Columbus State University
1999-2000 Academic Catalog
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MEd Art Education
Admission
Minimum admission requirements for regular admission to
master of education degree programs are as follows:
- an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a major related to
the planned field of study
- an undergraudate GPA of 2.75 calculated on all work attempted
- a combined score of 800 (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination or
a score of 44 on the Miller Analogies Test
- no criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent
recommendation for teacher certification
Minimum admission requirements for provisional admission to master of education
degree programs are as follows:
- an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a major related to
the planned field of study
- an undergraduate GPA of 2.50 calculated on all work attempted
- a combined score of score of 700 (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record
Examination or a score of 35 on the Miller Analogies Test
- no criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent
recommendation for teacher certification
Additional admission criteria may be applied at the department level.
Admission decisions are appealable to the College of Education graduate appeals
committee.
Students admitted to a master of education program on a provisional basis must first
enroll in EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology or EDUF 6215 Research Methods, and,
depending upon their declared major, two teaching/leadership/counseling courses to be
determined by the department chair or designee.
Graduate non-degree admission in a post-baccalaureate or post-graduate status is not
available. Students wishing to enroll in graduate course work for any reason must be
admitted to a graduate degree program.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Students admitted as candidates for the master of education degree must satisfactorily
complete a planned program of study and a minimum of 36 semester credit hours. At least 18
of these hours must be in courses numbered 6000 or above.
A graduate students program, planned cooperatively with an advisor from the College of
Education, will emphasize development both in the teaching field and in professional
studies. Specific questions concerning Georgia Professional Standards Commission
requirements for teacher certification should be directed to the office of the dean,
College of Education, or to the department that offers the student's major.
Application for Graduation
Approval of an application for the master of education degree is contingent upon the
successful completion of an approved program and recommendation for the degree by the
College of Education. Applications for degree conferral must be submitted to the Office of
the Registrar the semester prior to completion of degree requirements. The following
requirements must be met for the completion of the MEd degree:
- Students must earn a 3.0 grade point average calculated on all graduate work attempted.
(Maximum of six semester hours of C).
- A minimum of one-half of the hours required for the degree must be earned in residence.
- All degree requirements must be completed within seven years of first enrollment.
- Students in some programs must pass a written comprehensive examination.
Independent Study
No more than six semester hours earned in independent study may be applied toward
meeting the requirements of an MEd degree.
Course Load
The maximum course load for a graduate student in education is 12 hours per semester,
including the summer session. Additionally, six semester hours is the maximum course load
allowed for a special short term in the summer session.
The Master of Education (MEd) in Art Education provides graduate-level education for
students seeking further training in the field of art education. Students are required to
submit undergraduate transcripts and a portfolio for review and complete an interview with
the department chair and program director. Graduate students wishing to enroll in
6000-level art studio courses must have successfully completed undergraduate course work
in that area.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates will demonstrate competence in:
- Studio concentration
- Art history and analysis
- Technical processes
- Teaching competencies
- Critical analysis
- Aesthetic inquiry
- Research in art
- Art education concepts
- Curriculum development in art
- Education foundations
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
- EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology
- EDUF 6215 Research Methods
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 25
- ARTE 6795 Seminar: Concepts in Art Education
- ARTE 6796 Seminar: Curriculum in Art Education
- ARTE 6797 Seminar: Research in Art Education
- ARTH 5125 Seminar: Research in History, Criticism and Aesthetics
- Select four courses from the following:
- ARTS 5236 Drawing: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5245 Crafts: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5256 Painting: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5265 Photographic Design: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5277 Printmaking: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5285 Ceramics: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5288 Sculpture: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 6236 Drawing
- ARTS 6256 Painting
- ARTS 6265 Photography
- ARTS 6277 Printmaking
- ARTS 6285 Ceramics
- ARTS 6288 Sculpture
- ARTS 6286 Graduate Problem: Studio
Area 3 Electives Required Hours: 3
- Select one course from the following:
ARTE 6186 Graduate Problem: Art Education
ARTH 6185 Graduate Problem: Art History
ARTS 6698 Internship
SPED 5205 Learning and Behavioral Characteristics of Children with
Disabilities, Gifts, and Talents
Total Hours Required 36
MM Music Education
The Master of Music in music education is designed to provide
teachers of music with in-depth training and experience in one of two areas of
concentration: general music or conducting. The course of study in each of these areas
aims to improve student expertise in handling instructional challenges and musical
demands. Course content includes curriculum planning, lesson design, student motivation,
use of technology and research, application of learning theory, techniques of recruitment,
styles of administration, application of music theory and history, instructional and
conducting techniques appropriate to various educational levels, score reading and
analysis, and music literature. The degree leads to certification in Georgia and is
accredited by both NASM and NCATE.
Admission Requirements
Regular admission - Students must satisfy the following four
requirements:
- For the one-year program: either (1) hold a bachelor's degree in
music education from an accredited college or university or (2) hold a bachelor's degree
in some other music area from an accredited college or university (such as BM, BA, etc.)
along with a Georgia teaching certificate or its equivalent from another state. For the
two-year program: hold a bachelor's degree in some music area other than music education
without a Georgia teaching certificate or its equivalent from another state.
- Present a minimum score of 800 on the aptitude test of the Graduate
Record Examination or a minimum score of 44 on the Miller Analogies Test
- Present transcript(s) of all the student's undergraduate work that
reveal at least a 2.75 grade point average on all work attempted for which a letter grade
was awarded.
- Perform, either on videocassette or before an authorized Schwob
Department of Music faculty member, an audition revealing basic skills in the student's
chosen area of concentration: general music or conducting.
Provisional admission Provisional admission - Students must initially satisfy the
following three requirements, then qualify for regular admission by the end of the first
semester of attendance:
- For the one-year program: satisfy the requirement above for regular
admission. For the two-year program: satisfy the requirement above for regular admission.
- Present a minimum score of 700 on the aptitude test of the Graduate
Record Examination or a minimum score of 35 on the Miller Analogies Test
- Present transcript(s) of all the student's undergraduate work that
reveal either (1) at least a 2.5 grade point average on all work attempted for which a
letter grade was awarded, or (2) at least a 2.5 grade point average on the most recent 45
semester hours of work attempted for which a letter grade was awarded.
Students admitted on a provisional basis may retain this status for
one semester only, during which they must qualify for regular admission by completing the
appropriate requirement(s) as follows: (1) perform and pass the required audition, if not
previously passed and/or (2) if admitted with provisional level GRE or Miller Analogies
Test scores, enroll as a full-time student taking required course work and complete the
semester with a grade of B or better.
Non-degree admission Non-degree admission - Students who undertake graduate work at
the university without meeting all the requirements for regular or provisional admission
are placed in non-degree status. Such students who subsequently satisfy all the regular
admission requirements may apply a maximum of nine semester hours of this course work
toward degree requirements.
Proficiency Requirements
Students pursuing the Master of Music Education degree must satisfy three proficiency
requirements, two in music and one in education. The two music proficiencies must be
passed before enrolling for the final semester of study. The education proficiency must be
passed before a teaching certificate can be issued. Students may receive assistance in
preparation for examination or re-examination or any of these proficiencies by enrolling
in appropriate courses at the undergraduate level without credit toward the master's
degree.
Music proficiency requirements - (1) pass a keyboard examination (administered
immediately prior to the beginning of each semester) demonstrating facility at the
keyboard equivalent to that required to complete MUSA 3000, and (2) pass an aural skills
examination (administered immediately prior to the beginning of each semester)
demonstrating proficiency in sight singing and rhythm drills equivalent to those required
to complete MUSC 3000.
Education proficiency requirement - pass the PRAXIS II examination.
Independent Study
No more than six semester hours of independent study or special
topics may be applied toward meeting requirements for the Master of Music in Music
Education degree.
Credit by Transfer
A maximum of nine semester hours of applicable graduate work from an
accredited graduate music program may be accepted toward the Master of Music in Music
Education degree, provided the credit was earned not more than seven years prior to the
date of completion of this degree. Any number of semester hours of applicable
undergraduate work transferred from an accredited undergraduate music program may be
accepted toward the first year of the two-year program for this degree. The Schwob
Department of Music will accept or reject proposed transfer credits based on the
applicability of the credit to this degree program.
Course Load
The maximum course load for a student pursuing the Master of Music
in Music Education degree is 12 semester hours. The maximum for the full summer term is 10
semester hours.
Application for Graduation
Students pursuing the Master of Music in Music Education degree must
apply for graduation to the Office of the Registrar one semester prior to completion of
degree requirements. Approval of the application is contingent upon:
- successful completion of the curriculum in one of the areas of concentration (general
music or conducting)
- achievement of a 3.0 grade point average calculated on all course work submitted for the
degree (both undergraduate and graduate if pursuing the two-year program)
- receipt of no more that seven credit hours of Cs in courses submitted for the degree
- submission of no course work for which credit was received earlier than seven years
prior to the projected date of graduation
- submission of no more than nine semester hours of graduate course work by transfer
- submission of no more than six semester hours of independent study or special topics
- recommendation for conferral of the degree by the Schwob Department of Music
Curriculum
Students seeking the Master of Music in Music Education degree must
satisfactorily complete a prescribed course of studies of at least 36 semester hours
numbered 5000 or above: 20 semester hours of professional core courses, 14 semester hours
of area of concentration courses, and two semester hours of electives. Students who desire
a teaching certificate and who have not taken SPED 3255 or its equivalent, must take SPED
5205 as their two semester hours of electives.
Course Requirements
Students with an undergraduate music major in an area other than
music education must enroll in the two-year program and complete the following 31 semester
hours of course work prior to enrolling in courses at the 5000 level or above:
- EDUF 2215 The American Educational Experience
- EDUF 2216 Human Development, Motivation and Learning
- EDUF 4115 Classroom Management
- MUSE 3202 Intermediate Conducting
- MUSE 4205 Elementary School Music Methods
- MUSE 4485 Student Teaching
- MUSE 4795 Seminar in Music Education
- SPED 4255 Instructional Strategies for Children and Youth with
Disabilities, Gifts, and Talents
- Select one of the following courses:
- MUSE 4206 Secondary School Choral Methods
- MUSE 4207 Secondary School Instrumental Methods
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 20
- EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology
- EDUF 6215 Research in Education
- MUSC 5140 Music Theory Survey
- MUSC 5225 Music History Survey
- MUSC 5245 Music Technology
- MUSE 6485 Graduate Music Project
- MUSE 6795 Seminar in Music Education
Area 2
Program Concentration
Required Hours: 14
Conducting Option
- MUSC 6205 Score Analysis
- MUSA 6251 Graduate Conducting 1
- MUSA 6252 Graduate Conducting 2
- Select one of the following courses:
- MUSE 6215 Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy
- MUSE 6216 Teaching Wind Instruments
- MUSE 6217 Teaching String Instruments
- Select one of the following courses:
- MUSE 6118 Choral Literature Survey
- MUSE 6119 Wind Ensemble Literature Survey
- MUSE 6120 Orchestral Literature Survey
- Select one of the following courses:
- MUSC 7070 Orchestral Ensemble Activities (twice)
- MUSC 7080 Wind Ensemble Activities (twice)
- MUSC 7090 Vocal Ensemble Activities (twice)
General Music Option
- MUSE 6125 Teaching Elementary Music
- MUSE 6126 Teaching Middle School Music
- MUSE 6127 Development of the Child's Voice
- Select three semester hours of electives in music from the following:
- MUSE 6215 Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy
- MUSE 6216 Teaching Wind Instruments
- MUSE 6217 Teaching String Instruments
- MUSE 6118 Choral Literature Survey
- MUSE 6119 Wind Ensemble Literature Survey
- MUSE 6120 Orchestral Literature Survey
- Select one of the following:
- MUSC 7070 Orchestra Ensemble Activities (twice)
- MUSC 7080 Wind Ensemble Activities (twice)
- MUSC 7090 Vocal Ensemble Activities (twice)
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 2
(SPED 5205, if not taken previously)
Total Hours Required 36
Master of Public Administration
Degree
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed to
promote achievement of students= professional objectives with regard to government
agencies and health organizations. It is suitable also for non-for-profit organizations.
The program offers curriculum options in:
- general government
, which is applicable to government agencies of all types and
levels.
- health services administration
, designed for students who wish to be better-prepared
for management in complex health organizations and programs; it is especially suited to
students whose health careers move from providing direct services to supervisory and
programmatic responsibilities.
- justice administration
, which is designed to promote professional achievement in law
enforcement, corrections, and related fields.
The program is appropriate for mid-career students with undergraduate degrees in
liberal arts or technical/professional areas. To provide access to in-service as well as
pre-service students, classes are scheduled for evenings and Saturdays; selected justice
administration courses are taught in a week-long format.
Expected Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of core and option subjects on
the comprehensive examination.
- Graduates will express satisfaction with the contribution of the degree to their
professional goals.
Admission
An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required.
Regular admission requires minimum 2.75 undergraduate grade point average and either a
minimum score of 800 on the general test of the Graduate Record Examination (total of
verbal and quantitative scores) or a minimum score of 44 on the Miller Analogies Test.
Applicants not meeting these criteria may be admitted as provisional students, if the
department offering the option finds other indicators of probable success, such as
professional achievement or upward trend of undergraduate grades.
Curriculum
In addition to the courses listed below, each option is subject to
the following requirements:
- All students must complete the common core listed below.
- A minimum B average in core courses, with no more than two Cs, and a minimum grade of B
in option courses is required for degree completion.
- No more than 17 semester credit hours in Abbott Turner College of Business courses,
including transferred credit, may be credited toward the MPA degree.
- Satisfactory completion of the Comprehensive Examination (MPAC 7000) is required for
graduation. The examination is based on courses taken and normally is completed in the
last semester of enrollment. It is the responsibility of the student to register for MPAC
7000 in the appropriate semester. The examination is drawn up and graded by a committee
appointed by the program director, which includes core and option faculty. The director is
eligible to serve on the examination committee. A candidate who fails the examination will
be eligible for re-examination during the next semester. Students in the general
government and justice administration options may substitute MPAC 7999 (Thesis) for MPAC
7000.
Course Requirements
Area 1
Core
Required Hours: 18
- MPAC 7106 Public Administration and Policy
- MPAC 7116 Public Personnel Administration
- MPAC 7126 Public Budgeting and Financial Administration
- MPAC 7136 Research Methods for Administration
- MPAC 7146 Organization Theory and Behavior
- MPAC 7156 Legal Environment of Administration
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 18
General Government Option
- Select 18 semester hours from the following:
MPAC 7000 MPA Comprehensive Exam
MPAC 7899 Independent Study
MPAG 5555 Selected Topics in Administration
MPAG 7698 Internship
POLS 7167 American Political Process and Policy-making
POLS 7177 National Security Policy
POLS 7187 State and Local Government and Intergovernmental Relations
POLS 7197 Comparative Administration
Note: General government students may choose to substitute MPAC 7137
(Advanced Research Methods) and MPAC 7999 (Thesis) for MPAC 7000 (MPA Comprehensive
Examination) and for two of the option courses above.
Health Services Administration Option
- MPAC 7000 MPA Comprehensive Exam
- MPAH 6105 Strategies in Health Services Administration
- MPAH 6115 Planning, Developing, and Marketing Health Services
- MPAH 6125 Microsystems in Health Service Delivery
- MPAH 6135 Risk Management in Health Service Delivery
- MPAH 6145 Cost Analysis Issues in Health Care
- MPAH 6195 Seminar in Health Services Administration
Justice Administration Option
- Select 18 semester hours from the following:
MPAC 7000 MPA Comprehensive Exam
MPAJ 7105 Comparative Criminal Justice
MPAJ 7106 Community and Government Relations
MPAJ 7125 Crime and Criminal Behaviors
MPAJ 7126 Correctional Practices and Problems
MPAJ 7128 Police Practices and Problems
MPAJ 7135 Services for Children with Behavioral Problems
MPAJ 7158 Labor Law and Civil Rights
MPAJ 7168 Program Planning and Evaluation
MPAJ 7188 Law and Social Control
MPAJ 7555 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
MPAJ 7899 Directed Research
Note: Justice administration students may choose to substitute MPAC
7137 (Advanced Research Methods) and MPAC 7999 (Thesis) for MPAC 7000 (MPA Comprehensive
Examination) and for two of the option courses above.
Total Hours Required: 36
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