Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Program:
Major:
Adult and Higher Education
Adult and Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
College: Education and Professional Studies
Major Code: 3684
Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Department Adult Education and Safety Sciences
College Education & Professional Studies
Program Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Frank Nelson
E-Mail Address:
fnelson@uco.edu
Office Address:
HES 200B
Phone Number: 405-974-5804
Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington
E-Mail Address:
cwellington@uco.edu
Office Address: Box 106, EDU 207
Phone Number: 405-974-5105
Adult and Higher Education - Interdisciplinary Studies,
M.Ed.
This major provides the student with preparation to work
in a variety of disciplines that allow a non-specific master’s
degree and desire an area of specialization. This major allows
students to develop expertise in a subject area (e.g., safety,
English, history, etc.).
Admission Requirements
Submit the following items to the Jackson College of
Graduate Studies (JCGS), 100 N. University Dr., Nigh
University Center, Rm. 404, Edmond, OK 73034.
1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/
graduate/admissions.html).
2. Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
from each institution attended with all degrees posted.
All transcripts must be from accredited institutions. Undergraduate
transcripts must show a minimum 2.75 GPA
overall or 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours attempted.
3. Students falling below this standard may qualify for
conditional or provisional admission. See Admission to
Graduate Studies section.
4. Students with a native language other than English
must submit evidence of English language proficiency.
See Admission to Graduate Studies section - English
Language Proficiency.
Graduation Requirements
Required Core Courses.......................................................
13 Hours
Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
PTE 5013 Foundations of Educational Research
ADED 5031 Orientation to Adult Education
ADED 5133 Phil. Foundations of Adult Education
ADED 5313 Techniques of Teaching Adults
ADED 5893* Capstone in Adult Education
*Permission required
Required Courses - Interdisciplinary Studies..... 3 Hours
Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
ADED 5233 Curriculum Design in Education
Controlled Electives............................................. 18 Hours
(with program coordinator Approval)
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED................................34 HOURS
Other Requirements
1. Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with
his/her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College
of Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester
of graduate work. The plan must be signed and dated by
the student and the graduate program advisor before it
can be considered official.
2. Academic Standards. Meet the following course work
standards:
(a) overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.
(b) passing all core courses with at least a “B”, and having
no more than 6 credit hours of “C”.
(c) no more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional
correspondence courses.
3. Complete writing assessment with passing score during
first semester.
4. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the
JCGS by the advertised deadline.
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