Dropping out of a transition-to-teaching program just before the practicum...

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  1. swtomasburgos

    swtomasburgos New Member

    I am currently enrolled in a distance-learning program that accelerates your way into a teaching licensure, and I have realized that, due to personal issues, I may have to drop out of the program entirely right before the student teaching starts. I'm hoping that they allow me to take some time before I go back and finish it, but what if they tell me that they can't let me take a year or two to deal with my personal issues? If I drop out entirely...those credits that I did complete are still "mine," correct? I mean...I could always ask for a transcript without problem, right?
    I need some help, guys...
    Thanks in advance for any help!
     
  2. Lilywise

    Lilywise New Member

    Which college is it? Different institutions have different policies.
     
  3. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    You really should talk with the registrar at your school. You can get opinions here, but they are only opinions. Get your info directly from the source and you will be better off.
     
  4. DxD=D^2

    DxD=D^2 Member

    Some universities and colleges offer leave of absences--especially for medial reasons. I have to agree with Surf. I cannot say your institution will allow such a leave, but it doesn't hurt to find out if there are any options. Inquire or look at your university catalog. Sometimes they disclose policies on leave of absences and other catastrophic leave situations. I hope this helps.
     
  5. swtomasburgos

    swtomasburgos New Member

    Thank you, guys, very much for all of your words; they make a whole world of sense. :)
     
  6. Afterhours

    Afterhours Member

    Which program???
     
  7. Neuhaus

    Neuhaus Well-Known Member

    Everyone is correct in encouraging you to talk to your school. They know their leave of absence policies best.

    To answer your second question, yes, earned credits should still be recorded on a transcript. Even if you leave a program mid-way through, you should be able to request a transcript and have it reflect the coursework you completed up to that point.

    However, if you are thinking of transferring the credits, just be aware that you are likely to run up against the transfer policy of the receiving school as well. If your program is graduate level, you are likely going to be able to transfer in only a small number of credits. Complicating this further is that, if your current program lacks programmatic accreditation, transfers to a school with programmatic accreditation may be limited even further.

    But none of this may matter. You may be able to take a leave of absence. Even if you can't, you may be allowed to withdraw and re-enroll later on.
     
  8. major56

    major56 Active Member

    I second this request: Rather than generalizing solicited replies to your question/s… WHAT distance alternative teacher certification program (name of) are you enrolled?

    Nonetheless (generally), alternative /accelerated (i.e., post-baccalaureate) teacher certification programs are lockstep in program design … e.g., coursework /curriculum requirements, along with, the supervised /evaluated classroom teaching practicum administered via the: 1) program provider, 2) internship campus assigned mentor teacher, and 3) campus administration (ordinarily the campus Principal).
     
  9. swtomasburgos

    swtomasburgos New Member

    Once again, thanks, eveybody, for your awesome advice/tips. I have fully withdrawn from Montana State University's Transition to Teaching program, and the process has been relatively pain-free. I had been having many issues with a specific aspect of their curricula, and since they told me that they didn't allow any leave of absence, I decided to let go. I did complete 21 credits (out of the program's 36 for the M.Ed.), though, and the program is fully accredited by TEAC. The college itself is regionally accredited, so I guess I am good. However, I do want to complete an M.Ed. eventually; it stinks that I won't be able to transfer all 21 credits. Anybody knows of any graduate teaching program that may transfer more than the typical 9 credits? Have a great day!
     

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