2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOL OFEDUCATIONGradu<strong>at</strong>e FacultyPr<strong>of</strong>essors Dillard, Jones, O’Connor, and Terrell; Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essors King, Lang, andRichards (Dean); Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Hector and C. Smith.Mission St<strong>at</strong>ementThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong> (UAM) School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion is committed tothe development <strong>of</strong> high quality teacher leaders who are caring, competent pr<strong>of</strong>essionalsdedic<strong>at</strong>ed to meeting the needs <strong>of</strong> a changing, diverse society. The UAM School <strong>of</strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion faculty and teacher educ<strong>at</strong>ion students serve their communities through activeparticip<strong>at</strong>ion in academic studies and field experiences th<strong>at</strong> develop high-level competenciesin content knowledge, pedagogy, pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, and equity. The UAM School <strong>of</strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion, in close partnership and collabor<strong>at</strong>ion with partnering schools and the arts andsciences, is dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to providing the highest level <strong>of</strong> teacher training and excellence insoutheast <strong>Arkansas</strong>.Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Program GoalsThe gradu<strong>at</strong>e programs in the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion are developed around standardsth<strong>at</strong> govern accomplished teaching, including the N<strong>at</strong>ional Board for Pr<strong>of</strong>essional TeachingStandards. Additionally, standards from discipline-specific learned societies are referencedin course m<strong>at</strong>erials and activities.Gradu<strong>at</strong>e students in the advanced programs in the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion are expected to:• Develop an in-depth understanding <strong>of</strong> advanced principles and theories <strong>of</strong> teachingand learning;• Acquire an <strong>at</strong>titude <strong>of</strong> inquiry and curiosity for learning th<strong>at</strong> perme<strong>at</strong>es instruction;• Conduct action-based research th<strong>at</strong> demonstr<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> students are learning andachieving;• Collabor<strong>at</strong>e with other pr<strong>of</strong>essional educ<strong>at</strong>ors and leaders to address issues andconcerns in educ<strong>at</strong>ion;• Demonstr<strong>at</strong>e the ability to become educ<strong>at</strong>ional leaders who have the potential tomake a difference in their individual educ<strong>at</strong>ional settings.Degrees OfferedThe School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong>fers three advanced degrees: Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.)degree with prescribed concentr<strong>at</strong>ion areas; Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.) in Educ<strong>at</strong>ionalLeadership; and a Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree.Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.) with Concentr<strong>at</strong>ion AreasThe Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree is a 36-hour program th<strong>at</strong> includes prescribedconcentr<strong>at</strong>ion areas. This program is designed for teacher practitioners who hold a currentteaching license and <strong>of</strong>fers value-added opportunities for additional endorsements orlicensure. Because the M.Ed. is an advanced program, all candid<strong>at</strong>es will engage inscholarly activities th<strong>at</strong> provide depth and breadth to current knowledge.Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.) in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional LeadershipThe Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership is a 36-hour program th<strong>at</strong>prepares candid<strong>at</strong>es for an elementary or secondary principalship. The curriculum is basedon the standards <strong>of</strong> the Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) and theInterst<strong>at</strong>e School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).222Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs
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