XVII. EDUCATIONAL AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS Davis College has entered into agreements with various institutions that meet the criteria for college level credit. Details regarding these agreements are available in the Office of the Registrar. The following institutions have agreements with Davis College: Cedarville University: Davis College has partnered with Cedarville University to offer a 15% tuition savings and accelerated ministry degrees to its graduates and employees. See https://www.cedarville.edu/admissions/graduate/cu- partners/partnerships/davis-college for current information.
SUNY Oswego: BRE from Davis College and Master of Science in Teaching degree from SUNY Oswego
This agreement allows students to earn the BRE degree in the Christian Ministries concentration with a Teacher Preparation emphasis from Davis by following a specific curriculum plan to meet prerequisite requirements so that students may apply for the M.S.T. degree in Childhood Education (1-6) at SUNY Oswego. Students must also complete up to 15 additional credits of prerequisites and the normal admissions process before being accepted into the M.S.T. program at SUNY Oswego. The graduate level initial teacher certification program at SUNY Oswego prepares students for recommendation for certification as a childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) in the State of New York. These graduate programs emphasize teaching excellence with an eye towards social justice and student-centered learning and teaching. Oswego’s graduate level initial teacher certification programs provide students an opportunity to obtain the knowledge, skills, and pedagogical expertise needed to teach effectively in high-need schools throughout New York State. When combined with their content specific expertise gained from Davis College, students will be able to use these skill sets to enhance educational options and opportunities for primary school students throughout the state and, potentially, nationally.
Students who are planning to pursue the M.S.T. program should meet with the Teacher Preparation advisor when they arrive on campus for further information and course selections.
Child Evangelism Fellowship’s Children’s Ministries Institute
Word of Life Bible Institute
Antietam Bible College
XVIII. POLICY FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY Students may request approval to complete a course through independent study by completing and submitting the appropriate form. Independent study is an option in the following circumstances and will not be granted solely for student convenience: 1. If a required course is not available during the year the student will be graduating. 2. If the student needs two campus courses that meet during the same course period and neither course is available through Davis Online Learning. 3. If the student lives more than an hour’s drive away from Davis College. An “Independent Study Request” Form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. Upon approval, the request will be forwarded to the student’s academic advisor. Upon the advisor’s approval, the request will be forwarded to the course instructor. The following limits will be applied: 1. A fee will be charged in addition to regular tuition charges. Tuition and fee schedules are published by the Business Office.
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