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The Graduate School Departments and Course Descriptions
Talented Education. The student must complete a total of 60 graduate hours
that is planned with an adviser and approved by an advisory committee. The
program of study must include 12 hours in the area of specialization and nine
hours of study outside the area of specialization. The program of study must
also include ESRM 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions, and
CIED 680V, Ed.S. Project (three hours). Many programs also require ESRM
6623 or equivalent to prepare the project design.
The Ph.D. Program in Curriculum and Instruction: The emphasis of
the Doctor of Philosophy degree program in curriculum and instruction is on
the generation of new knowledge or the reformulation of existing knowledge
as a basis for the development of education theory rather than solely on the
improvement of educational practice. The test of knowledge for a person
working toward this degree is not conditioned upon ability to improve educational
practice but rather upon possible contribution to the development
of educational theory. Persons working toward this degree goal may assist in
the improvement of practice, but their interests in the results are conditioned
primarily by the extent to which they assist in reformulation of their own
theoretical base. Highly developed research skills are an essential facet of this
degree program.
Prerequisites to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program: Applicants
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must meet the following requirements
in addition to the applicable requirements of the University prior to admission
to the degree program:
1. Have a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 on all graduate
courses.
2. Have a master’s degree with a minimum of 33 semester hours in a
related area.
3. Have minimum Graduate Record Examinations scores of 500
on the quantitative section, 500 on the verbal section, and an
appropriate score on the writing portion completed no more than
five years prior to the date of application.
4. Have completed a minimum of three years full-time professional
teaching experience or equivalent employment experiences prior to
the application to the doctoral program.
5. Complete a writing assignment designed and evaluated by the specific
program area of concentration and administered through the
Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
6. Complete a departmental interview concerning personal goals,
professional goals, background experiences, and the results from
the previously completed writing assignment.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: After acceptance
into the program, the candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree must
meet the general University degree requirements, complete residency requirements,
and complete a minimum of 102 semester hours of graduate study
approved by the Doctoral Advisory Committee, including 60 semester hours
taken on this campus. The residency requirements are the completion of two
consecutive semesters on campus during which the student will complete a
one-semester internship in college teaching and a one-semester internship in
research.
The program of study for the Doctor of Philosophy candidate must
include the following:
1. 33 semester hours or more in an approved master’s degree
program
2. 15 hours in research and statistics to include the following:
ESRM 6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing
ESRM 6413 Experimental Design in Education
CIED 6443 Advanced Research in Curriculum & Instruction
Six additional hours from the following:
ESRM 6423 Multiple Regression Techniques for Education
ESRM 6453 Applied Multivariate Statistics
2012-13 Graduate Catalog, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
ESRM 6533 Qualitative Research
ESRM 6653 Measurement and Evaluation
ESRM 699V Seminar (as approved by advisory committee)
Other 5000- or 6000-level classes with approval of advisory committee
3. 24 semester hours of curriculum and instruction courses to
include 3 semester hours of curriculum development, 3 semester
hours in instructional theory, 3 semester hours of multicultural
education, 6 semester hours of internship, and 9 hours of CIED
electives.
4. 12 semester hours in the cognate field approved by the Doctoral
Advisory Committee
5. 18 semester hours or more of dissertation.
Note: Electives/cognate hours must be taken outside the program. Elective/cognate
hours may include the specialization in a content area; no more
than six (6) hours may be taken as independent study.
Curriculum and Instruction (CIED)
CIED4433 The Moral Mind in Action (Fa) The Moral Mind in Action explores how people reason
through moral dilemmas and prepares students to more effectively recognize and resolve
moral problems. Best practices of teachers and administrators of K-16 character education programs
are discussed.
CIED4443 Moral Courage (Sp) Moral Courage explores the factors that support translating
moral thinking into moral action. This course draws from the field of positive psychology to guide
students as they leverage existing strengths and develop new strategies for acting with moral
courage in their personal and professional lives. Best practices of teachers and administrators of
K-16 character education programs are discussed.
CIED5003 Childhood Seminar (Sp) This course is designed to synthesize the foundational
content presented in the Master of Arts in Teaching core courses. It focuses on refinement of the
generalized knowledge to accommodate specialized content children. Professional attitudes,
knowledge and skills relevant to young children. Professional attitudes, knowledge and skills
applicable to today’s early childhood educator are addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the
CHED M.A.T.
CIED5012 Measurement, Research, and Statistical Concepts for Teachers (Su) An introduction
to constructing, analyzing, and interpreting tests, types of research and the research
process, qualitative and quantitative techniques for assessment, and descriptive and inferential
statistics.
CIED5013 Measurement, Research and Statistical Concepts in the Schools (Su) An introduction
to constructing, analyzing, and interpreting tests; types of research and the research
process; qualitative and quantitative techniques for assessment; and descriptive and inferential
statistics. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate school.
CIED5022 Classroom Management Concepts (Fa) A number of different classroom management
techniques are studied. It is assumed that a teacher must possess a wide range of knowledge
and skills to be an effective classroom manager. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T.
program.
CIED5032 Curriculum Design Concepts for Teachers (Sp) The design and adaptation of
curriculum for students in regular and special classrooms. Theoretical bases and curriculum
models are reviewed. Concurrent clinical experiences in each area of emphasis are included.
Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T. program.
CIED5043 Content Area Reading in Elementary Grades (Su, Fa) This course teaches the
integration of reading and writing in the content areas. Reading and writing as integrated strands
of the language process is presented in the context of instructional principles and suggested
teaching practices. A solid research base is emphasized while keeping the focus on practical
application. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T. program.
CIED5052 Seminar: Multicultural Issues (Su) This seminar provides an introduction to the
major concepts and issues related to multicultural education. The ways in which race, ethnicity,
class, gender, and exceptionality influence students’ behavior are discussed. Prerequisite:
Admission to the M.A.T. program.
CIED5053 Multicultural Issues in Elementary Education (Su) This course provides an introduction
to the major concepts and issues related to multicultural education in elementary classrooms.
The ways in which race, class, gender and exceptionality influence students’ behavior
are discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to grad. school.
CIED5062 Literacies Across the Curriculum (Sp) This course teaches the integration of reading,
writing, and new literacies in the content areas. Theory and strategy are presented as integrated
strands of the language process as presented in the context of instructional principles and
suggested teaching practices. A solid research base is emphasized while keeping the focus on
practical application. Prerequisite: Admission in Secondary M.A.T. Program.
CIED5073 Case Study in Childhood Education (Sp) Provides the students with experience
in conducting case studies related to childhood education. In addition, students gain knowledge
regarding practices used in ethnographic research. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. program.
CIED508V Childhood Education Cohort Teaching Internship (Sp, Fa) (1-6) Successful
completion of criminal background check required before beginning teaching internship. May be
repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
CIED5093 Methods of Instruction for Middle Level I (Su) A study of methods and materials in
the special content areas (math, science, English/language arts, and social studies). The planning
of instruction, microteaching, and the development of middle school instructional materials
are included. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A.T. program.
CIED5103 Advanced Middle Level Principles (Sp) An in-depth examination of recent research
on the major issues, practices, and policies for middle level education. Emphasis is on analysis
of cutting edge issues germane to the life, education, and welfare of the early adolescent via
the integration of theory and practice. Prerequisite: Admission to Masters of Arts in Teaching
program.
CIED5113 Reading in Middle Schools (Sp, Su, Fa) An overview of methods and materials
for teaching reading to early adolescents. Reflective activities and site-based field experiences
are integrated with course content to provide continuity between theory and practice. Portfolio
expectations will be a primary means of course evaluation. Prerequisite: Admission to the middle
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