Reflective Constructors of Quality Learning Experiences through Critical Thinking
University of the Cumberlands
Curriculum Contract
GRADUATE PLANNED PROGRAM/CURRICULUM CONTRACT
Masters of Arts in Education – Teacher Leader Endorsement with Area of Specialization in Science
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Course Number
Course Title (Suggested Sequence)
30 Hour Program
Date Completed
Grade
Hours
12 Hour Teacher Leader Core Courses
EDOL
ADOL
EDOL
EDOL
630
653
643
647
Research Methods in Education (must be taken within first 15 hours)
Assessment of and for Student Learning
Best Practices for Coaching and Mentoring Teachers
Teacher Leader in Professional Learning (Final Course –Spring/Fall only)
3
3
3
3
18 Hour Teacher Leader Specialization Courses
SCOL
REOL
SCOL
SCOL
MPAS
MPAS
MPAS
531
533
630
630
511
512
513
Methods and Materials for Teaching Science at the Secondary Level
Teaching Reading in the Content Area
Science Topics: Principal Application and Implications 1
Science Topics: Principal Application and Implications 1
Clinical Anatomy I
Clinical Anatomy II
Clinical Anatomy III
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Surveys selected basic principles from earth and space science, physical and biological sciences. This course provides a body of science content essential for the teaching of science in the public
schools. May be repeated.
*This area of specialization in the Teacher Leader Program will NOT change the area a candidate is certified to teach*
Continuous Assessment: Once admitted, a GPA of 3.0 must be maintained.
Admissions to the University
Pillar VII
Unit Admission Assessments
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited IHE
Yes
No
Entry Level Writing Assessment
Minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA
Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics
(date)
Y
N
Pillar VIII
Midpoint Assessment
Pillar IX
Exit Requirements
Teacher Leader Portfolio Discussion:
(date)
Fifteen (15) hours of 600 level courses completed
A minimum of 21 hours completed at University of the
Cumberlands
Completed Planned Program on File:
Y
N
Portfolio Presentation/Approval
(date)
Screening to Determine Existing Skills and
Dispositions for Leadership - One of which must
be from a school principal or superintendent
1.
2.
3.
Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
Valid Teaching License – Area
(state)
(date)
Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics
(date)
Two Favorable Disposition Assessments
(date)
Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
Six (6) year time limit not exceeded
Field Experience Completed
(date)
Application for Graduation submitted
UC Character and Fitness Completed
Screening to Determine Existing Skills and
Dispositions for Leadership
(date)
Field Experience Completed
(date)
(date)
Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics
(date)
TC-1 submitted to UC Certification Office (required
for rank change)
Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics
(date)
REV 5/2014
Reflective Constructors of Quality Learning Experiences through Critical Thinking
University of the Cumberlands
Curriculum Contract
GRADUATE PLANNED PROGRAM/CURRICULUM CONTRACT
Masters of Arts in Education – Teacher Leader Endorsement with Area of Specialization in Science
30 Hour Program
Signature of Candidate (Indicating Responsibility for the above)
Date
Advisor
Date
Dean of Education
Date
Registrar
Date
REV 5/2014