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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• Oral interview; and• Transcript review th<strong>at</strong> determines: 1) adequ<strong>at</strong>e background in, or 2) an academicmajor or minor in, the area for which the candid<strong>at</strong>e is seeking licensure.<strong>Arkansas</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Licensure Examin<strong>at</strong>ions for M.A.T. Candid<strong>at</strong>esTo complete the M.A.T. program and become eligible for gradu<strong>at</strong>ion with an M.A.T.degree, all teacher candid<strong>at</strong>es must successfully pass both the Specialty Area test and thePrinciples <strong>of</strong> Learning and Teaching (PLT) examin<strong>at</strong>ion as required by <strong>Arkansas</strong> Department<strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion for licensure.Major AdvisorAfter the student is successfully admitted to the appropri<strong>at</strong>e gradu<strong>at</strong>e program in theSchool <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion, a major advisor is assigned by the Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion.This assignment <strong>of</strong> the advisor will be based on the student’s area <strong>of</strong> study and interests.The advisor will provide assistance in the completion <strong>of</strong> forms dealing with a Program <strong>of</strong>Study, Degree Candidacy, and Comprehensive Examin<strong>at</strong>ion Review Committee. The majoradvisor and the student work closely to ensure appropri<strong>at</strong>e progress through the program.Program <strong>of</strong> StudyAll students must complete a program <strong>of</strong> study with the assistance <strong>of</strong> the majoradvisor. The program <strong>of</strong> study is intended to provide guidance and direction for degreecompletion. Programs <strong>of</strong> study must be signed by the student and approved by the majoradvisor, the Coordin<strong>at</strong>or for Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs, and the Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion.Following approval, the Program <strong>of</strong> Study is forwarded to the Registrar’s Office.Admission to Degree CandidacyMaster <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion with Concentr<strong>at</strong>ion AreasThe applic<strong>at</strong>ion for admission to degree candidacy is the student’s notific<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> theintent to earn a Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree (M.Ed.) <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong>. The applic<strong>at</strong>ion for admission to degree candidacy must be submitted to theDean’s <strong>of</strong>fice after completing 18 hours but before 27 hours <strong>of</strong> work in the approvedProgram <strong>of</strong> Study. The student must have completed all prior applic<strong>at</strong>ion procedures andmaintained a minimum 3.00 grade point average for all gradu<strong>at</strong>e work. The Dean <strong>of</strong> theSchool <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Coordin<strong>at</strong>or for Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs will valid<strong>at</strong>e the student’sadmission to degree candidacy.Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional LeadershipStudents in the Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership must apply for degreecandidacy after the completion <strong>of</strong> 18 hours but before 27 hours <strong>of</strong> work in the approvedProgram <strong>of</strong> Study. The student must have completed all prior applic<strong>at</strong>ion procedures andmaintained a minimum 3.00 grade point average for all gradu<strong>at</strong>e work. The Dean <strong>of</strong> theSchool <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Coordin<strong>at</strong>or for Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs will valid<strong>at</strong>e the student’sadmission to Degree Candidacy.Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in TeachingTo be eligible for degree candidacy in the M.A.T. program, students must successfullypass the PRAXIS II Specialty area examin<strong>at</strong>ion and the PRAXIS II Principles <strong>of</strong> Learningand Teaching examin<strong>at</strong>ion. Additionally, students must have completed <strong>at</strong> least 24 hours inthe approved Program <strong>of</strong> Study to apply for degree candidacy.Comprehensive Review CommitteeFollowing applic<strong>at</strong>ion for degree candidacy, students in the M.Ed. and M.A.T.programs will select, along with the Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion, four members <strong>of</strong> theComprehensive Review Committee. Members <strong>of</strong> the Comprehensive Review Committeewill assist in reviewing and scoring the comprehensive examin<strong>at</strong>ions.224Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs
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