Rank I programs are planned graduate level programs designed for Kentucky teachers seeking rank change for salary purposes. Rank I programs are not degree programs. They are recognized only in the state of Kentucky. By state regulation, Rank I status is sixty (60) semester hours of approved graduate credit including a Master's degree.

Admission Requirements:

Students may apply to the program by first going to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies, http://graduate.louisville.edu/apply.

• Official transcripts with a GPA of 2.75 in the Bachelor's degree and a GPA of 3.0 in the Master's degree.
• Teaching certificate
• TOEFL (Students holding a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. are exempt from this requirement.)

Leadership (Select one of the following) (3 hours)                                                             

EDSP 597  Issues in Special Education

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

EDAP 607  Leadership and Change

EDAP 624  Curriculum Theory

EDAP 625  Social and Ethical Development of Teaching

ELFH 603  Administrative Leadership in a Reform Environment

ELFH 613  Administration and Supervision in Special Education

Diversity (Select one of the following) (3 hours)                                                                

EDSP 537  Language Learning

EDSP 545  Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom

EDAP 642  Literacy Learning and Cultural Differences

EDTP 626  Affirming Diversity

EDTP 503  Developing Cross-Cultural Competence

SOC 630   Sociology of Education

WMST 532 History of American Sexualities

WMST 556 Feminist Theory

PAS 529    Teaching Institute on African-American Issues

Midpoint Requirement:  M.Ed. candidates are required to submit a mid-program portfolio at the completion of 15 credit hours of coursework.  The faculty advisor will assess the candidate's portfolio, which must at the target or satisfactory level.  If this mid-point portfolio requirement is not met, a candidate will be prohibited from course registration beyond 15 credit hours.

Exit Requirement:  Portfolio or National Board Certification

Notes

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

2.  Transfer credit must be officially accepted by the advisor (maximum of 6 hours) - final acceptance is dependent upon receipt of official transcripts

3.  A maximum of 6 hours taken in non-degree status can be applied toward a Masters degree (upon approval of advisor).

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

5.  Successful completion of the appropriate PRAXIS Exam(s) is required if adding teacher certification in LBD or MSD.

6.  The Rank I classification shall require the completion of 60 semester hours approved graduate level credit including a Masters degree.

Praxis Disclaimer:  "Teacher certification requirements are subject to change.  Before registering for the test(s), please refer to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) website at www.kyepsb.org or www.ets.org/praxis.ky for current requirements."

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