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College of Education
The College of Education offers teacher education programs
that lead to certification as well as non-certification
programs in graduate study. Offerings reflect a flexible
program of current curricula, educational plans, and
requirements, which may be altered as warranted by changes
in the professions and accrediting agencies. As regulating
agencies (e.g., Alabama State Department of Education, NCATE,
CACREP, and CORE) modify standards and expectations,
programs may be modified during a candidate’s period of
study. At such time, candidates may be subject to revised
program or certification requirements. The purpose of all
College of Education graduate programs is to develop
innovative, informed, reflective decision makers.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN POST SECONDARY EDUCATION Non-Teacher Certification Program
The Master of Science in Post Secondary Education Program is designed to prepare new entrants to the field of post secondary education as professional practitioners in a selected area of study. Two options are available to students which include a core of required courses and the completion of an approved 18-semester-hour concentration.
• Option I is a 36-semester-hour program consisting of an 18-semester-hour core of required courses and a selected 18-semester-hour concentration. Option I does not require a comprehensive examination. Students may select a thesis or a non-thesis track in Option I. • Option II is a 30-semester-hour program consisting of a 12-semester-hour core of required courses and a selected 18-semester-hour concentration. Successful completion of a written comprehensive examination is required.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
OPTION I – 36-SEMESTER-HOUR PROGRAM
Program of Study for Option I 36 Semester Hours
No Comprehensive Examination
OPTION II – 30-SEMESTER-HOUR PROGRAM
Program of Study Option II 30 Semester Hours
Comprehensive Examination Required
CONCENTRATIONS
Students must select either Option I or Option II, complete the required core courses (either 18 or 12 semester hours), and successfully complete one of the approved concentrations listed below. Students interested in additional areas of graduate study must go through the College of Education for pre-approval. Academic advisement for the program and the required core is provided by the faculty in the College of Education. Advisement for the concentration areas is provided by the departmental faculty in the specific discipline.
18 Semester Hours Location: Atlantic, Distance Learning
18 Semester Hours Location: Dothan
This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in the field of biology. Graduate students may not enroll in a 5000-numbered course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three courses must be taken at the 6000 level.
An 18-semester-hour plan of study in biology must be developed by the student and the biology adviser and pre-approved by the dean of the College of Education or the dean’s designee.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONCENTRATION 18 Semester Hours Location: Atlantic, Troy, Southeast
18 Semester Hours Location: Dothan, Montgomery, Troy, Southeast
This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in English. Graduate students may not enroll in a 5000-numbered course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three courses must be taken at the 6000 level.
An 18-semester-hour plan of study in English must be developed by the student and the English adviser and pre-approved by the dean of the College of Education or the dean’s designee. The English adviser will determine if any prerequisite coursework is necessary.
FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION CONCENTRATION 18 Semester Hours Location: Atlantic, Florida Western, Southeast, Distance Learning
18 Semester Hours Location: Dothan, Troy
This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in the field of general science. Graduate students may not enroll in a 5000-numbered course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three courses must be taken at the 6000 level.
An 18-semester-hour plan of study in general science must be developed by the student and the general science adviser and pre-approved by the dean of the College of Education or the dean’s designee. The general science adviser will determine if any prerequisite coursework is necessary in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics or environmental science. Courses must be selected from more than one of the disciplines.
HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION 18 Semester Hours Location: Southeast
18 Semester Hours Location: Dothan, Montgomery, Troy, Southeast
This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in history. Graduate students may not enroll in a 5000-numbered course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three courses must be taken at the 6000 level.
An 18-semester-hour plan of study in history must be developed by the student and the history adviser and pre-approved by the dean of the College of Education or the dean’s designee. The history adviser will determine if any prerequisite coursework is necessary.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION 18 Semester Hours Location: Atlantic, Southeast, Distance Learning
18 Semester Hours Location: Dothan, Montgomery, Troy
This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in mathematics. Graduate students may not enroll in a 5000-numbered course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three courses must be taken at the 6000 level.
An 18-semester-hour plan of study in mathematics must be developed by the student and the mathematics adviser and preapproved by the dean of the College of Education or the dean’s designee. The mathematics adviser will determine if any prerequisite coursework is necessary.
PHYSICAL FITNESS CONCENTRATION 18 Semester Hours Location: Southeast
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