Certificate

School of Education Certificate of Completion

Students earn a Certificate of Completion from the VCU School of Education after fulfilling the requirements of their Academic and Career Plan. The Academic and Career Plan includes 20+ VCU course credits, campus employment, and an internship. Courses are listed in the VCU Bulletin.

ACE-IT in College Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the ACE-IT in College Certificate program, ACE-IT graduates will have accomplished the Student Learning Outcomes

Examples of Academic Plans of Study

ACE-IT in College students are considered non- degree seeking students at VCU. Students tailor their academic plan to personal interests and career goals. Each student takes Introduction to the University (UNIV 101) during the first semester for class credit.

Sample Plan of Study for Student 1

Summer Semester

Independent Study - 1 credit Bridge In Course

Fall Semester 1

University 101 Introduction to the University - 1 credit

CHEM 110 Chemistry and Society - 3 credits

EDUS 300 School and Society - 3 credits

Spring Semester 1

SPCH 121 Effective Speech - 3 credits

HIST 102 Survey of European History - 3 credits

Summer Semester 1

No classes

Fall Semester 2

BUSN 202 Foundations of Business - 3 credits

URSP 108 Uncovering Richmond - 3 credits

Spring Semester 2

Independent Study - 1 credit Internship

Sample Plan of Study for Student 2

Summer Semester

Independent Study - 1 credit Bridge In Course

Fall Semester 1

University 101 Introduction to the University - 1 credit

EDUS 301 Human Development - 3 credits

Spring Semester 1

SPCH 121 Effective Speech - 3 credits

TEDU 101 Introduction to Teaching - 3 credits

Fall Semester 2

BUSN 162 Digital Literacy Spreadsheet Skills - 1 credit

TEDU 210 Debunking Classroom Myths - 3 credits

FASH 120 Intro to Fashion Industry - 3 credits

Spring Semester 2

WMNS 201 Introduction to Women's Studies - 3 credits

Career Exploration

Fall Semester 3

HPEX 121 Self Defense: Aikido - 1 credit

Independent Study - 1 credit Internship

Measuring Success

Since students audit the majority of classes and do not receive final course grades, success is measured in other ways. Education coaches can help students track grades and instructor feedback. Instructors will determine whether students have made satisfactory academic progress using the following criteria:

Student Performance Rubric

Exceeds expectations	Meets course attendance requirements as defined by course instructor and turns in/completes 90-100% of the course assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests AND Overall quality of work is assessed as being comparable to that of a student who would receive a grade of A or B for the course (whether or not the course is being taken for credit).
Meets expectations	Meets course attendance requirements as defined by course instructor and completes 90-100% of the course assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests, but the overall quality of work does not reach the level of an A or a B. OR Meets course attendance requirements as defined by course instructor; shows “good faith” effort to complete most (at least 75%) of the course assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests. Examples of good faith effort include participating in class activities (with education coach providing assistance as needed), asking instructor questions (in our out of class), responding to instructor feedback, completing agreed upon alternate assignment, or using class accommodations.
Satisfactory progress	Meets course attendance requirements as defined by course instructor; shows “good faith” effort to complete at least 50% of the course assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests. Examples of good faith effort include participating in class activities (with education coach providing assistance as needed) , asking instructor questions (in our out of class), responding to instructor
Does not meet satisfactory progress	Either does not meet course attendance requirements OR Meets course attendance requirements; but turns in/completes less than 50% of the course assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests.