2014-2015
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Master of Education – M.Ed.
CLASS A CERTIFICATE – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Student Name _______________________________ _______
Jag Number ____________________________________
Advisor ___________________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ________________________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 30
I.
Hours
Semester
Grade
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*Note: EPY 502 recommended, If considering pursuing additional graduate degree(s).
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Curriculum and Teaching (15 Hours)
EEC 522
EEC 523
EEC 553
RED 531
Select One:
EEC 532
EEC 535**
EEC 537**
II.
V.
OR
OR
Microcomputing Systems
Research and Evaluation (3 Hours)
IDE 510
IV.
Language Development in Elementary School
Trends in Teaching Mathematics
Teaching Science
Educational Foundations (3 Hours)
EDM 510
III.
Elementary School Curriculum
Instructional Planning in the Elementary School
Organizational Patterns & Curriculum in ECE
Trends and Practices in Teaching Reading
Educational Research and Evaluation
Electives (9 Hours) (See note below)
AED/EEC/RED/EPY 502*/SPE 500 Departmental Approved Electives
Introductory Special Education Course
All certification programs require an introductory special education course SPE 500 if not completed at the undergraduate
level. This could be taken in Area IV above.
SPE 500
Nature and Needs of Exceptional Child and Youth
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**Not offered online at this time.
Note:
Any advisor approved 500 level course is acceptable as an elective. For example, students may choose to take AED 501-Trends &
Practices in Teaching Art in the Elementary School, EEC 553- Organizational Patterns & Curriculum in ECE, EEC 554- Language
Development in ECE, EEC 577- Children’s Literature for the Gifted, EEC 590-Special Topics (i.e., NTA, AMSTI, PTI), RED 545-Literature
for Children & Adolescents or any course listed on this program sheet but not previously taken.
Revised 06/16/15
Master of Education Traditional Class A Teaching Fields: Admission
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Sufficient courses in the major area to qualify for graduate study in the involved discipline.
An appropriate advanced degree may be used in lieu of other requirements for Regular Standing.
A completed application for admission to the Graduate School.
Official test scores must be sent by the agency to Office of the Registrar. All Master of Education programs require the GRE
including the Analytical writing section except Health, Physical Education, Special Education, and Non Certification
Educational Leadership. Health, Physical Education, Special Education, and Non Certification Educational Leadership will
accept the GRE or MAT. The traditional masters programs for Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education may
accept a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II exam. Some fully online programs may accept the National Higher
Education Entrance Exam for China (GAOKAO) for international students (Chinese) completing the fully online program.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
A copy of a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in the appropriate teaching field or instructional support area if entering a
certification program.
Submission of resume with chronology of professional employment.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from outside the academic department, attesting to the prospective student's
scholarship and/or professional abilities.
Two page narrative on the prospective student's career goals and purpose for graduate study.
See departments for any other or more specific requirements.
Keep a copy of this program checklist and maintain it. You must complete all program requirements for graduation and teacher
certification. Course substitutions are not permitted. Also, note course prerequisites and follow them. You will be withdrawn from
a course if you do not meet the stated prerequisites.
Teaching field courses must be consistent with your area of certification. Your advisor must approve your choices for this
requirement.
You must take a comprehensive end-of-program examination during the semester in which you complete your degree requirements.
Application forms can be obtained from Student Services, UCOM 3020, HPE 1016 or online at
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/forms/compsapp.pdf . Watch for posted deadlines for each semester.
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/forms/deadlinetstdates.pdf
Graduation deadlines are posted on bulletin boards in UCOM hallways and are listed in class schedules and the University Bulletin.
Application forms are available in the Office of the Registrar. http://www.southalabama.edu/registrar/gradmenu.htm .
Class ‘A’ teaching certificate applications are available in the Student Services Office, UCOM 3020,
Confer with your assigned advisor when you have questions concerning your program. Remember that advisors give advice; they
are not responsible for your program.
4-21-2014