous educatIon
All transcripts must be sent directly to Virginia Wesleyan College, Adult Studies Office. First-time college students are required
to have a transcript of their high school record sent from the school guidance office. The form used by that school will be satisfactory.
Transfer students must arrange for official transcript of ALL previous college work. If you have no college credit hours or fewer
than 12 credit hours, or have taken foreign language in high school, please submit high school transcript.
Failure to report all institutions attended constitutes fraud and is grounds for denial of admission.
HIGH SCHOOL: Please give the name and address of the last high school attended:
School
________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________ Date of Graduation _____/_____
______________________________________________________________________________________________(Month /Year)
COLLEGE/HIGHER EDUCATION
Have you been enrolled in one or more classes, (even if not completed) at any other higher education institutions(s)
o Yes o No If yes, where and when
Name of Institution State Dates Attended (Month /Year)
____________________________________________________ ____________ _____/____ to ____ /_____
____________________________________________________ ____________ _____/____ to ____ /_____
____________________________________________________ ____________ _____/____ to ____ /_____
(Attach an additional page, if needed)

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Section d
applIcatIon for
alternatIve certIfIcatIon for teachers proGram (act)
Have you ever had a teaching license revoked o Yes o No
If yes, provide date and reason ________________________________________________________________________
Are you currently teaching o Yes o No
If yes, list school and school division____________________________________________________________________
The ACT program has three tracks. Please select track and subject area:
TRACK I
For prospective teachers desiring initial licensure
o Elementary
o Secondary (6-12), subject
o K-12 subject
____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
o Art (Visual) o Foreign Language (K-12) o Special Ed (K-12)
FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS FOR TRACK I
Please complete the following essay question: (essay must be typed on separate sheet(s) and attached to the application
Discuss your reason for seeking teacher certification and your long-range goals.
Indicate ways in which your background and experience can contribute to these goals.
TRACK II For teachers having a valid license (provisional or renewable)
• Provisional License applicants must provide a copy of current provisional license
o Elementary
o Secondary (6-12), subject ____________________________________________________________
o K-12 subject ______________________________________________________________________
o Art (Visual) o Foreign Language (K-12) o Special Ed (K-12)
• Recertification applicants must provide a copy of active VDOE license
o Elementary
o Secondary (6-12), subject ____________________________________________________________
o K-12 subject ______________________________________________________________________
o Art (Visual) o Foreign Language (K-12) o Special Ed (K-12)
TRACK III Personal interest
o Personal interest
o Professional Development Studies: (indicate)_____________________________

Section e
employment InformatIon
Are you currently employed o Yes o No Employers Main Phone (________) ____________________________
Name of employer __________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Position __________________________________________________________________________________________
Will your employer pay full or partial tuition o Yes (__________%) o No
IF YES, PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF TUITION PAYMENT POLICY FOR OUR RECORDS.
Employment History
Please focus on experience relevant to your academic goals and include any volunteer experience as well as paid employment.
Employer Position Held Employment Dates
START DATE
END DATE
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
_____/____ to ____ /_____
_____/____ to ____ /_____
_____/____ to ____ /_____
Volunteer Experience
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Section F
addItIonal InformatIon
How did you first learn about the Virginia Wesleyan College Adult Studies Program
o Web site o Radio o Newspaper o Friend o Open House o Work o Other_______________
o Current student (name)
Do you currently have a family member attending Virginia Wesleyan College o Yes o No
If yes, (name)______________________________________________________________________________________
Has a family member ever attended Virginia Wesleyan College o Yes
o No
If yes, (name) ______________________________________________________________________________________
Who will be responsible for payment of educational costs o Self
o Employer o Other______________________
Name _______________________________________________ Relationship _________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Telephone (Home) ( ____ ) __________________________ (Work) ( ____ ) __________________________________

Section g
essay
Please attach a separate sheet in response to ONE of the following choices in a well-organized, detailed full-page essay (single-spaced)
of two or more paragraphs.
BE SURE TO INDICATE YOUR NAME AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON THE PAGE AND ATTACH TO APPLICATION.
Choose One of the following:
1. Why is now the right time for you to pursue a college degree and why is Virginia Wesleyan your choice to attend
2. What are likely to be the biggest challenges you will face as you pursue your studies, and how do you intend to overcome them
3. Persistence is one of the most critical factors in determining whether or not a person succeeds in earning a college degree.
What examples in your life can you cite that demonstrate your determination to reach a goal, and how would you describe
your motivation to be a successful adult studies student
4. Describe why you have selected your particular major and how a college degree from Virginia Wesleyan will be of value to you
in meeting your personal or career goals.
Section H
aGreement
Please sign the agreement below and attach your check for the ASP application fee:
READMITS (from ASP or Day Program) $20
NEW students $40
ACT Application (new, readmits from ASP or Day program) $40
In signing this application, I am certifying that all the information I have provided is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I am stating that I agree to accept the regulations set forth in the catalog and student handbook of Virginia Wesleyan College and
to uphold the honor code if I enroll at VWC.
I also hereby grant permission for the staff of the College to review my previous academic records and my academic progress
while at VWC as needed. Further, I understand that any information supplied in support of this application will be treated as
confidential by the College and will not be divulged to any party except as permitted by law. Information contained on this
application will be provided to Virginia State Agencies by law.
Signed __________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________
In its active commitment to build a diverse community, Virginia Wesleyan College rejects discrimination on the basis of race,
religion, color, creed, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, handicap, sexual orientation,
or any other legally protected status in admission, employment,or access to programs and activities.
OFFICE USE
FEE PAID
APPLICATION RECEIVED DATE: _______________________________________________
STAFF SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________
YES
NO

At Virginia Wesleyan College, we pledge
to make service friendly and considerate,
prompt and efficient, clear and flexible.
Adult Studies Program
1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502
757.455.3263
E-mail: asp@vwc.edu
www.vwc.edu/asp
ASP2012