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School of Education
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P.O. Box 4545
Clarksville, TN 37044
Phone: (931) 221-7696
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Graduate Programs

Key Contacts

Dr. Carlette Hardin		 Dr. Gary Stewart
(Interim) Director Graduate Coordinator
School of Education (Traditional Programs)
931.221.7696 931.221.6782
hardinc@apsu.edu stewartg@apsu.edu
Claxton 210 Claxton 221

Admission
     Refer to the current Graduate Bulletin for admission requirements to the College of Graduate Studies.  An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 is required for admission to the School of Education graduate programs, with the Educational Leadership Studies and Administration and Supervision having additional requirements.
     Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for those seeking initial teaching licensure (post-baccalaureate) concurrent with enrollment in graduate courses.  Students are urged to complete a formal program of study in consultation with the graduate coordinator as early as possible in their program, preferably by the end of the first semester.  Documentation of progress through an electronic portfolio is required in all programs of study. Click here to find out more about Graduate Milestones.

Thesis
 Requirements for thesis are stated in the current Graduate Studies Bulletin.
Application for Comprehensive Examination or Equivalent

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Education

Ed.S. (Education Specialist) Programs

Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.Ed.)
(30-35 Hours)
The Master of Arts in Education provides opportunities for students with teacher licensure to enhance their knowledge base in their chosen academic discipline and to begin pursuit of credentials that will enable them to have upward mobility in the education profession.  The Special Education Concentration and Instructional Technology Specialization may be pursued without licensure, but will not lead to initial licensure.

Special Education Concentration
This program provides advanced study in Special Education.  It prepares professionals in education to more adequately serve students with disabilities in schools, community agencies, and mental health facilities.  Student wishing to earn their initial certification in special education may not enroll in this advanced program.
 
Required Cr
EDUC 5000 Research in Education 3
EDUC 6500 Seminar on Curriculum Improvement and Construction 3
EDUC 5770 Administration of Special Services Programs 3
EDUC 6400 Social Cultural Foundations in Education 3
SPED 5395 Advanced Assistive Technology 3
SPED 5530 Instructional Strategies 3
SPED 5730 Seminar in Mild Moderate 3
SPED 5740 Seminar in Severe Profound 3
SPED 5750 Applied Behavioral Analysis 3
SPED 6550* Advanced Studies in Special Education 3
  Total Concentration 30
* This course serves as the capstone for this program of study. Students, in consultation with their graduate committee, will design a project that they will defend in an oral defense. This defense will serve as the students' comprehensive exams.

Students in this program will use the C&I Special Education Graduate Program Professional Education Portfolio

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Instructional Technology Specialization
This specialization is for persons wishing to provide leadership in instructional technology, for teachers who want to advance their teaching skills through the use of technology or for those interested in preparing for work in a training environment.  Completion of this degree does not require teacher licensure.  The program addresses the selection, application, and evaluation of technology with classroom work and hands-on in the field projects.  Graduates of the program work as building level technology leaders, trainers, and as teachers with improved technology skills.
 
Required   Cr
EDUC 5000 Research in Education 3
EDUC 5611
 or
EDUC 5612		 Educational Computer Applications
or
Instructional Technology for School Leaders		 3
EDUC 5613 Instructional Design 3
EDUC 6500 Seminar in Curriculum Improvement & Construction 3
EDUC 6005* Instructional Technology Project 3
Electives (select 15 hours from below):
EDUC 5200 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning 3
EDUC 5614 Electronic Publishing 3
EDUC 5616 Multimedia Creation 3
EDUC 5617 Instructional Internet 3
EDUC 5618 Visual Literacy 3
EDUC 5619 Technological Training Methods 3
EDUC 5621 Instructional Video Design 3
EDUC 5625 Maintenance and Management 3
EDUC 6000 Practicum in Instructional Technology 3
EDUC 6003 Seminar in Instructional Technology 3
EDUC 6800 Seminar on Teaching Effectiveness 1
SPED 5390 Assistive Technology 3
  Total Specialization
 		 30
* This course serves as the capstone for this program of study. Students, in consultation with their graduate committee, will design a project that they will defend in an oral defense. This defense will serve as the students' comprehensive exams.

Students in this program will use the C&I Instructional Technology Graduate Program Professional Education Portfolio
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Advanced Studies Specialization
This program provides an opportunity for advanced studies and continuing professional development in one of the areas listed below.  The program is designed for those holding a teaching license.  For persons without initial teaching licensure, the Teaching and Learning option (below) is available as a post-baccalaureate initial licensure program with an option to also complete a master's degree.  Additional undergraduate coursework in the area of endorsement may also be required prior to admission to the teacher education program.  The Teaching and Learning option is not available to persons who hold an initial teaching licensure.
Required   Cr
EDUC 5000 Research in Education 3
EDUC5150* The Reflective Practitioner 3
EDUC 5200 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning 3
EDUC 5611 Education Computer Applications 3
EDUC 6400 Social/Cultural Foundations of Education 3
EDUC 6500 Seminar on Curriculum Improvement and Construction 3
EDUC 6800 Seminar on Teaching Effectiveness 3
SPED 6550 Advanced Studies in Special Education 3
Specialty Areas (select six graduate hours from one specialty area in consultation with graduate committee)
  • Early Childhood
  • English/Communication
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Language Arts/Reading  *Available Online
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Science  *Available Online
  • Social Studies
  • Spanish
  Total Specialization
 		 30
 

Online Options to the Advanced Studies Specialization
The following specialty areas are the only areas available online.
Language Arts/Reading
Science
* This course serves as the capstone for this program of study. Students, in consultation with their graduate committee, will design a project that they will defend in an oral defense. This defense will serve as the students' comprehensive exams.

Students in this program will use the C&I Advanced Studies Graduate Program Professional Education Portfolio
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Mathematics Specialization
The Mathematics Specialization is primarily for licensed secondary teachers of mathematics who wish to pursue advanced study in mathematics.  This degree assumes a working knowledge of calculus.
Required   Cr
EDUC 5100 School/Community Leadership and Politics 3
EDUC 6500 Seminar on Curriculum Improvement and Construction 3
EDUC 6800 Seminar on Teaching Effectiveness 3
MAED 5070 Methods, Materials and Strategies in Teaching Mathematics 3
MAED 5110 Research in Mathematics Education 3
MATH 5350 Calculus for Teachers 3
MATH 5520 Algebra for Teachers 3
PSY 5140 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
Select One Research Plan
Plan I EDUC 5000 Research in Education 3
Plan II EDUC 5000 & 5950 Research Paper 6
Plan III EDUC 5000 & 5990 Thesis 6
Electives
 Select three to seven hours from graduate courses in consultation with graduate committee.  Students may use selected licensure courses as electives, as approved by their committee.
  Total Specialization
 		 30/33
 
Students in this program will use the Curriculum and Instruction with Mathematics Specialization Portfolio. 
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Educational Leadership Studies (M.A.Ed.)
(30 Hours)
     This performance-based curriculum for prospective school administrators is based on the standards set by the Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Tennessee Standards for Administrative Leaders.  This program is designed to prepare candidates for educational administrative positions.  The program is designed to be taken by cohort groups, EDUC 5700 School Leadership Practicum I:  (1) must be taken in the first semester of enrollment.  EDUC 5790 School Leadership Practicum II; (2) must be taken in the final semester.  Upon completion of the program and required licensure exams, the student will receive a Master of Arts in Education and be eligible for licensure as a Tennessee school administrator.
     The following requirements must be met upon completion of EDUC 5710 Introduction to Educational Leadership.  Initial development of an electronic portfolio and a formal leadership development plan.  In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements, the Educational Leadership Studies Program requires the candidate to:
 
  1. Have a Grade Point (GPA) x 100 plus a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) quantitative that equals 650 and GPA x 100 plus GRE qualitative that equals 650 or a total of the two ≥ 1300.
  2. Acquire a letter of support from two practicing administrators who agree to mentor the aspiring administrator throughout the program.
  3. Complete a screening interview and an in-basket activity.
  4. Complete a leadership assessment.
  5. Submit a valid teaching certificate.
  6. Have a record of successful teaching experience.
Required   Cr
EDUC5612 Instructional Technology for School Leaders 3
EDUC 5700 School Practicum Leadership I 1
EDUC 5710 Introduction to School Leadership 3
EDUC 5720 Research and Decision Making 3
EDUC 5730 Schools and Community Relations 3
EDUC 5740 Curriculum and Instruction for School Leaders 3
EDUC 5750 School Finance and Business Management 3
EDUC 5760 Human Resource Administration and Supervision 3
EDUC 5770 Administration of Special Services Program 3
EDUC 5780 School Law and Ethics 3
EDUC 5790* School Leadership practicum II  
  Total Concentration 30
 
Endorsement
Licensure as an administration from the Educational Leadership Studies Program requires passing the Praxis Series School Leadership Licensure Assessment (code 11010) for Tennessee and Kentucky.  For passing score requirements, contact the APSU licensure office.  Kentucky also requires Kentucky Specialty Test of Instructional and Administrative Practices (minimum score of 85% to pass).

* This course serves as the capstone for this program of study. Students, in consultation with their graduate committee, will design a project that they will defend in an oral defense. This defense will serve as the students' comprehensive exams.

Students in this program will use the Educational Leadership Master's Professional Education Portfolio. 
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Reading (M.A.Ed.)
(30 Hours)

This program is used to satisfy Tennessee licensure upon three years or more of satisfactory classroom teaching experience or the equivalent; an official transcript on file with the Office of Teacher Licensure; and an official endorsement plan of study completed with the advisor and filed with the Office of Teacher Licensure. The Reading Praxis II exam (code 20300) with a minimum score of 510 is required for Reading Specialist certification.
Required   Cr
RDG 5820 Foundations of Reading and Literacy Development 3
RDG 5830 Assessing Literacy Needs 3
RDG 5840 Assisting Students with Literacy Needs 3
RDG 5850 Seminar on Reading 3
RDG 5860* Practicum in Literacy Development 3
Select One Research Plan
Plan I EDUC 5000 Research in Education 3
Plan II EDUC 5000 & 5950 Research Paper 6
Plan III EDUC 5000 & 5990 Thesis 6
Electives (select 9 hours from below):  
EDUC 525A Trends and Issues in Language Arts 3
EDUC 5870 Seminar in Children's Literature 3
EDUC 6630 Literacy in the Inclusive Classroom 3
EDUC 6650 Linking Literacy Instruction and Technology 3
PSY 5110 Lifespan Development 3
PSY 5190
or
EDUC 5200		 Psychological Assessment
or
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning		 3
PSY 5320 Learning and Behavior Disorders 3
RDG 5040 Expanding Literacy Across the Content Areas 3
RDG 5890 Teaching Reading in the Secondary Schools 3
RDG 6051 The Art of Teaching Writing 3
  Total Concentration 30
* This course serves as the capstone for this program of study. Students, in consultation with their graduate committee, will design a project that they will defend in an oral defense. This defense will serve as the students' comprehensive exams.

Students in this program will use the Reading Graduate Program Professional Education Portfolio .
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Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T)
(Number of hours vary according to licensure area)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) provides opportunities for persons who hold baccalaureate degrees to complete initial teacher licensure requirements and a master’s degree concurrently. Concentrations are available in Secondary Education (7-12), Elementary Education (K-6), and Special Education (K-12). An academic major or the equivalent in the licensure field is required for admission. This degree program is not available to persons who already hold a professional teaching license. However, persons teaching on an alternative license may qualify for admission to the M.A.T. degree program.  Students must complete student teaching or complete alternative licensure requirements for this degree.  Completion of a LiveText portfolio is required for program completion.
Required for all licensure areas Cr
EDUC 5500 Foundations of Education 3
EDUC 5501 Models of Teaching 3
EDUC 5520 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society 3
EDUC 5530 Classroom Assessment 3
EDUC 5540 Instructional Tech Strategies 3
EDUC 5550 Teaching and Learning 3
SPED 5550 Trends/Issues in Special Education 3
EDUC 5000 Research in Education 3
EDUC 5080 Classroom Management  

Additional courses required for Secondary (7-12) licensure:

  
RDG 5040 Content Area Reading 3
Total Hours for Secondary: 30

Additional courses required for K-6 licensure:

  
RDG 5361 Teaching Reading 3
RDG 5362 Reading Difficulties 3
RDG 5363 Teaching Lang Arts and Lit. 3
EDUC 5360 Teaching Science and Soc. Studies 3
MATH 5100 Teaching Mathematics 3
Total Hours for K-6: 42

Additional courses required for Special Education licensure:

  
RDG 5040 Content Area Reading or  
RDG 5361 Teaching Reading 3
RDG 5360 Teaching Science and Social Studies     3
MATH 5100 Teaching Mathematics 3
SPED 5530

Instructional Implementation in Special Education   

3
SPED 5730 Seminar:  Mild and Moderate 3
SPED 5740 Seminar:  Severe/Profound 3
Total Hours for Special Education: 45

Note: Students seeking Special Education Licensure will take:
SPED 5750 Classroom Management instead of Educ 5080  
SPED 5720 Multidisciplinary Assessment instead of Educ 5530  
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Educational Specialist
Administration and Supervision Concentration

The Ed.S. in Elementary Education is designed for certified K-8 teachers wishing to advance their skills in pedagogy and content.   The Ed.S. does not lead to initial licensure.
Educ 6500    Curriculum Improvement and Construction 3 Web
Educ 5611   Educational Computer Applications   3 Web

Select Six hours from following group of courses with an emphasis in Special Education/ Diversity/Learning Theory:
Sped 6550 Advance Studies in Special Education 3
Psy   5140   Advanced Educational Psychology 3
Sped  5750 Classroom Management of Disabled Learners 3
Psy    5320 Learning and Behavioral Disorders 3
Educ 6450   Issues in Comparative Education 3
Educ 6800 Seminar on Teacher Effectiveness 3 Web
Research    
Educ 6030 Educational Statistics
required before		 3
Educ 6050  Seminar on Research
required before		 3
Educ 6990*
Or
Psy  6990*

Field  Study            

 3

Required courses:

  
Educ 6100  Personal Administration and Professional Negotiations 3
Educ 6200  Seminar on Leadership and Organizational Theory 3
Electives:   3
Total Hours   30
* This course serves as the capstone for this program of study. Students, in consultation with their graduate committee, will write a field study.

Students in this program will use the Educational Leadership Graduate Program Professional Education Portfolio .
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Educational Specialist
 Administration and Supervision Concentration
plus initial certification as an Administrator

Students with a Master’s degree who wish to earn the Ed.S. and  initial licensure as a principal will be required to complete the 30-hour course work for the Master’s ELS program and the following courses:
Educ 5700 School Practicum Leadership Practicum  1
Educ 5710 Introduction to School Leadership