2014-2015 University of South Alabama – College of Education Master of Education – M.Ed. CLASS A CERTIFICATE – HEALTH EDUCATION 6-12 Student Name _______________________________ _______ Jag Number ____________________________________ Advisor ___________________________________________ Date Admitted to Program ________________________ MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 30 I. HPE 506 HPE 530 II. EDF 501 EDF 515 EPY 502 The Physical Education Curriculum Seminar in Health/Physical Education 3 ___________ ___________ OR 3 ___________ ___________ OR OR 3 3 3 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ 3 ___________ ___________ 3 ___________ ___________ 3 3 3 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ 3 3 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ OR Nature & Needs of Exceptional Child & Youth (REQUIRED IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN) Cultural Foundations in Education Multicultural Education Psychological Principles of Learning Educational Research and Evaluation Technology and Media (3 Hours) EDM 510 V. Grade Research and Evaluation (3 Hours) IDE 510 IV. Semester Educational Foundations (6 Hours) *If a survey course in Special Education was previously taken at the undergraduate or graduate level, one of the other three courses may be taken in lieu of SPE 500. SPE 500* III. Hours Curriculum and Teaching (3 Hours) Microcomputing Systems Teaching Field-Health Education (15 Hours) HPE 505 Critical Reading and Writing in Content Field HS 562 Drug Use and Abuse HS 563 Nutrition Advisor approved electives in the Teaching Field (HPE, HS): _______ _________________________________________ _______ _________________________________________ HPE Department Tentative Course Offerings: Term Health Education 6-12 Fall HPE 505, 516, 521, 574, 579, 595, HS 562 Spring HPE 500, 506, 574, 579, 595, HS 563 Summer HPE 540, 572, 574, 595 Revised 01/28/14 Master of Education Traditional Class A Teaching Fields: Admission 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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