Sections:

Course Availability Course Registration Tuition & Fees Course Cancelation Policy Course Materials Course Expectations Course Content Questions Course Load Policy Withdrawal Policy Submitting Completed Coursework

Course Completion Deadline Academic Honesty Requests for Extension Grade Determination Questions Concerning Grading Transcripts Early Transcript Requests Receiving Graduate Credit Contact Information

COURSE AVAILABILITY
Marygrove College offers graduate coursework online for teachers throughout the United States. Ten courses are offered at this time.

• Foundations of Reading (Grade K-6 teachers)
• Fundamentals of Mathematics (Grade 2-6 Teachers)
• Research-Based Instructional Strategies to Improve Student Achievement (Grade K-12 Teachers)
• Research-Based Instructional Strategies with a Mathematics Focus, K-12
• Proportional Reasoning in the Middle Grades, 6-8
• Teacher as Leader, K-12
• Instructional Design, K-12
• Understanding Teaching and Learning, K-12

COURSE REGISTRATION
To register for an online course, visit  www.marygrove.edu/ce/teachers/online/ or www.teachscape.com and click on the registration icon.  Students may also download a registration form that can be filled out and sent via mail or fax to:

Teachscape Graduate Courses
731 Market St., Suite 400
San Francisco, CA  94103
Fax: (415) 449-6363

Once registered, you will be assigned an academic semester for your course.  This is important to save because it will be required on all correspondence with Marygrove College.

TUITION & FEES
Each three (3) graduate credit hour course has the following fee structure:

Tuition $375
Materials fee $50
Shipping & handling $25
Total tuition & fees = $450

Tuition is subject to change.

COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
Tuition will be fully refunded within the first two weeks after the course start date. After that time, tuition will not be refunded. To cancel your course, e-mail: courses@teachscape.com.

COURSE MATERIALS
Course materials will be shipped via UPS. A street address is required. UPS will not deliver to P. O. Boxes.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
You have one (1) year to complete the course requirements. This time period begins with the course start date. The course is divided into sessions that you will work on at your own pace. The sessions have recommended timelines, but the only requirement is completion within one (1) year of the start date. If you plan to complete the coursework in eight (8) weeks, plan to spend 5 hours per week on the course. If you plan to complete the coursework in sixteen (16) weeks, plan to spend 2.5 hours per week on the course.

COURSE CONTENT QUESTIONS
Any course content questions may be directed to 1-877-986-2794 or courses@teachscape.com.

COURSE LOAD POLICY
A maximum of nine (9) semester hours maybe taken for each semester of registration.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY
A student may withdraw from a course during the first three (3) months of the course. This time period begins at the start date of the course and ends 90 days from the start date. A “W” (official withdrawal) grade will be assigned for any course dropped during this time. After the last date to withdraw has passed, work that is not completed by the course completion date will be assigned a failing grade (E). E-mail courses@teachscape.com to withdraw from a course.

SUBMITTING COMPLETED COURSEWORK
Transmit the completed coursework to marygrovefinalassignments@teachscape.com. You must retain an electronic file of all coursework submitted. The College is not responsible for any lost coursework and will not return any of your coursework.

Indicate the term of your original registration and course number in the subject box of your e-mail and with the attached coursework (for example; W 2006, READ 500TCH). This is imperative to insure timely processing of your final grade.

COURSE COMPLETION DEADLINE
All coursework must be completed and submitted electronically to Marygrove College no later than one (1) year from the start date of the course. Coursework not submitted by 12:00 midnight on the due date will be assigned a failing grade. Late submission requests must be made and approved by the Program Coordinator prior to the due date for the course. No exceptions will be made to this policy.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
All members of the academic commuity at Marygrove College are expected to uphold the standards of academic honesty and integrity. Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating on examinations, plagiarizing the work of others, and falsifying data or records. Such conduct may result in immediate dismissal from Marygrove College. Furthermore, Marygrove College students are expected to respect the integrity and personal rights of others and to allow for their educational progress at the College. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION
Extensions will only be granted for extenuating circumstances. E-mail your request to the program coordinator, indicating all pertinent information (name, last 4 digits of your social security number, original coursework due date, course number(s)/course name(s) needing extension).  Requests must be received prior to the course completion deadline. The fee for late submission is $100 per course.  Once your request is received and approved, you will receive an e-mail confirmation from the program coordinator. Please include a copy of this confirmation when you submit your late fee.

GRADE DETERMINATION
Each course will have its own grading rubric and evaluation criteria. Please consult the specific course syllabus for the grading scale. They are listed to the left.

QUESTIONS CONCERNING GRADING
Questions concerning grading should be directed in writing to the Program Coordinator at Marygrove College. Include the following information: your name, the course number and name, term of registration and your email address.  The evaluator assigned to your course will contact you directly via e-mail to resolve any questions.

TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts will be automatically mailed to the student’s address of record within four to six weeks of the receipt of coursework. Single grade reports are not sent.  You may request an official copy of your transcript sent to your school district.  The request must be received in writing in the Registrar’s Office.  All transcript requests must be signed by the student. There is no charge for transcripts. Be sure to include your name, the last four digits of your SSN and the complete address where you would like the transcript sent. If your name has changed, please include the name used when you originally registered for the course.  Please allow 10 working days for the processing of transcript requests.

EARLY TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Coursework is normally graded within a two-week period and an official grade report is sent immediately.  Students requiring an expedited grading process must send a written request and check or money order, payable to Marygrove College, in the amount of $25.  This request and fee must be received by the program coordinator prior to your work being submitted online.  Your request must include your name, last 4-digits of your social security number, course number(s)/course name(s) and the specific address to where the early transcript must be sent.  If you are taking multiple courses for one semester, one $25 early transcript fee will include all courses, including those taken in previous semesters.  Requests received without a fee will not be processed.

RECEIVING GRADUATE CREDIT
These courses are approved for graduate credit by Marygrove College. Marygrove College is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Graduate credits may be applicable for certification/license renewal and/or salary advancement with prior approval from your state or school district. Students are responsible for checking with their states or school districts regarding the acceptance of these courses.

last updated 4/08