2014-2015
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Master of Education – M.Ed. With Alabama Class B Certification
Student Name _______________________________ _______
Jag #: J00_____________
Program ___________________________________________
Advisor ___________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ______________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 30
I.
Curriculum and Teaching (9 Hours)
SED 555
Curriculum and Teaching in Secondary School
SED 559
Advanced Instructional Techniques
Select appropriate Methods course from the following:
(Prerequisites: SED 555, EDM 510)
□ SED 556
Secondary: Biology, Chemistry, Gen Science, Physics
□ SED 553
Secondary: English/Language Arts
□ SED 565
Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish
□ SED 554
Secondary: Math
□ SED 557
Secondary: Social Studies
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Semester
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II.
Foundations/Special Education (6 Hours)
SPE 500
Nature and Needs of Exceptional Child & Youth
SED 567/590
Multicultural Experience in Secondary Schools
3
3
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III.
Classroom Management and Planning (3 Hours)
SED 544
Guided Learning
3
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IV.
Technology (3 Hours)
EDM 510
Microcomputing Systems in Education
3
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V.
Reading in the Content Area (3 Hours)
RED 541
Literacy in the Content Area
3
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VI.
Internship (6 Hours)
Select appropriate Internship course from the following:
(Prerequisites: SED 555, 559 and appropriate Methods course from above.)
□ SED 597
Secondary: Biology, Chemistry, Gen Science, Physics
□ SED 595
Secondary: English/Language Arts
□ SED 593
Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish
□ SED 598
Secondary: Math
□ SED 596
Secondary: Social Studies
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VII.
Teaching Field
Completion of a undergraduate major in content area and 32/19 required for admission
Major
Academic major on transcript
32/19
Minimum 32 semester hours, 19 in upper division courses
Praxis II
Passing score on appropriate Praxis II test(s) (content & PLT)
GPA
Required Minimum Graduation Overall GPA on Transcript
GPA
Required Minimum Teaching Field/Content Major GPA
AECTP
Passing score on Basic Skills test of AECTP
Fingerprint
Background clearance check
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 06/15/15
Program Admission Requirements
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Minimum of 32 semester hours, 19 of which are upper division, in a content area appropriate to the academic
major. Composite areas (English language arts, general science, mathematics and social studies) require at least
one course in each main area of the broad teaching field, as required in traditional Class B programs.
All transcript(s) from regionally accredited institution(s) documenting academic major. Engineering majors
handled in same way as Alt A programs.
Minimum 2.5 GPA in that content field
Minimum 2.5 overall undergraduate GPA
Passing content area Praxis II score
Passing score on all three parts of APTTP/AECTP
Proof of clear ABI/FBI background check
Dispositions Survey with Admissions Paperwork
Graduate School Application to the Office of Admissions
Current resume and two page narrative
Official test scores (GRE)
Recommendation of Admissions Committee
Additional Information
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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.
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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/colleges/coe/gradschool/comps.html
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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://southalabama.edu/departments/registrar/graduation_apply.html
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Confer with your assigned advisor when you have questions concerning your program. As a reminder, your
advisor provides advice. It is the responsibility of the student to follow the appropriate program Course of
Study.
Cohort course offerings:
Summer- EDM 510, SED 555, SED 559
FallSED 55X Appropriate methods course, RED 541, SPE 500, SED 567
SpringSED 544, SED 59X Appropriate internship