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 standard 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.

Professional Educator Certification Programs (Traditional and Alternative A)
Master of Science	Dothan		Montgomery		Phenix City		Troy		Southeast Region
	Trad	Alt A	Trad	Alt A	Trad	Alt A	Trad	Alt A	Trad
Early Childhood Education (P-3)	X	X
Elementary Education (K-6)	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X
Collaborative Teacher (K-6)	X	X					X	X
Collaborative Teacher (6-12)	X	X					X	X
Secondary Education (6-12)
Biology	X	X					X	X
History	X	X					X	X
English/Language Arts	X	X					X	X
General Science	X	X					X	X
Mathematics	X	X					X	X
Social Science	X	X					X	X
Interdisciplinary Education (P-12)
Art							X	X
Gifted Education	X
Music Instrumental							X	X
Music Choral							X	X
Physical Education							X	X
Instructional Support Programs (P-12)
School Counseling	X		X		X		X
School Psychometry	X		X
Education Specialist
Early Childhood Education (P-3)	X
Elementary Education (K-6)	X				X
Instructional Support Programs (P-12)
Educational Administration	X				X
School Counseling	X		X		X
School Psychology	X

Adult Education, Counseling and Psychology, and Post Secondary Education Programs
Master of Science, cont.	Dothan	Mont- gomery	Phenix City	Troy	Atlantic Region	Florida Region	South-east  Region	Western Region	eCampus	International Region
Adult Education		X
Counseling and Psychology
Clinical Mental Health			X			X
Community Counseling	X	X	X	X			X
Corrections Counseling	X
Rehabilitation Counseling	X	X	X	X
Social Services Counseling		X				X	X
Student Affairs Counseling				X
Substance Abuse	X	X		X
Post Secondary Education
Adult Education					X				X
Biology	X
Criminal Justice				X	X		X
English	X	X		X			X			X
Foundations of Education					X	X	X	X	X
General Science	X			X
Higher Education Admin.							X	X
History	X	X		X			X
Instructional Technology					X		X	X	X
Mathematics	X	X		X
Political Science		X
Psychology		X				X	X
Public Administration				X	X	X
Social Science	X						X
TESOL				X						X
Education Specialist
Community Counseling		X

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 Dothan, Montgomery and Troy campuses are accredited by CACREP. The Master of Science degree programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling offered at the Pensacola, Panama City, Orlando, Tampa, and Ft. Walton, FL are accredited by CACREP.
• Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
  The Master of Science degree programs in Rehabilitation Counseling offered at the Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City and Troy campuses are accredited by CORE. The CORE accreditation includes all campuses under one accreditation.
• 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.

College of Education students in Troy Global Campus must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates of specialized accredited programs (NCATE, CACREP, and CORE). Up to 12 hours of coursework completed at a site/university without appropriate specialized accreditation may be considered for application toward program completion. See 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.

Fingerprinting Requirement

Effective no later than the beginning of fall 2008 semester, any candidate applying for admission to a State-approved program shall be required to be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check through the Alabama State Department of Education to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) pursuant to Act 2002-457. Fingerprinting must be done prior to conduction of observations in P-12 schools.

Requirements for Admission to Candidacy

Students should refer to the appropriate candidacy form for detailed information regarding program requirements.

1. Students must have a 3.0 GPA on all work attempted to be admitted to candidacy.
2. Unconditionally admitted graduate students may apply for candidacy after completing six semester graduate hours and requirements as outlined for the specific degree program.
3. 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.
4. Unconditionally admitted graduate students must apply for admission to candidacy within the first eighteen semester hours of graduate coursework. If not completed within the first eighteen hours, a hold will be placed on the student’s registration until Degree Plan/Admission to Candidacy is completed

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.

Statement of Guarantee for New Educators

Candidates who are recommended by Troy University for Alabama State Teacher Certification or other school personnel certification shall be granted remediation at no cost if:

1. they are teaching or have employment in field and levels of the awarded certificate;
2. They receive less than the required minimum score of 18 on the Alabama Professional Education Personnel Evaluation Program. (PEPE) or less than the minimum score on other evaluations appropriate for other school personnel;
3. Remediation is requested within two years of the valid date of the Professional Educator certificate, which was issued based on recommendation by the unit.

In no case shall the unit be required to provide remediation for more than the first two years of employment.

Certification Programs Approved by the Alabama State Department of Education
	Semester Hours		Sites Offering Programs
Masters Certification Programs (M.S. Ed.)	Traditional	Alternative	Dothan	Mont- gomery	Phenix City	Troy	Southeast Region
Early Childhood Education (P-3)	36	45	X
Elementary Education  (K-6)	36	45*	X	X	X	X	X
Collaborative Teacher (K-6)	36	45	X			X
Collaborative Teacher (6-12)	36	45	X			X
Secondary Education (6-12)
Biology	36	45	X			X
History	36	45	X			X
English/Language Arts	36	45	X			X
General Science	36	45	X			X
Mathematics	36	45	X			X
Social Science	36	45	X			X
Interdisciplinary Education (P-12)
Art	36	45				X
Gifted Education	36	---	X
Music Instrumental	36	45				X
Music Choral	36	45				X
Physical Education	36	45				X
Instructional Support Programs (P-12)
School Counseling	48	---	X	X	X	X
School Psychometry	36	---	X	X
Education Specialist (Ed.S.)			Dothan	Mont- Gomery	Phenix City	Troy
Early Childhood Education (P-3)	36-39	---	X
Elementary Education  (K-6)	36	---	X		X
Instructional Support Programs (P-12)
Educational Administration	36	---	X		X
School Counseling	36	---	X	X	X
School Psychology	33-36	---	X

*The Phenix City and Troy campuses offer the Alternative Experience Route Program in Elementary Education. See special admission requirements for eligibility.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (M.S.Ed.)

TRADITIONAL FIFTH-YEAR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS

Purpose
The purpose of the fifth-year certification program for teachers is to provide an opportunity for advanced study within their discipline for candidates who are seeking advanced certification in the same discipline/level in which they hold baccalaureate level professional educator certification.

Advanced Certification at the Master’s Level
The College of Education offers the Traditional Fifth-Year Master of Science in Education Program for candidates seeking advanced certification in the same discipline / level in which they hold baccalaureate level professional educator certification.

Initial Certification at the Master’s Level
For candidates seeking initial certification at the graduate level, or those who are seeking certification in an area or at levels other than those in which they hold baccalaureate level certification, the Alternative Fifth-Year (Alternative-A) Master of Science in Education Program is offered. See specific programs for any additional admissions and/or certification requirements.

In addition to the programs for teachers, fifth-year certification programs are offered in the following instructional support areas: Educational Administration, School Counseling, and School Psychometry.

Admission Requirements for Traditional Fifth- Year Certification Programs
Unconditional admission to the Graduate School does not constitute unconditional admission to any professional education program. In addition to the admission requirements for the Graduate School, candidates seeking admission to a traditional fifth year certification program for teachers must hold professional baccalaureate- level certification in the teaching field in which the Class A certification is sought except in Collaborative Teacher K-6, Gifted Education, and Reading Specialist. Temporary, provisional, and other nonrenewable certifications are not acceptable. See specific program descriptions for any additional admission requirements.

Admission to the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP)

1. Submission of proof of baccalaureate level professional education certification.
2. A grade of “B” or better in EDU 6629 The Master Teacher, and PSY 6631 Psychological Foundations of Education. The remaining three requirements are met through EDU 6629.
3. Successful completion of an essay (teaching philosophy).
4. Successful completion of an oral communication presentation.
5. Completion of the Self-Assessment of Professional Dispositions Checklist (SAPDC). Candidates will develop a professional development plan based on the results of the SAPDC.

Candidates are restricted to nine semester hours of graduate course work prior to admission to the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP). Students are strongly encouraged to take EDU 6629 within the first nine hours of graduate coursework.

Troy Global Campus 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 Transfer Credit section for additional information.

Required Courses for the Traditional Fifth-Year Certification Program for Teachers

Common Required Core (18 Semester Hours)
EDU 6629	3	The Master Teacher
PSY 6631	3	Psychological Foundations of Education
EDU 6611	3	Educational Technology in the Curriculum (or an approved technology course in the discipline)
SPE 6630	3	Collaboration for Inclusion
EDU 6653	3	Educational Evaluation (or approved Evaluation course in the teaching field)
EDU 6691	3	Research Methodology
	or
EDU 6699	3	Research in Practice

In addition to the required core, a survey course in special education is required unless previously completed at the undergraduate or graduate level.

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Early Childhood Education (ECE)
(Grades P-3)	36 Semester Hours
Location: Dothan

Required Core Courses: 18
Teaching Field Courses: 18
Select 12 semester hours of adviser-approved ECE courses.
Select six additional hours of adviser-approved ECE courses or other adviser-approved courses related to the profession (e.g., EDU, ELE, SPE, RED). A candidate may not enroll in a 5000- level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.

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Elementary Education (ELE)
(Grades K-6)	36 Semester Hours
Location: Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, Troy

Required Core Courses: 18
Teaching Field Courses: 18
Select 12 semester hours of adviser-approved ELE courses.
Select six additional hours of adviser-approved ELE courses or other adviser approved courses related to the profession (e.g., EDU, ECE, SPE, RED). A candidate may not enroll in a 5000- level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.

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Secondary Education
(Grades 6-12)	36 Semester Hours
Location: Dothan, Troy

Required Core Courses: 18
Teaching Field Courses: 18
Select 18 semester hours of adviser-approved courses specific to the major. Choices for major are biology, English/language arts, general science, history, mathematics and social science. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.

Comprehensive degree programs (i.e., English/language arts, general science, and social science) require course work in multiple disciplines. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field.

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Elementary/Secondary Education
(Grades P-12)	36 Semester Hours
Location: Troy

Required Core Courses: 18
Teaching Field Courses: 18
Select 18 semester hours of adviser-approved courses specific to the major. Choices for a major are art, instrumental music, choral music, and physical education. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field.

The purpose of the graduate professional educator certification program in the School of Music is to provide advanced, specialized music education experiences that will assist graduate students in developing the musical skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to begin/continue a viable career as a professional music educator. The School of Music works in collaboration with the College of Education to provide educational experiences for advanced music students with traditional music certification and for advanced music students pursuing alternative music teacher certification in Alabama, and supports the University NCATE conceptual framework to develop innovative, informed, reflective decision makers.

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Collaborative Teacher
(Grades K-6)	36 Semester Hours
Location: Dothan, Troy

Additional Admission Information for Collaborative Teacher
Candidates holding professional baccalaureate-level certification in any teaching field may be admitted to the traditional master’s program in Collaborative Teacher provided all other admission criteria are met. A candidate’s prior coursework will be evaluated by the College of Education to determine if undergraduate coursework is required. All prerequisites must be satisfied prior to unconditional admission.

Required Core Courses (15 Semester Hours)
EDU 6629	3	The Master Teacher
SPE 6635	3	Meeting Instructional Needs Though Technology, or approved technology course
SPE 6632	3	Assessment and Individual Planning
SPE 6610	3	Research Trends and Issues in Special Education
SPE 6630	3	Collaboration for Inclusion
In addition to the required core, a survey course in special education is required unless previously completed at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Select ONE of the following (3 Semester Hours)
PSY 6631	3	Psychological Foundations of Education
EDU 6645	3	Nature of Intelligence
Select ONE of the following (3 Semester Hours)
RED 6670*	3	Psychological Foundations of Education
EDU 6645	3	Nature of Intelligence
* Required if not ECE, ELE, or Reading Specialists certified.
Teaching Field Courses:
SPE 6614	3	Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Students with Mild Disabilities K-6
SPE 6615	3	Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-6
SPE 6616	3	Teaching Students with Emotional And Social Needs
SPE 6631	3	Legal Issues in Special Education
SPE 6694	3	Collaborative Teacher Practicum
	or
SPE 6699	3	Collaborative Teacher Initial Practicum For Intial Certification

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Gifted Education	36 Semester Hours
(Grades P-12)
Location: Dothan

Additional Admission Information for Gifted Education
Candidates holding professional baccalaureate-level certification in any teaching field may be admitted to the traditional master’s program in Gifted Education provided all other admissions criteria are met. A candidate’s prior coursework will be evaluated by the College of Education to determine if undergraduate coursework is required. All prerequisites must be satisfied prior to unconditional admission.

Required Core Courses:
EDU 6629	3	The Master Teacher
EDU 6611	3	Educational Technology in the Curriculum
SPE 6630	3	Collaboration for Inclusion
EDU 6600	3	Classroom Management
Select One Sequence (2 courses): 6 Semester Hours
EDU 6653	3	Educational Evaluation
EDU 6691	3	Research Methodology
or
EDU 6698	3	Introduction to Research
EDU 6699	3	Research in Practice
In addition to the required core, a survey course in special education is required unless previously completed at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Teaching Field Courses:
EDG 6666	3	Nature and Needs of Gifted Individuals
EDG 6667	3	Creativity
EDG 6668	3	Integrating Thinking Skills into the Curriculum
EDG 6669	3	Teaching Methods in Gifted Education
EDG 6670	3	Special Populations of Gifted Students
EDG 6696	3	Practicum in Gifted Education
RED 6674	3	Literacy in the Content Areas
RED 6675	3	Literacy Instruction for Diverse Populations
RED 6643	3	Trends in Children's and Young Adult Literature

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (M.S.ED.)

ALTERNATIVE FIFTH-YEAR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS

Purpose
The purpose of the Alternative Fifth-Year Program is to provide initial teacher certification programs for individuals holding a baccalaureate level degree in a field other than education or those desiring initial certification in a new teaching field. Candidates shall have acquired knowledge and skill above the level required for the completion of the baccalaureate program in the same discipline, including subject matter knowledge, student development, diversity, instructional strategies, classroom management and learning environment, communication, planning, assessment, professionalism, and collaboration.

The College of Education adopted the model standards for beginning teacher licensure developed by the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) in 2000. These standards are applied throughout the Alternative-Fifth-Year Program.

Troy Global Campus 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 Transfer Credit section for additional information.

Admission Requirements for Alternative Fifth-Year Program for Teachers

Prior to applying for admission to the Graduate School and the Master of Science Alternative Fifth-Year certification program, individuals must possess a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with a posted minimum cumulative/ overall graduating grade point average of 2.5 on the official baccalaureate transcript from the degree granting institution. (Students will not be permitted to use additional undergraduate or post degree courses to raise their grade point average.)

Admission Status Classification
In order to establish admission status, an individual must be evaluated by the College of Education and the discipline of study to determine prerequisites. Prior to seeking admission to the Graduate School, individuals should make an appointment with the Teacher Education office on the respective campus to have all undergraduate transcript(s) reviewed by the Certification Officer/Alternative-A Evaluation Coordinator. Individuals must bring an official copy of all undergraduate transcripts to the session. The evaluation process may take up to one week to complete.

Note: An individual’s admission status to the Graduate School will be determined by the transcript(s) evaluation. Individuals who have more than six (6) hours of prerequisites will be classified as a post-baccalaureate student until they have completed all prerequisites.

In addition to completing the undergraduate prerequisite coursework, students should also be working to meet admission criteria for the Teacher Education Program.

Admission Requirements to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)
Admission to the Graduate School does not automatically qualify a student for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Written application to the Teacher Education Program is required from all students seeking acceptance. In addition to the written application, the following are also required:

1. A grade of “C” or better in the two English composition courses.
2. A grade of “C” or better in mathematics courses completed for the baccalaureate degree that is equivalent to the required general studies courses for the teacher education major. If equivalent courses were not completed at the baccalaureate level, these must be completed as prerequisites.
3. A minimum cumulative/overall graduating grade point average of 2.5 on the baccalaureate transcript.
4. A minimum of 2.75 grade point average on (post baccalaureate) prerequisite coursework.
5. A passing score on the Alabama Prospective Teacher Test. (Music students must also receive a passing score on the Basic Music Skills Test.)
6. Successful completion of a speech and interview.
7. Completion of a minimum of 12 clock hours of classroom observation/participation.
8. Successful completion of an impromptu essay.

Students working to complete pre-admission requirements for the Teacher Education Program are encouraged to work closely with their discipline adviser. This individual will assist in course selection and course sequencing for completion of these requirements.

Information regarding qualification and acceptance into the Teacher Education Program can also be obtained through the Teacher Education Office on the respective campus.

In addition to the discipline specific pre-requisites, individuals must also complete the Professional Studies prerequisite coursework The following is a list of required Professional Studies coursework:

Early Childhood majors:

1. 12 semester hours in each of the following areas: mathematics, science, English/language arts, and social science courses
2. EDU 3310-Professional Educator
3. ECE 33XX-Portrait of a Learner
4. SPE 3340-Diverse Learners
5. PSY 3303-Educational Psychology
6. RED 3380-Children’s Literature
7. RED 4481-Language and Literacy
   

Elementary majors:

1. 12 semester hours in each of the following areas: mathematics, science, English/language arts, and social science courses
2. EDU 3310-Professional Educator
3. SPE 3340-Diverse Learners
4. EDU 4400-Classroom Management
5. ELE 3362-Teaching Math in the K-6 Classroom
   
6. RED 4481-Language and Literacy I
7. RED 4482-Language and Literacy II
   

Secondary/P-12 majors:

1. EDU 3310-Professional Educator
2. SPE 3340-Diverse Learners
3. XXX 4481-Methods and Materials
4. PSY 3346-Educational Assessment
5. SED 4400-Classroom Management
6. PSY 3303-Educational Psychology

Note: Students are encouraged to take EDU 3310 Professional Educator and SPE 3340 Diverse Learners, as early as possible.

Once all of the above requirements are met, the individual will be considered for admission into the Master of Science Alternative Fifth-Year certification program.

Candidates may take only nine semester hours of graduate coursework prior to admission to TEP.

Internship
All candidates completing the Alternative Fifth-Year initial certification program for teachers must complete a six-semester hour internship in the grade level(s) and academic subject(s) of the certification sought. Instructions regarding qualifications and applications for internship should be obtained from the Office of Teacher Education. Prerequisites for internship include the following:

1. Admission to the Teacher Education Program
2. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 overall on all graduate work attempted
3. Two Recommendations from faculty
4. Completion of all coursework except for Internship Seminar, which is taken in conjunction with internship
5. Completion and verification of a minimum of 150 contact hours of clinical experiences. Ninety of these 150 hours must be in increments of at least three hours each. The majority of field experiences must occur in a P-12 setting. At least half of the field experiences shall be in the candidate’s teaching field and shall emphasize the application of content knowledge.
6. Evidence of current First Aid and CPR certifications
7. Passing score on all three sections of the Alabama Prospective Teacher Test Program examination (APTTP): Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Writing
8. A received (by the Alabama State Department of Education) passing Praxis II score in each teaching field area of initial certification.
9. Successful completion of comprehensive exam in the teaching field(s)
10. Evidence of current professional liability coverage of $1,000,000 minimum.
11. Completion of any additional requirements mandated by the Alabama State Department of Education.

Residency Requirement
Students enrolled in initial teacher certification programs at the Masters level must complete 60% of all required hours (excluding internship and internship seminar) at the home campus site. The internship must be facilitated by the home campus site. Students should see their adviser for specific requirements.

Courses for the Alternative Fifth- Year Program

Required Core Courses: (18 Semester Hours)
EDU 6603	3	Planning for the Classroom
PSY 6631	3	Psychological Foundations of Education
SPE 6630	3	Collaboration for Inclusion
EDU 6691	3	Research Methodology (or approved research course in the discipline)
EDU 6653	3	Educational Evaluation (or approved evaluation course in the discipline)
EDU 6611	3	Educational Technology in the Curriculum
Select the Appropriate Reading Course: (3 Semester Hours)
RED 6630	3	Directed Reading Practicum (Secondary and P-12)
RED 6670	3	Advanced Study of Literacy
		Or
RED 6673	3	Literacy II (Elementary)
RED 6678	3	Literacy and Multicultural Diversity (Early Childhood)
Select the Appropriate Internship: (6 Semester Hours)
ECE 6674	6	Early Childhood Internship Grades P-3
ELE 6674	6	Elementary Internship Grades K-6
IED 6655	6	Interdisciplinary Internship Grades P-12
SED 6695	6	Secondary Internship Grades 6-12
Select the Appropriate Internship Seminar (3 Semester Hours)
(Co-requisite for internship. Prefix should be consistent with internship.):
___ 5544	3	Internship Seminar

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Early Childhood Education
(Grades P-3)	45 Semester Hours
Location: Dothan

Required Core Courses: (30 Semester Hours)
Teaching Field: (12 Semester Hours)
ECE 6618	3	Designing Prosocial Learning Environments
ECE 6628	3	Inquiries into Literacy Acquisition
ECE 6632	3	Authentic Assessment in the ECE Classroom
ECE 6634	3	Inquiries into the Logico-Mathematical Knowledge
Select one course from the following: (3 Semester Hours)
ECE 6620	3	Inquiries into Physical Knowledge
ECE 6622	3	Parents as Partners in Education
ECE 6630	3	Inquiries into Representation
ECE 6633	3	Integrated Thematic Curriculum
ECE 6640	3	Integrating Children’s Literature
SPE 6631	3	Legal Issues in Special Education

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Elementary Education
(Grades K-6)	45 Semester Hours
Location: Dothan, Phenix City, Troy

Required Core Courses: (30 sh)
Teaching Field: (15 sh)
Select 15 semester hours of adviser-approved ELE courses. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000 level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least eight semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.

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Collaborative Teacher
(Grades K-6)	45 Semester Hours
Location: Troy, Dothan

Required Core Courses: (21 Semester Hours)
EDU 6603	3	Planning for the Classroom
PSY 6631	3	Psychological foundations of Education
EDU 6691	3	Educational Research
SPE 6631	3	Legal Issues in Special Education
EDU 6611	3	Educational Technology in the Curriculum
SPE 6632	3	Assessment and Individual Planning
RED 6670	3	Advanced Study of Literacy
Teaching Field: (15 Semester Hours)
SPE 6630	3	Collaboration for Inclusion
SPE 6614	3	Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Students with Mild Disabilities
SPE 6615	3	Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
SPE 6616	3	Teaching Students with Emotional/Social Needs
RED 6675	3	Literacy Instruction for Diverse Populations
Internship & Internship Seminar: (9 Semester Hours)
SPE 5544	3	Internship Seminar
SPE 6678	3	Collaborative K-6 Internship
Survey of Special Education Coursework (Required if not previously completed)
SPE 6640	3	Teaching Diverse Learners or an undergraduate equivalent

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Collaborative Teacher
(Grades 6-12)	45 Semester Hours
Location: Troy, Dothan

Required Core Courses (21 Semester Hours)
PSY 6631	3	Psychological Foundations of Education
EDU 6603	3	Planning for the Classroom
EDU 6611	3	Educational Technology in the Curriculum
EDU 6691	3	Educational Research
SPE 6631	3	Legal Issues in Special Education
SPE 6632	3	Assessment and Individual Planning
RED 6674	3	Literacy in the Content Areas
Teaching Field Courses: (15 Semester Hours)
SPE 6630	3	Collaboration for Inclusion
SPE 6609	3	Content Enhancement
SPE 6620	3	Service Delivery Models for Multiple Disabilities
SPE 6616	3	Teaching Students with Emotional/Social Needs
RED 6630	3	Directed Reading Practicum
Internship & Internship Seminar:
SPE 5544	3	Internship Seminar
SPE 6655	3	Collaborative 6-12 Internship
Survey of Special Education Coursework (Required if not previously completed)
SPE 6640	3	Teaching Diverse Learners or an undergraduate equivalent

Secondary Education
(Grades 6-12)	45 Semester Hours
Location: Dothan, Troy

Alternative Fifth-Year certification programs are offered in the following secondary (grades 6-12) areas: Biology, History, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, General Social Science and General Science.

Required Core Courses: (30 sh)
Teaching Field: (15 sh)
Select 15 semester hours of adviser-approved courses specific to the discipline. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript.
At least eight semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field. Comprehensive degree programs require coursework in multiple disciplines.

For certification recommendation in English Language Arts an applicant must have earned credit for at least one course in each of the following areas: English (including grammar and reading), speech, drama or theatre, and journalism.

For certification recommendation in General Social Science an applicant must have earned credit for at least one course in each of the following areas: economics, geography, history, and political science.

For certification recommendation in General Science an applicant must have earned credit for at least one course in each of the following areas: biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and
physics.

Elementary/Secondary Education
(Grades P-12)	45 Semester Hours
Location: Troy

Alternative Fifth-Year certification programs are offered in the following elementary/secondary (grades P-12) areas: Art, Instrumental Music Choral Music, and Physical Education.

Required Core Courses: (30 sh)
Teaching Field: (15 sh)
Select 15 semester hours of adviser-approved courses specific to the discipline. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least eight semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (M.S.Ed.)

ALTERNATIVE FIFTH-YEAR EXPERIENCE ROUTE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements for Graduate School, candidates for the Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route degree in Elementary Education must

• hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• ?have earned a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in each of four disciplines: English language arts (including reading and writing), mathematics, science, and social studies as part of the general studies prerequisite courses;
• ?show evidence of having earned the required number of undergraduate
  hours in coursework appropriate to the subject to be
  taught;
• ?hold valid teacher certification; and
• meet one of the following specific admission criteria categories:
  
  1. Students seeking admission to the Class A Program in K-6 Elementary Education who hold a valid elementary baccalaureate level certificate from any state will be admitted to the regular K-6 Elementary Master’s Degree Program at Troy University, (Troy or Phenix City campuses),
     contingent upon all other admission requirements being met. Students completing this program will be eligible for Alabama Class A Certification in K-6 Elementary Education, based upon a recommendation by the Certification Officer.
  2. Students seeking admission to the Class A Program in K-6 Elementary Education who hold a valid P-5 or 4-8 Georgia Teacher Certificate and who completed an internship in Grades K-6 within the seven years prior to program admission or who have had at least one year of teaching experience in Grades K-6 within the seven years prior to program admission, will be admitted to the regular K-6 Elementary Master’s Degree Program at Troy University, (Troy and Phenix City campuses), contingent upon all other admission requirements being met. Students
     completing this program will be eligible for Alabama Class A Certification in K-6 Elementary Education,
     based upon a recommendation by the Certification Officer.
  3. Students seeking admission to the Class A Program in K-6 Elementary Education who hold a valid P-5 or 4-8 Georgia Teacher Certificate and who did not complete either an internship in Grades K-6 within the seven years prior to program admission or who have not had at least one year of teaching experience in Grades K-6 within the seven years prior to program admission, will be admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route Program in K-6 Elementary Education at Troy University, (Troy and Phenix City campuses), contingent upon all other admission requirements being met. All students admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route Program will be required to complete a three-hour internship. Students completing this program will be eligible for Alabama Class A Certification in K-6 Elementary Education, based upon a recommendation by the Certification Officer.
  4. Students seeking admission to the Class A Program in K-6 Elementary Education who hold a valid P-3 (K-3), 6-12 (7-12) or P-12 (N-12) Alabama Teacher Certificate and who have had at least one year of teaching experience in Grades K-6 within the seven years prior to program admission, will be admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route Program in K-6 Elementary Education at Troy University, (Troy and Phenix City campuses), contingent upon all other admission requirements being met. All students admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route Program will be required to complete a three-hour internship. Students completing this program will be eligible for Alabama Class A Certification in K-6 Elementary Education, based upon a recommendation by the Certification Officer.
  5. Students seeking admission to the Class A Program in K-6 Elementary Education who hold a valid teacher certificate other than in Elementary Education from a state other than Alabama or Georgia and who have had at least one year of teaching experience in Grades K-6 within the
     seven years prior to program admission will be admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route Program in K-6 Elementary Education at Troy University, (Troy and Phenix City campuses), contingent upon all other admission requirements being met. All students admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route Program will be required to complete a three-hour internship. Students completing this program will be eligible for Alabama Class A Certification in K-6 Elementary Education, based upon a recommendation by the Certification
     Officer.
  6. Students seeking admission to the Class A Program in K-6 Elementary Education who hold a valid P-3 (K-3), 6-12 (7-12), or P-12 (N-12) Alabama Teacher Certificate who did not complete either an internship in Grades K-6 within seven years prior to program admission or who have not had at least one year of teaching experience in Grades K-6 within the seven years prior to program admission may be admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Program in K-6 Elementary Education at Troy University, (Troy and Phenix City campuses), contingent upon all other admission requirements being met. All students admitted to the Alternative Fifth-Year Program will be required to complete a full-time semester-long internship. Students completing this program will be eligible for Alabama Class A Certification in K-6 Elementary Education, based upon a recommendation by the Certification Officer.
     
  NOTES:
  1. "Internship in Grades K-6" and "at least one year of teaching experience in Grades K-6" are to be interpreted as internship or experience in an early childhood or elementary classroom (Grades K-6) in which English language arts including reading, and mathematics, social studies, or science is taught.
  2. The Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route Program is a 36-hour program that includes a three-hour internship.

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Program in Elementary Education
(Grades K-6)	36 Semester Hours
Location: Phenix City, Troy

Required Core Courses:
EDU 6629	3	The Master Teacher
PSY 6631	3	Psychological Foundations of Education
EDU 6611	3	Educational Technology in the Classroom
SPE 6630	3	Collaboration for Inclusion
EDU 6653	3	Educational Evaluation
EDU 6691	3	Research Methodology
Teaching Field courses:
EDU 6680	3	Alternative Experience Internship Grades K-6

Adviser-approved ELE coursework: (15 sh)
Select 15 semester hours of adviser-approved ELE courses. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (M.S.Ed.)

ALTERNATIVE FIFTH-YEAR EXPERIENCE ROUTE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT AREAS

Purpose
The purpose of the fifth-year certification program for instructional support areas is to provide initial certification at the graduate level in the areas of School Counseling and School Psychometry.

In addition to the admission requirements for the Graduate School, candidates for the fifth-year programs for instructional support personnel must have baccalaureate-level professional certification in a teaching field. Temporary, provisional, and other nonrenewable certification are not acceptable. See the Specific programs for other admissions and degree completion requirements.

Troy University College of Education students must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates of specialized accredited programs (NCATE, CACREP). Up to 12 hours of coursework completed at a site/university without the appropriate specialized accreditation may be considered for application toward program completion. See Transfer Credit section for additional information.

School Counseling
48 Semester Hours
Location: Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, Troy

School Psychometry
36 Semester Hours
Location: Dothan, Montgomery

Additional admissions requirements, curriculum, and program completion expectations are listed in the Counseling and Psychology section.

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