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Introduction The College of Education offers master’s degree
programs and education specialist degree programs. Advanced programs in teacher education provide preparation
beyond that required for initial certification and training to assist
professional persons in achieving higher levels of performance in the discharge
of their responsibilities. Two general categories of advanced programs are
available: further preparation of teachers and preparation of instructional
support personnel. Non-teacher education programs include programs in counseling
and psychology and foundations of education. The goal of the College of Education
is to prepare professional educators who are informed, reflective decision
makers.
Objectives The objectives of the Community Counseling Program are
to provide academic and clinical opportunities, which enable students to: 1. prepare for counseling roles in a variety of human service delivery Comprehensive
Examination Community Counseling
students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination to fulfill the
requirements for a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology. The
program uses the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination
(CPCE)
as the exit examination for Community Counseling Students. Admission Requirements For unconditional admission, the student is required
to have: 1. a bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences (psychology, social work,
or sociology), to *The
following items are required for departmental admission only: 7.
*Evidence of academic skills deemed essential by the program faculty to
include, but not limited to, written and oral communication, comprehension and
critical analysis of professional literature, basic use of the library,
Internet, and other information systems, and competence in statistics and
relevant mathematics. 8. *Approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee for the Department of
Counseling and Psychology within the parameters established by the College of
Education and the Graduate Council. Those students having a bachelor's degree in a program
other than the behavioral sciences must meet all other requirements for
unconditional admission and must have completed three (3) semester hours in each
of the following areas: 1. Human Development Conditional Admission: Those students who do not meet the above GPA and/or test
score requirements but who meet all other requirements for unconditional
admission must have: 1. a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale) and a score of 860 derived from
this formula: undergraduate GPA times 200 plus MAT times 10, or For conditionally
admitted students, a Plan for Proving Graduate Status (PPGS) shall be developed
prior to enrollment for any courses. The
PPGS may include: 1. specific undergraduate or graduate courses as prerequisites, The required level of performance for the PPGS shall
be communicated to the student in writing with a designated completion deadline.
Students who are conditionally admitted may only take courses for
graduate credit that are approved in the PPGS.
Conditionally admitted students must complete all requirements specified
in the PPGS and maintain a 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average within the first
12 hours of graduate work. Those students who do not meet the requirements
described in item seven above (evidence of academic skills), but who meet all
other requirements for unconditional or conditional admission shall also develop
a PPGS. These students may be admitted conditionally subject to the requirements
and time period specified in the PPGS. Such students must also complete all
requirements specified in the PPGS and maintain a 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point
average within the first 12 hours of graduate work. Students
must meet the above degree, GPA, and test score requirements for unconditional
or conditional admission prior to
registering for courses. However, those students who are
required to develop a PPGS due to deficiencies in academic skills (item
7 above) may have additional time as specified in the PPGS to remediate
those deficiencies. If the student fails to meet all admission requirements
within the time specified in the PPGS, the student will be withdrawn from
classes with no credit and without refund. Program of Study Students who have been unconditionally or
conditionally admitted to the Community Counseling Program will meet with their
advisor to prepare an official program of study.
Students may pursue specialized studies in Community Counseling,
Corrections Counseling, or Substance Abuse Counseling. Note: A student may not enroll in a
5000 level graduate course if it duplicates
a course listed on the student's undergraduate transcript. Transfer
Credit Policy After a student has been admitted to a graduate program and has successfully completed six semester hours, the advisor and appropriate program chair may approve a maximum of six semester hours of transfer credit. An additional six hours for transfer credit may be considered on an individual basis by the appropriate chair and the dean. To be considered for transfer credit, the hours must be (a) from accredited graduate schools, (b) taken for graduate credit with an earned grade of “B” or above, and (c) applicable to the degree program in which the student is enrolled. The decision of the chair and dean regarding acceptance of additional 6 hours is final. Additionally, transfer credit must have been earned within eight (8) years of the date of the anticipated completion of the graduate program at TSUD. Credit petitioned for transfer toward a degree cannot have been applied toward another degree. Degree Requirements The 48-hour Community
Counseling Program consists of
39 hours of core courses and 9 hours of specialty area course work. Foundations
of Education Program Objectives The Foundations of Education Program is designed to
give the student an option in selecting a program of study which can be
developed according to individual needs, The student must complete 12 semester hours of required courses then select an area of concentration of 24 semester
hours. Twelve (12) of the 36 semester hours must be in one academic area. A Foundations of
Education major will: 1. develop a comprehensive knowledge base in a selected concentration, Admission Requirements Unconditional admission:
The student is required to have: 1. a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or The following are required for departmental admission: 1. three acceptable letters of reference, Conditional admission:
Those students who do meet the above GPA and/or test score requirements
but who meet all other requirements for unconditional admission must have a
minimum GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale) and a score of 860 on the following formula:
undergraduate GPA times 200 plus MAT times 10 or a score of
1320 on the following formula; undergraduate GPA times 200 plus GRE Aptitude
(Verbal & Quantitative). A Plan for Proving Graduate Status shall be developed
prior to enrollment for any courses. This Plan (PPGS) may include any or all of
the following:
(1) specific undergraduate courses or graduate courses as prerequisites; The required level of performance for these prescribed
activities shall be communicated to the student in writing with a designated
completion deadline. Students who are conditionally admitted may only take
courses for graduate credit that are approved in the Plan. A student who has been admitted conditionally must
complete any requirements prescribed in the Plan for Proving Graduate Status
and maintain a 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average within the first 12 hours of
graduate work. Failure to maintain the stated GPA will result in being dropped
from graduate school. Program of Study Students who have been unconditionally or
conditionally admitted for a degree program are required to meet with their
advisor and prepare an official program of study. The original will be retained
in the student's file once the program of study has been signed by the student,
advisor, and dean. Transfer Credit Policy After a student has been admitted to a graduate program and has successfully completed six semester hours, the advisor and appropriate program chair may approve a maximum of six semester hours of transfer credit. An additional six hours for transfer credit may be considered on an individual basis by the appropriate chair and the dean. To be considered for transfer credit, the hours must be (a) from accredited graduate schools, (b) taken for graduate credit with an earned grade of “B” or above, and (c) applicable to the degree program in which the student is enrolled. The decision of the chair and dean regarding acceptance of additional 6 hours is final. Additionally, transfer credit must have been earned within eight (8) years of the date of the anticipated completion of the graduate program at TSUD. Credit petitioned for transfer toward a degree cannot have been applied toward another degree. Degree Requirements Regardless of the area of concentration, all students
must successfully complete the four required courses along with five to seven
approved elective courses with an overall average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and
successfully complete a written and/or oral examination to fulfill the
requirements for the degree.
MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION DEGREE Objectives Within the general
purpose of teacher education fifth-year programs are designed to: 1. Strengthen and extend the undergraduate program in the areas of
subject matter specialization and in humanistic and behavioral
studies. 2. Develop within the students knowledge of and respect for scientific
methods of investigation which includes comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. 3. Develop educational leadership skills. 4. Extend the student's ability to function more effectively in
multicultural settings. 5. Extend the student's comprehension of program development to
include
diagnosis, planning, implementation, analysis, evaluation, and modification. 6. Develop a more comprehensive understanding of the nature and
needs of exceptional students and the application of specific skills as related to students' educational programs. 7. Develop the professional expertise of students as reflective,
informed decision makers who can recognize and utilize the tools of education for personal growth and contributions to the profession. Admission Requirements Unconditional Admission 1. For those entering Master of Science in Education degree programs,
professional qualifications equivalent to those required for an Alabama Class B
Certificate are a prerequisite. Two copies of the current State Board of
Education certification are required for admission. 2. School Counseling and School Psychometry students must meet the following
admission requirements in addition to the degree, certification, GPA, and test
score requirements.
a. three specified reference forms to include one from the applicant’s
undergraduate advisor, department chair, or dean, one from the applicant’s
most recent employer, and one from a person chosen by the applicant. If the
applicant is unable to obtain references regarding educational or employment
history, selected individuals may be approved by the Graduate Admissions
Committee. These references must attest to the applicant’s potential in
forming effective interpersonal relationships, aptitude for graduate study,
appropriate vocational goals relevant to the program, and personal and
professional self-development as well as other relevant information to be
determined by the program faculty;
b. A specified resume form that includes personal information and
professional portfolio regarding topics such as, but not limited to, educational
and work history, personal and professional goals, professional affiliations,
awards, articles, and references;
c. Individual and group interviews performed by members of the program
faculty to assess the following topics: appropriateness of academic history,
work history, potential success in forming effective interpersonal relationships
in individual and group contexts, vocational goals and objectives and their
relevance to the program, each applicant’s openness to self-examination,
personal and professional self-development, and other factors deemed relevant by
the program faculty regarding successful performance as a graduate student and
as a counselor;
d. Evidence of academic skills deemed essential by the program faculty to
include, but not limited to, written and oral communication, comprehension and
critical analysis of professional literature, basic use of the library,
Internet, and other information systems, and competence in statistics and
relevant mathematics.
e. Approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee for the Department of
Counseling & Psychology within the parameters established by the College of
Education and the Graduate Council.
Students must meet the above
degree, GPA, and test score requirements for unconditional or conditional
admission prior to registering for courses. Completion
of all other admission requirements must be accomplished by the sixth week in
the term. However, those students who are required to develop a PPGS due to deficiencies in academic skills (item 7 above) may have additional time as
specified in the PPGS to remediate those deficiencies. If the student fails to
meet all admission requirements within the time specified in the PPGS, the
student will be withdrawn from classes with no credit and without refund.
Students applying for admission must complete all admission requirements, prior to registering
for any graduate courses.
3.
Early childhood, elementary, special, and secondary education students
must have a 3.0 (4.0 scale) overall undergraduate grade point average in the
proposed field of the graduate study and an over all undergraduate grade point
average of 2.5 (4.0 scale). A letter concerning
the student’s teaching or administration experience must be received directly
from the principal or superintendent. It must include statements concerning
years of experience, grade level, and effectiveness. 4. Instructional support personnel students must have a 3.0 (4.0 scale)
undergraduate grade point average in their major academic field and a 2.5 (4.0
scale) overall grade point average.
5. All education majors must achieve a score of at least 36 on the MAT or
820 on the 6. Students must also meet admission requirements for the College of Education, which include an interview, successful completion of written responses to selected topics, and recommendations from a supervisor and/or previous professor. Conditional Admission Those School Counseling and School Psychometry
students who do not meet the requirements described in number 2d above (evidence
of academic skills), but who meet all other requirements for unconditional or
conditional admission shall also develop a PPGS. These students may be admitted
conditionally subject to the requirements and time period specified in the PPGS.
Such students must also complete all requirements specified in the PPGS and
maintain a 3.0 (4.0) scale grade point average within the first 12 hours of
graduate work. A Plan for Proving Graduate Status shall be developed
prior to enrollment for any courses. This Plan (PPGS) may include any or all of
the following:
(1) specific
undergraduate courses or graduate courses as prerequisites; The required level of performance for these prescribed
activities shall be communicated to the student in writing with a designated
completion deadline. Students who are conditionally admitted may only take
courses for graduate credit that are approved in the Plan. A student who has been admitted conditionally must
complete any requirements prescribed in the Plan for Proving Graduate Status and
maintain a 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average within the first 12 hours of
graduate coursework. Failure to maintain the stated GPA will result in being
dropped from graduate school. NOTE: Secondary education majors must take one three
(3) semester hour course in the content area of specialization during the first
12 semester hours. Course Substitutions 1. A specialized study (1-3 hours) may be substituted for only one 2.The student's advisory committee will select a substitute for any required course previously completed. 3.All course substitutions must be approved by the Dean of the
College of Education. Transfer Credit Policy After a student has been admitted to a graduate program and
has successfully completed six semester hours, the advisor and appropriate
program chair may approve a maximum of six semester hours of transfer credit.
An additional six hours for transfer credit may be considered on an
individual basis by the appropriate chair and the dean.
To be considered for transfer credit, the hours must be (a) from
accredited graduate schools, (b) taken for graduate credit with an earned grade
of “B” or above, and (c) applicable to the degree program in which the
student is enrolled. The decision
of the chair and dean regarding acceptance of additional 6 hours is
final. Additionally, transfer credit must have been earned within
eight (8) years of the date of the anticipated completion of the graduate
program at TSUD. Credit petitioned
for transfer toward a degree cannot have been applied toward another degree. Degree Requirements 1.Completion of the course requirements with a 3.0 (4.0 scale) GPA or
better (3.25 for Educational Leadership). 2.Successful completion of all comprehensive
examination requirements. Certification Requirements A student seeking
Class A certification must meet the following requirements: I . Successful
completion of complete appropriate
program as presented in this Bulletin. 2. Required experience.
Educational Leadership-Two options exist: Master's degree program and
endorsement. Both options require that students have completed three years of
teaching or instructional support experience which must include at least one
year of classroom teaching prior to beginning the program. To be eligible for
admission to the master's degree program, an individual must hold an earned
baccalaureate certification in a teaching field from a regionally accredited
institution. To be eligible for admission to the endorsement program. an
individual must hold an earned master's degree in a teaching field,
library-media, school counseling, or school psychometry from a regional,
accredited institution.
School Counseling-Evidence of two years of appropriate professional
experience. 3. Successful completion of comprehensive examination. Teacher Education
Programs Early childhood,
elementary, secondary, and special education students seeking the Master of
Science in Education degree and/or certification at the Class A level are
required to select courses from Foundations of Professional Studies, Curriculum
and Teaching Studies, Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Studies, electives,
and teaching field studies. Coursework
for each of these program areas is as follows: Early Childhood Education (P-3) Program Expected Student
Outcomes Students who successfully complete this graduate
program will: 1. Be effective educators of young children, birth through age eight; 2. Enhance their ability to make autonomous decisions about all areas of Early Childhood programs based on their knowledge of young children, data from specific situations, and consideration of other points of view; 3. Increase their knowledge of how young children think and learn, the
nature of the knowledge to be learned, and instructional and assessment methods
that facilitate that learning; and 4. Continue their commitment to life-long learning and to serve as advocates
for young children and professionalism in the field of Early Childhood
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