The College
of Education offers graduate programs in the following departments:
Adolescent, Career
and Special Education. Graduate programs in middle and secondary education,
career and technical education, and learning and behavior disorders are
designed to provide students with excellent classroom, field-based, and
clinical experiences. Students have access to a well equipped facility
which includes an assistive technology lab, multimedia lab, networked microcomputer
lab and student work areas.
Early Childhood
and Elementary Education. The strong field-based orientation of this
department and the diverse professional preparation and expertise of the
faculty combine to provide students with professional preparation in the
areas of early elementary grades, gifted education, interdisciplinary early
childhood and reading education. These programs reflect high standards
of quality and relevance.
Educational Studies,
Leadership and Counseling. Graduate programs in administration, supervision,
guidance and counseling and school psychology are designed to train students
to work in preschool through high school educational environments. In addition,
there is a human development and leadership degree that trains students
to work in administrative positions and take leadership roles in a wide
variety of settings. A 60-hour program in non-school community counseling
is also available. Students study with professionally active faculty in
learning settings that are large enough to maximize learning yet small
enough to provide a close working relationship between students and instructor.
The on-campus facilities are designed to reflect recent trends in technology.
Degrees. Degrees
offered by the College of Education are master of arts in education, master
of arts, master of science, and specialist in education. The college is
a participant in a joint doctoral program (doctor of education or doctor
of philosophy) with the University of Reading, England. Students who are
interested in doctoral programs in education should see their advisors
or the coordinator of graduate programs for further information.
Graduate certificates.
The College of Education offers numerous programs toward Kentucky teacher
certification at the post baccalaureate and post master’s levels. They
are described under the appropriate departments.
NOTE: Requirements
for teacher certification are established by the Kentucky Education Professional
Standards Board. Murray State University publishes these requirements as
a service to students, but certification requirements outlined in this
Bulletin may not reflect latest board policy. For up-to-date information,
students should check with the chairs of the professional education departments.
Students should also check the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (available
in the Legal Resources Library and the Kentucky Department of Education
website -www.kde.state.ky.us
Specialist in Education
Degrees
The primary purpose
of the specialist in education degree is to provide a plan of advanced
study for educators seeking clearly defined educational positions. The
program provides greater depth of specialization than is possible at the
master’s level, and each candidate’s plan of study will be tailored to
meet individual needs.
Programs leading to
the specialist in education degree are offered in guidance and counseling,
school administration, elementary education, middle school education, and
secondary education.
Admission to graduate
study. An individual seeking a specialist degree who is not already
a graduate student at Murray State University must apply to Graduate Admissions
for admission to graduate study. An individual who has completed requirements
for a master’s degree at Murray State University must apply for readmission
before the individual can be accepted for the specialist in education degree
program. In addition, official records of (1) all graduate work, (2) all
undergraduate work, and (3) Graduate Record Examination scores, if applicable,
must be sent to Graduate Admissions.
Requirements for
Admission
In addition to Murray
State University requirements (see Chapter 2), an applicant must have:
• a master’s degree
or acceptable alternative from a regionally accredited college or university;
• basic graduate courses
in the areas of educational research, educational foundations, and curriculum;
• one year of successful
experience in a certified position in an educational setting;
• evidence of satisfactory
scholarship;
• selection of an
appropriate field of specialization;
• a satisfactory score
on the aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination if required
by the department; and
• approval by the
graduate faculty in the specialization field.
Total Course Requirements
For all specialist
programs in the College of Education, students must complete a minimum
of 50 percent of their coursework, excluding thesis and practicum credit,
in courses numbered 600 or above. Specific requirements for each degree
program are outlined under the department listings.
Other Degree Requirements
In addition to other
Murray State University requirements (see Chapter 3), the student must
apply for admission to candidacy upon completion of the first nine hours
of the graduate program.
Requirements for all
post master’s programs include:
• 15 hours in courses
open to graduate students only;
• a grade average
of B with no course accepted with a grade lower than C.
Committee. The
student’s committee will be appointed by the collegiate coordinator of
graduate programs during the first semester of work on the specialist in
education degree. Until the committee is appointed, the chair of the department
or division concerned, or a designated representative, will act as the
student’s program advisor. This committee, in consultation with the student,
will develop a plan of study and will guide the student’s specialty study.
Specialty study.
Specialty study (3-6 hours of credit) must embody results of a study directly
related to the candidate’s area of specialization. The original and three
unbound copies of the specialty study including an abstract (1200-1500
words), suitable for publication, must be presented to the appropriate
department or division in final approved form at least two weeks before
the close of the term in which the student is to be certified for graduation.
The form and style of the specialty study shall follow Guidelines for the
Preparation of Master’s Theses, available in Graduate Admissions of Murray
State University.
The specialty study
topic must be approved by the student’s committee. After the topic has
been approved, the student may enroll for ADM/EDU/GUI 798 and/or 799.
The completed specialty
study must be approved by the student’s committee and the department chair
before the student is eligible to take comprehensive examinations.
Final examinations.
Each candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive examination, administered
by the student’s committee some time during the graduate program, based
on specific department requirements.
Master’s Degree
Programs
These requirements
are in addition to the general requirements for all graduate students listed
in Chapter 2.
Requirements for
Admission
All students applying
for admission to a master’s degree program offered by the College of Education
and/or leading to certification must have completed a baccalaureate degree
from a regionally accredited college or university. Some program areas
require a score on the general test (V + Q) of the Graduate Record Exam
(GRE); consult departmental sections of this bulletin.
Unconditional
To qualify for unconditional
admission, an applicant must have:
• an appropriate undergraduate
major;
• a GPA of 3.0;
• some programs in
the college require a Kentucky letter of eligibility for the beginning
teacher internship program or a Kentucky provisional certificate or comparable
documentation from another state department of education. Contact departmental
chair for information;
• international students
must meet TOEFL score requirements listed on page 24.
Conditional
Conditional admission
may be granted to students who meet one of the following guidelines:
• an undergraduate
GPA of at least 2.5 but less than 3.0;
• all unconditional
admission requirements specified above except coursework to meet requirements
for appropriate majors or certification.
Students who do not
meet admissions criteria specified above may be reviewed by the appropriate
departmental graduate committee. Following a full review of all student
records, that committee will:
A. recommend conditional
admission (permissible only when the student meets university graduate
admission requirements), carefully specifying conditions; or
B. recommend remediation
and reschedule that student for departmental graduate committee admission
review once remediation is complete; or
C. deny admission.
Students admitted
conditionally who complete nine hours of graduate work will be reassigned
to unconditional status. A student admitted conditionally who has a GPA
of less than 3.00 will be dropped from the graduate program. A graduate
student dropped for academic reasons may reapply after remaining out of
the graduate program for one semester.
Candidacy for the
Master’s Degree
At the completion
of nine semester hours of graduate work at Murray State University or one
semester in residence the student must apply for candidacy for the degree.
In addition to general university requirements for candidacy specified
in Chapter 3, candidates for the master’s degree in the College of Education
must (1) submit appropriate Graduate Record Examination scores if required,
and (2) be admitted unconditionally to the master’s program or have satisfied
all conditions specified by the department for conditional admission.
Additional Requirements
For thesis and non-thesis
track options in all College of Education graduate degree programs, see
descriptions under appropriate departments.
For all master’s programs
in the College of Education, students must complete a minimum of 50 percent
of their coursework, excluding thesis and practicum credit, in courses
numbered 600 or above.
Students may transfer
up to 12 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution,
providing such credit is acceptable to the student’s major department and
approved by the student’s advisor. The grade in a transfer course must
be B or better.
A student may be admitted
to graduate work in education but must complete teacher certification requirements
before the master’s degree is conferred. Some graduate programs in education
have prerequisites that include teacher certification. Students who desire
admission to these programs but do not hold teacher certification may seek
a waiver. Please contact the appropriate department chair.
All candidates for
the master of arts in education degree must take a minimum of 12 hours
in courses to strengthen the area of specialization and a minimum of 12
hours in professional education. Any student who does not hold a valid
teacher’s certificate upon entering this program must complete the requirements
for certification before the degree can be granted.
Requirements for all
post master’s programs include:
• 15 hours in courses
open to graduate students only;
• a grade average
of B with no course accepted with a grade lower than C.
Candidates may be
required to pass a comprehensive examination developed and administered
by the appropriate academic department and/or develop a professional portfolio.
Non Degree Post
Master’s Certification Programs (Rank I)
Requirements for
Admission
In addition to Murray
State University requirements (see Chapter 2), an applicant must have:
• a master’s degree
or completed fifth year program from a regionally accredited institution;
• an application to
the appropriate department of the College of Education, submitted to Graduate
Admissions of Murray State University;
• an official transcript
of all graduate work, sent to Graduate Admissions, if the degree was not
earned at Murray State University;
• completion of all
required examinations for admission to the graduate program; and
• a valid teaching
certificate.
Additional Requirements
Upon admission to
the program, an advisor will be assigned to guide the student’s work.
Prior to enrolling
in the first course of the post master’s study, the student must submit
a program of study that has been planned with the assigned advisor. The
program of studies must be approved by the student’s advisor and the collegiate
coordinator of graduate programs and filed in Graduate Admissions during
the first semester of study.
Requirements for all
post master’s programs include:
• 15 hours in
courses open to graduate students only;
• a grade average
of B with no course accepted with a grade lower than C;
• a minimum
of 15 hours earned at Murray State University.
Non Degree Post
Baccalaureate Certification Programs
The College of Education
offers fifth year programs for the renewal of provisional teaching certificates
and Rank II classification.
Requirements for
Admission
In addition to Murray
State University requirements (see Chapter 2), the applicant must have
a Kentucky teaching certification or its equivalent.
Additional Requirements
The fifth year program
will be planned individually with each applicant by the assigned advisor.
After the fifth-year program has been planned with the individual it is
subject to the approval of the collegiate coordinator of graduate programs.
Requirements for all
post baccalaureate programs include:
• 32 hours with a
grade point average of no less than that required for teacher education
graduates and for the total program;
• at least 12
hours in 500-600 level coursework;
• at least 12
hours in professional education;
• at least 12 hours
from the area of the teacher’s specialization;
• a maximum of 12
hours of work transferred from another senior college.
Note: Credit
earned at a junior college or earned by correspondence or challenge examinations
cannot be applied toward the fifth-year program. Courses previously taken
for credit may not be repeated for credit.
Fifth-Year Program
State regulations
regarding fifth-year programs provide that a portion of the college coursework
may be replaced with prior approved staff development activities. This
provision is not acceptable in every discipline and in all instances is
only applicable when approved in advance by the student’s advisor and included
in a planned fifth-year program. Contact the department chair for information
related to fifth-year programs.
Initial Teaching
Certification for Graduate Students
Graduate students
who currently hold no teaching certificate may become eligible for certification
if they enroll in an initial certification program, meet the criteria for
admission to teacher education and student teaching outlined below and
fulfill the requirements for certification.
Requirements for
Admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching
Teacher education.
In order to be admitted to teacher education, a student must:
• demonstrate general
academic proficiency;
• have an overall
undergraduate GPA of 2.45;
• be recommended by
a Murray State University academic advisor;
• demonstrate basic
skills in the areas of written communication, oral communication, mathematics,
spelling, reading, and English mechanics;
• complete an introduction
to education course; and
• be successfully
reviewed by the Admission to Teacher Education Committee of the appropriate
college.
Student teaching.
In order to be eligible for student teaching, a student must:
• be admitted to teacher
education;
• have completed all
required major, minor and professional teacher education courses with a
minimum GPA of 2.45;
• have an overall
undergraduate GPA of at least 2.45;
• have demonstrated
computer literacy and competence with education-related computer applications;
• have demonstrated
teaching ability in field and practicum situations;
• be successfully
reviewed by the Admission to Teacher Education Committee of the appropriate
college; and
• have supplied the
Teacher Education Services office with any other required information.
General Requirements
for Certification in Kentucky
Any person who wishes
initial certification in the Commonwealth of Kentucky must have:
• completed a teacher
education program (including student teaching);
• earned a passing
score on the Praxis II Specialty Exam(s) and the Principles of Learning
and Teaching exam;
• applied for a statement
of eligibility; and
• successfully completed
a one-year Kentucky teacher internship.
Records and information
on all the above standards and requirements are maintained in the Teacher
Education Services Office, 2101 Alexander Hall, (270) 762-2054.
Education Services
Environmental Education
Center. The Environmental Education Center, 320 Alexander Hall, offers
services to pre-service and in-service teachers and other interested persons
in the Murray State University service region. Materials and consulting
services are available through the center. For additional information,
contact the Environmental Education Center, (270) 762-2537.
Teacher Education
Services. The College of Education provides students enrolled in teacher
education programs with a wide variety of clinical and field experiences,
including opportunities to observe and participate in regular public school
classrooms.
Teacher Education
Services, 2101 Alexander Hall, is responsible for the coordination of admission
to teacher education, recommendations for certification and rank changes,
field participation activities, student teaching, teacher education records,
the alternative route for certification, and the Kentucky Teacher Internship
Program for first-year teachers in the Murray State University service
region.
Center for Education
Finance and Law. The Center for Education Finance and Law serves as
a current resource, clearinghouse and research facility for information
relative to public school funding equity and adequacy litigation that has
occurred in a majority of states. For additional information, contact The
Center for Education
Finance and Law, (270) 762-6471.
Center for Gifted
Studies. The Center for Gifted Studies serves as a resource to support
excellence in Gifted Education. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall,
collaborates with pre-service and graduate education students, the school
psychology program, and educators to provide services to parents and gifted
children in the region. Special professional development programs for teachers
and enrichment opportunities for gifted students are available during the
academic year and the summer. The William O. Price Gifted Resource Collection
contains books and other educational materials that are available on loan.
For additional information, contact the Center for Gifted Education, (270)
762-2539.
Department
of Adolescent, Career and Special Education
Chair
- Martin Jacobs
3200D
Alexander Hall
270-762-2538
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The Department of Adolescent,
Career and Special Education prepares graduate level educators to use current
theory and the research process to develop and implement effective diagnostic
and remedial strategies. The specialist degree is offered at the middle
school and secondary school settings. A student may complete a master of
arts in education degree in middle school education, secondary education,
and special education. A master of science degree is offered in career
and technical education. In addition to the master’s programs, fifth-year,
and Rank I programs are available in middle, secondary, and special education.
The department’s programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation
of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Requirements for
Admission
Applicants must meet
Murray State University requirements (see Chapter 2) and the College of
Education requirements given at the beginning of this chapter.
Requirements for
Candidacy for a Master’s Degree
See Murray State requirements
in Chapter 3 and College of Education requirements at the beginning of
this chapter.
Specialist
in Education:
Middle School
CIP 13.1203
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
EDP 675 Advanced Educational
Psychology
EDU 622 Philosophy
of Education -or-
EDU 623 Educational
Sociology
EDU 798 Specialty
Study
MID 640 Middle School
Curriculum
Courses approved by
specialist committee (15 hrs)
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of specialty
study. See MSU/COE requirements.
Specialist
in Education:
Secondary
CIP 13.1205
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
EDP 675 Advanced Educational
Psychology
EDU 622 Philosophy
of Education -or-
EDU 623 Educational
Sociology
EDU 798 Specialty
Study
SEC 641 Building the
Curriculum of the Secondary School
Courses approved by
specialist committee (15 hrs)
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of specialty
study. See MSU/COE requirements.
Master
of Science in
Career and Technical
Education
CIP 13.1309
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
This non-thesis master
of science degree in career and technical education is appropriate for
teachers concentrating in agriculture, business and marketing, family and
consumer sciences, technology education, industrial education, and adult
education and industrial training. See your advisor for specific course
recommendations as this degree may be used with appropriate emphasis to:
a) achieve Rank II
classification for certified teachers in the career and technical education
disciplines,
b) complete the coursework
required to become eligible to pursue vocational administration positions
in supervision, coordination, and principalship,
c) become eligible
for initial certification in career and technical education (grades 5-12)
when combined with an appropriate technical bachelor’s degree and /or other
needed technical courses, and
d) prepare members
of business/industry in the development and operation of training programs.
NON-THESIS TRACK
ONLY
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
CTE 675 Experienced
Teacher Practices in Career and Technical Education
CTE 694 Research in
Career and Technical Education
CTE, AED, AGR, BED,
FCS, or TTE courses, 500 or 600 level, as approved by department (15)
Graduate Electives
(9)
Other degree requirements
· An approved
program must include at least 15 semester hours at the 600 level or its
equivalent.
· Students
pursuing Rank II classification for certified CTE teachers may develop
an individual program in consultation with their advisor.
· Students
pursuing certification in the supervision and coordination of career and
technical education may complete the requirements of the certificate as
approved departmental electives. Contact a program advisor to identify
certification prerequisites and to develop an approved program.
· Students
pursuing initial teacher certification in CTE disciplines may complete
the requirements of the certificate as approved departmental electives.
Contact a program advisor to identify certification prerequisites and to
develop an approved program.
Assessment
· All candidates
must maintain a portfolio which demonstrates mastery of the knowledge and
skills identified in the Kentucky Experienced Teacher Standards. This portfolio
will be begun as a course requirement of CTE 675 and will be presented
and defended to a faculty committee in lieu of a comprehensive examination.1
Continuous
assessment of student progress in demonstrating compliance with both the
New Teacher Standards and the Experienced Teacher Standards will be assured
as each student reviews progress in development of the portfolio each semester
through meeting with the program advisor.
· Students
must maintain a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 as detailed in the current
MSU graduate program standards.
1See initial
certification track for portfolio/assessment requirements.
TRACK A
RANK II CERTIFICATION
For those students holding
the appropriate teacher certification. See course requirements as described
above. An individual program will be developed in consultation with advisor.
TRACK B
VOCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Supervision, Coordination,
and Principalship
Students must complete
the 30-hour course requirements described above, including the following:
ADM 663 School Law
ADM 664 School Principal
and
One course from
each of the following curriculum areas:
Organization and
Administration of Vocational Education
CTE 560 Seminar in
Career and Technical Education
CTE 671 Philosophy
of Career and Technical Education
CTE 676 Organization
and Administration of Career and Technical Education
Administration and
Supervision of Education Personnel
ADM 650 Clinical Supervision
CTE 673 Supervision
of Career and Technical Education
Program Planning,
Research, and Evaluation in Vocational Education
CTE 561 Planning Technical
Education Facilities
CTE 565 Program Planning
and Evaluation
CTE 566 Special Problems
in Career and Technical Education
Vocational Guidance/Industrial
Psychology and Human Relations
ADM 624 School and
Community Relations
CTE 562 School and
Community Relations for the Technical Instructor
CTE 672 Vocational
Guidance
GUI 678 Theories of
Vocational Development
GUI 686 Education
and Vocational Guidance
PSY 584 Industrial
and Organizational Psychology
TRACK C
INITIAL 5-12 CERTIFICATION
Agriculture, Business
and Marketing, Family and
Consumer Sciences,
Technology Education
CTE 501 Teaching through
Application
CTE 502 Instructional
Media, Curricula, and Assessment in Career and Technical Education
CTE 503 Planning and
Implementing Instruction in Career and Technical Education
CTE 640 Student Teaching
Practicum in Career and Technical Education
CTE 694 Research in
Industry, Training, Technical Education
SED 603 Special Education
Law and Procedures
-or-
SED 605 Characteristics
and Needs of Children and Youth with Mild Disabilities
Discipline Specific
Methods Course (3 hrs)
Advisor Approved Teacher
Education Support Courses
(600
level) (6 hrs)
Note: Teacher
certification requires a bachelors degree with major or area in approved
technical discipline; additional prerequisite courses may be required;
students must successfully complete all required assessments as identified
in 704 KAR 20:305; additional requirements for admission to teacher education
and student teaching must be met. See advisor for details. To become certified
students must successfully complete the internship program identified in
704 KAR 10:690.
Additional Requirements
Contact Teacher Education
Services for details on admission to student teaching.
Minimum Praxis II
specialty examination and Principles of Learning and Teaching scores required
for certification. See advisor for current cut-off scores.
TRACK D
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
DEVELOPMENT
For those students interested
in non-certification adult education and industrial training. See core
requirements above. An individual program will be developed in consultation
with advisor.
Master
of Arts in Education:
Middle School
CIP 13.1203
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
ADM 630 Methods of
Educational Research
EDU 631 Motivation
and Learning Theory
EDU 633 Curriculum
Development
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
EDU 698 Thesis
Other Course Requirements
PSY 681 Advanced Adolescent
Psychology
Courses supporting
the teaching field or an educational
endorsement
specialization approved in advance by
the student’s
education advisor (12 hrs)
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of thesis.
See MSU/COE requirements.
NON-THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
Same as above with
the following substitution for thesis:
EDU 6491 Research in
Education
Other Course Requirements
Elective (3 hrs)
Other Degree Requirements
Comprehensive examination.
See MSU/COE requirements.
1Should
be taken immediately following ADM 630.
Master
of Arts in Education:
Secondary
CIP 13.1205
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
ADM 630 Methods of
Educational Research
EDU 631 Motivation
and Learning Theory
EDU 633 Curriculum
Development
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
EDU 698 Thesis
Other Course Requirements
EDU 621 Advanced Methods
of Teaching
Courses supporting
the teaching field or an educational
endorsement
specialization approved in advance by
the student’s
education advisor (12 hrs)
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of thesis.
See MSU/COE requirements.
NON-THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
Same as above with
the following substitution for thesis:
EDU 6491 Research in
Education
Other Course Requirements
Elective (3 hrs)
Other Degree Requirements
Comprehensive examination.
1Should
be taken immediately following ADM 630.
Master
of Arts in Education
(Secondary Education)
with Business and Marketing Specialization
CIP 13.1205
Students seeking the
M.A.Ed. in secondary education may complete a business and marketing specialization
with 12 hours of 500 or 600 level courses. Courses must be planned and
approved by a business education advisor. BED 610 is required as one of
the courses.
Master
of Arts in Education (Secondary
Education) with
Environmental Education Endorsement Specialization
At the time of this
printing, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB) has
not given final approval for this endorsement for Murray State University.
Please see the department advisor for the latest information regarding
this endorsement.
Master
of Arts in Education (Secondary
Education) with
Gifted Education Endorsement Specialization
Refer to the Department
of Early Childhood and Elementary Education section for endorsement requirements.
Master
of Arts in Education (Secondary Education) with Health Specialization
CIP 13.1205
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Students seeking the
M.A.Ed. in secondary education may complete a specialization in health
with 12-15 semester hours of health courses.
Master
of Arts in Education
(Secondary Education)
with Industrial Education Specialization
CIP 13.1205
Students seeking the
M.A.Ed. in secondary education may complete an industrial education specialization
(including Family and Consumer Studies) with 12 hours of 500 or 600 level
industrial education courses.
Master
of Arts in Education (Secondary Education)
with Instructional
Computer Technology Endorsement Specialization
At the time of this
printing, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB) has
not given final approval for this endorsement for Murray State University.
Please see the department advisor for the latest information regarding
this endorsement.
Master
of Arts in Education (Secondary Education)
with Physical Education
Specialization
CIP 13.1205
Students seeking the
M.A.Ed. in secondary education may complete a specialization in physical
education with 12-15 semester hours of physical education courses.
Master
of Arts in Education (SecondaryEducation)
with School Safety
Endorsement Specialization
At the time of this
printing, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB) has
not given final approval for this endorsement for Murray State University.
Please see the department advisor for the latest information regarding
this endorsement.
CERTIFICATE:
Rank I Classification
(30-Hour Program Beyond Master’s/Rank II)
Middle School
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
EDP 675 Advanced Educational
Psychology
EDU 622 Philosophy
of Education -or-
EDU 623 Educational
Sociology
MID 640 Middle School
Curriculum
Electives approved
in advance by the student’s education advisor (9 hrs)
Courses approved in
advance by the student’s education advisor (12 hrs)
Secondary
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
EDP 675 Advanced Educational
Psychology
EDU 622 Philosophy
of Education -or-
EDU 623 Educational
Sociology
SEC 641 Building the
Curriculum of the Secondary School
Electives approved
in advance by the student’s education advisor (9 hrs)
Courses approved in
advance by the student’s education advisor (12 hrs)
CERTIFICATE:
Rank II Classification
(Fifth Year Program)
Middle School
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
EDU 631 Motivation
and Learning Theory
EDU 633 Curriculum
Development
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
PSY 681 Advanced Adolescent
Psychology
Additional professional
education course
Electives approved
in advance by the student’s education advisor (6 hrs)
Courses supporting
the teaching field or an educational endorsement specialization approved
in advance by the student’s education advisor (12 hrs)
Secondary Option
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
EDU 621 Advanced Methods
of Teaching
EDU 631 Motivation
and Learning Theory
EDU 633 Curriculum
Development
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
Additional professional
education course (3 hrs)
Electives approved
in advance by the student’s education advisor (6 hrs)
Courses in direct
support of the student’s teaching major or minor or an educational endorsement
specialization approved in advance by the student’s education advisor (12)
CERTIFICATE:
Endorsement for
Environmental Education
At the time of this
printing, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB) has
not given final approval for this endorsement for Murray State University.
Please see the departmental advisor for the latest information regarding
this endorsement.
CERTIFICATE:
Endorsement for
Gifted Education
Refer to the Department
of Early Childhood and Elementary Education section for endorsement requirements.
CERTIFICATE:
Endorsement for
Instructional Computer Technology
At the time of this
printing, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB) has
not given final approval for this endorsement for Murray State University.
Please see the departmental advisor for the latest information regarding
this endorsement.
CERTIFICATE:
Endorsement for
School Safety
At the time of this
printing, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB) has
not given final approval for this endorsement for Murray State University.
Please see the departmental advisor for the latest information regarding
this endorsement.
Master
of Arts in Education in
Special Education/Mild
Learning and
Behavior Disorders
P-12 Certification
CIP 13.1001
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
This program is designed
for individuals certified in regular education who want certification in
learning and behavior disorders. This program is also for individuals who
hold a categorical special education certificate in one or more areas such
as LD, BD, EMH, PH, etc., and want learning and behavior disorders certification.
Individuals participating in the alternative route to learning and behavior
disorders certification program may also apply for admission to this program
once they have received their temporary provisional certificate. Admission
to the Teacher Education Program must be obtained.
THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
40 hours
CDI 635 Graduate Seminar
in Communication Disorders
SED 537 Diagnostic
Methods
SED 540 Procedures
for Classroom Management and Discipline
SED 552 Functional
Behavior Analysis
SED 601 Technological
Strategies and Professional Planning for Special Education
SED 602 Family-Professional
Partnerships
SED 603 Special Education
Law and Procedures
SED 605 Characteristics
and Needs of Children and Youth with Mild Disabilities
SED 615 Collaboration
Skills for Educators
SED 625 Instructional
Techniques for Children andYouth with Mild Disabilities
SED 646 Survey of
Research Appliedto Special Populations
SED 690 Exit Seminar
in Special Education
SED 698-699 Thesis
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of thesis.
Undergraduate Certification
Deficiencies
The following course
(or an approved reading course for deficiency in reading) must be taken
to satisfy undergraduate deficiencies:
REA 612 Foundations
of Literacy
NON-THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
34 hours
Same as above with
SED 698-699 omitted.
CERTIFICATE:
Mild Learning and
Behavior Disorders P-12
Prerequisites
This program is designed
for individuals certified in regular education who want certification in
learning and behavior disorders(LBD). This program is also for individuals
who hold a categorical special education certificate. This program does
not lead to a master’s degree but can be used as a basis for developing
a planned fifth-year (32 hours) or a Rank I program. Individuals participating
in the alternative route to learning and behavior disorders certification
program may also apply for admission to this program once they have received
their temporary provisional certificate. Admission to the Teacher Education
Program must be obtained.
FIFTH YEAR/RANK
I CERTIFICATION
Total Course Requirements
31-34 hours
CDI 635 Graduate Seminar
in Communication Disorders
SED 537 Diagnostic
Methods
SED 540 Procedures
for Classroom Management and Discipline
SED 552 Functional
Behavior Analysis
SED 601 Technological
Strategies and Professional Planning for Special Education
SED 602 Family-Professional
Partnerships
SED 603 Special Education
Law and Procedures
SED 605 Characteristics
and Needs of Children and Youth with Mild Disabilities
SED 615 Collaboration
Skills for Educators
SED 625 Instructional
Techniques for Children and Youth with Mild Disabilities
SED 690 Exit Seminar
in Special Education
Electives (1-3) Required
for 5th-Year Certification only.
Undergraduate Certification
Deficiencies
The following course
(or an approved reading course for deficiency in reading) must be taken
to satisfy undergraduate deficiencies:
REA 612 Foundations
of Literacy
Other Certificate
Requirement
Student must
pass the eligibility portfolio presented in SED 690.
Master
of Arts in Education in
Special Education/Moderate
to Severe Disabilities
Certification (P-12)
CIP 13.1001
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
This program is for
individuals with elementary, middle school, secondary, or special education
certification (any area) who wish to obtain a P-12 certificate in moderate
to severe disabilities.
THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
48 hours
ADM 630 Methods of
Educational Research
CDI 550 Neuromuscular
Disorders
CDI 582 Communication
Programming for Individuals with Severe Disabilities
CDI 635 Graduate Seminar
in Communication Disorders
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
SED 531 Nature and
Needs of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
SED 551 Transdisciplinary
Assessment of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
SED 552 Applied Behavior
Analysis
SED 554 Classroom
Management of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
SED 602 Family-Professional
Partnerships
SED 640 Practicum
SED 642 Advanced Curriculum
for Children and Youth with Disabilities
SED 646 Survey of
Research Applied to Special Populations
SED 698-699 Thesis
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of thesis.
Undergraduate Certification
Deficiencies
Students who have
not taken the following undergraduate certification courses or their equivalent
must also complete:
ART 343 Art Materials
and Techniques for the Classroom Teacher (or MUS 200 and MUS 300)
MAT 115 Mathematics
for Middle and Elementary Teachers I
MAT 215 Mathematics
for Middle and Elementary Teachers II
REA 306 Teaching Reading
in Early Elementary (K-4) (or REA 638)
REA 412 Practicum
in Reading Instruction (or REA 612)
SED 526 Introduction
to Early Education of Children with Disabilities
SED 530 Education
of Exceptional Children
(SED 300 may
be substituted for SED 530)
NON-THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
42 hours
Same as above with
SED 698-699 omitted.
Note: Those students
who already hold a special education certificate may have a course or courses
waived from this program. See program advisor for details.
CERTIFICATE:
Moderate to Severe
Disabilities
This program is designed
for elementary, middle, secondary, or special education teachers (any area)
who wish to obtain a P-12 certificate in moderate to severe disabilities.
This program does not lead to a master’s degree but can be used as a basis
for developing a planned fifth-year program.
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
CDI 550 Neuromuscular
Disorders
CDI 582 Communication
Programming for Individuals with Severe Disabilities
CDI 635 Graduate Seminar
in Communication Disorders
SED 531 Nature and
Needs of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
SED 551 Transdisciplinary
Assessment of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
SED 552 Applied Behavior
Analysis
SED 554 Classroom
Management of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
SED 602 Family-Professional
Partnerships (or equivalent)
SED 640 Practicum
Undergraduate Certification
Deficiencies
Students who have
not taken the following undergraduate certification courses or their equivalent
must also complete:
ART 343 Art Materials
and Techniques for the Classroom Teacher (or MUS 200 and MUS 300)
MAT 115 Mathematics
for Middle and Elementary Teachers I
MAT 215 Mathematics
for Middle and Elementary Teachers II
REA 306 Teaching Reading
in Early Elementary (K-4) (or REA 638)
REA 412 Practicum
in Reading Instruction (or REA 612)
SED 526 Introduction
to Early Education of Children with Disabilities
SED 530 Education
of Exceptional Children
(SED 300 may
be substituted for SED 530)
Master
of Arts in Education in Special
Education/Advanced
Studies in Learning and Behavior Disorders
CIP 13.1001
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
This program is designed
for individuals certified in learning and behavior disorders. The program
can also be used as a basis for developing a Rank I program.
THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
EDU 631 Motivation
and Learning Theory
SED 603 Special Education
Law and Procedures
SED 646 Survey of
Research Applied to Special Populations
SED 698-699
Thesis
Additional Courses
(from the following) 15 hrs
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
EDU 664 Techniques
of Teaching Environmental Education
EDU 665 Field Experiences
in Environmental Education
PSY 581 Abnormal Psychology
SED 540 Procedures
for Classroom Management and Discipline
SED 602 Family-Professional
Partnerships
SED 613 Advanced Behavior
Support
SED 614 Advanced Instructional
Technology
SED 615 Collaboration
Skills for Educators
SED 636 Issues and
Trends in Special Education
SED 650 Administration
of Special Education Programs
SED 651 Social competence
for Safe Environments
SED 655 Special Education
Transition
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of thesis.
NON-THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
Same as above with
the following required as substitution for thesis:
SED 613 Advanced Behavior
Support
SED 655 Special Education
Transition
Other Degree Requirements
Portfolio and
oral presentation.
Master
of Arts in Education in Special
Education/Interdisciplinary
Early Childhood Education
CIP 13.1001
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
This program leads
to eligibility for certification in interdisciplinary early childhood education
(birth to primary). Appropriate undergraduate majors for program entry
are child development, early childhood education, special education, communication
disorders, or other human service fields.
THESIS TRACK1
Minimum Course Requirements
33 hours
Interdisciplinary
Core Courses2 21 hrs
ADM 630 Methods
of Educational Research3
-or-
SED 646 Survey of
Research Applied to Special Populations3
ELE 605 Introduction
to Graduate Studies for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
ELE 607 Early Childhood
Education
FCS 5252 Advanced
Child Development Programs
SED 526 Introduction
to Early Education of Children with Disabilities
SED 640 Practicum
(6 hrs)
SED 698-699
Thesis
Elective Requirements
(from the following) 6 hrs
(Approved by advisor
based on undergraduate preparation.)
CDI 550 Neuromuscular
Disorders
CDI 582 Communication
Programming for Individuals with Severe Disabilities
EDU 625 Theory and
Practice in Classroom Management
ELE 604 Advanced Studies
in Kindergarten
FCS 527 Parenting
SED 505 Special Education
Procedures and Strategies for IECE
SED 552 Applied Behavior
Analysis
SED 602 Family-Professional
Partnerships
SED 652 Assessment
and Program Planning for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
SED 653 Methods and
Materials for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
SED 660 Problems in
Special Education
NON-THESIS TRACK1
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
Same as above with
the following substitution for thesis:
Electives, from above
list increase to 12 hrs
1A minimum
of 50 percent of coursework, excluding thesis and practicum credit, must
be in course numbered 600 or above.
2Students
seeking initial certification in education (not currently certified in
any educational area) must meet all requirements for admission to Teacher
Education and Student Teaching. In order to meet these requirements, students
may be required to complete additional undergraduate coursework. Students
seeking initial certification in education should consult with their advisor
and the Director of Teacher Education for requirements.
3Or three
hours of graduate level research approved by advisor.
Other Degree Requirements
Students must receive
a “pass” on the graduate portfolio. IECE candidates must take the Kentucky
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood exam and make a score of 150 or above.
Students electing the thesis track must successfully pass the oral defense.
Students seeking initial
certification must meet all requirements for admission to Teacher Education
and Student Teaching.
CERTIFICATE:
Rank I Classification
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
ELE 605 Introduction
to Graduate Studies for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
ELE 607 Early Childhood
Education
FCS 525 Advanced
Child Development Programs
SED 526 Introduction
to Early Education of Children with Disabilities
SED 640 Practicum
(6)
Additional Requirements3
(from the following) 12 hrs
CDI 550 Neuromuscular
Disorders
CDI 582 Communication
Programming for Individuals with Severe Disabilities
ELE 504 Introduction
to Kindergarten and the Primary School
FCS 527 Parenting
SED 505 Special Education
Procedures and Strategies for IECE
SED 552 Applied Behavior
Analysis
SED 602 Family-Professional
Partnerships
SED 652 Assessment
and Program Planning for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
SED 653 Methods and
Materials for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
SED 660 Problems in
Special Education
Other Requirements
Students must receive
a “pass” on the graduate portfolio. IECE candidates must take the Kentucky
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Exam and make a score of 150 or above.
Department
of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Chair
- Yancey Watkins
3201
Alexander Hall
270-762-2500
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The Department
of Early Childhood and Elementary Education offers graduate programs in
early elementary, interdisciplinary early childhood, library media, and
reading. Graduate degrees offered by the department include the specialist
in education degree, the master of arts in education degree and the master
of science degree in interdisciplinary early childhood education. The Ed.S.
programs provide for Rank I classification. The department encourages students
seeking Rank I classification to earn the Ed.S. degree. However, non-degree
programs for Rank I classification (30-Hour Program Beyond Master’s/Rank
II) are offered by the department in early elementary grades, library media,
and reading education.
Each of the
master’s programs provides for the renewal of the provisional teaching
certificate and advancement to Rank II classification. IECE program candidates
may seek initial certification at the graduate level by meeting all teacher
education admission requirements. The department encourages students seeking
Rank II classification to earn a master’s degree. As an alternative, fifth-year
non-degree programs are offered in the areas of early elementary grades
and reading education. The fifth-year non-degree programs provide for advancement
to Rank II classification. All requirements for fifth-year programs must
be completed within a ten-year period, beginning with the date the student
enrolls in the first class for graduate credit.
Students pursuing
graduate studies in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
must meet the standards for admission to graduate study in the College
of Education (COE).
Requirements for
Admission
Applicants must meet
the Murray State University requirements (see Chapter 2) and the College
of Education requirements given earlier in this chapter.
Specialist
in Education:
Early Elementary/Elementary
CIP 13.1202
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
EDP 675 Advanced Educational
Psychology
EDU 622 Philosophy
of Education -or-
EDU 623 Educational
Sociology
EDU 798 Specialty
Study
ELE 647 Curriculum
in the Elementary School
Additional Requirements
(from the following) 6 hrs
ELE 600 Teaching Modern
Mathematics
ELE 601 Social Studies
in the Elementary School
ELE 602 Language Arts:
Current Issues and Research
ELE 608 Science in
the Elementary School
Electives 9 hrs
(Approved in advance
by the student’s specialist committee.)
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of specialty
study. See MSU/COE requirements.
Master
of Arts in Education:
Early Elementary/Elementary
CIP 13.1202
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
ADM 630 Methods of
Educational Research
EDU 631 Motivation
and Learning Theory
EDU 633 Curriculum
Development
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
EDU 698 Thesis
Other Course Requirements
REA 612 Foundations
of Literacy
Courses supporting
the teaching field approval in advance by the student’s education advisor
(12 hrs)
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of thesis.
See MSU/COE requirements.
NON-THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
Same as above with
the following substitution for thesis:
EDU 6491
Research in Education
Elective (3 hrs)
Other Degree Requirements
Comprehensive examination.
See MSU/COE requirements.
1Should
be taken immediately following ADM 630.
Master
of Arts in Education:
Reading and Writing
CIP 13.1315
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
ADM 630 Methods of
Educational Research
EDU 633 Curriculum
Development
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
Reading Specialization
REA 612 Foundations
of Literacy
REA 628 Literacy Assessment
REA 638 Assessment
and Instruction of Children with Reading Difficulties
REA 648 Research in
Reading
REA 698 Thesis
Support Courses
Choose One:
ELE 602 Language Arts:
Current Issues and Research
ENG 603 Teaching English
Language Arts in Schools
ENG 604 Purchase Area
Writing Project I
REA 524 Special Problems
in Reading
Choose One:
ELE 616 Readings and
Research in Children’s Literature
ENG 602 Teaching Literature
in Schools
REA 524 Special Problems
in Reading
REA 618 Content Area
Reading and Writing 3-12
Elective (3 hrs)
Other Degree Requirements
Defense of thesis.
See MSU/COE requirements.
NON-THESIS TRACK
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
Same as above with
the following substitution for thesis:
Electives increase
to 6 hrs
Other Degree Requirements
Successful completion
of program portfolio.
CERTIFICATE:
Rank I Classification
(30-Hour Program Beyond Master’s/Rank II)
Early Elementary/Elementary
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
EDP 675 Advanced Educational
Psychology
EDU 622 Philosophy
of Education -or-
EDU 623 Educational
Sociology
ELE 647 Curriculum
in the Elementary School
Two courses selected
from the following:
ELE 600 Teaching Modern
Mathematics
ELE 601 Social Studies
in the Elementary School
ELE 602 Language Arts:
Current Issues and Research
ELE 608 Science in
the Elementary School
Elective approved
in advance by the student’s education advisor (3 hrs)
Courses approved in
advance by the student’s education advisor (12 hrs)
Reading
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
EDP 675 Advanced Educational
Psychology
EDU 622 Philosophy
of Education -or-
EDU 623 Educational
Sociology
ELE 647 Curriculum
in the Elementary School -or-
MID 640 Middle School
Curriculum -or-
SEC 641 Building the
Curriculum of the Secondary School
REA courses approved
by the student’s advisor (12 hrs)
REA courses or electives
in related fields approved by the student’s advisor (9 hrs)
Library Media
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
EDP 675 Advanced Educational
Psychology
EDU 626 Integrating
Educational Technology
EDU 622 Philosophy
of Education -or-
EDU 623 Educational
Sociology
ELE 647 Curriculum
in the Elementary School -or-
MID 640 Middle School
Curriculum -or-
SEC 641 Building the
Curriculum of the Secondary School
LIB 620 Library Administration
LIB 621 Library Practicum
LIB 630 Classification
and Cataloging
LIB 640 Information
Sources and Services
LIB courses or courses
that apply to the library media specialist certification approved by the
student’s advisor (6 hrs)
Other Certificate
Requirements
The PRAXIS II Specialty
Examination is required by Kentucky for the P-12 Library Media Specialist
Certificate.
CERTIFICATE:
Rank II Classification
(Fifth Year Program)
Early Elementary/Elementary
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
EDU 631 Motivation
and Learning Theory
EDU 633 Curriculum
Development
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
REA 612 Foundations
of Literacy
Additional professional
education course
Electives approved
in advance by education advisor (6 hrs)
Courses supporting
the teaching field approved by education advisor (12 hrs)
Reading and Writing
Total Course Requirements
33 hours
EDU 631 Motivation
and Learning Theory
EDU 633 Curriculum
Development
EDU 645 History of
Education in the United States
REA 612 Foundations
of Literacy
REA 628 Literacy Assessment
REA 638 Assessment
and Instruction of Children with Reading Difficulties
REA courses or electives
in related fields approved in advance by the student’s advisor (15 hrs)
CERTIFICATE:
Endorsement for
Environmental Education
At the time of this
printing, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB) has
not given final approval for this endorsement for Murray State University.
Please see the departmental advisor for the latest information regarding
this endorsement.
CERTIFICATE:
Endorsement for
Instructional Computer Technology
At the time of this
printing, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB) has
not given final approval for this endorsement for Murray State University.
Please see the departmental advisor for the latest information regarding
this endorsement.
CERTIFICATE:
Endorsement for
Gifted Education
Students seeking the
M.A.Ed. in elementary, middle, or secondary education may complete a 12
hour gifted education endorsement specialization. This endorsement may
be sought in degree-seeking or planned teacher education programs. The
courses for the certificate include:
Total Course Requirements
12 hours
EDU 691 Nature and
Needs of the Gifted Student
EDU 692 Methods and
Materials for Teaching Gifted Students
EDU 694 Supervised
Practicum in Gifted in Gifted Education
Choose one of the
following:
EDU 655 Creativity
in Teaching
EDU 693 Educational
Programs for the Gifted
EDU 695 Practicum
in Gifted Education
A gifted education
endorsement also requires one year of successful teaching experience. The
endorsement is valid for grades K-12; however, assignment to a full-time
self-contained gifted education class shall be restricted to the level
of the base certificate. The endorsement shall have the same duration as
the base certificate.
Master
of Arts in Education in Special
Education/Interdisciplinary
Early Childhood Education
CIP 13.1001
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
This program is a option
of the special education degree. Refer to the Department of Adolescent,
Career and Special Education for complete degree requirements.
CERTIFICATE:
Rank I Classification
(30-Hour Program Beyond Master’s/Rank II) IECE
Total Course Requirements
30 hours
ELE 605 Introduction
to Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
ELE 607 Early Childhood
Education
FCS 525 Advanced Child
Development Programs
SED 526 Introduction
to Early Education of Children with Disabilities
SED 640 Practicum
Additional Requirements1
(from
the following) 12 hrs
CDI 550 Neuromuscular
Disorders
CDI 582 Communication
Programming for Individuals with Severe Disabilities
ELE 504 Introduction
to Kindergarten and the Primary School
FCS 527 Parenting
SED 505 Special Education
Procedures and Strategies for IECE
SED 552 Applied Behavior
Analysis
SED 602 Family-Professional
Partnerships
SED 652 Assessment
and Program Planning for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
SED 653 Methods and
Materials for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
SED 660 Problems in
Special Education
1In order
to meet state requirements for certification, some students may be required
to complete additional courses, to be chosen in consultation with advisor
based on undergraduate preparation.
Department
of Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling
Chair
- Thomas Holcomb
2332
Alexander Hall
270-762-2791
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Graduate specialization
is available in the Department of Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling
in two program areas: (1) school administration, including
school principal, supervisor of instruction, director of special education,
director of pupil personnel, and superintendent; (2) guidance and counseling,
including elementary school and secondary school counselor, school psychology,
endorsement for individual intellectual assessment, community counseling,
and a non-counseling degree in human development and leadership.
Joint Doctoral Programs
(Ed.D. or Ph.D.)
Doctoral Programs Coordinator:
Dr. Richard Flynn
Location: 3202
Alexander Hall
Phone: 270-762-3782
CIP 31.0505
The college is a participant
in joint doctoral programs (doctor of education or doctor of philosophy)
with the University of Kentucky, and the University of Reading, England.
Students who are interested in doctoral programs in education should see
their advisors or the coordinator, joint doctoral programs for further
information.
School Administration
Programs
Programs Coordinator:
Robert Lyons
Location: 3246
Alexander Hall
Specialist
in Education in
School Administration
CIP 13.049904
ACCREDITED BY:
National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
There are four
options leading to the Ed.S. degree: 1) Level I and II Pre-K-12 Building
Principal License, 2) School Administration following M.A. in School Administration,
3) School Administration: Leadership Research/Doctoral Preparation, and
4) Advanced School Administration.
Requirements for
Admission
Applicants must comply
with the Murray State requirements (see Chapter 2) and the College of Education
requirements stated earlier in this chapter. Additional requirements are
as follows:
• successful completion
of nine hours in the school administration program;
• a total score of
900 (V+Q) on the GRE;
• recommendation of
the graduate faculty in school administration;
• appointment of a
specialty study committee.
Program Requirements
The Ed.S. degree is
a 66-hour graduate program beyond the baccalaureate degree, or 36 hours
beyond the appropriate master’s degree.
OPTION A:
LEVEL I and II PRE-K-12
BUILDING PRINCIPAL
LICENSE
Total Course Requirements
36 hours
Level I Certification
ADM 600* Introduction
to Educational Leadership
ADM 624* School and
Community Relations
ADM 645 Educational
Resources Management
ADM 650* Clinical
Supervision
ADM 663 School Law
ADM 664* School Principal
*Field research project
required
Level II Certification
ADM 644 Survey of
Research in Effective Schools
ADM 655 Curriculum
and Program Development
ADM 657 Educational
Policy and Ethics
ADM 669 Seminar in
School Administration
-and-
ADM 798 Specialty
Study
ADM 799 Specialty
Study
OPTION B:
School Administration
following M.A.
in School Administration
Total Course Requirements
36 hours
ADM 644 Survey of
Research in Effective Schools
ADM 655 Curriculum
and Program Development
-or-
ADM elective (if ADM
655 has already been completed)
ADM 657 Educational
Policy and Ethics
ADM 669 Seminar in
School Administration
ADM 739 The Superintendency
ADM 749 School District
Administration
ADM 759 Strategic
Planning in Education
ADM 779 The Superintendency
Practicum
COM 681 Seminar in
Conflict Resolution
-or-
GUI 592 Group Processes
Elective chosen
from the following:
ADM 667 Pupil Personnel
Director
ADM 720 Advanced Personnel
Evaluation
ADM 723 Advanced Program
Evaluation
ADM 725 Advanced Methods
of Quantitative Research in Education
ADM 730 Advanced Educational
Research
CRJ 537 Juvenile Justice
Procedures
-and-
ADM 798 Specialty
Study
ADM 799 Specialty
Study
OPTION C:
School Administration
Leadership research/doctoral
preparation
Additional Admission
Requirements
• copy of recent research
project;
• two letters of recommendation
from faculty.
Total Course Requirements
36 hours
ADM 644 Survey of
Research in Effective Schools
ADM 655 Curriculum
and Program Development
-or-
ADM elective (if ADM
655 has already been completed)
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