2003-2005 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling321supplemental master’s-equivalency courses to comply with the CACREP-accreditedcourse of study for the master’s degree; and (c) successfully complete the doctoralscreening interview for formal pursuit of the doctoral degree in counselor education.Course credit in post-master’s study prior to the screening interview may be used tofulfi ll doctoral degree requirements only after supplemental master’s-equivalency studyis completed and a successful screening interview is conducted.Degree requirements. Degree requirements are noted on the offi cial program planningrecord for the various degrees/tracks. These documents are available from thechair per son or administrative staff for the department.EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYProfessor Rodney RothOf fi ce: 315 Carmichael HallThe educational psychology program is designed to provide the highest-quality graduateeducation for exemplary professional development in the fi eld of educational psychology.The program is ideal for individuals aspiring to develop expertise in theory, research,application, and practice related to learning, development, motivation, and refl ectiveproblem solving for functional well being of people of all ages. The student-centeredprogram views educational psychology not as a static body of pre-existing knowledge tobe internalized by the students, but as an evolving system of problems and solutions,a scientifi c system of problem solving, a living system of communication, and an ethicalsystem for personal and professional conduct. Students are encouraged to uncovertheir own hidden potentials, interests, and strengths and to develop these maximallyby participating in all aspects of the program. The program invites applications from allpotential students, especially those in underrepresented populations.Four educational psychology degrees are offered: M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. ineducational psychology. The M.A. has thesis and nonthesis options and a focus ongeneral educational psychology. There is also an option for an M.A. focus on programevaluation (no thesis), in collaboration with the program in educational research. Ph.D.students may choose specializations in (a) learning, motivation, and instruction or (b)interdisciplinary educational science. The ed u ca tion al psy chol o gy program offers a thirdspe cial iza tion in (c) human development, through a col lab o ra tive ar range ment withthe De part ment of Human De vel op ment and Family Studies in the College of HumanEnvironmental Sciences.The program offers several options for doctoral minors for Ph.D. students in the Collegeof Education and other divisions.Admission requirements. Statement of purpose and letters of recommendation consistent with goals of the program, scores above the 50th percentile on the GRE or MAT,and a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale are needed for unconditional admission. Conditionaladmission will be granted in some cir cum stanc es. Prospective students are encouragedto complete their ap pli ca tions by January 15 for admission the following fall.Degree requirements. Master’s degrees require 30–33 graduate credit hours. Ed.S.degrees require 30–33 hours beyond the master’s. Doctoral degrees require 60 or morehours beyond the master’s.RESEARCH METHODOLOGYProfessor Rodney W. RothOffi ce: 315 Carmichael HallThe program in educational research offers the Ph.D. in educational research andEd.S. in educational psychology: educational research. The degrees require courseworkin ed u ca tion al sta tis tics, as sess ment/mea sure ment, program evaluation, and qualitativere search. A student may choose to specialize in educational sta tis tics, programeval u a tion, as sess ment/mea sure ment, research methodology, or qualitative research.Prac ti cal ex pe ri ence is a re quired part of the program. A doctoral minor is also offeredin educational research. Admission and degree re quire ments for the Graduate Schooland for the College of Education are detailed in an earlier section of this catalog.