College of Education
Admission
The minimum admission requirements for master's degree curricula offered in the College of Education may be obtained from the respective departments, the College, or from the Dean of Continuing and Graduate Studies. (See, also, general requirements for Admission to Study for the master's degree listed elsewhere in this catalog.)
Options
Option I of the Master of Science degree requires satisfactory completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours, including thesis credit of three to six semester hours. Of the 30 hours, no fewer than 15 should be in courses numbered 800 to 899, including 890 and 891, and 24 must be in courses numbered 700 to 899. Students with strong academic records who plan to do advanced work beyond the master's degree are particularly encouraged to follow this option.
Option II of the Master of Science degree may be elected by the student upon the recommendation of the major advisor. This option requires satisfactory completion of a minimum of 32 semester hours of approved course work. Of these, no fewer than 16 semester hours should be in courses numbered 800 to 899, including Methods of Re-search 891, and no fewer than 26 should be in courses numbered 700 to 899.
Option III of the Master of Science degree may be elected in special cases by the student upon recommendation of the advisor and approval of the department chairperson. This option requires completion of at least six semester hours in graduate research seminars with an average grade of "B" and satisfactory completion of a minimum of 32 semester hours of approved course work. Of these no fewer than 15 semester hours should be in courses numbered 800 to 899, and no fewer than 26 should be in courses numbered 700 to 899.
Comprehensive Examinations/Special Project
Candidates for a graduate degree in fall or spring semester must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination or a special project in the field of their major graduate work not later than four weeks prior to the date on which the degree is to be conferred. For summer term candidates, the examination or special project must be passed not later than two weeks prior to the degree conference date. The examination may be either oral or written or both. The format is at the discretion of the department which prepares, administers, and evaluates the examination/special project. Registration for the comprehensive examination must be completed in the department office of your major at least two weeks prior to the examination.
Advisement
Each graduate student is assigned to an advisor at the time of admission to graduate study. It is essential that the student plan tentatively the entire program in consultation with the advisor and that the advisor be consulted prior to each enrollment. Specific curriculum designs, incorporating the common requirements as well as required and recommended courses for a particular curriculum, are available from the chairperson of the department or the advisor.
Education Programs
The applicant for admission to study for the Master of Science degree with a major in teaching must present evidence of successful completion of a minimum of 18 semester hours of undergraduate credit in education and psychology, distributed so as to furnish an adequate background for the work proposed in the graduate level. For admission to a major at the master's degree level in elementary teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, special education, library media, or elementary and secondary school administration and supervision, an applicant must hold or be eligible for a standard teaching license. Special exception to the requirement for licensure may be made for candidates preparing for employment in higher education or other agencies.
Candidates for the degree must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in education and psychology. The course in Methods of Research 891 should be taken early in the graduate program, preferably in the first enrollment. This course is required both under Option I and Option II. It may be required under Option III.
Special requirements
Candidates preparing for work in special professional fields should select their courses under the guidance of the advisor with a view to meeting licensure requirements.
Health, Human Performance, and Recreation
The application for admission to study for the Master of Science degree with a major in health, human performance and recreation must present evidence of successful completion of a minimum of 20 semester hours of acceptable undergraduate foundation credit and a grade point average of 2.70 from an appropriate field. These credit hours should be so distributed to furnish an adequate background for the work required in the graduate major.
Candidates for the degree must complete a minimum of 32 hours, which includes core and emphasis hours, for either Option I: Research and Thesis or Option II: Coursework. A minimum of 27 semester hours must be completed within the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation (see departmental section for listing of specific courses required.) Psychology and Counseling
The applicant for admission to study for the Master of Science degree with a major in psychology or counseling must present evidence of successful completion of a minimum of 20 semester hours of undergraduate credit in psychology and closely related subjects distributed so as to furnish an adequate background for the work proposed on the graduate level.
Candidates for the degree must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours in psychology at the graduate level.
The General Aptitude Test of the Graduate Record Examination is required for admission to the programs. (See department for specific admission requirements). |
