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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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