2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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: