A P P L I C A T I O N F O R D E G R E E C A N D I D A C Y
A p p l i c a t i o n n o t v a l i d w i t h o u t a d v i s o r ( s ) s i g n a t u r e
& c o p y o f c u r r e n t d e g r e e a u d i t a t t a c h e d .
Applying for Degree Candidacy is a checkpoint for MAE and MAT students before completion of the program and graduation. Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) programs who have been formally admitted to graduate study shall apply for approval as Degree Candidates during the semester in which eighteen (18) semester hours of graduate course work will be completed.
Purpose: Purposes for the Degree Candidate approval process include:
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A review of the progress the student has made toward the degree at, approximately, the halfway point
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Development of a written plan to complete the remaining course work required for the degree
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Tangible evidence of progress toward the degree and encouragement of the student to complete the degree
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Identification of a topic and format for the Capstone project (MAE only)
Procedures: It is the responsibility of the student to apply for approval as a Degree Candidate. The application is to be submitted during the semester in which eighteen (18) semester hours of graduate credit will be completed . The application must be signed by the student’s advisor(s), and a current copy of the student’s degree audit attached. Completed and signed forms are to be submitted to the Director of Graduate Education Programs, Dr. Kristin Bourdage Reninger, who will compile and check all applications prior to submission to the Graduate Admissions Committee. The Graduate
Admissions Committee will examine the record of each applicant and will vote to: ADMIT, DEFER or DENY the student’s application. The student will be notified in writing of the action of the Graduate Admissions Committee, and, if needed, conditions or concerns expressed by the Committee will be included. Actions of the Graduate Admissions Committee with regard to admission to the Graduate Degree Candidacy are subject to due process and appeals procedures outlined in the
Graduate Bulletin and Teacher Education Program booklets.
Qualifications to Apply:
1. Formal admission to graduate study
2. Completion of 18 semester hours of graduate course credit
(MAE students may apply earlier or later depending on the situation. Approval needed from the Graduate Director).
3. Good academic standing (i.e., minimum 3.0 GPA on graduate work)
4. Submit all required documents to Fred Fastenau, Department of Education, no later than the following deadlines:
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September 16, 2015 for consideration at September meeting
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November, 2015 for consideration at November meeting
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February 03, 2016 for consideration at February meeting
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April 1, 2016 for consideration at April meeting
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June 27, 2016 for consideration at July meeting
5. See below for information specific to the different programs:
Specific Program Requirements
MAT
You must electronically submit a completed
Internship Application to Fred Fastenau two terms before your internship. Check e-mail to hear about informational meetings.
MAE
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Submit a completed diversity form (with evaluation score and signature of administrator)
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Submit a completed capstone project prospectus signed by the capstone advisor and second reader. For information on the capstone prospectus, go to page four of this document or see the MAE Capstone Manual.
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See above for specific dates
Candidate (print or type):
Address
Phone:
Date:
City/State/Zip:
Email:
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MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) MAE (Master of Arts in Education)
MAT
Middle Childhood Special Education
If Middle Childhood, Select Concentration Areas:
Language Arts
MAE
Major:
Curriculum & Instruction Reading Special Education
If C&I, list strand: _________________________________________
Type of MAE Capstone Project:
Mathematics
Curricular Inquiry Instructional Inquiry
Science
National Boards Other: _________________________________________
Social Studies
Endorsement Sought (if applicable)
Early Child. Generalist Reading Middle Child. Generalist TESOL
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
TOTAL HOURS
Term Course Number Course Title (include name of the institution if taking course at location other than Otterbein University)
Credit Hours
TOTAL HOURS
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This signature page required for all Degree Candidacy Applications.
Additional signatures required for MAE Candidates on Capstone Prospectus.
Student’s Advisor (First Reader)
Second Reader (MAE Only)
Graduate Director
Term & Year:
Please provide the term and year in which you plan to defend your MAE Capstone.
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For the MAE Capstone project attach a 3-5 page prospectus for your choice of a project to the Application for Graduate
Degree Candidacy. The prospectus must include the signature of the advisor AND second reader. It is strongly recommended that the candidate, advisor, and second reader meet together before the prospectus is submitted.
Go to the MAE Capstone Manual at http://www.otterbein.edu/Public/Academics/Departments/Education/Forms.aspx for additional information on candidacy and detailed guidelines on developing a prospectus.
Check one:
Curricular Inquiry
Submit a 3-5 page prospectus signed by your advisor and second reader. The prospectus must include:
1.
Candidate’s Name
2.
Date
3.
Working Title
4.
Rationale for Curriculum Change/Critical Analysis (Why are you doing what you are doing?)
5.
Proposed Topics for Literature Review (Include reference information for articles and texts that will inform your project).
6.
Curriculum Development Model Used OR Curriculum to be Analyzed (Describe the model you are using to guide the development of your curriculum or the curriculum to be analyzed)
7.
Outline of Proposed Curriculum OR Method of Analysis (Refer to the Overview of Curriculum Project in the
Capstone Manual to guide you).
8.
Dissemination of Results (What are your plans for oral and written dissemination?)
9.
Signatures of Advisor and Second Reader
Instructional Inquiry
Submit a 3-5 page prospectus signed by your advisor and second reader. The prospectus must include:
1.
Candidate’s Name
2.
Date
3.
Working Title
4.
Research Question or Problem Statement and Significance (Why is your topic important/relevant?)
5.
Proposed Topics for Literature Review (list specific articles and books that you will use to guide your research)
6.
Data Collection (Discuss how you plan to gather information that will help you to answer your question or address your problem).
7.
Dissemination of Results (What are your plans for oral and written dissemination?)
8.
Signatures of Advisor and Second Reader
National Boards (NBCTS)
Submit a 3-5 page prospectus signed by your advisor. The prospectus must include:
1.
Candidate’s Name
2.
Date
3.
District
4.
Grade Level and Content Area
5.
NBPTS Certification Area
6.
Rationale for Pursuing the National Board Certification
7.
Letter of Support from District Representative
8.
Signature of Advisor
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