Program Admission Procedure

1. Holds certification in an 8-12 area.
2. Admission to Graduate School.
3. Completion of an official program are required.

Requirements:  Admission to Graduate School and Completion of Official Program with advisor.

EDAP   606     Orientation and Readings (take in first semester of enrollment)     3

ELFH   600     Introduction to Research Methods & Statistics                                3

Leadership and Change: (select one of the following courses)

EDAP   607     Leadership and change                                                                  3 OR

ELFH   603     Administrative Leadership in a Reform Environment                        3 OR

EDAP   624     Curriculum Theory                                                                           3 OR

EDAP   625     Social and Ethical Dev. of Teaching                                                 3

Success for All Learners: (select one of the following courses)

EDAP   642     Literacy Learning & Cultural Differences                                          3 OR

EDAP   626     Affirming Diversity                                                                            3 OR

EDTP   503     Developing Cross-Cultural Competence                                          3

AREA OF EMPHASIS                                                                                            12

EDAP   680     Capstone Course                                                                            3

Elective                                                                                                                 3

Exit Requirements

Portfolio or Master’s Thesis (EDAP 699)                                                                  2-5

Minimum total hours                                                                                             30

Notes

1.  Minimum of 18 hours in 600-level courses is required.

2.  Transfer credit must be officially accepted by the advisor (maximum of six hours) - final acceptance is dependent upon receipt of official transcripts.

3.  A maximum of six hours taken in non-degree status can be applied toward a master's degree (upon approval of advisor).

4.  All courses must be completed within six years of admission to the program.

5.  To complete the program, students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.  No credit shall be accepted for carrying a grade lower than "C".