2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

GRADUATEprogramsGraduate Degrees OfferedThe University of Arkansas-Monticello offers four master’sdegree programs:Master of Science (M.S.) Forest ResourcesMaster of Education (M.Ed.) DegreeMaster of Education (M.Ed.) Degree in Educational LeadershipMaster of Arts (M.A.T.) Degree in TeachingAdmission to the UniversityAll students must be admitted to the University before they may enroll in graduateclasses. A completed application for graduate school must be submitted to the Office ofAdmissions. Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accreditedinstitution and who have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 orbetter may be unconditionally admitted to the University and enroll in graduate-levelcourses.Graduate school applicants are required to submit an official transcript verifying theirbaccalaureate degree. Students who do not submit an official transcript may be admittedprovisionally. Provisional students may not enroll for a second semester without the requireddocuments. Graduate students living in UAM’s residence halls must also submit proof ofimmunization as required by state law. In addition, applicants may be required tosubmit scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test. To pursue a graduatedegree, applicants must also be admitted to the appropriate school. Specific master’s degreeprograms may require a certain GRE score before students may be admitted to that program.Students should refer to the specific master’s degree program for its requirements.International applicants must submit scores from the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL) and must submit supporting documents required to receive an I-20. Aminimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the TOEFL is required foradmission.Applicants who do not meet the minimum grade point average of 2.50 may petition tothe Graduate Council for probationary admission. Probationary admission will allow astudent to enroll in up to 12 hours of course work. To continue enrollment in graduateclasses, students admitted on probationary admission must complete 12 hours with a gradepoint average of 3.00 or better.A graduate student who has not been enrolled for a period of two calendar years willbe classified as inactive. To resume graduate study, the student must reapply for admissionto the University through the Office of Admissions.Acceptance of Transfer CreditNormally, no more than six transfer credits will be accepted from another institutionfor inclusion into a student’s UAM academic record. Additionally, no courses with gradesbelow a “B” will be accepted for transfer credit.Graduate Programs219