2014-2015
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Alternative Masters Program - Master of Education – M.Ed.
CLASS A CERTIFICATE – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION P-3
Student Name _______________________________ _______
Jag Number ____________________________________
Advisor ___________________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ________________________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 42
(Prerequisite required for admission: EDU 330-Foundations of Reading Instruction)
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EEC 522
EEC 523
II.
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Nature and Needs of Exceptional Child & Youth
Psychological Principles of Learning
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Assessment and Research in Education
3
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Microcomputing Systems in Education
3
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Trends and Practices in Teaching Reading
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Teaching Field-Early Childhood Education (15 Hours)
EEC 532
EEC 535
EEC 537
EEC 553
EEC 557
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Reading in the Content Area (3 Hours)
RED 531
VI.
Elementary School Curriculum
Instructional Planning in the Elementary School
Technology (3 Hours)
EDM 510
V.
Grade
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3 Hours)
EPY 525
IV.
Semester
Foundations/Special Education (6 Hours)
SPE 500
EPY 502
III.
Hours
Curriculum and Teaching (6 Hours)
Language Development in the Elementary School
Trends in Teaching Mathematics
Teaching Science
Organizational Patterns and Curriculum in ECE
Practicum (MUST be taken during the first semester
enrolled.)
Internship (6 Hours)
EEC 595
Internship - Supervised practice in a school setting in the
teaching field. The student will work full time in the school
an entire semester.
(Prerequisites: EEC 522, 523, 532, 535, 537, 553, 557, RED
531, EPY 525 and passing score on Praxis II exam. See
Praxis II information on next page.)
Praxis II test requirements are subject to change as dictated by the ALSDE. Prior to registering for any Praxis II exam, please verify
current requirements by going directly to the ALABAMA portion of the Praxis II website at http://ets.org/praxis/al.
Revised 01/28/14
Alternative Master’s Program – Teaching Fields
ADMISSION: In addition to Graduate School Requirements
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A grade-point average of at least 2.50 (A=4.0) documented on the official transcript from the degree-granting regionally
accredited institution.
Evidence of having earned as many hours of credit in the subject to be taught as are required in an undergraduate teacher
education program. (Minimum 32 semester hours/19 semester hours upper level.) Social science, general science and English
language arts composite programs require at least one course in each area of the composite program. For example general
science composite program requires course work in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics. Passing score on the
appropriate Praxis II test may meet this requirement.
Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Special Education require completion of 12 hours of course work in each of the
following areas prior to admission to the program: mathematics, social sciences, general sciences, and English language arts (with
a grade of "C" or higher in each course). Passing score on the Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Praxis II test (all four parts)
may meet this requirement.
Official test scores must be sent by the testing agency to the Registrar. In addition to other admission requirements listed for all
Master of Education programs, some Alternative Master's programs may accept a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II test in
lieu of the GRE or MAT.
Successful completion of the basic skills assessment of the AECTP (test scores are sent directly to the Office of Student Services in
the College of Education). Passing score on the appropriate Praxis II exam required for all programs except ESOL. Candidates could
be admitted Conditionally for one semester only pending receipt of passing test scores if they meet university requirements for
admission, including the GRE or MAT test score. Candidates admitted Conditionally may not continue beyond one semester
unless they meet full admission requirements for the College of Education. Additional Praxis assessments are required for
graduation and/or certification.
All Alternative Master's programs, require SPE 500.
Proof of: Clear ALSDE background check.
See department for additional prerequisites or admission requirements.
Additional Information
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 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.
4-22-2014