2014-2015
University of South Alabama – College of Education
CLASS A CERTIFICATE – READING EDUCATION P-12
(Certification Without an Additional Masters Degree)
Student Name _______________________________ _______
Jag Number ____________________________________
Advisor ___________________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ________________________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 30
I.
EEC 522*
Elementary School Curriculum
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SED 552*
High School Curriculum
*EEC 522 is to be taken by those with a secondary undergraduate certificate.
*SED 552 is to be taken by those with an elementary undergraduate certificate.
II.
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Microcomputing Systems
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Educational Research and Evaluation
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Language Development in the Elementary School
Trends and Practices in Teaching Reading
Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities
Remedial and Clinical Procedures in Reading
Literacy in the Content Area
Literacy Coaching
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Internship (3 Hours)
RED 595
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Teaching Field (18 Hours)
Advisor approved hours in Teaching Field.
EEC 532
RED 531
RED 533
RED 534
RED 541
RED 548
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Grade
Research and Evaluation (3 Hours)**
IDE 510
IV.
Semester
Educational Foundations (3 Hours)
EDM 510
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Hours
Curriculum and Teaching (3 Hours)
Internship in Reading
(Successful completion of the appropriate Praxis II test is
required prior to enrollment in internship.)
Introductory Special Education Course
All certification programs require an introductory special education course SPE 500 if not completed at the undergraduate
level. This is in addition to the 30 semester hour requirement.
SPE 500
Nature and Needs of Exceptional Child and Youth
3
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Upon advisor recommendation, a limited number of courses taken as part of another master’s degree may be used for students
seeking certification only and do not intend to seek a second master’s degree.
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.
NOTE: For admission into the program individuals must have successfully completed two years of teaching experience and hold a
valid professional certificate in any area of education. 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 the department, UCOM 3100. Watch for posted deadlines each semester.
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Master of Education Traditional Class A Instructional Support: 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, Non Certification Educational Leadership and
Counseling. Health, Physical Education, Non Certification Educational Leadership and Counseling 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.
For programs requiring proof of teaching experience }(e.g., Instructional Leadership (3 years), Reading Specialist (2 years),
Library Media (2 years) and Counseling (2 years)} a Supplemental Experience Form is required as proof of the teaching
experience.
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.
Content courses (Teaching field and Instructional Support) 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/instructional support 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.
4-15-2014