Rev. 10/2012
Reflective Constructors of Quality Learning Experiences Through Critical Thinking
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS
GRADUATE PLANNED PROGRAM/CURRICULUM CONTRACT
Masters of Arts in Education - Reading & Writing Specialist P-12
30 Hour Program
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Date Completed
Grade
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (CORE): 12 Hours Required
EDUC/EDOL
537
The Middle School
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EDUC/EDOL
538
The Modern Secondary School
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EDUC/EDOL
539
The Modern Elementary School
EDUC/EDOL
630
Research Methods in Education (Must Be Taken Within First 15 Hours)
EDUC/EDOL
631
Advanced Human Behavior, Development, and Learning
EDUC/EDOL
634
Curriculum Management & Assessments
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AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:
READ/REOL
531*
READ/REOL
630*
READ/REOL
631*
READ/REOL
632*
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12 Hours Required
Reading and Writing Foundations (Pre-Requisite to All READ/REOL Courses)
Diagnosis of Reading and Writing Problems
Diagnostic Procedures in Teaching Reading (Pre-Requisite is READ/REOL 630)
Strategies for Reading and Writing Programs
APPROVED ELECTIVES: 6 Hours required with Advisor Approval
READ/REOL
534* Reading and Writing Readiness in Primary Programs
READ/REOL
535* Methods and Materials of Language Arts in Public Schools
READ/REOL
536* Young Adult and Children’s Literature
READ/REOL
633* Advanced Strategies in Reading and Writing Methods
ENGL/ENOL
531* Writing Instruction for the Content Areas
ENGL/ENOL
532* Methods and Materials for Teaching English
*Indicates Required Field Experience Hours Included Within The Course. Total Field Hours Combined = 50
Hours
Once Admitted a GPA of 3.0 Must Be Maintained
Pillar IV - Entrance Requirements
Completed Graduate Application
Pillar V – Continuous Assessment - Midpoint
Contact with Advisor/Adv. Ctr Between 12 – 18 Hours
Valid Teaching License
State: _____ Type: ______________
Comprehensive Exam Discussion:
Entry Level Writing Assessment: ____ Y ____ N
Cumulative GPA 2.75
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GPA _________
Review Date: _______________
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____
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(Date)
EDUC/EDOL 630 Taken: _______________
(Semester/Year)
Current GPA: ______
Review Date: _______________
Pillar VI - Exit Requirements
Fifteen (15) Hours of 600 Level Courses Completed
Twenty-one (21) Hours Completed at University of the Cumberlands
Cumulative GPA 3.0 or Higher
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Multicultural Diversity Experiences Summary Completed
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Degree Graduation Application Completed
Comprehensive Examination Completed
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Completed Planned Program on File
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Appropriate Licensure/Rank Application Completed
Two (2) Favorable Dispositions
1 ____ 2 ____
To Submit for Literacy Specialist (P-12) Certification Candidate Must Pass Appropriate
Kentucky Required Praxis II Exam. www.ets.org/praxis
Signed Kentucky Code of Ethics ____ Y ____ N
Six (6) Year Time Limit Not Exceeded
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Student’s Signature (Indicating Responsibility For The Above)
(Date)
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Advisor’s Name
(Date)
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Chair, Graduate Education Department
(Date)
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Registrar’s Signature
(Date)