2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.) in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership is a 36-hour program<br />
th<strong>at</strong> prepares candid<strong>at</strong>es for an elementary or secondary principalship. The<br />
curriculum is based on the standards <strong>of</strong> the Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership Constituent<br />
Council (ELCC) and the Interst<strong>at</strong>e School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is a 30-36 hour acceler<strong>at</strong>ed program<br />
designed to prepare students for teacher licensure who have undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
degrees in English, French, m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, science, social studies, business, speech,<br />
art, music, agriculture, and physical educ<strong>at</strong>ion. On-the-job teaching opportunities<br />
are incorpor<strong>at</strong>ed into the program.<br />
Candid<strong>at</strong>es may earn grades <strong>of</strong> A, B, C, D, or F, with the exception <strong>of</strong> Internship<br />
I/II where Pass/Fail grades are awarded.<br />
The grades <strong>of</strong> A, B, C, D, and F, indic<strong>at</strong>e the following: A-excellent, B-good, C-<br />
marginal, D-poor, and F-failing. A cumul<strong>at</strong>ive GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.00 out <strong>of</strong> 4.00 must be<br />
maintained each semester to complete degree requirements and to remain in the<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in Teaching program. Additionally, no more th<strong>at</strong> two courses with a<br />
grade <strong>of</strong> “C” may be applied toward degree requirements. A candid<strong>at</strong>e whose<br />
grade record includes three courses with grades <strong>of</strong> “C” or lower may not maintain<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>e st<strong>at</strong>us unless the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Council, upon petition from a gradu<strong>at</strong>e faculty<br />
member, has authorized a plan <strong>of</strong> study for the student.<br />
Important Steps in the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Program:<br />
1. Apply to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Monticello</strong>.<br />
2. Apply to the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Program.<br />
3. Complete all appropri<strong>at</strong>e admission requirements.<br />
4. Obtain a major advisor.<br />
5. With major advisor, prepare a Program <strong>of</strong> Study.<br />
6. Apply for Degree Candidacy.<br />
7. Select Comprehensive Review Committee. (M.Ed. and M.A.T. programs)<br />
8. Successfully pass Comprehensive Examin<strong>at</strong>ions. (M.Ed. and M.A.T. programs)<br />
9. Successfully pass PRAXIS II Principles <strong>of</strong> Learning and Teaching. (M.A.T. only)<br />
10. Gradu<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Admission Requirements and Classific<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
The first step in the admission process for the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
program is to be admitted with gradu<strong>at</strong>e st<strong>at</strong>us to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong> <strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>Monticello</strong>. After being admitted to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Monticello</strong>,<br />
students are then eligible to apply for admission to the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>e program. Applic<strong>at</strong>ions for gradu<strong>at</strong>e programs are available in the Dean’s<br />
Office.<br />
Admission to the Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (M.Ed.) Programs<br />
Students seeking admission to the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion’s Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
degree and the Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership must fulfill<br />
the following requirements:<br />
1. Have a cumul<strong>at</strong>ive grade point average <strong>of</strong> 3.0 overall or a 3.0 grade point<br />
average in the last 60 hours <strong>of</strong> coursework from an accredited college or university;<br />
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