Office of the Dean
210 Ralph Abernathy Hall
Dr. Doris Pogue Screws, Dean
Dr. LaWanda Edwards, Associate Dean
The College of Education (COE) seeks to prepare teachers, instructional support personnel and other professionals to be decision makers who are equipped with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to ethically and effectively integrate theory and practice their professions.These professionals will possess the understanding of our diverse culture, the technological capabilities, the intellectual rigor and the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to make informed and responsible decisions, to engage in reflective assessment, to implement positive change and to pursue learning as a lifetime endeavor. As an integral part of the University, the COE is committed to serving the communities in Alabama through its educational programs and related activities.As it works to carry out its mission, the COE ensures that initial and advanced programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional education personnel are aligned with the expectations of national, state, professional and institutional standards.A non-certifiable M.S. degree is offered for those persons desiring instruction in the area of general counseling.
Graduate students are bound to the academic requirements of the bulletin under which they enter the University, and Alabama State University confers the degree. The Alabama State Department of Education awards certificates; therefore, the student must satisfy the requirements of the state’s administrative code applicable teacher certification and licensure.
| Degree |
Required Admission Test |
| M.Ed. (traditional program) |
GRE General or MAT |
| M.Ed. (alternative program) |
GRE General or MAT |
| M.S. |
GRE General or MAT |
| Ed.S. |
GRE General or MAT(if not previously taken) |
| AA Certificate |
Same as Ed.S. |
| Ed.D. |
GRE General or MAT |
| Ph.D. |
GRE General or MAT |
In addition to being formally admitted to The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School, all applicants to traditional teacher education or instructional leadership programs (M.Ed., AA, Ed.S.) must provide the following information to the Graduate School Dean:
- A copy of the applicant’s valid teaching certificate (B for master’s, A for AA) with proper endorsement;
- An evaluation of teaching effectiveness; and
- Verification of experience (using SDE Form EXP).
NOTE:The State Department of Education requires that individuals enrolled in graduate education programs have a minimum number of years of teaching or successful professional experience:
- Reading Specialist: Two full years of successful classroom teaching experience prior to admission.
- Library Media Specialist: Two years of teaching experience prior to applying for certification
- School Counseling:Two years of teaching experience and a passing score on the Praxis II Professional School Counselor Test or passing the AECAP Basic Skills Test, Praxis II Professional School CounselorTest and the National Counseling Licensure examination prior to applying for certification.
- Instructional Leadership: a minimum of three full years of full-time, acceptable professional educational experience in a P-12 setting, which must include at least one full year of full-time P-12 teaching experience.
Traditional Educator Preparation Programs
These programs are restricted to persons already certified at the Class B or Class A levels. These programs lead to Master (Class A) or Educational Specialist ( Class AA) degree(s)and certification. A valid Class B or A educator certificate must be submitted before enrollment in more than 9 semester hoursof courses.
Completion of the program requires satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination and an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Alternative Educator PreparationPrograms
Alternative Fifth-Year Programs (ALT-A) leading to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree and certification at the A level are designed for those who did not complete an educator preparation program at the undergraduate level.
Most ALT-A programs require a minimum of 39 semester hours of graduate coursework; however, the amount of extra course work will depend upon one’s undergraduate major, desired grade level (P3, K-6, 6-12, P-12), area of certification (single teaching field or comprehensive teaching fields), as determined by an adviser’s evaluation of an applicant’s transcript(s). Elementary Education ALT-A requires 12 hours of English, sciences, social studies, and math if the required passing score for the Praxis II examinations has not been met.
ALT-A programs require a pure academic major;32/19 for all secondary majors; 4x12 for collaborative teaching, early childhood education and elementary education; or passing scores on the appropriate Praxis II examinations for unconditional admission
Students must be admitted to the educator preparation program by meeting the following criteria:
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- All official transcripts showing all courses attempted.
- A minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) from the regionally accredited degree-granting institution. Please consult an academic advisor in the major area for more specific requirements relevant to each program.
In addition to these general requirements, a student must submit:
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores before or during the first term of enrollment.
- Students must pass all undergraduate prerequisite course work prior to unconditional admission.
ASU offers the alternative master’s degree in the following areas of education:
- Early Childhood
- Elementary
- Secondary
- Biology
- English/Language Arts
- Health Education (6-12)
- History
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Physical Education (P-12)
- Music Education (P-12)
- Special Education (Collaborative Teacher K-6 or 6-12)
Completion of the program requires satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination and an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applied Technology Master of Science (M.S.) Degree 33 Credit Hours
This program is taught both online and face to face
Core Courses (24 credit hours)
| APT 501 |
Instructional Design System |
3 |
| APT 503 |
Graphic Design Principles |
3 |
| APT 504 |
Production of Digital Media |
3 |
| APT 505 |
Organization and Administration of Information Technology |
|
| APT 508 |
Networking Administration and Maintenance |
3 |
| APT 509 |
Management Information System |
3 |
| APT 510 |
Legal Issues in Applied Technology |
3 |
| APT 592 |
Research and Development in Applied Technology |
3 |
General Track courses are listed below:
General Track(9 hours)
Biology
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
34-37 Credit Hours
EducationCourses(18-21 credit hours)
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
Teaching Field(16 credit hours)
| BIO Prefix |
Advisor Approved Graduate Level BiologyCourses |
16 |
Biology
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
Alternative A (ALT-A)
50-53 Credit Hours
Students must either, complete undergraduate pre-requisite courses in biology or have a passing score on the Biology Praxis II exam before starting graduate coursework.
Curriculum and Teaching (6 credit hours)
| EDU 590 |
Advanced Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary School |
3 |
| EDU 505 |
Curriculum in the Secondary School |
3 |
Professional Studies(10 credit hours)
| EDU 500 |
Prep for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| EDU 586 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Dev and Behavior |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning(3 credit hours)
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Techniques, Research and Evaluation |
3 |
Technology (3 credit hours)
| EDT 574 |
Computer-Based Instr. Technologies |
3 |
Reading (3 credit hours)
| REA 578 |
Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
Internship (9 credit hours)
| EDU 564 |
Professional Internship in Secondary |
9 |
School Counseling
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
48-51 Credit Hours
In addition to meeting The Murphy Graduate School requirements for admission, students must pass the AECAP, Praxis II Professional School Counselor Exam (if Traditional Route or pass the Alabama Basic Skills Assessment, the Praxis II Professional School Counselor exam, and the National Counseling Licensure examination (if Alternative route and no class B teaching certificate is held) prior to applying for certification.
Instructional Support Area(30 credit hours)
| COU 501 |
Introduction to Counseling |
3 |
| COU 502 |
Theories in Counseling I |
3 |
| COU 503 |
Career Development |
3 |
| COU 504 |
Theories in Counseling II |
3 |
| COU 505 |
Pre-practicum in Counseling |
3 |
| COU 509 |
The Helping Relationship |
3 |
| COU 523 |
Organization and Administration of theGuidance Program |
3 |
| COU 524 |
Introduction to Group Counseling |
3 |
| COU 526 |
Psychological Testing |
3 |
| COU 538 |
Elementary School Counseling |
3 |
Research in Education (3 semester hours)
| COU 512 |
Counseling Research |
3 |
Foundations of Professional Studies and Other
Supporting Disciplines (6-9 credit hours)
| SED 500* |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
| COU 527 |
Counseling Across the Lifespan |
3 |
| EDT 574 |
Computer-Based Instructional Technology |
3 |
Clinical Experiences (9 credit hours)
*For students who have not previously satisfied the special education requirement, a general survey course in special education (three semester hours) is required.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science (M.S.) Degree (Non-Teaching) 60 Credit Hours
Core Counseling Courses (39 credit hours)
Foundations of Education (6 credit hours)
| COU 512 |
Counseling Research |
3 |
| COU 527 |
Counseling Across the Lifespan |
3 |
Supportive Courses (6 credit hours)
| RCOU 511 |
Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling |
3 |
| RCOU 531 |
Job Development and Placement |
3 |
Clinical Experiences (9 credit hours)
Early Childhood Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
33-36 Credit Hours
Teaching Field:At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field course. (18 credit hours)
| EDU 540 |
Research in Early Childhood |
3 |
| COU 550 |
The Early Childhood Curriculum |
3 |
| COU 551 |
Instr. Strategy for Young Children |
3 |
| COU 552 |
The Theory of Play |
3 |
| COU 567 |
Seminar in ECE |
3 |
| COU 568 |
Parental Involvement in ECE |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
Additional Courses:(15credit hours)
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Tech, Research, & Eval |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Dev and Behavior |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
| REA 561 REA 560 |
Reading in Primary Grades OR Techniques and Skills in Reading |
3 |
| EDU 574 |
TComputer-Based Instr.Technology |
3 |
Early Childhood Education
Alternative A (ALT-A)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
46-49 Credit Hours
Teaching Field:At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. (15 credit hours)
| EDU 540 |
Research in Early Childhood |
3 |
| EDU 552 |
The Theory of Play in Early Childhood |
3 |
| EDU 567 |
Seminar in Early Childhood Edu |
3 |
| EDU 568 |
Parent Involvement in EarlyChildhood Education |
3 |
| REA 561 EDU 545 |
Reading in the Primary Grades OR Literature for Children |
3 |
Reading:(3credit hours)
| REA 561 REA 560 |
Reading in the Primary Grades OR Techniques & Skills in Reading |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
Technology:(3credit hours)
| EDT 574 |
Computer-Based InstTechnology |
3 |
Professional Studies: (7credit hours)
| EDT 500 |
Prep for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| EDT 527 |
Human Dev and Behavior |
3 |
| EDT 500 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning(3 credit hours)
| EDT 511 |
Statistical Techniques, Research and Evaluation |
3 |
Curriculum and Teaching (6 credit hours)
| EDT 550 |
Early Childhood Curriculum |
3 |
| EDT 551 |
Instructional Strategies for Young Children |
3 |
Internship (9 credit hours)
| EDU 562 |
Prof Internship in Early Childhood |
9 |
Elementary Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
36-39 Credit Hours
Teaching Field:At least 1/3 of the program shall beteaching field course.(18credit hours)
| EDU 542 |
Sem: Tech Math in Elem Sch |
3 |
| EDU 543 |
Sem: Tech Soc Studies Elem |
3 |
| EDU 544 |
Sem: Tech Science in Elem |
3 |
| EDU 545 |
Literature for Children |
3 |
| EDU 548 |
Sem: Language Arts in the Elem |
3 |
| EDU 560 |
Techniques & Skills of Rea |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning(3credit hours)
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Tech, Research and Eval |
3 |
Additional Courses: (15credit hours required)
| EDU 504 |
Elementary School Curriculum |
3 |
| EDU 574 |
Computer-Based Instr Technology |
3 |
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Tech, Research, & Eval |
3 |
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Dev and Behavior |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
Elementary Education
Alternative A (ALT-A)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
49-52 Credit Hours
Teaching Field:At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field course. (15 credit hours)
| EDU 542 |
Sem: Tech Math in Elem Sch |
3 |
| EDU 543 |
Sem: Tech Soc Studies Elem |
3 |
| EDU 544 |
Sem: Tech Science in Elem |
3 |
| EDU 545 |
Literature for Children |
3 |
| EDU 548 |
Sem: Language Arts in the Elem |
3 |
Reading:(3 credit hours) >
| REA 560 |
Techniques & Skills of Rea |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
Technology:(3 credit hours)
| EDT 574 |
Computer-Based InstTechnology |
3 |
Professional Studies: (10 credit hours)
| EDT 500 |
Prep for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| EDT 531 |
Modern Issues in Education |
3 |
| EDT 527 |
Human Dev and Behavior |
3 |
| EDT 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning(3credit hours)
| EDT 511 |
Statistical Tech, Research and Eval |
3 |
Curriculum and Teaching (6credit hours)
| EDT 504 |
Elementary School Curriculum |
3 |
| EDT 513 |
Problems Teaching in the Elem Sch |
3 |
Internship (9 credit hours)
| EDT 563 |
Prof Internship in Elem Ed |
9 |
English/Language Arts
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
30-33 Credit Hours
Additional Courses(18 credit hours)
| EDT 515 |
Instructional Strategies For Teachers |
3 |
| EDT 505 |
Curriculum in the Secondary School |
3 |
| EDT 574 |
Computer-Based Instr. Technology |
3 |
| EDT 511 |
Stat. Tech., Research & Evaluation |
3 |
| EDT 531 EDT 554 |
Modern Issues in Education OR Contrasting Philosophies of Education |
9 |
| EDT 541 EDT 527 |
Adv. Educational Psychology OR Human Development & Behavior |
9 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
Teaching Field(12 credit hours)
| Advisor approved graduate level |
12 |
| Courses in English, literature, |
| grammar, reading, writing, speech, |
| theater, or print and broadcast |
| journalism. |
| (Courses must be in at least two (2) |
| areas. |
English/Language Arts
Alternative A (ALT-A)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
46-49 Credit Hours
Curriculum and Teaching(6 credit hours)
| EDU 587 |
Advanced Methods of Teaching EnglishLanguage Arts in the Secondary School |
3 |
| EDU 505 |
Curriculum in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Professional Studies: (10 credit hours)
| EDU 500 |
Prep for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| EDU 586 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Dev and Behavior |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning(3credit hours)
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Tech, Research and Eval |
3 |
Methods of Teaching Reading (3credithours)
| REA 578 |
Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
Internship (9 credit hours)
| EDU 564 |
Prof Internship in Sec Education |
9 |
Teaching Field(12credit hours)
| Advisor approved graduate level |
12 |
| Courses in English, literature, |
| grammar, reading, writing, speech, |
| theater, or print and broadcast |
| journalism. |
| (Courses must be in at least two (2) |
| areas. |
*If a course in each of the areas of the broader area has not been completed prior to unconditional admission, a graduate course in that area will be required unless the student has earned a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II examination
Health Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
30 Hours
Additional Courses (15 credit hours)
| EDU 505 |
Curriculum in Secondary Schools |
3 |
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education OR |
3 |
| EDU 554 |
Contrasting Philosophies of Education |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology OR |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Development and Behavior |
3 |
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Techniques, Research and Evaluation OR |
3 |
| PED 529 |
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education |
3 |
| EDU(EDT) 574 |
Computer-Based Instructional Technologies |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
Teaching Field (15)
| HEA Prefix |
Advisor Approved Graduate Level HEA or appropriate prefix |
12 |
Internship (9 credit hours)
| EDU 564 |
Prof Internship in Sec Education |
9 |
Health Education
Alternative A (ALT-A)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree*
37-40 Credit Hours
Curriculum and Teaching (6 credithours)
| EDU 515** |
Instructional Strategies For Teachers |
3 |
| EDU 505** |
Curriculum inthe Secondary School |
3 |
Foundation of Professional Studies(4 semester hours)
| **EDU 500 |
Preparation for Admission for TEP |
1 |
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education OR |
3 |
| EDU 554 |
Contrasting Philosophies of Education |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Technology: (3credit hours)**
| EDT 574 |
Computer-Based InstTechnology |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3 credithours)
| EDU 511* |
Statistical Techniques, Research and Evaluation OR |
3 |
| PED 529** |
Measurement and Evaluation in PED |
3 |
Methods of Teaching Reading(3 credithours)
| REA 578 |
Reading in the Content Areas OR |
3 |
| REA 560 |
Techniques and Skills in Reading |
3 |
Teaching Field (12 credithours)
| HEA Prefix |
Twelve hours of advisor-approved graduate level courses. |
12 |
Internship (6 credit hours)
| EDU 564 |
Prof Internship in Sec Education |
6 |
*Required: baccalaureate degree; 32 semester hours in health education teaching field courses (see academic advisor for approved undergraduate teaching field courses)
**These courses may be taken prior to unconditional admission (The completion of ALLprogram admission requirements must be met before any other courses are completed).
History
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
30 Credit Hours
Additional Courses(18credit hours)
| EDU 515 |
Instructional Strategies For Teachers |
3 |
| EDU 505 |
Curriculum in the Secondary School |
3 |
| EDT 574 |
Computer-Based Instr. Technology |
3 |
| EDU 511 |
Stat. Tech.,Research & Eval |
3 |
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education OR |
3 |
| EDU 554 |
Contrasting Philosophies of EDU |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Adv. Educational Psychology OR |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Development & Behavior |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Teaching Field (12 semester hours)
| Advisor Approved Graduate Level History courses |
12 |
History
Alternative A (ALT-A)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
37-40 Credit Hours
Curriculum and Teaching(6 credithours)
| EDU 515 |
Instructional Strategies For Teachersor |
3 |
| EDU 589 |
Advanced Methods of Teaching |
3 |
| |
Social Studiesin the Secondary School(Required ifstudent began after Fall 2011) |
|
| EDU 505 |
Curriculum in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Professional Studies(4 semester hours)
| EDU 500 |
Prep for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| EDU 586 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning(3credit hours)
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Tech, Research and Eval |
3 |
Methods of Teaching Reading(3 semester hours)
| REA 578 |
Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
Teaching Field (12 semester hours)
| Twelve hours of advisor-approved graduate level History courses. |
12 |
Internship (6 semester hours)
| EDU 564 |
Prof Internship in Sec Education |
6 |
Master of Education in Instructional Leadership Program
The applicant for the Master of Education degree in Instructional Leadership must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. All admission requirements for graduate programs in education should be met prior to registration for courses. Application forms should be completed and submitted to The Murphy Graduate School.Full admission status should be granted to persons who meet all applicable admission requirements prior to enrollment.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the Master’s degree in Instructional Leadership program requires that the applicant:
The portfolio will contain the following:
- Possess a Class B Teaching certificate required.
- Take and obtain satisfactory scores on specifiednational tests (GRE or MAT)
- Submit threeletters of recommendation from personswho are qualified to evaluate and applicant’s ability todo graduate-level work
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Have a minimum of three (3) years of successfulteaching experience. Experience form is required.
- Submit an admission portfolio before an interview.
- Two letters of recommendation to include one from the applicant’s principal or supervisor
- Completed copy (all forms) of the most recent performance appraisal to include the professional development component, if available
- Evidence of ability to improve student achievement
- Evidence of leadership and management potential, includingevidence of most recent accomplishments in the area of instructional leadership
- Summary of candidate’s reasons for pursuing instructional leadership certification
- Summary of the candidate’s expectations of the leadership preparation program
- Pass an interview conducted by a program admissioncommittee that includes both P-12 instructionalleaders and higher education faculty.
Course Requirements
The Master of Education degree program in Instructional Leadership includes 30-33 credit hours. Candidates will complete 24 credit hours of core courses, including technology and internship. Electives include 3 credit hours of special education (if not previously completed) and 6 credit hours of foundations of Education or other advisor approved courses. Course requirements are listed below:
Instructional Leadership Core Courses (24 Credit Hours)
| ILP 510 |
Foundations of Instructional Leadership |
3 |
| ILP 520 |
Instructional Leadership and Supervision |
3 |
| ILP 570 |
Ethics and Legal Bases in American Education |
3 |
| ILP 572 |
Fiscal and Human Resource Management |
3 |
| ILP 574 |
Instructional Technology for School Leaders |
3 |
| ILP 595 |
Internship in Instructional Leadership I |
3 |
| ILP 596 |
Internship in Instructional Leadership II |
3 |
| ILP 597 |
Internship in Instructional Leadership III |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Additional Courses Required For the Degree (9 credit hours)
| Electives |
Advisor approves electives appropriate for Instructional Leadership Courses are 3 credit hours each |
6 |
Internship Requirements:
Prior to being admitted into internship courses students must achieve a passing score on the Praxis II (0411 Leadership and Supervision) and have the score forwarded to Alabama State University.
It is mandatory for students to take and pass ILP 510, ILP 520, ILP 570, ILP 572 and attend an ILP faculty sponsored Praxis II workshop prior to attempting the examination.
The ten consecutive day residency portion of ILP 595 cannot be performed simultaneously with duties of employment.
Certification Only Option(24 Credit Hours)
Students must meet the same admission requirements for admission to Instructional Leadership and hold a Class A Teaching Certificate. Certification option is a 24 credit hour option. Courserequirements are listed below:
| ILP 510 |
Foundations of Instructional Leadership |
3 |
| ILP 520 |
Instructional Leadership and Supervision |
3 |
| ILP 570 |
Ethics and Legal Bases in American Education |
3 |
| ILP 572 |
Fiscal and Human Resource Management |
3 |
| ILP 574 |
Instructional Technology for School Leaders |
3 |
| ILP 595 |
Internship in Instructional Leadership I |
3 |
| ILP 596 |
Internship in Instructional Leadership II |
3 |
| ILP 597 |
Internship in Instructional Leadership III |
3 |
Library MediaP-12 (ONLINE)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
30-33 Credit Hours
Instructional Support Area (24 semester hours)
| LEM 500 |
Literature for Children and Young Adults |
3 |
| LEM 508 |
Collection Development and Management(former title: Selection and Utilization of Mediaand Materials) |
3 |
| LEM 511 |
Communication, Technology, &DesignInstructional Design |
3 |
| LEM 512 |
Administration of Library MediaPrograms |
3 |
| ILP 519 |
Reference and Reference Services |
3 |
| ILP 574 |
Computer-Based Instructional Technologies |
3 |
| ILP 575 |
Current and Emerging Instructional Technologies |
3 |
| EDT 574 |
Internship in Instructional Leadership III |
3 |
| EDT 575 |
Internship in Instructional Leadership III |
3 |
| EDT 576 |
Internship in Instructional Leadership III |
3 |
Advisor approved electives (3 semester hours)
| Advisor approved elective |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Internship (3 semester hours)
| LEM 520 |
Intern in Library MediaI |
3 |
| LEM 521 |
Intern in Library Media II |
1 |
| LEM 522 |
Intern in Library Media III |
1 |
Mathematics Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
30-33 credit hours
Additional Courses (18credit hours)
| EDU 515 |
Instructional Strategies For Teachers |
3 |
| EDU 505 |
Curriculum in the Secondary School |
3 |
| EDU 574 |
Computer-BasedInstr Technology |
3 |
| EDU 511 |
Stat. Tech., Research & Eval |
3 |
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education OR |
3 |
| EDU 554 |
Contrasting Philosophies of EDU |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Adv. Educational Psychology OR |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Development & Behavior |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Teaching Field (12credit hours)
| Twelve (12) hours of advisor approved graduate level Mathematics courses |
12 |
Mathematics Education
Alternative A (ALT-A)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
43-46 credit hours
Curriculum and Teaching(6credit hours4)
| EDU 588 |
Advanced Methods of Teaching Math in the Secondary School(Required if student began after Fall 2011) |
3 |
| EDU 505 |
Curriculum in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Professional Studies (7credit hours)
| EDU 500 |
Prep for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| EDU 586 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Dev and Behavior |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3)
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Techniques, Research andEvaluation |
3 |
Methods of Teaching Reading(3)
| REA 578 |
Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
Internship (9semester hours)
Teaching Field (15)
| |
Fifteen (15)hours of advisor approved graduate level Mathematics courses |
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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
The Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music, provides programsin conjunction with the College of Education, leading to the Master of Educationdegree. The Master of Educationin Music Educationprogram provides training for Class A certification, Nursery-12th grades, in instrumental music or in vocal/choral music for teaching in public systems.
Admission to graduate study is first secured through The Murphy Graduate School. Students applying for admission must present the following:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution witha major in music or in music education;
- A grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
- An acceptable GRE or MAT score presented uponadmission, or during the first semester of residence;
- M.Ed. students see requirements for admission to ateacher education program; and
- Three letters of reference.
For graduate study in the Department of Music, further requirements specified by the Department of Music Graduate Faculty must be completed. These include:
- An evaluative interview and audition with the graduate faculty of the Department of Music.
- Completion of minimum requirements as established byAninitial advisory examination in general musicknowledge,music history, music education and musictheory.
Evaluative Interview
Applicants will be asked to have an evaluative interview and diagnostic written examination in music content knowledge as part of the application process. The student should personally contact the Department of Music office to make arrangements for an evaluative interview with the Graduate Coordinator of the department. This interview will provide an opportunity for the student to express educational goals, interests or concerns and gain a solid understanding of his or her degree requirements. Additionally, the written advisory examination, which is diagnostic in purpose, will be scheduled. Questions concerning this examination may be asked during the interview.
Advisory Examination
The written advisory examination is administered during the evaluative interview. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of basic conceptsofgeneral music knowledge, music history, music education and musictheory. The purpose of the examination is to assist in planning a course of study consistent with degree requirements and the student’s assessed needs and expressed interests. If serious deficiencies are discovered, applicants will be required to complete a written examination in order to devise a plan of remediation. This plan may include additional and/or remedial coursework.Unconditional acceptance in the program will be granted only after such remediation is completed
Basic Exit Criteria forAdvanced Degrees
Before a master’s candidate can be said to have fulfilled all degree requirements, the candidate must pass a comprehensive examination in music education and profes-sional education.
Master of Education in Music(M.Ed.)Vocal/Choral Emphasis or InstrumentalEmphasis
36 + credit hours
The Master of Education in Music Education curriculum is designed to satisfy the certification requirements for the state of Alabama’s Class A teaching certificate as well as enhance theprofessional qualifications of those who have the Alabama Class B teaching certificate or its equivalent.Highly specialized, the Master of Education in Music Education curriculum involves three basic program components: professional education courses,music courses
and support courses required for certification. The following credit hours are required in each component:
Professional Education 18 + CreditHours
Teaching Field: Music18 Credit Hours
Curriculum and Teaching (9 credithours)
| EDU 515 |
Instructional Strategies for Teachers |
3 |
| EDU 504 |
Elementary School Curriculum |
3 |
| EDU 574 |
Computer-Based Instr Tech |
3 |
Foundation of Professional Studies(6 credithours)Select one course
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education |
3 |
| EDU 554 |
Contrasting Philosophies of Education |
3 |
Select one course
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Development and Behavior |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning(3 semester hours)
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Techniques, Research and Evaluation |
3 |
Internship (if required) (3credithours)
| EDU 591 |
Practicum in Education |
3 |
Teaching Field(18 semester hours)
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Must include at least 18 semester hours in each teaching field at the fifth-year level. For students who have not previously satisfied the special education requirement, a general survey course in special education (three semester hours) is required. Foundation and Professional Studies will be increased to nine semester hours for students completing the special education requirement. Electives may be reduced to three semester hours for students completing the special education requirement |
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Master Of Music Education ( M.Ed.)Alternative Class A Program 48-51 credit hours
The Alabama State Department of Education has approved an ALTA Class A program for graduate students who present baccalaureate credentials from a degree in music other than the Bachelor of Music Education. Completion of this program, in instrumental music or in vocal/choral music, warrants the Master of Education in Music Education degree and state certification (Class A) for N-12 (Nursery through 12th Grade). In addition to the courses listed below, students may be required to complete additional undergraduate courses in music education.
Curriculum and Teaching (6credit hours)
| EDU 515 |
Instructional Strategies for Teachers |
3 |
| EDU 504 |
Elementary School Curriculum |
3 |
Professional Studies (6+credit hours)
| EDU 500 |
Prep for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education OR |
3 |
| EDU 554 |
Contrasting Philosophies (Choral Only) |
3 |
| EDU 586 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Technology (3credit hours)
| EDT 574 |
Computer-Based Instr Tec |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning(3)
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Techniques, Research andEvaluation |
3 |
Method of Teaching Reading(3credit hours)
| REA 578 |
Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
Internship (9credit hours)
| EDU 566 |
Prof Internship N-12 |
9 |
Teaching Field(18 semester hours)
Physical Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
30 Credit Hours
Curriculum and Teaching (3 semester hours)
| **EDU 504 |
Elementary School Curriculum OR |
3 |
| **EDU 505 |
Curriculum in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Foundations of Professional Studies (6-9 semester hours)
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education OR |
3 |
| EDU 554 |
Contrasting Philosophies of Education |
3 |
| EDU 521 |
Human Development and Behavior OR |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3 credit hours)
| **EDU511 |
Statistical Techniques, Research and Evaluation OR |
3 |
| **PED 529 |
Measurement and Evaluation in PED |
3 |
Teaching Field (15 credithours)
| **EDU511 |
Adviser-approved courses (PED prefix) |
15 |
Technology (3credit hours)
| EDT 574 |
Computer-Based Instr Tec |
3 |
**These courses may be taken prior to unconditional admission (The completion of ALL program admission requirements must be met before any other courses are completed).
49completed).Physical Education
Alternative A (ALT-A)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree*
43-46 Credit Hours
Curriculum and Teaching (9 credithours)
| **EDU 504 |
Adviser-approved courses (PED prefix) |
3 |
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| **EDU 505 |
The Elementary School Curriculum OR |
15 |
| Curriculum in Secondary Schools |
3 |
| EDU 513 |
Problems Teaching in Elementary School OR |
3 |
| EDU 515 |
Instructional Strategies for Teachers |
3 |
| PED 533 |
Methods and Materials for SecondarySchool PED OR |
3 |
| PED 534 |
Methods and Materials for ElementarySchoolPED |
3 |
Foundations of Professional Studies (4 credithours)
| **EDU 500 |
Preparation for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| **EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in EducationOR |
3 |
| **EDU 554 |
CContrasting Philosophies of Education |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Technology (3 semester hours)
| **EDU (EDT) 574 |
Computer-Based Instructional Technologies |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3 credit hours)
| **EDU 511 |
Statistical Techniques, Research andEvaluation OR |
3 |
| **PED 529 |
Measurement and Evaluation in PED |
3 |
Methods of Teaching Reading (3 semester hours)
| REA 578 |
Reading in the Content Areas OR |
3 |
| REA 560 |
Techniques and Skills in Reading |
3 |
Teaching Field (15 semester hours)
| PED 524 |
Developmental and Remedial PED (required) |
3 |
| PED prefix |
Advisor-approved courses |
12 |
p>Internship (16 weeks required –6 semester hours)
| EDU 566 |
Professional Internship in P-12 |
6 |
*Required: Baccalaureate degree; 32 semester hours in physical education teaching field courses to include five semester hours of 200-level PED activity courses (See academic advisor for approved undergraduate teaching field courses)
**These courses may be taken prior to unconditional admission (The completion of ALL program admission requirements must be met before any other courses are completed).
Reading Specialist
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
36 Credit Hours
To be eligible for admission, applicants must be certified teachers in any teaching fields, with a minimum of two years of successful teaching experience. A comprehensive examination is required. Since this degree is considered by Alabama State Department of Education to be an initial certification program, Praxis II is also required.
Class A Reading SpecialistChecklist
For Single Teaching Field (not Alternative Fifth-Year)
Teaching Field (18 credit hours)
| REA 559 |
Teaching Reading/Elem School |
3 |
| REA 562 |
Rea Diagnosis & Remediation |
3 |
| REA 565 |
Curr. Research & Prac in Tch Read |
3 |
| REA 585 |
Theories, Research, & Strategies |
3 |
| EDU 545 |
Literature for Children |
3 |
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Literature for Children |
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| EDU 504 |
Elementary School Curriculum or |
3 |
| EDU 515 |
Instr Strategies for Teachers |
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English Language Arts, General Science, and General Social Studiesprograms shall require at least one course in two areas.
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning
(3 semester hours required)
| EDU 511 |
Statistical Tech, Research, & Eval |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Internship:
| REA 564 |
Reading Internship |
3 |
Additional Courses:
Foundations of Professional Studies
(6 credit hours required)
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education OR |
3 |
| EDU 554 |
Contrasting Philosophies |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Development & Behavior OR |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psy |
3 |
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Electives: 6 semester hours required
If a special education course is required,then
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elective hours may be reduced. |
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| EDU 574 |
Computer-based Instr. Tech |
3 |
| EDU 575 |
Curr. & Emerging Instr. Tech |
3 |
| EDU 576 |
Integr of Tech into K-12 Curr |
3 |
Social Sciences
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
33-36 Credit Hours
Additional Courses(18credit hours)
| EDU 515 |
Instructional Strategies For Teachers |
3 |
| EDU 505 |
Curriculum in the Secondary School |
3 |
| EDU 574 |
Computer-Based Instr. Technology |
3 |
| EDU 511 |
Stat. Tech., Research & Eval |
3 |
| EDU 531 |
Modern Issues in Education OR |
3 |
| EDU 554 |
Contrasting Philosophies of EDU |
3 |
| EDU 551 |
Adv. Educational Psychology OR |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Development & Behavior |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Teaching Field (15credit hours)
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Fifteen hours of advisor-approved graduate level courses in history, geography, political science or economics (Courses must be in at least two areas.) |
15 |
Social Studies
Alternative A (ALT-A)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
46-49 Credit Hours
Curriculum and Teaching (6)
| EDU 589 |
Advanced Methods of Teaching Social Studiesin the Secondary School (Required if student began after Fall 2011) |
3 |
| EDU 505 |
Curriculum in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Professional Studies (10credit hours)
| EDU 500 |
Prep for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| EDU 586 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Dev and Behavior |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3)
| EDU 511 |
The Exceptional Student Inclusive SchoolStatistical Techniques, Research and Evaluation |
3 |
Methods of Teaching Reading (3)
| REA 578 |
Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
Internship ( 9 credit horus)
Teaching Field (15credit hours)
| EDU 511 |
Advisor approved graduate level courses in History, Geography, Political Science or Economics.(Courses must be in at least two areas.) |
15 |
*If a course in each of the areas of the broader area has not been completed prior to unconditional admission, a graduate course in that area will be required unless the student has earned a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II examination.
Special Education/Collaborative
Teacher (K-6 or 6-12)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
30 Credit Hours
Additional Courses: (12credit hours)
| SED 520 |
Context of Education |
3 |
| SED 530 |
Dynamics of Admin. & Sup. OR |
3 |
| SED 550 |
Research, Publ. & Grant Writing |
3 |
| SED 590 |
Comm, Collab, & Diversity |
3 |
| EDT 574 |
Computer Based Instr. Technology |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Teaching Field (18 credit hours)
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Advisor-approved graduate levelcourses in Collaborative Education |
18 |
Internship (if required)
| *SED 690 |
Practicum in Inclusive Settings (K-6) |
3 |
| *SED 695 |
Practicum in Inclusive Settings (6-12) |
3 |
*Required
Special Education/Collaborative (K-6 or 6-12) Alternative A (ALT-A)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree 49-52 Credit Hours
Curriculumand Teaching(3)
| SED 590 |
Comm, Collaboration and Diversity |
3 |
Professional Studies (10 credit hours)
| EDU 500 |
Prep for Admission to TEP |
1 |
| EDU 520 |
Context of Education |
3 |
| EDU 527 |
Human Dev and Behavior |
3 |
| EDU 541 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
Technology (3 credit hours)
| EDT 574 |
Computer-based Instr. Tech |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning(3 credit hours)
| SED 652 |
Assessment Instruments for SP POP |
3 |
Reading (3credit hours)
| REA 560 |
Techniques and Skills of Reading (K-6) OR |
3 |
| REA 578 |
Reading in the Content Areas (6-12) |
3 |
Internship(9credit hours; Full-time in the teaching; 16 weeks required)
| SED 680 |
Student Teaching in Inclusive Setting, K-6 OR |
9 |
| SED 685 |
Student Teaching in Inclusive Setting,6-12 OR |
9 |
| SED 687 |
Student Teaching in Inclusive Setting, K-6 and 6-12 |
9 |
Teaching Field(18credit hours)
| SED 622 |
Autism Spectrum |
9 |
| SED 640 |
Lang. Interv. For Stud. w/Disabi |
9 |
| SED 660 |
Developmental Disabilities |
9 |
| SED 662 |
SED 662 |
9 |
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Select Two (2) of the following: |
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| EDU 542 |
Sem: Tech Math in Elem Sch |
3 |
| EDU 543 |
Sem: Tech Soc Studies Elem |
3 |
| EDU 544 |
Sem: Tech Science in Elem |
3 |
| EDU 548 |
Sem: Language Arts in the Elem |
3 |
Educational Specialist DegreePrograms of Study
The general academic policies and regulations for the educationalspecialist programs are the same as those for the sixth-year programs in this catalog.
Biology/Secondary Education (AA)
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)30 Credit hours
Curriculum and Teaching: (6)
| EDU 611 |
Advanced Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDU 627 |
Current Trends in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Professional Studies(3 credit hours)
| EDU 512 |
Educational Research |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3credit hours)
| EDU 602 |
Intermediate Statistical Techniques and Evaluation |
3 |
Teaching Field (12credit hours)
| Twelve hours of advisor approved graduate level coursesin Biology.(Must have BIO or appropriate prefix)*At least two of the courses must be at the 600 level or above. |
12 |
Advisor Approved Electives: 6
| EDU 696 and 697 |
Thesis I & II OR |
6 |
| EDU 698 and 699 |
Field Study and Research I and II |
6 |
Instructional Leadership (AA)
Educational Specialist (Ed. S.)30 –33 Credit hours
The Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership at Alabama State University builds on the knowledge and abilities developed at the Class A (Master’s degree) level. Candidates will use their skills to create and practice successful instructional leadership. Program emphasis will be placed on the development of shared leadership practices with stakeholders in improving student achievement, especially parents and teachers. Any questions regarding theInstructional Leadership Programshould be directed to the Chairperson of Instructional Support Programs (334) 229-6829.
Application forms can be downloaded online and should be completed andsubmittedto The Murphy Graduate School. Prior to an applicant being fully admitted to the program, he or she must complete a portfolio and an interview.
Admission to the Instructional Leadership Program
Admissions Requirements
The Alabama State Department of Education requires that candidates for advanced certification forInstructional Leadershipshall be at the Class AA level and shall minimally ensure the following:
- All candidates must undergo a criminal history background check. Additional information is provided in Rule 290-3-3-.02(5).
- All candidates must hold a Class A Professional Educator Certificate in Instructional Leadership or one of the other Class A leadership certificate designations [instructional leader, principal, superintendent, superintendent-principal, educational administrator, supervisor (any subject and/or grade level), administrator of career and technical education]
- Candidates must meet oneof the following criteria:
- Possess a Class A Instructional Leadership certificate earned after completing aredesigned program at a university inAlabama;
- Be currently serving as a superintendent, assistant or associate superintendent,assistant tothesuperintendent, principal,assistant principal, supervisor (any subjectand/or grade level), administrator of careerand technical education, coordinator, orevaluator; and
- Document three years of employment in an instructional leadership position for which oneof the certificates in Rule 290-3-3-.53.01(2)(b)is proper certification according to the current edition of the Subject and Personnel Codesof the Alabama State Department of Education.
- Applicants who completed a Class A program other than one approved by the State Board of Education on or after September 8, 2005, must submit a portfolio which includes:
- Three letters of recommendation;
- Most recent performance appraisals;
- Evidence of ability to lead student achievement;
- Evidence of leadership and management potential; and
- Reasons for pursuing the Class AA certificate in instructional leadership.
- Minimum grade point average requirement for admission tothe Instructional Leadership ProgramED.S/AA Level Certification is 3.25.
As with the Masterof Education in Instructional Leadership, applicants will be interviewed prior to admissions. ILP faculty and LEAs will be involved in the process of determining which applicants should be interviewed and admitted based onthe interview process itself.
Program Requirements
The Educational Specialist Program in Instructional Leadership includes 30-33 credit hours with no fewer than 30 of the semester hours of course work being at the sixth-year level or above. Candidates will complete 21 credit hours of core courses, including technology, 6 credit hours of problem analysis, and a three-credit hour advisor elective. If candidates have not successfully taken a Survey of Special Education course, they will need to take SED 500 –the Exceptional Student.
Comprehensive Examination
To complete program requirements, candidates must pass a comprehensive assessment that documents mastery of the Class AA Instructional Leader program curriculum.
Core Courses (21 credit hours)
| ILP 680 |
Organizational Theory and Practice |
3 |
| ILP 681 |
The Superintendency and School Organization Seminar |
3 |
| ILP 682 |
School Business Management and Accountability |
3 |
| ILP 683 |
Curriculum and Teaching for Instructional Leaders |
3 |
| ILP 684 |
Ethical and Legal Decision-Making for Superintendents |
3 |
| ILP 685 |
Advanced Human Resource Development |
3 |
| ILP 686 |
Clinical Study in Instructional Leadership I |
3 |
| ILP 687 |
Clinical Study in Instructional Leadership II |
3 |
Elective ( 3 credit hours)
| Candidates will select oneadvisor-approved elective |
3 |
Clinical Mental Health CounselingNon-Certification OptionEducational Specialist(Ed.S.) Degree 33-36 credithours
Admission based on Masters GPA plus MAT/GRE
Instructional Support Area (15credit hours)
| COU 636 |
Introduction to Play Therapy |
3 |
| COU 680 |
Seminar in Counseling |
3 |
| COU 690 |
Supervision in Counseling |
3 |
| COU 638 |
Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling |
3 |
| COU 637 |
Advanced Play Therapy |
3 |
Internship (3-6credit hours)*
| COU 692 |
Advanced Internship in Counseling I |
3 |
| COU 679 |
Advanced Internship in Counseling II |
3 |
Research in Education (9credit hours)
| COU 614 |
Topical Seminar in Counseling |
3 |
| COU 656 |
Research and Evaluation in Counseling Programs |
3 |
| COU 628 |
Research in School and Agency Counseling |
3 |
Electives(6credit hours)
| COU 632 |
Consultation and Collaboration |
3 |
| EDT 575 EDT 576 |
nstructional Technology OR Integration of Tech K-12 Curriculum |
3 |
| EDU 696 EDU 697 |
Thesis IIn Area of Spec II OR Thesis IIIn Area of Spec II |
3 |
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student ORother advisor approved elective |
3 |
*Students whose master’s program included fewer than 700 hours practicum/intership must take 6 semester hours of advanced internships.
School Counseling Certification Option
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree 33-36 semester hours
Admission based on Masters GPA plus MAT/GRE
Instructional Support Area (15credit hours)
| COU 636 |
Introduction to Play Therapy |
3 |
| COU 680 |
Seminar in Counseling |
3 |
| COU 690 |
Supervision in Counseling |
3 |
| COU 638 |
Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling |
3 |
| COU 637 |
Advanced Play Therapy |
3 |
Internship(3-6credit hours)*
| COU 692 |
Advanced Internship in Counseling I .. |
3 |
| COU 679 |
Advanced Internship in Counseling II |
3 |
Research in Education (9credit hours)
| COU 614 |
Topical Seminar in Counseling |
3 |
| COU 656 |
Research and Evaluation in Counseling Programs |
3 |
| COU 628 |
Research in Schooland AgencyCounseling |
3 |
Electives(6credit hours)
| COU 539 |
Readings in Guidance and Counseling |
3 |
| COU 614 |
DSM |
3 |
| COU 632 |
Consultation and Collaboration |
3 |
| EDT 575/576 |
Instructional Technologyor other advisor approved elective |
3 |
Early Childhood Education(AA)Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree33-36 credit hours
Teaching Field ECE (15credit hours)
| EDU 625 |
Current Trends & Practices in ECE |
3 |
| EDU 633 |
Practicum in ECE |
3 |
| EDU 635 |
Sem: Problems in ECE |
3 |
| Six hours of advisor approved graduate level courses, and appropriate to ECE curriculum |
6 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Additional Courses (18credit hours)
| EDU 512 |
Educational Research |
3 |
| EDU 602 |
Intermediate Statistical Techniques and Evaluation |
3 |
| EDU 611 |
Advanced Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDU 634 |
Advanced Studies in Cognitive Development |
3 |
Advisor Approved Electives (6 credit hours)Select either EDU 696 & 697, OR 698 & 699
| EDU 696 |
Thesis In Area of Spec I |
3 |
| EDU 697 |
Thesis II In Area of Spec II |
3 |
| EDU 698 |
Field Study and Research I |
3 |
| EDU 699 |
Field Study and Research II |
3 |
Elementary Education(AA)
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) DegreeCredit hours 33-36
Teaching Field EED (15credit hours)
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Advisor approved graduate level courses, and appropriate to ECE curriculum |
6 |
| REA 602 |
Advanced Seminar in Reading |
3 |
| REA 610 |
Reading Process: Curr. Trends |
3 |
| EDU 603 |
Adv. Teach. Math in Elem. Sch |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Additional Courses (18credit hours)
| EDU 512 |
Educational Research |
3 |
| EDU 602 |
Intermediate Statistical Techniques and Evaluation |
3 |
| EDU 611 |
Advanced Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDU 626 |
Research Study in Elem EDU |
3 |
Advisor Approved Electives (6 credit hours)Select either EDU 696 & 697, OR 698 & 699
| EDU 696 |
Thesis In Area of Spec I |
3 |
| EDU 697 |
Thesis II In Area of Spec II |
3 |
| EDU 698 |
Field Study and Research I |
3 |
| EDU 699 |
Field Study and Research I |
3 |
History/Secondary Education(AA)
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)30-33 Credit Hours
Curriculum and Teaching (6)
| EDU 611 |
Advanced Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDU 627 |
Current Trends in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Professional Studies(3credit hours)
| EDU 512 |
Educational Research |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3)
| EDU 602 |
Intermediate Statistical Techniques and Evaluation |
3 |
Teaching Field (12credit hours)
| Advisor approved graduate level courses in History.*At least two of the courses must be at the 600 levelor above. |
12 |
Advisor Approved Electives (6 credit hours)Select either EDU 696 & 697, OR 698 & 699
| EDU 696 |
Thesis In Area of Spec I |
3 |
| EDU 697 |
Thesis II In Area of Spec II |
3 |
| EDU 698 |
Field Study and Research I |
3 |
| EDU 699 |
Field Study and Research II |
3 |
Library Media(AA / ONLINE)
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) 30-33 Credit Hours
Instructional Support Area (15 credit hours)
| LEM 501 |
Readings in Instructional Technology |
3 |
| LEM 570 |
Legal Basis of library Education |
3 |
| LEM 600 |
Seminar in Library Media |
3 |
| LEM 613 |
Advanced Educational Media Programs |
3 |
| LEM 625 |
Research in Library Media |
3 |
Research(6 credithours)
| LEM 696 |
Thesis I |
3 |
| LEM 697 |
Thesis II |
3 |
| LEM 698 |
Field Study I |
3 |
| LEM 699 |
Field StudyII |
3 |
Practicum(3 credit hours)
| LEM 691 |
Practicum in LEM |
3 |
Electives (6 semester hours)
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Mathematics/Secondary
Education (AA)Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)30-33 Credit Hours Required
Curriculum and Teaching (6credit hours)
| EDU 611 |
Advanced Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDU 627 |
Current Trends in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Professional Studies(3credit hours)
| EDU 512 |
Educational Research |
3 |
| EDU 655 |
Issues in Educational Foundations |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3credit horus)
| EDU 602 |
Intermediate Statistical Techniques and Evaluation |
3 |
Teaching Field (12credit hours)
| Twelve hours of advisor approved graduate level courses in Mathematics..*At least two of the courses must be at the 600 levelor above. |
12 |
Advisor Approved Electives (6 credit hours)Select either EDU 696 & 697, OR 698 & 699
| EDU 696 |
Thesis In Area of Spec I |
3 |
| EDU 697 |
Thesis II In Area of Spec II |
3 |
| EDU 698 |
Field Study and Research I |
3 |
| EDU 699 |
Field Study and Research II |
3 |
Social Sciences/Secondary Education (AA)
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)30-33Credit Hours Required
Curriculum and Teaching (6credit hours)
| EDU 611 |
Advanced Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDU 627 |
Current Trends in Secondary Schools |
3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework
(Required if not previously completed: 0-3 credit hours)
| SED 500 |
The Exceptional Student |
3 |
Professional Studies(3credit hours)
| EDU 512 |
Educational Research |
3 |
| EDU 655 |
Issues in Educational Foundations |
3 |
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3credit horus)
| EDU 602 |
Intermediate Statistical Techniques and Evaluation |
3 |
Teaching Field (12credit hours)
| Twelve hours of advisor approvedgraduate level courses in Social Studies.*At least two of the courses must be at the 600 levelor above.*One graduate course must be from at least two areas within the Social Studies discipline. |
12 |
Advisor Approved Electives (6credit hours)Select either EDU 696 & 697, OR 698 & 699
| EDU 696 |
Thesis In Area of Spec I |
3 |
| EDU 697 |
Thesis II In Area of Spec II |
3 |
| EDU 698 |
Field Study and Research I |
3 |
| EDU 699 |
Field Study and Research II |
3 |
Teacher Leader Program(AA)
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) 30 Credit Hours
The AA in Teacher Leadership program creates teachers who will become change agents who positively affect theirclassrooms, schools, communities, and school districts as well as the national conversationabout educational change. Specifically, the program is for teachers who will remain in their classrooms while assuming leadership roles in the schools and in the larger context of the school community. The program is developed around aset of academic and field experiences that provide knowledge and skills for leadership in collaboration, writing for change, reflective thinking, problem solving, and the advocacy of excellence in education.
Core Courses(30 credit hours)
| TL 600 |
Teacher Leadership Seminar |
3 |
| TL 601 |
Pedagogy and Curriculum |
3 |
| TL 602 |
Data Analysis for School Improvement |
3 |
| TL 603 |
Evidence-Based Practices |
3 |
| TL 604 |
Parent and School Collaboration |
3 |
| TL 605 |
Coaching and Mentoring |
3 |
| TL 606 |
School Climate and Culture |
3 |
| TL 607 |
Summative and Formative Evaluation |
3 |
| TL 608 |
Field Based Project I |
3 |
| TL 609 |
Field Based Project II |
3 |
Doctoral Programs in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law
(Ed.D –69 Credit Hours)(Ph.D.–78 Credit Hours)
The College of Education offers a research-oriented Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) and an Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law.
The Ed.D. program is a 69-hour post-master’s program designed for individualswho will be engaged in upper-level 56leadership positions in a educational organization. Individuals interested in this program should have at least a 3.5 graduate grade point average and hold an earned master’s degree. Program admissions occur in late March and a cohort of students begin each year in the Fall Term. Courses are sequential and may be enrolled in only after admission to the program. Contact either the Office of the Graduate Dean or the Doctoral Program Coordinator for further requirements and general information.
Program of Study & Sequence (69 semester hours)
| LPL 700 |
Leadership Studies |
3 |
| LPL 720 |
Policy, Planning, and Change |
3 |
| LPL 750 |
Constitutional Law |
3 |
| LPL 705 |
Administrative Theory |
3 |
| LPL 725 |
Decision Making |
3 |
| LPL 755 |
Personnel and Liability Issues inEducation Law |
3 |
| LPL 710 |
Curriculum Planning and Evaluation |
3 |
| LPL 730 |
Public Policy |
3 |
| LPL 760 |
Social and Ethical Issues inEducational Law |
3 |
| LPL 715 |
Fiscal Leadership |
3 |
| LPL 735 |
Educational Policy |
3 |
| LPL 775 |
Statistics and Research |
3 |
| LPL 780 |
Field Application I |
3 |
| LPL 785 |
Multivariate Analysis |
3 |
| LPL 805 |
Field Application II |
3 |
| LPL 875 |
Research Dissemination |
3 |
| LPL 900 |
Dissertation |
3 |
The Ph.D.is a 78 semester hour program that focuses on preparing adult students to engage in research that addresses issues that occur across the educational spectrum. The focusesison P-12, higher education, and educationally related organizations where practice serves as a research basefrom which new understandings and theory are developed and established within the educational knowledge base. The program is a separate / independent degree track from the Ed.D program. Contact either the Office of the Graduate Dean or the Doctoral Program Coordinator for further requirements and generalinformation.
Additional courserequirements for the Ph.D.
| LPL 900 |
Dissertation |
3-15 |
| LPL 802 |
Field Applications Related to Andragogy |
3 |
| LPL 803 |
Field Applications Related to Andragogy |
3 |
| LPL 830 |
Advanced Qualitative Research |
3 |
| LPL 840 |
Advanced Qualitative Research |
3 |
| LPL 850 |
Legal Research |
3 |
| LPL 860 |
Theory and Research in Adult Learning |
3 |
| LPL 870 |
Writing for Research Publications |
3 |
Periodically, program and certification requirements willchange to reflect updated State Department of EducationStandards. Please contact the College of Education forcurrent requirements
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