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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.
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Accreditation
••• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational
Programs (CACREP)
The Master of Science degree programs in Community
Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and School
Counseling offered at the Phenix City campus are accredited
by CACREP. The Master of Science degree programs in
Community Counseling and School Counseling offered at the
Troy campus are accredited by CACREP.
••• Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
The Master of Science degree program in Rehabilitation
Counseling offered at the Troy campus is accredited by
CORE.
••• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE)
The Teacher Education Unit at the Troy, Dothan, and
Phenix City campuses is accredited by the National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts
Ave., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036;
phone (202) 466-7496. This accreditation covers initial
teacher preparation and advanced education preparation programs.
NCATE is recognized by the US Department of Education
and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to
accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other
professional school personnel.
Teacher Certification
All teacher education certification programs are approved by
the Alabama State Department of Education. Students seeking
teacher certification should refer to the specific program for eligibility
and program completion requirements. Only those students
who are properly admitted to an approved teacher certification
program and complete all current requirements will be recommended
for certification.
PURPOSE OF ALL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
The purpose of all certification programs in the College
of Education is to develop practicing master teachers, instructional
support personnel, and education specialists who more effectively
serve students in P-12 settings. As master teachers, instructional
support personnel, and education specialists, they participate as
leaders in their schools and contribute to their profession.
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*The Phenix City and Troy campuses offer the Alternative Experience Route Program in Elementary Education. See special admission requirements for eligibility.
Troy University College of Education students must meet all
specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates
of specialized accredited programs (NCATE, CACREP, and
CORE). Up to 12 hours of course work completed at a site/
university without the appropriate specialized accreditation may
be considered for application toward program completion. See the
Transfer Credit section for additional information.
Certification in Alabama
Candidates completing an approved teacher certification program
are eligible to apply for the Alabama Class A professional
certificate, provided they meet the following:
••• a grade point average of 3.0 on all graduate coursework
attempted.
••• a grade of “C” or better in all coursework which applies
to certification.
••• a grade of “B” or better in the research requirements for
the program.
••• Any “D” earned in a teaching field course must be successfully
repeated with a grade of “C” or better.
••• Successful completion of the Praxis II examination in all
areas of initial certification.
Any candidate who applies for a professional certificate is
subject to all regulations set forth by the Alabama State Department
of Education. These regulations may include a comprehensive
background check, verification of appropriate experience, and
prior certification specific to the certification sought. Additional
requirements (e.g., standardized examinations to demonstrate content
mastery) may be added as the Alabama State Board of Education
and other accrediting agencies modify regulations. Candidates
should consult their education adviser for details.
Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification
program and who successfully fulfill all program and certification
requirements will be recommended for certification. The
Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of
Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend
candidates for certification in any state.
Certification in Other States
Other states may grant professional certification to candidates
completing the Troy University teacher education program. Some
states may have additional requirements. Candidates seeking certification
in other states should contact the appropriate State Department
of Education.
Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification
program and who successfully fulfill all program and certification
requirements will be recommended for certification. The
Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of
Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend
candidates for certification in any state.
Admission Requirements for College of Education
Unconditional admission to the Graduate School does not
constitute unconditional admission to specific programs in the
College of Education. Students seeking advanced degrees in the
College of Education should refer to the admission requirements
specific to the degree program.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of four courses (12 semester hours) taken at
another regionally accredited institution each with a grade of "B"
or better within eight years of graduation may be considered for
application toward the degree. These courses must be comparable
in catalog description to Troy University courses in the specific
degree program and must be approved by the appropriate department
chair and dean. If the Troy program holds specialized accreditation,
all courses taken at other sites/institutions will be reviewed
to ensure that they are eligible for credit under specialized
accreditation requirements.
Requirements for Admission to Candidacy
Students should refer to the appropriate candidacy form for
detailed information regarding program requirements.
- Students must have a 3.0 GPA on all work completed to
be admitted to candidacy.
- Unconditionally admitted graduate students may apply
for candidacy after completing six semester graduate
hours and requirements as outlined for the specific degree
program.
- Conditionally admitted graduate students having attained
unconditional graduate status may apply for candidacy
after completing nine semester graduate hours
required for the specific degree program.
Degree Requirements
Successful completion of the courses listed under each program
area with an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
is necessary to fulfill requirements for the degree. If the student
makes a "D" or "F" in a core course, the course must be retaken.
If the student makes a "D" or "F" in an elective course, the course
may be retaken or another elective may be taken in its place.
Program Completion Requirements
All graduate programs require successful completion of specific
end-of-program assessments. These assessments may include,
but are not limited to, written comprehensive examinations,
a portfolio, a thesis, a field project, and standardized examinations.
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