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2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

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184<br />

<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />

Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs<br />

Students in the advanced programs in the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion are expected to:<br />

1. Develop an in-depth understanding <strong>of</strong><br />

advanced principles and theories <strong>of</strong> teaching<br />

and learning;<br />

2. Acquire an <strong>at</strong>titude <strong>of</strong> inquiry and<br />

curiosity for learning th<strong>at</strong> perme<strong>at</strong>es instruction;<br />

3. Conduct action-based research th<strong>at</strong><br />

demonstr<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> students are learning and<br />

achieving;<br />

4. Collabor<strong>at</strong>e with other pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

educ<strong>at</strong>ors and leaders to address issues and<br />

concerns in educ<strong>at</strong>ion;<br />

5. Demonstr<strong>at</strong>e the ability to become<br />

educ<strong>at</strong>ional leaders who have the potential to<br />

make a difference in their individual educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />

settings.<br />

Degrees Offered<br />

The School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong>fers three<br />

advanced degrees: Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.)<br />

degree with prescribed concentr<strong>at</strong>ion areas;<br />

Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.) in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />

Leadership; and a Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in Teaching<br />

(M.A.T.) degree.<br />

Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.) with<br />

Concentr<strong>at</strong>ion Areas<br />

The Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree is a 36-<br />

hour program th<strong>at</strong> includes prescribed<br />

concentr<strong>at</strong>ion areas. This program is designed<br />

for teacher practitioners who hold a current<br />

teaching license and <strong>of</strong>fers value-added<br />

opportunities for additional endorsements or<br />

certific<strong>at</strong>es. Because the M.Ed. is an advanced<br />

program, all candid<strong>at</strong>es will engage in scholarly<br />

activities th<strong>at</strong> provide depth and breadth to<br />

current knowledge.<br />

Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.) in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />

Leadership<br />

The Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree in<br />

Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership is a 45-hour program<br />

th<strong>at</strong> prepares candid<strong>at</strong>es for an elementary or<br />

secondary principalship. The curriculum is<br />

based on the standards <strong>of</strong> the Educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />

Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) and<br />

the Interst<strong>at</strong>e School Leaders Licensure<br />

Consortium (ISLLC).<br />

Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)<br />

The Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is<br />

a 30-36 hour acceler<strong>at</strong>ed program designed to<br />

prepare students for teacher licensure who have<br />

undergradu<strong>at</strong>e degrees in English, m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics,<br />

science, social studies, business, speech, art,<br />

music, and physical educ<strong>at</strong>ion. On-the-job<br />

teaching opportunities are incorpor<strong>at</strong>ed into the<br />

program.<br />

Important Steps in the<br />

Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Program<br />

Step 1: Apply to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong>.<br />

Step 2: Apply to the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Program.<br />

Step 3: Complete all appropri<strong>at</strong>e admission<br />

requirements.<br />

Step 4: Obtain a major advisor.<br />

Step 5: With major advisor, prepare a<br />

Program <strong>of</strong> Study.<br />

Step 6: Apply for Degree Candidacy.<br />

Step 7: Select Comprehensive Review<br />

Committee. (M.Ed. programs only)<br />

Step 8: Successfully pass Comprehensive<br />

Examin<strong>at</strong>ions. (M.Ed. programs only)<br />

Step 9: Successfully pass PRAXIS II<br />

Examin<strong>at</strong>ions. (M.A.T. program only)<br />

Step 10: Gradu<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

Admission Requirements and<br />

Classific<strong>at</strong>ions<br />

The first step in the admissions process for<br />

the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion gradu<strong>at</strong>e program is to<br />

be admitted with gradu<strong>at</strong>e st<strong>at</strong>us to the<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong>. After being<br />

admitted to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>-<br />

<strong>Monticello</strong>, students are then eligible to apply<br />

for admission to the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

gradu<strong>at</strong>e program. Applic<strong>at</strong>ions for gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />

programs are available in the Dean’s Office.<br />

Admission to the Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

(M.Ed.) Programs<br />

Students seeking admission to the School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion’s Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree and<br />

the Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />

Leadership must fulfill the following requirements:

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