University of Arizona
Graduate Credit for DISCOVER training
Those who have completed the DISCOVER Assessment Observer training, practice, and follow-up training leading to certification, are eligible to receive two hours of graduate credit from the University of Arizona, in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology. You receive the credit by applying to the University of Arizona and registering for a special class. If you are enrolled in a different university, you should check with your advisor regarding credit transfers and applicability towards a degree program. You also should check with your school district if you wish to use it for salary credit. The following details apply:
1. You first must apply for admission to the University of Arizona as a non-degree seeking student. (If you are already enrolled in a degree program or have been admitted, skip this step.) Contact your DISCOVER trainer, or the DISCOVER office at (520) 622-8106 and request an application. Complete the application and mail it along with the $15 processing fee. You also can download the application from the University Website at http://www.arizona.edu/ and then click on applying to the University. Please make sure the form says Application for Graduate Non-Degree Admission at the upper right corner.
2. You can register for the class by phone after your application for admission to non-degree status has been processed. Once the Graduate College receives the applications, it takes approximately 48 hours to be in the system. The Graduate College will notify you by phone or e-mail (please include e-mail on your application) with your Personal Identification Number (PIN). You may then register by phone (520/884-7787). A recording will ask you for your Social Security number, press #; PIN number, press #; Action Code, 7003, press #; course call number, 21639, press #.
3. The course is called Creativity and Giftedness, SERP 597A. You can get the course call number from the University of Arizona web page. The call number is different each year.
4. The class is offered during Summer Session II, July 10 to August 9. Because this is a 5-week course, you can register anytime up to the 3rd day of class, but remember that earlier registration is better, to confirm your status.
5. You do not need to do any additional coursework, papers, or assignments beyond the Observer training, practice, and follow-up training leading to certification. You simply need to complete all training necessary for certification, and be recommended for certification, by your DISCOVER Trainer.
6. If you need assistance with the registration process, or have questions, please call Sally Showalter at 520-626-4457. If she cannot answer your questions, she will find the answer and return you call.
7. Dr. C. June Maker is usually the instructor of the class, but others may teach it also. Sally Showalter or someone else in the DISCOVER office can give you the information.
C. June Maker, Ph.D. Professor and Principal Investigator, DISCOVER Projects.
