Master of Science in Education (M.S.)
NON-CERTIFICATION*

Post secondary Education
30 or 36 Semester Hours

Program information effective Fall Semester, 2005

*Note: This is a non-certification program. Students who successfully complete this program are not eligible for teacher/counselor/administrator certification or license.

Purpose

The Master of Science in Post Secondary Education program is designed to prepare new entrants to the field of post secondary education as professional practitioners in a selected area of study.

Two options are available to students which include a core of required courses and the completion of an approved 18 semester hour concentration.

1. Option I is a 36-semester-hour program consisting of an 18-semester-hour core of required courses and a selected 10-semester-hour concentration. Option I does not require a comprehensive examination. Students may select a thesis or a non-thesis track in Option I.
2. Option II is a 30-semester-hour program consisting of a 12-semester-hour core of required courses and a selected 18-semester-hour concentration. Successful completion of a written comprehensive examination is required.

Objectives

1. To demonstrate an understanding of the body of knowledge, research base, instructional techniques, and competencies related to the area of concentration.
2. To identify and develop alternative solutions to problems through evaluation, synthesis and application of knowledge, theories and concepts in the area of concentration.
3. To demonstrate knowledge of various models of education, and social and cultural influences on post secondary education.
4. To demonstrate an understanding of learning styles and their relationship to student achievement.

Master of Science (M.S.) Post Secondary Education

NON-CERTIFICATION*

OPTION I: 36 Semester Hour Program

Option 1 of the Master of Science in Post Secondary Education is a 36 semester hour program comprising, but not limited to, the following courses:

OPTION II: 30 Semester Hour Program

Option II of the Master of Science in Post Secondary Education is a 36 semester hour program comprising, but not limited to, the following courses:

Concentrations

Students must select either Option I or Option II, complete the required core courses (either 18 or 12 semester hours), and successfully complete one of the approved concentrations below. Students interested in additional areas of graduate study must go through the College of Education for pre-approval. Academic advisement for the program and the required core is provided by the faculty in the College of Education. Advisement for the concentration areas is provided by the departmental faculty in the specific discipline.

The Montgomery Campus offers concentrations in English, History, Math, Political Science and Psychology.

English Concentration

This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in English. Graduate students may not enroll in a 5000 numbered course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three (3) courses must be taken at he 6000 level.

An 18-semester-hour plan of study in English must be developed by the student and the English advisor and pre-approved by the Dean of the College of Education or the dean's designee. The English advisor will determine if any prerequisite coursework is necessary.

History Concentration

This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in history.  Graduate students may not enroll in 5000 numbered course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three (3) courses must be taken at the 6000 level.

An 18-semester-hour plan of study in history must be developed by the student and the history advisor and pre-approved by the Dean of the College of Education or the dean's designee. The history advisor will determine if any prerequisite coursework is necessary.

Mathematics Concentration

This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in mathematics.  Graduate students may not enroll in 5000 numbered course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three (3) courses must be taken at the 6000 level.

An 18-semester-hour plan of study in mathematics must be developed by the student and the history advisor and pre-approved by the Dean of the College of Education or the dean's designee. The mathematics advisor will determine if any prerequisite coursework is necessary.

Political Science

This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in political science.  Graduate students may not enroll in 5000 numbered course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three (3) courses must be taken at the 6000 level.

An 18-semester-hour plan of study in political science must be developed by the student and the history advisor and pre-approved by the Dean of the College of Education or the dean's designee. The political science advisor will determine if any prerequisite coursework is necessary.

Psychology

This concentration area is open only to graduate students who have an undergraduate minor or its equivalent (18 semester hours) in psychology.  Graduate students may not enroll in 5000 numbered course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least three (3) courses must be taken at the 6000 level.

An 18-semester-hour plan of study in psychology must be developed by the student and the history advisor and pre-approved by the Dean of the College of Education or the dean's designee. The psychology advisor will determine if any prerequisite coursework is necessary.

Program Coordinator for Adult Education Noncertified Programs

Dr. Joe Reynolds is the program coordinator for the Montgomery Campus Master of Science in Adult Education. Students are required to develop a program plan of study with the program coordinator at their earliest convenience.

*Note: This is a non-certification program. Students who successfully complete this program are not eligible for teacher/counselor/administrator certification or license.

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