The American School of Asuncion offers its faculty, parents and community university-level courses throughout the year. By offering graduate courses from the University of Alabama, ASA has been able to provide its staff with opportunities for renewing their stateside teaching credentials and for updating their educational expertise. With course enrollment open to English-speaking educators from the greater Asunción community, an overwhelming level of interest has developed and has created broad support for the twelve-year-old graduate program.

The evolution of this masters degree program in Asunción began in 1990 as an ASA initiative to fulfill the professional development requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). During the past year, ten educators have completed their master of arts degree in elementary education through the University of Alabama's overseas graduate education program in Paraguay.

General Information

Masters Degree = 10 courses

M.A. in Elementary or Secondary Education

A total of 10 courses (30 course hour credits)

4 required courses: research, foundations, special ed., curriculum

5 program courses: 3 elementary/secondary and 2 other (such as ESL and/or Reading)

1 elective course (from any area)

Time Limit: 6 years

REGISTRATION

Initial Registration = $25 with green non-degree application (ND)

Copy of college transcripts (plus translation, if needed)

Copy of college diploma (plus translation, if needed)

(This ND status only permits taking up to 4 courses)

Admission to Masters Degree Program

Admission form and Statement of Purpose

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with minimum of 1400

3 letters of recommendation

SCHEDULE

Each course lasts for two weeks (including holidays):

Weekdays (M-F) 6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Saturdays 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Reception will be on the final evening to celebrate.

Four courses take place each year:

March * May * August * October

Average Course Enrollment:

From 15 to 25 students per course.

PROFESSORS

All visiting professors are from the University of Alabama.

Professors live with host families during their 2-week stay in Asunción.

COST

Fee: $400 per course (subject to change)

Books: Cost ranges from $30 to $80 per course.

PLACE

American School of Asunción

Usually in the Art Room