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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PAGE
College of Education 189 Department of Curriculum and Instruction 196
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 206 Department
of Psychology and Counseling 212 Department of Special Services and Leadership
Studies 224
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Steven A. Scott, Dean
Room 115 Hughes Hall
Telephone: 620-235-4518
Fax: 620-235-4520
http://www.pittstate.edu/edsc
e-mail: sascott@pittstate.edu
The programs of the College are designed (1) to provide professional curricula
for the preparation of teachers, administrators, various school services, Psychologists,
Counselors, and Recreationists; (2) to offer undergraduate work leading to the
baccalaureate degree with majors in elementary education, physical education,
psychology, and recreation; (3) to offer graduate work for early childhood, elementary,
secondary, and community college teachers; school and college service personnel;
administrators; psychologists; counselors; and recreational therapists. The College
of Education is also organized to provide professional services to schools and
to other educational and social agencies. An important role is to encourage and
to conduct educational research. Pittsburg State University is a member of
the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and both undergraduate
and graduate preparation programs for teaching and school service positions are
accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The
Community Agency Counseling Program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation
of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Baccalaureate Degrees
Curricula are offered leading to the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science,
and the Bachelor of Science in Education degrees. The following baccalaureate
degrees are offered through the College and the respective departments:
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Psychology
Bachelor of Science Degree
Psychology
Recreation
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
Early Childhood/Late Childhood (K-6)
Physical Education
Psychology
Graduate Degrees
The Departments within the College offer the following graduate degrees,
majors and emphases:
Master of Science Degree
Counseling (Community or School Emphases)
Educational Leadership
Educational Technology (Technology Facilitator-
Industrial Setting; Technology Facilitator-
Educational Setting; Library Media Certification
Emphases)
Physical Education
Psychology (General or Clinical)
Reading (Reading Specialist-Certification and
Classroom Reading Teacher Emphases)
Special Education Teaching
Teaching (Early Childhood, Elementary, English for
Speakers of Other Languages or Secondary
Emphases)
Specialist in Education Degree
Community College and Higher Education
Counseling
General School Administration
School Psychology
ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
All students who wish to prepare to teach and to meet certification requirements
are required to apply for admission to teacher education. This application is
to be made during the sophomore year, or in the case of community college transfers,
early in the first semester of their junior year. A student must file an application
for admission to teacher education before he/she can receive credit for pre-
professional laboratory experiences counting toward a B.S.Ed. degree at Pittsburg
State University. Application forms for admission to teacher education may be
obtained from the College of Education, 117 Hughes Hall. Before applying
for admission to teacher education, the student and advisor should prepare a
tentative plan of the full scope of the student's remaining program. At the
time of application for admission to teacher education, the student must be
prepared to indicate the preferred semester to be enrolled in the professional
semester. Preferences will be taken into consideration in scheduling professional
semester enrollments. Students must be admitted to teacher education before
they can enroll in the following courses:
Early Childhood/Late Childhood (K-6)
CURIN 308 Pre-Professional Laboratory III.......................................1
CURIN 361 Elementary School Mathematics.........................................3
CURIN 363 Elementary School Social Studies......................................3
CURIN 367 Intermediate Reading and Language Arts................................3
CURIN 566 Reading and Language Arts Practicum...................................3
The following sequence is recommended for secondary
education majors:
SSLS 510 Overview of Education for Exceptional Students.........................3
CURIN 520 Middle and Secondary Reading..........................................3
(____) 479 Techniques for Teaching (____).......................................3
Teacher candidates must be admitted to teacher education prior to application
for the professional semester. Application for admission to the professional semester
may not be made during the same semester or summer session in which application
for admission to teacher education is filed. At least six hours of resident
credit at Pittsburg State University must have been completed before admission
to the professional semester.
Pre-Professional Skills Test
Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) to measure competency in writing, mathematics
and reading skills are given each fall, spring and summer, and must be successfully
completed before final acceptance into the program. The minimum required scores
are:
Writing 172
Reading 173
Mathematics 172
Information bulletins and test registration booklets can be obtained
from the Testing Center, Whitesitt Hall.
Scholastic Achievement in
Common Core
For admission to teacher education, the teacher candidate must have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.7500 on a common core of general education
courses. The general education common core of courses is as follows:
Early Childhood/Late Childhood (K-6)
35 total hours - Required GPA 2.75
Hours
Basic Skills................................................................13
ENGL 101 English Composition*...........................................3
ENGL 190 Honors English Composition* or
ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing*..............................3
COMM 207 Speech Communication*..........................................3
MATH 113 College Algebra* or
MATH 110 College Algebra with Review*...................................3
HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness Concepts......................................1
* Student must earn a grade of "C" or higher in each basic skills course.
Core Courses.................................................................9
HIST 201 American History to 1865 or
HIST 202 American History from 1865.....................................3
PSYCH 155 General Psychology............................................3
SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology**...................................3
SOSCI 101 American Government**.........................................3
**One of these courses (SOSCI 100 or SOSCI 101) is required to be
included in the core curriculum for the 2.75 GPA calculation.
Natural Science............................................................10
BIOL 111 General Biology and.............................................3
BIOL 112 General Biology Laboratory......................................2
or
BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science and..................................4
BIOL 114 Environmental Life Science Laboratory for Teachers..............1
and
PHYS 171 Physical Science................................................3
PHYS 172 Physical Science Laboratory and.................................1
PHYS 114 Physical Science Laboratory for Teachers........................1
Languages and Cultures.....................................................3
SOSCI 106 World Regional Geography.......................................3
Secondary Majors
36 total hours - Required GPA 2.75
Basic Skills...............................................................13
ENGL 101 English Composition*............................................3
ENGL 190 Honors English Composition* or
ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing*...............................3
COMM 207 Speech Communication*...........................................3
MATH 113 College Algebra* or
MATH 110 College Algebra with Review*....................................3
HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness Concepts.......................................1
* Must have a grade of "C" or better in each of the basic skills courses.
Core Courses.............................................................6-15
ENGL 113 General Literature**............................................3
HIST 201 American History to 1865 or
HIST 202 American History from 1865......................................3
PSYCH 155 General Psychology.............................................3
SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology***...................................3
SOSCI 101 American Government***.........................................3
Natural Sciences (one course must include a laboratory)....................8
BIOL 111 General Biology.................................................3
BIOL 112 General Biology Laboratory......................................2
or
BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science......................................4
and
PHYS 171 Physical Science................................................3
PHYS 172 Physical Science Laboratory.....................................1
Languages and Cultures..................................................0-6
SOSCI 106 World Regional Geography***....................................3
Fine Arts.................................................................0-3
ART 102 Introduction to Art Concepts (___)**.............................3
COMM 105 Performance Appreciation**......................................3
MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation (____)**....................................3
**One of these courses (ART 102, ENGL 113, COMM 105, MUSIC 120) is
required for general education core curriculum GPA calculation.
***Two of these courses (SOSCI 100, SOSCI 101, or SOSCI 106) are required
for general education core curriculum GPA calculation.
Proficiency in English Usage
The teacher candidate must complete ENGL 101 English Composition with a grade
of "C" or higher, ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing, or its equivalent,
with a grade of "C" or higher, as well as COMM 207 Speech Communication or its
equivalent, with a grade of "C" or higher.
Physical Fitness
The teacher candidate must meet the same requirements of physical condition
as those pertaining to regularly employed school personnel. This criterion is
met by submitting a certification of health signed by a licensed physician on
a form prescribed by the Kansas State Board of Health, which includes a statement
that there is no evidence of a physical condition that would conflict with the
health, safety, or welfare of pupils. Forms are distributed in professional
education classes.
Emotional Stability
The office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the faculty
advisor will be responsible for reporting any evidence of lack of emotional
stability on the part of the applicants for admission to teacher education.
Personal-Social-Ethical Fitness for Teaching
The teacher candidate's faculty advisor and three instructors named as
references by the student will complete an evaluation sheet on which they provide
information with reference to the student's personal-social-ethical fitness
and other characteristics for teaching. In those cases where sufficient reservations
are indicated, the student's application will be formally reviewed by the Committee
on Admission To and Retention In Teacher Education (CARTE).
Pre-Professional Laboratory Experiences
Laboratory experiences are required for all students preparing to teach.
Such experiences normally begin in the sophomore year. To be approved for admission
to teacher education, students must successfully complete the pre-professional
laboratory experience. Successful completion includes a positive recommendation
for continuance from the cooperating school-based teacher educator. Those
enrolled in teacher preparation programs or who wish to explore interest in
teaching take CURIN 262 Pre-Professional Laboratory I during the sophomore year
concurrently with CURIN 261 Explorations in Education. Those who have not
already applied for admission to teacher education complete the admission step
before field placements are made. CURIN 307 Pre-Professional Laboratory
II is taken during the junior year, with concurrent enrollment in PSYCH 357
Educational Psychology. (CURIN 307 Pre-Professional Laboratory II is required
for students preparing to teach at the elementary level; elective for those
preparing to teach at the secondary level.) CURIN 308 Pre-Professional Laboratory
III provides field experiences for students who are focusing on learners with
special needs or learners in early childhood or middle school programs. (A required
course for these designated areas and an elective for all other teaching areas.)
Retention in Teacher Education
After a student has been admitted to teacher education, the student must continue
to meet the criteria established in the several areas indicated above. Upon
conclusion of pre-professional laboratory experiences, the cooperating teacher
prepares a formal evaluation and recommendation which is included in review
procedures. In the area of scholastic achievement, the specified requirements
for admission to the professional semester must be met. The record of each student
admitted to teacher education is reviewed with regularity. Reviews assure
the successful continued progress of each student toward the goal of recommendation
for certification to the State Department of Education.
Teacher Education Transfer Credit
Students currently enrolled at Pittsburg State University who wish to enroll
in professional education courses at another institution for transfer back to
Pittsburg State University must have written approval of the student's advisor,
the department chair, and the Dean of the College of Education prior to registration
for the courses. It is the student's responsibility to have the grades on these
transfer credits reported to the Registrar's Office as soon as possible after
the completion of the courses.
ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER
All students preparing to teach are required to successfully complete the professional
semester.
Criteria for Admission to the Professional Semester
An applicant for the professional semester must meet the following criteria
at the time of enrollment for the professional semester. Application for the
professional semester must be made by March 15 for the fall semester and September
15 for the spring semester.
- Admission to teacher education prior to application for the professional
semester.
- At the time of admission to the professional semester the student must
have:
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.5000 for secondary
majors and 2.8000 for elementary majors.
- Attainment of a grade point average of 2.5000 in the major.
(For elementary education majors, a 2.0000 average is also required
in each field of concentration.)
- At least a "C" in each of the following prerequisites: PSYCH
263 Developmental Psychology and PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology.
(These courses may not be taken by correspondence for purposes
of the professional semester.)
- Completion of a minimum of 80 hours.
- Completion of a minimum of 15 hours in the major teaching
field.
- Successfully completed the pre-professional laboratory
experiences.
- Secondary majors must successfully complete the Techniques
for Teaching 479 course in their field prior to the professional
semester.
- At least six hours of resident credit at Pittsburg State
University must have been completed before admission to the professional
semester.
- Successfully completed a six hour mathematics requirement
which includes MATH 113 College Algebra and one of the following
three hour courses which have college algebra as a prerequisite:
MATH 122 Plane Trigonometry................................3
MATH 143 Elementary Statistics.............................3
MATH 150 Calculus I........................................5
MATH 153 Introduction to Analytic Processes................3
MATH 306 Development of the Real Number Systems............3
3. In addition to other criteria listed in the catalog for admission to
teacher education or the professional semester, each student must receive approval
from his or her major department. Application forms for admission to the professional
semester may be obtained in 117 Hughes Hall.
Additional Requirements
The teacher candidate must complete a course relating to the teaching of the
exceptional child. The course offered at Pittsburg State University which meets
this requirement is SSLS 510 Overview of Education for Exceptional Students.
The State of Kansas requires all applicants for initial issuance of certificates
to take and satisfactorily pass the Pre-Professional Skills Tests in Writing,
Mathematics and Reading and the Principles of Learning and Teaching Text. Information
regarding testing dates on the Pittsburg State University campus is available
in the Testing Center, Whitesitt Hall or 117 Hughes Hall.
RECOMMENDATION FOR A KANSAS CERTIFICATE
All certificates to teach in Kansas are issued by the State Department of Education.
Each application for an initial certificate, or for additional subject matter
certification, must be supported by (1) an official transcript of all college
work completed, and (2) the recommendation of the Certification Officer. It
is the policy of Pittsburg State University that every applicant recommended
to the Kansas State Board of Education, or to the State Department of Education
of other states, for initial certification, has complied with the policies and
regulations of this university for admission to and retention in teacher education,
has completed a teaching major, and has met the general and professional educational
requirements for teacher certification. The Registrar shall certify to the Certification
Officer that the applicant has complied with requirements for the teaching major.
It is important to note that the Dean of the College of Education, who also
serves as Director of Teacher Education, has the responsibility of recommending
individuals who are applying for certificates based on credits earned at Pittsburg
State University. The recommendation will reflect the confidence of university
authorities in the professional promise of the applicant. It is not based solely
on the fact that the applicant has completed a specified program or sequence
of courses.
The application, application fee, transcript, and recommendation by the Certification
Officer should be submitted together through the university by taking the following
steps: 1. Obtain an application form in the College of Education, Room 117
Hughes Hall. Complete the application in all details, including the subject
and/or level of the certificate for which application is being made, or at the
student teacher certification seminar held the last week of each semester.
2. Attach a personal check, or money order or cashier's check for $24.00
made payable to the Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka.
3. Order a transcript from the Office of the Registrar, Room 103, Russ Hall,
to accompany the application for a certificate.
4. Submit the completed application with attached personal check, cashier's
check or money order to the Office of the Registrar, Room 103, Russ Hall.
5. At the end of the semester, or when the materials are received, these
three items, together with the recommendation of the Certification Officer,
will be forwarded to the Kansas State Department of Education.
Further information relative to requirements for certificate renewal may be
obtained from the Certification Officer, 115 Hughes Hall.
Title II Disclosure Concerning Teacher Education Graduates
In October 1998, the U.S. Congress enacted amendments to the Higher Education
Act that require the disclosure of pass rates of candidates who complete teacher
education programs and seek initial state certification. Reporting periods include
July 1st to June 30th for 1999-2000, 2000-2001, and 2001-2002. The 187 program
completers for 1999-2000 had a 100% success rate for the Principles of Learning
and Teaching (PLT) or the Professional Knowledge (NTE) tests, and 100% for the
Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST). Results for 2000-2001 program completers,
as reported by ETS in 2001 are 90% for the PLT and 100% for PPST tests. Since
the October reporting date in 2001, the success rate for the PLT has increased
to 95.5% for the 2000-2001 program completers. Program completers for 2001-2002
were submitted in October 2002. Results, as recorded by the College of Education,
show a 100% pass rate on the PPST and a 95.4% pass rate on the PLT. To receive
additional information regarding the Title II report, please contact the office
of the Dean of Education.
SPECIAL UNITS AND SERVICE FACILITIES
Interactive Distance Learning Classroom
The College of Education houses the University's first fully functioning
interactive distance learning (IDL) classroom. The classroom, located adjacent
to the College of Education Computer Lab on the third floor of Hughes Hall in
Room 315 Hughes Hall, contains the latest in distance learning technologies.
While the IDL classroom serves the entire University, the College of Education
has been active in using IDL to deliver classes, conduct in-services, and hold
statewide and regional meetings via this technology. The IDL is an essential
component in the delivery of entire degree programs. The system provides
for full motion two-way audio and video connections for up to four locations.
A computer system has been integrated into the system, providing an avenue for
delivering computer mediated instruction to the distance sites. An important
benefit of the computer is access for IDL instructors to full World Wide Web
resources and the ability to display these resources to all connected sites.
In addition, the configuration of the IDL classroom allows it to be used locally
as a mediated classroom. This enables undergraduate and graduate students majoring
in education to be exposed to the very latest in instructional delivery systems.
Pittsburg State University Professional Development School Partnership
The Professional Development School (PDS) Partnership is a collaboration between
local educational agencies and the Pittsburg State University Teacher Education
program. The partnering institutions share responsibility for the support of
children's learning; the clinical preparation of new teachers; the continuing
development of school and university faculty; and the support of research directed
at the improvement of teaching and learning. The mission of the partnership
is to continue to improve the quality of education for area PK-12 students by
utilizing research-based techniques and teaching strategies. The partnership
provides teacher candidates with extended, authentic experiences, which effectively
utilize unique elements of a diverse student population and experienced and
professional staff in area schools. The PDS is designed to stimulate and encourage
the participating PK-12 schools and PSU faculties to develop professionally
through continuous collaboration and interaction. The Pittsburg State University
Professional Development School Partnership is a member of the Kansas Coalition
for Professional Development Schools.
Instructional Resource Center (IRC)
The Instructional Resource Center (IRC) located in B25 Hughes Hall serves
as a major instructional resource in all areas of teacher and school service
personnel preparation. While its primary use has been by prospective teachers,
it is designed to serve experienced teachers and administrators in school systems
in the service area of Pittsburg State University. The IRC occupies approximately
2200 square feet of floor space with facilities to accommodate substantial numbers
of students in the main library area with conference, audio-visual, and individual
work spaces provided. Services available for student's use include a photocopier,
laminating machine, computers, and printers. A wide variety of instructional
resource materials is available. The primary purpose of the IRC is to provide
experience with unit planning, wise selection, organization and effective use
of multiple instructional resources, and to encourage curriculum development
and improvement. The IRC has been added as a branch library to the university's
on-line library catalog.
College of Education Computer Laboratory
The College of Education Computer Laboratory, located in 316 Hughes Hall, houses
the computing services available to education majors at Pittsburg State University.
The laboratory contains a mixture of hardware and software representative of
computing environments which exist in area schools. Through experiences in the
laboratory, education majors acquire the skills and knowledge associated with
educational technologies. More than 30 of the most up-to-date computers
are available in the lab in both Windows and Macintosh platforms. Word processing,
spreadsheet, and data base software are accessible through all computer platforms.
The Macintosh and Windows computers are connected to campus-wide networks which
allow for the sharing of numerous and varied software products, including instructional
software, statistics software, and drawing and painting packages. The networked
computers also support research and communications by education majors by providing
access to the World Wide Web.
Laboratories for Psychology and Counseling
Specialized laboratory areas in Hughes Hall and the Hughes Hall Annex are
provided in support of the programs in psychology and counseling. Facilities
include a diagnostic psychological assessment clinic, classroom-laboratory areas
and counseling/therapy observation suites, complete with dual cameras and split
screen video equipment for observation and recording. Computer facilities are
available through the College of Education Computer Laboratory, 316 Hughes Hall.
Clinical Field Experiences
Clinical field experiences for prospective and practicing teachers and
other school service personnel are provided through cooperative arrangements
with public schools and other educational or education-related agencies in the
area. Pre-student teaching experiences, student teaching, practicum experience,
and internships are included.
Center for Economic Education
The Center for Economic Education is located in the Instruction Resource Center
(IRC), Room B25 Hughes Hall. The center is a member of the Joint Council on Economic
Education and is linked to 300 university-based centers. The mission of the PSU
Center for Economic Education is to assume a leadership role in promoting economic
literacy in the elementary and secondary schools of Southeast Kansas. To accomplish
this mission, the center utilizes the following vehicles: 1. Teacher Education
The center provides both on-campus and off-campus in-service
experiences for classroom teachers and administrators. These activities
normally involve academic credit. Individualized seminars are developed
around the specific needs of a school district or a consortium. 2. Materials
Dissemination The center provides instructional materials to teachers
wishing to integrate economics into their instructional units.
Nationally and state developed materials are loaned to teachers at
no cost. 3. Research The effectiveness of innovative economics
instruction can be determined by the center staff. This research can
take the form of a needs assessment or a complete curricula evaluation.
The user fee is deposited into the center account and is utilized
to purchase additional materials for teacher use.
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE
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 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 Research
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
Candidates for a graduate degree in fall or spring semester must satisfactorily
pass a comprehensive examination 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 must be passed not later than two
weeks prior to the degree conference date. This 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. Registration for the comprehensive
examination must be completed in the office of the Dean of the College of Education
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 concerned or the advisor.
Education Certification Program
The applicant for admission to study for the Master of Science degree with
a major in a curriculum in education 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 certificate. Special
exception to the requirement for certification 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 certification
requirements.
Physical Education
The applicant for admission to study for the Master of Science degree with
a major in physical education must present evidence of successful completion
of a minimum of 20 semester hours of acceptable undergraduate credit in physical
education, distributed so as to furnish an adequate background for the work
proposed on the graduate level. The Miller's Analogy Test or the Graduate Record
Examination is required for admission to candidacy. Candidates for the degree
must complete a minimum of 30 hours for Option I: Thesis or 32 hours for Option
II: Coursework. A minimum of 23 semester hours must be completed within the
Department of Health, Physical Education, 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 20 semester hours in psychology at the graduate level.
The General Aptitude Test of the Graduate Record Examination is required for
admission to the programs.
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION DEGREE
The program leading to the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree is a professional
program in education requiring one year of intensive work in specialized graduate
study beyond the master's degree. Although the degree is normally earned in
the area of the individual's master's degree, the experience, background and
professional aims of the candidate for admission may indicate modifications
of this general plan. The student's program is formulated on the basis of requirements
common to all Specialist in Education degree curricula in the college and course
work selected through advisement appropriate to the student's background and
to the particular specialization. Option I of the Specialist in Education degree
requires satisfactory completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours including
an Ed.S. Thesis (Special Research Project 990). Option II of the Specialist
in Education degree requires completion of a minimum of 32 semester hours, including
SSLS 930 Seminar in Research Skills (or other approved 900 level research course).
Admission
The applicant for admission to study for the Specialist in Education degree
must present evidence of successful completion of a master's degree in the area
in which specialization is proposed or in a closely related area. The applicant
who lacks required specific background in the proposed area of specialization
must complete satisfactorily not less than ten graduate hours in such study
before beginning the specialist degree program. A significant teaching internship
experience or equivalent teaching experience shall be completed prior to admission
to candidacy for the degree. (See, also, Requirements for Admission to Study
and Requirements for the Degree under the Specialist in Education Degree in
the general requirements section of this catalog.)
Comprehensive Examination
Candidates must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination in the field
of their graduate major not later than four weeks before the date on which the
degree is to be conferred. This examination may be either oral or written or
both. The major department shall prepare and give the examination over the formal
and informal study required for the degree. The department will then certify
on the Petition for the Degree to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research
that the student has satisfactorily passed the examination. Registration for
the comprehensive examination must be completed in the office of the Dean of
the College of Education at least two weeks prior to the examination.
Advisement
Each applicant, admitted to graduate study for the Specialist in Education
degree, is assigned to a major advisor. It is expected that those admitted to
this program will be mature graduate students who are knowledgeable and responsible
with respect to program and research requirements. The student should take the
initiative, in consultation with the advisor, in planning the degree program
and in meeting fully all requirements. Specific curriculum designs incorporating
the common requirements, as well as required and recommended courses for a particular
area, are available from the chairperson of the department concerned or the
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