2008-2009 Graduate Catalog - Catalog of Studies - University of ...

The Graduate School Departments and Course Descriptions
as a second language (ESL), language arts, mathematics, science, children’s
literature, social studies, early childhood education, reading, special education, or
general elementary education; 3 hours of electives; and 9 core hours, including
ESRM 5013 Research Methods in Education and three hours from each of the
areas listed below. The required research course (ESRM 5013) is to be taken
during the first 12 hours of degree coursework. (The major adviser must approve
all courses.)
1. EDFD 5373 Psych. Foundations of Teaching and Learning
EDFD 5473 Adolescent Psychology in Education
EDFD 5573 Life-Span and Human Development
2. EDFD 5303 Historical Foundations of Modern Education
EDFD 5353 Philosophy of Education
EDFD 5323 Global Education
All candidates who receive the master’s degree in elementary education must
pass the master’s comprehensive examination. The M.Ed. is designed for experienced
teachers who have the goal of expanding professional competence. The
M.Ed. program does not meet requirements for state licensure. Students seeking
state licensure should pursue enrollment in the M.A.T. program in Childhood
Education (preK – Grade 4) or Middle Level Education (Grade 4 – Grade 8).
Teachers having the goal of improving professional competence in reading
and of qualifying for the Arkansas Reading Specialist Licensure Endorsement,
Grades P – 8 and 7 – 12 may take graduate courses in reading as part of their
M.Ed. program. (For a listing of these and other CIED courses, See page 83.)
MIDDLE-LEVEL EDUCATION (MLED) (Additional Licensure;
M.A.T)
Charlene Johnson
Program Leader
212 Peabody Hall
479-575-3129
E-mail: cjohnson@uark.edu
Additional Licensure: The University of Arkansas offers additional
licensure in Middle-Level Education. This program allows individuals with
an Arkansas teaching license in P-4 or 7-12 to add a teaching license in grades
5 and 6.
Prerequisites to the Middle-Level ALP Program: Students will be selected
if they are licensed childhood education or secondary education teachers
who wish to add a teaching license in grades 5 and 6. Students must first be
admitted to the Graduate School.
Requirements for the ALP Program in Middle-Level Education (9
hours)
CIED 3053 Emerging Adolescent
CIED 5653 Methods of Middle-School Instruction
CIED 5353 Teaching Students with Diverse Needs in Middle Childhood
Settings
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree program in Middle Level
Education is a 34-semester hour program. The M.A.T. degree is the initial
licensure program for students at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The
program will no longer be accepting students, but will continue to hold classes
until May 2011.
Admission Requirements:
1. Completion of a B.S.E. in Middle Level Education (Social Studies/English,
English/Social Studies, Math/Science or Science/Math)
2. Passing Scores on Praxis I and Praxis II Middle Level Content
3. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all previous courses
4. Admission to the Graduate School
5. Completion of the pre-education core with a minimum of “C” in
all courses:
90
CIED 1002 Introduction to Education
CIED 1011 Introduction to Education Practicum
ETEC 2001 Educational Technology
ETEC 2002L Educational Technology Lab
CIED 3023 Survey of Exceptionality
CIED 3033 Classroom Learning Theory
CIED 3053 The Emerging Adolescent
CIED 3043 Introduction to Middle Level Principles and Methods
CIED 3063 Literacy Strategies for Middle Level Learners
CIED 3073 Early Adolescent Literature
6. Completion of all prerequisite courses in teaching field
7. Satisfactory completion of Pre-M.A.T. degree check
8. Recommendation from the Department of Curriculum and
Instruction based upon:
a. Middle level writing assessment
b. Interview with middle level education faculty and public school
administrators and faculty
c. Portfolio
Requirements for the Middle Level Master of Arts in Teaching Degree
(34 hours)
CIED 5052 Seminar: Multicultural Issues
CIED 5093 Beginning Special Methods
ETEC 5062 Teaching & Learning with Computer Based Technology
CIED 5113 Reading Across the Middle Level
CIED 5193 Intermediate Special Methods
CIED 5022 Classroom Management Concepts
CIED 5132 Research in Middle Level Curriculum & Instruction
CIED 514V Internship: Middle Level (Six Hours)
CIED 5293 Special Methods, Interdisciplinary Section
CIED 5103 Advanced Middle Level Principles and Methods
CIED 5012 Measurement, Research, and Statistical Concepts for Teachers
CIED 5123 Writing Process Across the Curriculum
SECONDARY EDUCATION (SEED) ( M.A.T., M.Ed.)
Michael Wavering
Program Leader
311 Peabody Hall
479-575-4283
E-mail: wavering@uark.edu
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is a degree program of 33-34
semester hours. The M.A.T. degree is the initial teacher licensure program for
students at the University of Arkansas.
Prerequisites to the M.A.T. Degree Program: Admission requirements
for the M.A.T. degree program for initial licensure are as follows:
1. Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree program
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 hours of the baccalaureate
degree
3. Admission to the Graduate School
4. Admission to Teacher Education Program.
5. Completion of the pre-education requirements with a minimum
of “C” in all courses
6. Completion of all prerequisite courses in teaching field.
7. Payment of internship fee.
Refer to list of steps and deadlines for acceptance into the Secondary Education
M.A.T. program, available in the Boyer Center for Student Services.
Requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree: (Minimum
33-34 hours.)
Required MAT:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville