Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching (Wisconsin)

Overview

An online certificate program that prepares teachers to think beyond their current instructional practices. Research-based practices and student-centered coaching techniques are emphasized. Teachers will cultivate an astute ability to collaborate with fellow educators while providing mentorship, encouragement, and personalized support. Communicating and demonstrating instructional practices, shown to result in increased student engagement and achievement, are highlighted throughout the program. Servant leadership, social justice, and working for the common good are intertwined throughout the curriculum. This program does not lead to licensure.

  • 10-credit certificate (4 courses) - fully online
Policy

Admission

  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA for 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution in order to be admitted in good standing
  • One academic reference contact required for Wisconsin and Iowa Educational Leadership programs

All requirements for any graduate program in education must be completed within seven years from the date of application to the graduate program. Coursework must have been taken within the last seven years from the date of application to be applied to program requirements, with the exception of Iowa Educational Leadership programs which is limited to five years.

A student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to complete any graduate program in education and a grade of C or higher earned in all Viterbo University coursework.

Students who have completed any Viterbo University graduate program within the last seven years may use up to 15 credits of eligible graduate level courses to satisfy the elective requirements for degree candidacy in the Master of Arts in Education Program

Students who have completed the Viterbo University Post-baccalaureate program within the last seven years may use up to fifteen credits of eligible graduate level courses toward the elective requirement for degree candidacy in the Master of Arts in Education Program.

Learning Outcomes
  • Advance leadership skills to lead with integrity, demonstrate a strong work ethic, reflect on their work, serve the common good, and bring change to organizations
  • Sharpen and cultivate their ability to think critically, analyze student data, work as team members, and be flexible in their coaching
  • Work as a colleague with peers, providing personalized support that is based on the goals and identified needs of the educator
  • Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student engagement and excellence for all
     

Dietetic Internship

Overview

Viterbo's Dietetic Internship is open to students who have completed the knowledge requirements as defined by the 2017 Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics' Standards of Education as part of a DPD program and who have completed a bachelor's degree. Students can also pair their Dietetic Internship with our Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics.

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Policy

The DI program is only open to students who have completed the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) foundation knowledge and skills in previous undergraduate work. The DI allows for the mastery of practitioner competencies set forth by ACEND for entry level dietitians through approximately 1230 hours of supervised practice experience in cooperating facilities as described previously for the CMD program. Upon successful completion of the dietetic internship students are eligible to write the Registration Examination for Dietitians.

Admission
The applicant must satisfy the following criteria:

  • hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
  • completed the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved minimum academic requirements, as evidenced through a Verification Statement from a Didactic Program in Dietetics;
  • have a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA)

Other criteria used in the decision to accept a student include grades in undergraduate science and nutrition courses and good verbal and communication skills. The number of eligible students accepted is limited by the number of opportunities for placement in supervised practice facilities. All applicants must participate in the national online application process and national computer matching system for dietetic internships. Students must also complete required immunizations and successfully complete a Background Information Disclosure form and a criminal history check that is in compliance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law. Those whose criminal history check identifies bars to clinical placement or places restrictions on client contact may not be allowed to progress in the program.

Learning Outcomes
  • Scientific and Evidence Base of Practice: Integrate scientific information and translation of research into practice
  • Professional Practice Expectations:  Demonstrate beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviors for the professional dietitian nutritionist level of practice
  • Clinical and Customer Services: Develop and deliver information, products, and services to individuals, groups, and populations
  • Practice Management and Use of Resources: Strategically apply principles of management and systems in the provision of services to individuals and organizations
  • Provide nutrition education to community groups for health promotion and disease prevention using a variety of technology
  • Develop and conduct community nutrition research
  • Participate in physical assessment screenings at community health events
Addendum

The Dietetic Internship (DI) is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800-877-1600.

Community Interpreting Certificate

Overview

This certificate program is a total of 13 credits and takes one academic year to complete (August–May). The four required courses are taught in an online format, with a face-to-face option for local students. There is also a one credit internship to be completed in spring semester.

Policy

Eligibility

  • Students of language programs
  • Individuals working in the field with no previous training in interpreting
  • Bilingual professionals working in fields not related to interpreting

Acceptance is based on a successful application/interview/entrance exam.

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