Graduate Summerterm Information

At St. Lawrence University we offer:
Three master of education programs--general studies, educational administration, counseling and human development.
Two certificate of advanced standing programs--counseling and educational administration.
One post-baccalaureate certification program leading to New York State initial teaching certification.

In the general studies program you will:
Find a route to a New York State permanent teaching certificate if you have provisional certification.
Find a route to New York State initial/professional teaching certification if you are already holding initial certification
Plan a large part of your program in accordance with your own interests and needs.
Work toward a master's degree that may be appropriate in fields other than teaching.

Some new options for graduate work in general studies are:
For students working toward New York professional certification after January 2004, the new New York State Education Department regulations require "at least 12 semester hours in graduate study in the subject of the certificate or that links pedagogy and content in the subject of the certificate or a related subject."

St. Lawrence University offers two course classifications to help students to meet this requirement: Education 566, Special Topic: Pedagogical Content Studies, and (Department) 566, Subject Matter Studies. See the course listings in both Summerterm graduate sessions and take advantage of these options for graduate study at St. Lawrence. For more information contact Dr. James Shuman at 315-229-5847.

In the counseling and human development program, you will:
Learn to work with clients in schools, colleges and universities, agencies, clinics and related counseling services.
Find a route to New York State provisional certificate in guidance.
Find a route to complete all academic requirements for licensure as a mental health counselor.

In educational leadership you will:
Find a route to New York State initial certification in school building leadership, school district leadership, or school district business leadership upon completion of the course requirements and an internship.

Whether you're interested in a degree, certification or further course work, we encourage you to meet with a member of the faculty to plan a coordinated program of study. For more information, contact the education department at 315-229-5861 and request a copy of the latest Graduate Studies catalog.

Registration
Registration for graduate sessions is held on the first day of classes for each graduate summer session, unless completed previously. For more information regarding summer graduate study at St. Lawrence, contact the department of education at 315-229-5861.

Credits
All graduate courses carry three graduate credit hours unless otherwise indicated in the descriptions.

Course Cancellations
Any regular course with fewer than five St. Lawrence University students registered at the end of the second day of classes likely will not be continued; if that happens, you can register for another course.

Summerterm Refund Policy
Please contact the student financial services office for details at 315-229-5581. Please note there are non-refundable deposits and fees associated with special programs.

Auditing a Summerterm Course
An (A) with a course description means that course is part of the Community Auditing Program. For details, see Auditing a Summerterm Course.

Costs

Graduate Students Payment Terms
Students are billed mid month for courses in which they have registered during the last 30 days. Payment to the University is due upon receipt of a bill. Tuition and fee payments may be made in cash or check at the Students Financial Services Office, Student Center. Payment may also be made by check through our lockbox service by making checks payable to St. Lawrence University and mailing them to TMS Billing Services, P.O. Box 842748, Boston, MA 02284-2748. Include the top portion of our bill with your payment. Payment may be made on-line by credit card or electronic check will be assessed a handling fee.

*Housing is available for graduate students. Please contact the office of residential learning communities at 315-229-5250 for more information or to make arrangements for a room and board.