2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

complete the required portfolio as described in the GraduateCertification handbook and course syllabus. This option isavailable only to graduate students who are employed in theendorsement areas. Contact the Certification Coordinator in theCollege of Graduate Studies for more information.Graduate Degree Programs and Educator CertificationCandidates can obtain the Master of Education (MEd), Masterof Science (MS), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and theCertificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) and becomeendorsed for educator certification and/or professionalcertification in areas covered by the University’s teachereducation program as well as professional certification areasthat require study within or beyond the master’s degree. Theseprograms are described in the Plymouth State UniversityGraduate Academic Catalog. Candidates work individuallywith their program’s advisor to create a program of study thatwill lead to the Master’s degree or CAGS and endorsement forcertification. Program advisors review the candidates’ previoustranscripts and determine what is needed to address the NewHampshire competencies for both general education andprofessional education, as well as any appropriate requirementsof related professional accrediting associations. A program planis created and approved by the advisor and the Associate VicePresident for Graduate Studies. For more information andapplication materials, contact the College of Graduate Studiesor visit their Web site at www.plymouth.edu/graduate.Teacher EducationPlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 225