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- Conditional Admission to the Master of Arts Degree Program
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- Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy
IV. Facilities / ServicesLibrary The Adler Graduate School’s library and the Robert G. Bartholow Media Center offer a specialized collection devoted to works by and about Alfred Adler, contemporary Adlerians and others in the field of psychology. The collection provides a rich resource for AGS students. The library also holds a complete collection of the foremost English language Adlerian journal, the Journal of Individual Psychology (under various titles since 1940). AGS also has complete or nearly complete sets of a number of other English language Adlerian journals which have been previously published (only the Adlerian Year Book and the Journal of Individual Psychology are still in publication).To provide a comprehensive system of educational references, the library subscribes to a number of online resources through EBSCO including PsycInfo, published by APA (American Psychological Association), indexing over 1,900 journals, as well as books and theses in psychology; PsycArticles, also an APA publication, offering full text access to articles in 52 primarily APA journals; PsycBooks and PsycExtra, which provide full-text of selected books and conference papers provided by the APA. To complement the materials from the American Psychological Association (full-text of their journals from v. 1, no matter how old), AGS also has a subscription with the American Psychiatric Association which provides online access to all articles from every issue of their journals, as well as full-text of a selection of their books and access to an online version of the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. AGS also provides online access to two of the principle journals in Art Therapy; Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association and The International Journal of Art Therapy, along with WorldCat, which links users to materials available at libraries around the world. These resources provide online, full text access to thousands of journals, and refer users to other resources including additional articles, books and theses. Also included in the resources from EBSCO are Medline (created by the National Institute of Health), a database of medical-related articles, and the ERIC (created by the US Dept. of Education), a database of education-related articles, books and papers. Additional online resources include a growing number of videos produced at AGS over the years; an online collection of the final thesis/project papers produced by AGS students; and access to a large amount of video and other media from the Alfred Adler Institute of Northwestern Washington and the Classical Adlerian Translation Project. With these resources AGS users have access to a comprehensive system of educational resources for theses and personal research. These resources provide on-campus and remote (from home or elsewhere) access via a password issued by AGS and a link from our website: www.alfredadler.edu. The mission of the Adler Graduate School library is to support the teaching, service and research functions of the School. Its primary collection focuses on the major works of Alfred Adler and the theory and practice of Adlerian psychology. A secondary purpose of the library is to provide the general public with access to an Adlerian collection not duplicated in the north central area of the United States. Since AGS students have access to the resources described above, the School's own library is appropriately concentrated on the acquisition of Adlerian texts unavailable elsewhere in the region. The AGS core library collection provides students with access to the books, journals and Adlerian reference materials needed for research and the completion of course assignments, and also serves as a resource for area scholars and practitioners in psychology and related fields as they continue their professional growth. Textbooks The Adler Graduate School does not operate an on-campus bookstore, but instead has contracted with MBS Direct, one of the largest direct-to-student textbook distributors in the country, developed to help schools like AGS improve their textbook services. MBS Direct maintains a current list of the courses offered at the Adler Graduate School and our required texts. Students may access the online, virtual bookstore through AGS’ own website, or through the MBS Direct website. MBS Direct can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and textbooks are shipped directly to students, who also have the opportunity to purchase used texts and to sell used books back to MBS Direct. Contact the media center for further information. Student ServicesAGS’ Office of Student Services offers assistance in the following areas:
AGS’ Office of Career Services offers assistance in the following areas:
AGS’ Office of the Registrar offers assistance in the following areas:
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Student Advisement Students obtain degree/course planning and advising from the Program Director or the Program Associate Faculty Advisor of their specific program. Students are required to meet with their respective program advisor at least two times per year to review program plans. Upon admission to the School, new Master’s degree students are required to attend Graduate School 101 and other new student orientation forums as directed. Orientation forums focus on the School overall, specific program tracks, registration, program planning, key policies/procedures, etc. Accommodations for Special Needs The Adler Graduate School (AGS) wants to facilitate students’ progress toward their educational objectives. As such, if a student initiates a specific request for accommodations related to a disability and, if appropriate, presents documentation of the disability or challenge and professional recommendations for addressing the disability or challenge, AGS faculty members will then negotiate appropriate accommodations with the student. The request must be reasonable and initiated in a timely fashion. The Adler Graduate School can accommodate most needs, including:
As an example of one institution’s strategies for addressing students’ needs, examples of accommodations used by faculty and staff at Adler Graduate School are attached to this policy statement. When special accommodations are requested of faculty members or staff, the following protocol will be observed.
This process does not preclude less formal negotiations between faculty members and students, as they concern students’ unique needs. We at AGS do not intend to be unnecessarily officious in circumstances where informal accommodations make sense. A more formal approach is required in those circumstances when: 1) a student believes her/his circumstances require a more formal process; 2) the instructor or Academic Vice President believes a more formal process is necessary; 3) the Academic Vice President believes the disability or challenge may be of sufficient intensity that documentation of the disability or challenge and specific recommendations (from the student’s caregiver) are necessary. Ultimately, the process – whether informal or formal – is not meant to be unwieldy and should be executed in a timely manner. Web Accessibility for Online Learning AGS students enrolled in online classes and requiring special accommodations follow the general AGS Guidelines regarding special accommodations (above). Online learning sometimes provides unique benefits for students with disabilities to achieve their academic and career goals. In the virtual environment, disability anonymity is possible and students are assessed based exclusively on their merit. AGS online faculty members and the technical/administrative team strive to use the learning management system to create online content in a way that students will disabilities are able to access and actively use with or without assistive technology. As with all courses, online students requiring accommodations must inform the course instructor by the end of the first week so needed accommodations can be made in time for the student to fully benefit from the course.
Online CommunicationsThe Adler Graduate School uses email as its official means of communication with students, faculty, and staff. It is the responsibility of the user to make sure that the school has your correct and accessible email information in the SonisWeb system. Users may log in to www.adlersonisweb.com and update information at any time or may contact the registrar with this information. AGS publishes a monthly online Newsletter, accessible on the AGS web site: www.alfredadler.edu. Student AssociationAll AGS students are members of the AGS Student Association, which generally meets monthly. Officers of the Student Association are elected annually by the student membership. Alumni AssociationAll AGS graduates and all those who were trained at the School are members of the Adler Graduate School’s Alumni Association. Details are available from the Director of Admissions. Policy Regarding Pets in the Building No pets are allowed in the Adler Graduate School. We are dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of our community. Some students are highly allergic to certain animals. Animals can also spread disease, or behave in dangerous or unpredictable ways that can cause injury to persons with whom they come into contact. Please help us maintain a safe environment for all students by respecting these policies. Service animals, of course, are not included in this policy. V. AdmissionsIntroduction The Adler Graduate School offers a Master of Arts degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy that can be customized within several separate tracks. AGS also offers Specialty Area programs that lead to certificates. Admission requirements for the Master’s degree and the Specialty Area programs are detailed below. Admissions Committee AGS’ Admissions Committee interviews prospective students, reviews applications and makes admissions decisions in accordance with published criteria. Membership: Director of Admissions, Academic Vice President, and other faculty members as necessary. Immunization Records Minnesota Law (M.S. 135A.14) requires anyone attending college provide proof of immunizations. If you were born before 1956 or graduated from a Minnesota high school in 1997 or later, you are exempt from this rule. All others must provide proof of immunizations. Within 45 days of enrolling, a student is required by law to submit proof of immunization. Failure to do so will result in suspension of enrollment until documentation is provided. Those falling under the “Conscientious Exemption” rule must also complete and notarize the “Immunization Record for Students Attending Post-Secondary Schools in Minnesota” form. For additional information, please go to the Minnesota Department of Health website at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/immunize . Students will not be allowed to begin classes without a completed Immunization Form. Full Admission to the Master of Arts Degree Program An applicant is considered for FULL ADMISSION to the Master of Arts degree program by meeting the following criteria:
Program-Specific Admissions Criteria: In addition to the Adler Graduate School’s standard admission criteria, specific requirements are needed to enroll in the Art therapy Program. Art Therapy Program prerequisites:
Conditional Admission to the Master of Arts Degree ProgramAn applicant who does not meet all of the requirements for full admission may be admitted CONDITIONALLY to the MA program. Students with a GPA between 3.0 and 2.7 and/or do not have 9 semester (12 quarter) psychology credits will be considered for conditional admission. Conditional status will also be considered for students with a GPA between 2.7 and 2.5, whose undergraduate major GPA was 3.0 or better. Students admitted on conditional status must earn a GPA of 3.0 (“B” average) or higher in the first two courses attended at AGS. All courses must be completed in the time period required by the instructor. Upon completion, the student’s file will be reviewed by an Admissions Committee, at which time the applicant will be considered for Full Admission. In the event that the required GPA is not achieved in the first two courses, conditional status will be ended, and acceptance denied. Provisional AdmissionProvisional admission is extended to students who have not completed their admission file (e.g., application including goal statement, three letters of reference, official undergraduate transcripts, and prerequisite courses), but would still like to get started in a course. In these circumstances, a student has one month, dating from the start of the first course, to complete her/his admission file. Additionally, they have no later than 12 months to complete any prerequisite courses. At the appropriate time, AGS’ Academic Vice President will review the files of students under Provisional Admission status, and determine whether or not full admission can be granted. Student-at-LargeIndividuals who are uncertain about seeking admission to pursue an MA degree and/or Specialty Area may take a maximum of four (4) courses as students-at-large, as long as they meet AGS’ minimum requirements for admission. Persons interested in registering as students-at-large must complete the usual application process, including payment of a nonrefundable application fee prior to registering for courses. Applicants who later seek admission to a degree or Specialty Area program will not be required to pay an additional fee for the regular application. Students-at-large are not eligible for federal financial aid. Students-at-large must meet all course prerequisites and other requirements for courses taken. Courses taken for credit usually will apply toward completion of program requirements for students-at-large who are granted full admission at a later date. However, successful completion of student-at-large course work does not guarantee admission to an academic program. Applicants who have been denied admission will not be permitted to enroll or continue as students-at-large. Students-at-large are not eligible to receive federal financial aid but may apply for alternative loans. Finally, students-at-large may not take more than one course in any of AGS’ Specialty Area programs. Information for International Online students:
VI. Financial Aid / TuitionThe Adler Graduate School (AGS) is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the federal Stafford Loan program. These low-interest rate loans are available to offset the costs of tuition, fees, books and living expenses for periods during which qualified students are enrolled for at least three credits per term. The financial aid office establishes each financial aid applicant’s cost of attendance or financial aid “budget” for each nine-month academic year. A student’s total financial aid award cannot exceed his or her financial aid budget. To be eligible for federal financial aid at AGS, a student must:
Payments on the federal Stafford Loan program are deferred as long as students are enrolled at least one-half time (3 credits per term). Repayment of federal Stafford loans generally begins six months after a student graduates, withdraws, or drops below one-half time. (Contact your loan servicer for specific information regarding the repayment of your student loans.) Financial Aid – Enrollment GuidelinesStudent financial aid budgets are determined by a student’s declared enrollment status and prior enrollment history. Full-time status = 6 credits or more per term Half-time status = 3 – 5 credits per term Less-than-half-time status = 2 credits or fewer per term A student who drops below half-time status is no longer eligible for Title IV student financial aid (federal Direct Loans). Pending Direct Loan disbursements will be cancelled and the student’s lender will be notified that the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time. Financial aid recipients are required to notify the financial aid or student services staff of any enrollment changes. Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy To maintain eligibility for federal financial aid, students must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward the completion of their degrees. Academic progress is measured qualitatively and quantitatively. Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress 1. Qualitatively - Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. 2. Quantitatively - Students must complete their Master’s degrees within 4 years of matriculation. Students may continue to receive federal aid up to 125% of the required number of credits needed to complete their degrees, including accepted transfer credits that apply directly to the degree program. In order to complete the degree requirements within 4 years, students must complete a minimum of 12 credits per calendar year (four terms), not including approved leaves of absence. Definitions Credit – A credit is the unit by which academic work is measured. Attempted Credit – All credits for which you are registered at the beginning of each term. Cumulative Credits – The total number of credits attempted and earned for all periods of enrollment at Adler, including terms for which the student did not receive financial aid. Earned Credits –Earned credits are those successfully completed with a grade of A, B, C, and P. Grades of I, R,W, and NE are not counted as earned credits. Audit credits are not counted as attempted or earned credits. No Credit (NC) is counted as credit attempted and earned. Grade Point Average (GPA) - The GPA is calculated using a point value that is assigned for grades A, B, C, and NC. Although a grade of P will count as credit earned, it is not assigned a point value. Incompletes – An “I” or I/P is assigned as a temporary grade for pending course completion and is counted against the completion rate. Repeat Credits – Repeated credits will be calculated into the GPA, credit completion, and maximum time frame standards. An R is not considered a passing grade. Transfer Credits –Credits from other Masters level courses count both as credits attempted and earned. Change of Program – Only credits attempted for the currently enrolled in program of study count toward the maximum time frame and GPA requirements. If a student changes program of study, the past credits and those taken going forward that apply to the new program will be calculated in the maximum time frame and GPA requirements. Assessment of SAP Academic progress is assessed every term. All of the student’s academic coursework is considered in the review process, whether the student received aid that term or not. The assessment will be based on the student’s entire academic record, including all approved transfer credit hours. Under current policy, letter grades are also transferred in and used for calculating GPA but not maximum time frame. Financial Aid (FA) Warning If the student does not meet either the GPA and/or credit completion requirements, the student will receive a written Financial Aid Warning from the Director of Financial Aid or Registrar. This is intended to alert the student that their financial aid eligibility will be in jeopardy for the next term for which they are registered if they fail to achieve the GPA and/or credit completion requirements necessary to receive federal financial aid. One of the following can occur: 1. The student achieves the minimum standards at the end of the term/payment period for which the warning was issued – student is aid eligible and aid is disbursed. 2. Student fails to achieve the minimum GPA and/or credit completion standards and is no longer aid eligible. Student may appeal reinstatement of financial aid. A student cannot have 2 consecutive terms of FA Warning. Appeal Student may submit an appeal in writing to the Director of Financial Aid and/or Registrar regarding the loss of their federal financial aid. The following must be included in the appeal: 1. The reason for not making SAP minimum requirements. 2. What has changed about your circumstances that will allow you to achieve SAP. 3. Third party documentation corroborating the issue for appeal. Appeal Outcome 1. Appeal is approved: Student continues in Extended Financial Aid Warning (EFAW) status for the next term of enrollment. During EFAW period student is aid eligible; SAP will be evaluated at the end of the EFAW term. If SAP minimum requirements are achieved student is no longer on EFAW but is placed on Financial Aid Probation. In certain circumstances, the student may be asked to develop an Academic Plan for successful completion of the student’s remaining program in order to retain financial aid eligibility. 2. Appeal is denied: Student is NOT aid eligible and must pay expenses out-of-pocket; must achieve the SAP credit completion and/or GPA requirements before regaining financial aid eligibility as out-lined in their EFAW letter. Academic Plan: The student and Registrar will work together to devise an academic plan. The academic plan will cover the student’s next term of enrollment only. Failure to achieve the terms of the individual plan will result in the loss of federal financial aid for the next term of enrollment. If the student is successful, the student will remain aid eligible and will be put on probationary status. An additional consecutive term of academic success removes the probationary status. Students cannot have 2 consecutive terms on probation. Social Interest in Action Scholarship Program Scholarship Description and Eligibility
Scholarship Obligations
1) Completion of AGS application packet (i.e., including completion of Social Interest in Action Scholarship Application form with Statement of Purpose, description of financial need, and one professional or academic letter of reference specific to the Social Interest in Action Scholarship Program). 2) *Clear plans for internship/job-related work, during and/or after one’s AGS training, that displays Social Interest (e.g., inner city/first ring suburb work with a vulnerable population); 3) Financial need.
*Expectations of activities reflecting Social Interest extend to all AGS MA tracks - not just clinical tracks Alumni Discount Policy Effective October 1, 2007, alumni discounts apply to persons who have earned an MA Degree from the Adler Graduate School. Alumni meeting this criterion may complete up to four AGS courses or twelve credits, whichever comes first, assuming space is available. Alumni may occasionally be asked to take a course at a later date if available spaces are required for current students. Effective January 1, 2008*, the alumni discount has changed from 50% to 20% -- that is, the fee for AGS courses taken by alumni is now 80% of the customary fee, for up to four courses. Fees for AGS workshops are subject to separate pricing guidelines. *Students who were pursuing one of AGS’ MA tracks and alumni who were pursuing additional, post-graduate credits, as of August 24, 2007, will continue to enjoy the 50% discount when taking up to four AGS courses on a post-graduate basis. TuitionPlease see separate Tuition and Fees Schedule on the AGS website: For tuition refund policy, see below. Refund Policy Adler Graduate School Refund Policy for 0.50-Credit and 1-Credit Courses After the open registration drop/add period has closed, all requests to drop or add a course must be made in writing to the Registrar. You may email your written request to registrar@alfredadler.edu or complete the Drop/Add Form and submit it to the Registrar. A refund of tuition and other charges may be made according to the following schedule: Before the first class: 100% refund, minus drop fee Before the 2nd class: 75% refund, minus drop fee Before the 3rd class: 50% refund, minus drop fee Before the 4th class: 25% refund, minus drop fee After the start of the 4th class: No refund
Adler Graduate School Refund Policy for 2- and 3-Credit Courses After the open registration drop/add period has closed, all requests to drop or add a course must be made in writing to the Registrar. You may email your written request to registrar@alfredadler.edu or complete the Drop/Add Form and submit it to the Registrar. A refund of tuition and other charges may be made according to the following schedule: Before the first hour: 100% refund, minus $20/credit drop fee 1st through 6th hour of class: 75% refund, minus $20/credit drop fee 7th through 12th hour of class: 50% refund, minus $20/credit drop fee 13th through 18th hour of class: 25% refund, minus $20/credit drop fee After the 18th hour: No refund
Refunds of Federal Financial Aid Enrollment changes – especially dropped courses – may affect your financial aid eligibility. Depending on your enrollment level, tuition refunds for dropped courses may be issued to you directly, or to your lender to reduce your loan debt. Contact the Director of Financial Aid for specific information. Financial aid recipients who withdraw from all of their courses during their very first term of enrollment at AGS may be subject to a separate refund calculation required by the Department of Education. The federal “Return of Title IV Funds” policy requires AGS to return a percentage of loan funds for any students who withdraw from all courses on or before completing 60% of their first term of enrollment. The percentage of funds to be returned is equal to the number of days remaining in the term, divided by the number of calendar days in the term. Contact the Director of Financial Aid for specific information. Emergency Loan Fund Eligibility and Loan Disbursement Students who are in good standing and actively enrolled at the Adler Graduate School and receiving federal financial aid are eligible for loans through the Emergency Loan Fund (ELF). Applications for an ELF loan of up to $500 should be directed to AGS’ Financial Aid Director. If approved, the loan will be disbursed in a timely manner and will be interest-free. Emergency loans must be repaid within 90 days of receiving a loan. Federal guidelines concerning Title IV student loans allow AGS, if necessary, to collect an amount equal to the emergency loan when a student receives her/his next Title IV student loan. More specifically, when an emergency loan has been received, a student will typically apply for her/his customary level of financial aid, plus the additional funds necessary to cover the outstanding emergency loan and any outstanding tuition owed. AGS’ Financial Aid Director will recommend the emergency loan option on a case-by-case basis, and will make a determination as to whether a student is eligible for emergency funds based on financial aid status and loans already applied for. With the approval of AGS’ President, international students facing financial hardship will also be eligible to apply for up to $500 in emergency loan funds. F-1 Students must provide proof that the hardship was unforeseen and that they will have the means to repay the emergency loan fund. Inability to provide documentation of need and/or repayment plans will result in denial of the prospective loan. Written documentation must be provided by the student’s family or sponsor, or whoever will be guaranteeing repayment. Fund Management The fund will include as much as $2000 at any given time, but must be replenished by students as they repay their loans. The fund may be used up to two times by an individual student, but cannot be used a second time unless the first loan has been repaid. The fund will be managed by the Adler Graduate School’s Financial Aid Director and the ability to provide loans, at any given time, will depend on the size of the fund. Repayment Prior to receiving an emergency loan, a student must demonstrate that she/he has sufficient ability to make repayment within 90 days after receiving a loan. Future registrations may be put on hold if loans are not repaid within 90 days of the loan. VII. ProgramsEducational OfferingsAGS offers a Master of Arts degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy as well as Certificates in specific Specialty Areas. Each Master’s Degree candidate selects an emphasis in one or more of the following areas:
Students who already hold a Master’s degree, and are seeking licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy, or licensure in Licensed Professional Counseling or Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling, are encouraged to contact AGS’ Director of Admissions & Student Services about specific course requirements (see section on Licensure Preparation below). Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy – Adlerian Studies Emphasis The Adler Graduate School offers the Master of Arts Degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy with an Emphasis in Adlerian Studies for students who are interested in a Master’s degree in Adlerian theory. The Adlerian Studies Emphasis does not include an field experience component and does not prepare students for licensure as a Minnesota mental health professional or a school counselor. This 48-credit degree requires successful completion of a combination of 15 required and elective courses from AGS’ curriculum and completion of a 3-credit Master’s Project (AGS Course 599). Required courses include: 500, 505, 511, 513, 515, 521, and 523. Students work with the Director of Student Services to develop an individualized degree plan. All individualized degree plans are subject to approval from the Adler Graduate School Academic Council and/or Academic Vice President. Adlerian Studies Emphasis track students may not exceed maximum limits for degree specific courses. Examples include, but are not limited to, only one course in AGS’ Art Therapy specialty area (#551 Foundations of Art Therapy) or up to two Career Counseling courses (see Career Counseling course of study for details). Since this degree is not meant to prepare students for clinical work in the field of mental health, credits earned toward completion of field experience requirements associated with other AGS degree tracks may not be counted as part of the 48 credits required for completion of the Adlerian Studies Emphasis. Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy –Adlerian Studies Emphasis (Online) The Adler Graduate School seeks to bring the practical wisdom of Adlerian principles to both future helpers and to persons who are already serving their communities, without requiring them to leave their families, military units, or job responsibilities. The program is an online Master of Arts Degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, with an Emphasis in Adlerian Studies. This 48-credit program includes fifteen three-credit courses and a three-credit Capstone Project. As with other Emphasis Areas that are offered by the Adler Graduate School, this is also based on the degree AGS is accredited to offer, the Master of Arts degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. The Adlerian Studies Emphasis Area (Online) will be delivered almost exclusively through distance education delivery methods. An extended residential weekend is a part of the program. Online Program Required Courses: OL 101 Graduate School 101 Online Yüklə 184,75 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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