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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dealing with a Program <strong>of</strong> Study, Degree Candidacy, and Comprehensive Examin<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Review Committee. The major advisor and the student work closely to ensure<br />
appropri<strong>at</strong>e progress through the program.<br />
Program <strong>of</strong> Study<br />
All students must complete a program <strong>of</strong> study with the assistance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
major advisor. The program <strong>of</strong> study is intended to provide guidance and direction<br />
for degree completion. Programs <strong>of</strong> study must be signed by the student and<br />
approved by the major advisor, the Coordin<strong>at</strong>or for Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs, and the<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion. Following approval, the Program <strong>of</strong> Study is<br />
forwarded to the Registrar’s Office.<br />
Admission to Degree Candidacy<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion with Concentr<strong>at</strong>ion Areas<br />
The applic<strong>at</strong>ion for admission for degree candidacy is the student’s notific<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> the intent 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><br />
<strong>Arkansas</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Monticello</strong>. The applic<strong>at</strong>ion for admission for degree candidacy must<br />
be submitted to the Dean’s <strong>of</strong>fice after completing 6 (six) hours <strong>of</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
classes. The student must have completed all prior applic<strong>at</strong>ion procedures and<br />
maintained a minimum 3.00 grade point average for all gradu<strong>at</strong>e work. The Dean<br />
<strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Director for Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs will valid<strong>at</strong>e the<br />
student’s admission for degree candidacy.<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership<br />
Students in the Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership must apply for<br />
degree candidacy after the completion <strong>of</strong> 6 (six) hours <strong>of</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e classes in the<br />
approved Program <strong>of</strong> Study. The student must have completed all prior applic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
procedures and maintained a minimum 3.00 grade point average for all gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
work. The Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Director for Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Programs will<br />
valid<strong>at</strong>e the student’s admission for Degree Candidacy.<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in Teaching<br />
To be eligible for degree candidacy in the M.A.T. program, students must<br />
successfully pass the PRAXIS II Specialty area examin<strong>at</strong>ion and the PRAXIS II<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> Learning and Teaching examin<strong>at</strong>ion. Additionally, students must have<br />
completed <strong>at</strong> least 24 hours in the approved Program <strong>of</strong> Study to apply for degree<br />
candidacy.<br />
Comprehensive Review Committee<br />
Following applic<strong>at</strong>ion for degree candidacy, students in the M.Ed. and M.A.T.<br />
programs will select, along with the Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion, four members<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Comprehensive Review Committee. Members <strong>of</strong> the Comprehensive<br />
Review Committee will assist in reviewing and scoring the comprehensive<br />
examin<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
Comprehensive Examin<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Students in the M.Ed. and M.A.T. programs must s<strong>at</strong>isfactorily complete a<br />
written comprehensive examin<strong>at</strong>ion in the advanced pr<strong>of</strong>essional core and in the<br />
appropri<strong>at</strong>e concentr<strong>at</strong>ion areas. The comprehensive examin<strong>at</strong>ion is scored for<br />
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