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The College of Education offers teacher education programs that lead to certification as well as non-certification programs in graduate study. Offerings reflect a flexible program of current curricula, educational plans, and requirements, which may be altered as warranted by changes in the professions and accrediting agencies. As regulating agencies (e.g., Alabama State Department of Education, NCATE, CACREP, and CORE) modify standards and expectations, programs may be modified during a candidate’s period of study. At such time, candidates may be subject to revised program or certification requirements. The purpose of all College of Education graduate programs is to develop innovative, informed, reflective decision makers.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (M.S.Ed.)
TRADITIONAL FIFTH-YEAR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS
Purpose
The purpose of the fifth-year certification program for teachers is to provide an opportunity for advanced study within their discipline for candidates who are seeking advanced certification in the same discipline/level in which they hold baccalaureate level professional educator certification.
Advanced Certification at the Master’s Level
The College of Education offers the Traditional Fifth-Year Master of Science in Education Program for candidates seeking advanced certification in the same discipline/level in which they hold baccalaureate level professional educator certification.
Initial Certification at the Master’s Level
For candidates seeking initial certification at the graduate level, or those who are seeking certification in an area or at levels other than those in which they hold baccalaureate level certification, the Alternative Fifth-Year (Alternative-A) Master of Science in Education Program is offered. See specific programs for any additional admissions and/or certification requirements.
In addition to the programs for teachers, fifth-year certification programs are offered in the following instructional support areas: Educational Administration, School Counseling, and School Psychometry.
Admission Requirements for Traditional Fifth-Year Certification Programs
Unconditional admission to the Graduate School does not constitute unconditional admission to any professional education program. In addition to the admission requirements for the Graduate School, candidates seeking admission to a traditional fifth year certification program for teachers must hold professional baccalaureate-level certification in the teaching field in which the Class A certification is sought except in Collaborative Teacher K-6, Gifted Education, and Reading Specialist. Temporary, provisional, and other nonrenewable certifications are not acceptable. See specific program descriptions for any additional admission requirements.
Admission to the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP)
Candidates are restricted to nine semester hours of graduate course work prior to admission to the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP). Students are strongly encouraged to take EDU 6629 within the first nine hours of graduate coursework.
Troy University College of Education students must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates of specialized accredited programs (NCATE, CACREP, and CORE). Up to 12 hours of course work completed at a site/university without the appropriate specialized accreditation may be considered for application toward program completion. See Transfer Credit section for additional information.
Required Courses for the Traditional Fifth-Year Certification Program for Teachers
Common Required CoreIn addition to the required core, a survey course in special education is required unless previously completed at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Early Childhood Education (ECE)Required Core Courses: 18
Teaching Field Courses: 18
Select 12 semester hours of adviser-approved ECE courses.
Select six additional hours of adviser-approved ECE courses or other adviser-approved courses related to the profession (e.g., EDU, ELE, SPE, RED). A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.
Required Core Courses: 18
Teaching Field Courses: 18
Select 12 semester hours of adviser-approved ELE courses.
Select six additional hours of adviser-approved ELE courses or other adviser approved courses related to the profession (e.g., EDU, ECE, SPE, RED). A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.
Required Core Courses: 18
Teaching Field Courses: 18
Select 18 semester hours of adviser-approved courses specific to the major. Choices for major are biology, English/language arts, general science, history, mathematics and social science. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.
Comprehensive degree programs (i.e., English/language arts, general science, and social science) require course work in multiple disciplines. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field.
Elementary/Secondary EducationRequired Core Courses: 18
Teaching Field Courses: 18
Select 18 semester hours of adviser-approved courses specific to the major. Choices for a major are art, instrumental music, choral music, and physical education. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field.
The purpose of the graduate professional educator certification program in the School of Music is to provide advanced, specialized music education experiences that will assist graduate students in developing the musical skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to begin/continue a viable career as a professional music educator. The School of Music works in collaboration with the College of Education to provide educational experiences for advanced music students with traditional music certification and for advanced music students pursuing alternative music teacher certification in Alabama, and supports the University NCATE conceptual framework to develop innovative, informed, reflective decision makers.
Collaborative TeacherAdditional Admission Information for Collaborative Teacher
Candidates holding professional baccalaureate-level certification in any teaching field may be admitted to the traditional master’s program in Collaborative Teacher provided all other admissions criteria are met. A candidate’s prior coursework will be evaluated by the College of Education to determine if undergraduate prerequisite coursework is required. All prerequisites must be satisfied prior to unconditional admission.
In addition to the required core, a survey course in special education is required unless previously completed at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Select one:** required if not ECE, ELE or Reading Specialist certified
Gifted Education 36 Semester HoursAdditional Admission Information for Gifted Education
Candidates holding professional baccalaureate-level certification in any teaching field may be admitted to the traditional master’s program in Gifted Education provided all other admissions criteria are met. A candidate’s prior coursework will be evaluated by the College of Education to determine if undergraduate coursework is required. All prerequisites must be satisfied prior to unconditional admission.
Additional Admission Requirements for Reading Specialist
A candidate’s prior coursework will be evaluated by the College of Education to determine if undergraduate coursework is required. All prerequisites must be satisfied prior to unconditional admission. Additional admission requirements include:
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ALTERNATIVE FIFTH-YEAR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS
Purpose
The purpose of the Alternative Fifth-Year Program is to provide initial teacher certification programs for individuals holding a baccalaureate level degree in a field other than education or those desiring initial certification in a new teaching field. Candidates shall have acquired knowledge and skill above the level required for the completion of the baccalaureate program in the same discipline, including subject matter knowledge, student development, diversity, instructional strategies, classroom management and learning environment, communication, planning, assessment, professionalism, and collaboration.
The College of Education adopted the model standards for beginning teacher licensure developed by the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) in 2000. These standards are applied throughout the Alternative-Fifth-Year Program.
Troy University College of Education students must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates of specialized accredited programs (NCATE, CACREP, and CORE). Up to 12 hours of course work completed at a site/ university without the appropriate specialized accreditation may be considered for application toward program completion. See Transfer Credit section for additional information.
Admission Requirements for Alternative Fifth-Year Program for Teachers
INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Prior to applying for admission to the Graduate School and the Master of Science Alternative Fifth-Year certification program, individuals must possess a baccalaureate degree, from a regionally accredited institution with a posted minimum cumulative/overall graduating grade point average of 2.75 on the baccalaureate transcript. (Students will not be permitted to use additional undergraduate or post degree courses to raise their grade point average.)
Admission Status Classification
In order to establish admission status an individual must be evaluated by the College of Education and the discipline of study to determine prerequisites. Prior to seeking admission to the Graduate School, individuals should make an appointment with the Teacher Education office on the respective campus to have all undergraduate transcript(s) reviewed by the Certification Officer/Alternative-A Evaluation Coordinator. Individuals must bring an official copy of all undergraduate transcripts to the session. The
evaluation process may take up to one week to complete.
Note: An individual’s admission status to the Graduate School will be determined by the transcript(s) evaluation. Individuals who have more than six (6) hours of prerequisites will be classified as a post-baccalaureate student until they have completed all prerequisites.
In addition to completing the undergraduate prerequisite coursework, students should also be working to meet admission criteria for the Teacher Education Program.
Admission Requirements to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)
Admission to the Graduate School does not automatically qualify a student for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Written application to the Teacher Education Program is required from all students seeking acceptance. In addition to the written application, the following are also required:
Students working to complete pre-admission requirements for the Teacher Education Program are encouraged to work closely with their discipline adviser. This individual will assist in course selection and course sequencing for completion of these requirements.
Information regarding qualification and acceptance into the Teacher Education Program can also be obtained through the Teacher Education Office on the respective campus.
In addition to the discipline specific pre-requisites, individuals must also complete the Professional Studies prerequisite coursework. The following is a list of required Professional Studies coursework:
Note: Students are encouraged to take EDU 3310 Professional Educator and SPE 3340 Diverse Learners, as early as possible.
Early Childhood majors:
Elementary majors:
Secondary/P-12 majors:
Once all of the above requirements are met, the individual will be considered for admission into the Master of Science Alternative Fifth-Year certification program.
Candidates may take only nine semester hours of graduate coursework prior to admission to TEP.
Internship
All candidates completing the Alternative Fifth-Year initial certification program for teachers must complete a six-semester hour internship in the grade level(s) and academic subject(s) of the certification sought. Instructions regarding qualifications and applications for internship should be obtained from the Office of Teacher Education. Prerequisites for internship include the following:
Required Core Courses for the Alternative Fifth-Year Program
EDU 6603 3 Planning for the ClassroomRequired Core Courses: 30
Teaching Field:
Select 15 semester hours of adviser-approved ELE courses. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000 level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least eight semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.
Alternative Fifth-Year certification programs are offered in the following secondary (grades 6-12) areas: Biology, History, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science and General Science.
Required Core Courses: 30
Teaching Field:
Select 15 semester hours of adviser-approved courses specific to the discipline. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least eight semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field. Comprehensive degree programs require coursework in multiple disciplines.
Alternative Fifth-Year certification programs are offered in the following elementary/secondary (grades P-12) areas: Art, Instrumental Music Choral Music, and Physical Education.
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (M.S.ED.)
ALTERNATIVE FIFTH-YEAR EXPERIENCE ROUTE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
In addition to the admission requirements for Graduate School, candidates for the Alternative Fifth-Year Experience Route degree in Elementary Education must
••• hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
••• have earned a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in each of four disciplines: English language arts (including reading and writing), mathematics, science, and social studies as part of the general studies prerequisite courses;
••• show evidence of having earned the required number of undergraduate hours in coursework appropriate to the subject to be taught;
••• hold valid teacher certification; and
••• meet one of the following specific admission criteria categories:
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Adviser-approved ELE coursework
Select 15 semester hours of adviser-approved ELE courses. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field.
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FIFTH-YEAR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT AREAS
Purpose
The purpose of the fifth-year certification program for instructional support areas is to provide initial certification at the graduate level in the areas of Educational Administration, School Counseling, and School Psychometry.
In addition to the admission requirements for the Graduate School, candidates for the fifth-year programs for instructional support personnel must have baccalaureate-level professional certification in a teaching field. Temporary, provisional, and other nonrenewable certifications are not acceptable. See the specific program for other admissions and degree completion requirements.
Troy University College of Education students must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates of specialized accredited programs (NCATE, CACREP). Up to 12 hours of course work completed at a site/ university without the appropriate specialized accreditation may be considered for application toward program completion. See Transfer Credit section for additional information.
Educational AdministrationAdditional Admission Requirements for Fifth-Year Certification Program in Educational Administration
The candidate shall not complete more than two courses from the approved program checklist until all requirements for unconditional admission have been met.
Applicants Must:
* In addition to the professional core, a survey course in special education is required unless previously completed.
Endorsement in Educational AdministrationThe certification endorsement program in Educational Administration and Leadership is being phased out by the Alabama State Department of Education starting Fall 2007. No one will be admitted to the program after summer, 2007. Please work closely with your adviser.
Internship in Educational Administration
The internship shall include experiences at grade levels P-5, 6-8, 9-12, and in the central office and shall consist of qualitybased learning activities that closely approximate real school experiences and require demonstration of the knowledge of best practices. There must be a minimum of six months from the beginning of EAL 6663 to the completion of EAL 6664. The internship must be completed at the designated home campus.
Evaluation for Certification in Educational Administration
Criteria for determining eligibility for certification in educational administration and leadership (degree program or endorsement) shall include the following:
Troy University offers a Master of Science in School Counseling. Additional admissions requirements, curriculum, and program completion expectations are listed in the Counseling and Psychology section to follow.
School PsychomeetryTroy University offers a Master of Science in School Psychometry. Additional admissions requirements, curriculum, and program completion expectations are listed in the Counseling and Psychology section to follow.
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