Conversion Programs

HISTORY

The New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, effective Nov. 1, 1989.

MOTIVATION

"Conversion programs shall be specifically designed to prepare for teacher certification persons who hold baccalaureate degrees."

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREA(S) COVERED

Not specified

WHO OPERATES

IHE

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER

Programs must meet the following criteria:

Responsibility for assuring the quality of programs will be centralized in a single specifically designated administrative unit.

Conversion programs shall be consistent with the philosophy and objectives upon which all other education programs are based. Data should be available to indicate that consistency exists.

One person shall be responsible for coordinating conversion programs within each administrative unit.

There will be published criteria for admission to the program.

Life experience may be accepted by the institution subject to the following provisions:
1. No more than one-third (1/3) of the total work required for any individual conversion program may be satisfied by life experience.
2. A system for evaluation of life experience shall assure that:
a. experience is related to specific areas in general education, professional education, or specialty area competency. These are listed in Ed 609, 610, 611 and 612.
b. documentation must be provided for any life experience.

STANDARDS FOR CONVERSION PROGRAMS

The program involves individuals being given transcript evaluation by an IHE, which determines coursework and student teaching which must be completed. Conversion programs are approved by the State Department of Education.

Student Teaching. Student teaching procedures must conform to the following:
1. Any student admitted to student teaching must be competent in the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics according to the same criteria established for the school's undergraduate programs.
2. Student teaching or other major practicum must meet all the provisions of Ed 610.07.
Previous Collegiate Training. A process must exist to assure that any previous collegiate training is consistent with recent developments in general education, professional education, and any specialty area.
Counseling and Advising Students. Advisors must assist students in structuring individual programs designed to maximize strengths, overcome weaknesses, and reflect attention to a variety of backgrounds and potential.

NO. OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

Varies according to background and training.

WHO EVALUATES

College officials.

LENGTH OF TIME

Varies.