Columbus State University
1999-2000 Academic Catalog
Master of
Education
Degree Programs
College of Education
Minimum admission requirements for regular admission to master of education degree programs are as follows:
Minimum admission requirements for provisional admission to master of education degree programs are as follows:
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
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:
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.
MEd Administration
In addition to the general admission requirements for all MEd degree programs, a successful interview and an approved writing sample are also required for the MEd in Educational Leadership. The interview will be conducted only after the applicant has met the other admissions criteria. After full admissions to the program, the student will work with a faculty advisor to develop an individualized program of study.
Students will be eligible for the certificate in administration upon completion of the following requirements, the Praxis II exam, and three years of public or regionally/state accredited school teaching experience.
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 28
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd Early Childhood
Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2 Area 3 Total Hours Required: 36
Concentration Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 23
Electives
Required Hours: 5
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 25-26
Area 3
Cognate Elective
Required Hours: 2-3
HESC, PELM or other approved course
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd Middle Grades Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Middle Grades Core
Required Hours: 10
Area 3
Concentration
Required Hours: 15
Select nine semester hours in one area and six semester hours in a
second area of graduate elective courses in the content areas of :
Language Arts: EDMG 6115/EDMG 6117/EDCI 6118, and/or ENGL/EDSE/READ at 5000 level or
above
Social Studies: EDCI 6159 and HIST/POLS/ECON at 5000 level or above
Area 4
Electives
Required Hours: 3
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd Reading
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 19
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 9
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd School Counseling
The MEd Program in school counseling has received national accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
All potential candidates for the program are required to complete a screening process, which includes an interview, prior to admission to the program. Contact the Department of Counseling and Clinical Programs for additional information.
The program leading to the MEd in school counseling is designed to prepare students for certification in school counseling. Degree requirements may exceed the minimum number of hours for professional certification. Persons desiring certification as a school counselor who do not hold teacher certification may satisfy state certification requirements in school counseling by taking the program of study for school counseling and by completing an additional curricular experience which will orient the student to the school setting. Students holding a masters in community counseling who are interested in school counseling should inquire about the post-graduate certification program. Interested students should contact the department chair.
The student must complete COUN 6115, COUN 6265, and COUN 6225 with a grade of A or B. A grade other than A or B requires repetition of these courses. When repetition of one or more of these courses is necessary, no other COUN course work may be taken concurrently.
Evaluation of a student's performance is continuous and involves consideration of the student's academic performance as well as the student's performance in laboratory, practicum, and internship classes. This process will involve the evaluation of the student's academic, clinical, and intrapersonal/interpersonal functioning. A required student portfolio assessment is one means of achieving this continuous evaluation of students. A student may be dropped from the program upon the recommendation from program faculty to the Dean of the College of Education. This decision may be appealed to the College of Education graduate appeals committee.
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 10
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 32
Area 3
Program Electives
Required Hours: 6
Area 4
Additional Requirements
Required Hours: 0
COUN 6000 Graduate Exit Exam – Counseling
Total Hours Required 48
Students should meet with their advisors to determine the most appropriate sequence of courses in their program of study. The culminating 700-hour clinical experience is considered the most important aspect of this program. The application process for practicum and internship includes prerequisite course work and pre-registration. Due to the intensity of the internship experience, six credit hours is considered a full-time load when students are enrolled in internship. Students wishing to exceed this limit must first obtain permission from the department.
MEd Secondary English Language Arts Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Secondary Education Core
Required Hours: 4
Area 3
Concentration
Required Hours: 18
Area 4
Electives
Required Hours: 6
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd Secondary General Science Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 12
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 18
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 6
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd Secondary History Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Secondary Education Core
Required Hours: 4
Area 3
Concentration
Required Hours: 18
Area 4
Electives
Required Hours: 6
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd Secondary Mathematics Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 12
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 18
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 6
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd Secondary Social Science Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Secondary Education Core
Required Hours: 4
Area 3
Concentration
Required Hours: 18
Area 4
Electives
Required Hours: 6
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd Special Education - Behavioral Disorders
Students who do not currently have a teaching certificate may be required to complete prerequisite coursework.
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 25
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 3
Total Hours Required 36
MEd Special Education - Learning Disabilities
Students who do not currently have a teaching certificate may be required to complete prerequisite coursework.
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 25
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 3
Select from the following:
SPED 5225 Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities
SPED 6156 Psychosocial and Emotional Foundations of Behavior Disorders
SPED 6175 Lifespan Issues for People with Disabilities
SPED 6176 Teaching Adolescents with Learning Problems and Special Needs
SPED 6899 Independent Study
Total Hours Required: 36
MEd Special Education - Mental Retardation
Students who do not currently hold a teaching certificate may be required to complete prerequisite course work.
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 25
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 3
Total Hours Required: 36
Master of Science Degree Programs
MS Community Counseling
The MS program in community counseling has received national accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
All potential candidates for the program are required to complete a screening process, which includes an interview, prior to admission to the program. Contact the Department of Counseling and Clinical Programs for additional information.
The program leading to the MS in community counseling is designed to prepare persons to function as counselors in a variety of community settings including, but not limited to, mental health centers, community agencies, hospitals, residential treatment centers, corrections, or other helping or human service oriented programs. Two new specialty tracks have been added: Pastoral Counseling and Student Personnel. The Pastoral Counseling track represents a joint venture with the Pastoral Institute.
The student must complete COUN 6115, COUN 6265, and COUN 6225 with a grade of A or B. A grade other than A or B requires repetition of these courses. When repetition of one or more of these courses is necessary, no other COUN course work may be taken concurrently.
Evaluation of a student's performance is continuous and involves consideration of the student's academic performance as well as the student's performance in laboratory, practicum, and internship classes. This process will involve the evaluation of the student's academic, clinical, and intrapersonal/interpersonal functioning. A required student portfolio assessment is one means of achieving this continuous evaluation of students. A student may be dropped from the program upon the recommendation from program faculty to the Dean of the College of Education. This decision may be appealed to the College of Education graduate appeals committee.
Admission
Minimum admission requirements for regular admission to the
MS program in community counseling are as follows:
Minimum admission requirements for provisional admission to the MS program in
community counseling are as follows:
Students admitted on a provisional basis must complete a minimum of nine semester
hours with grades of B or better, to include EDUF 6215 Research Methods, COUN 6115
Introduction to Professional Counseling, and COUN 6225 Counseling Skills 1. Admission decisions are appealable to the College of Education graduate appeals
committee.
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 10
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 29
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 9
Area 4
Other Requirements
Required Hours: 0
COUN 6000 Graduate Exit Exam – Counseling
Total Hours Required: 48
Total Hours Required: 48Students should meet with their advisors to determine the most appropriate sequence of courses in their program of study. The culminating 700-hour clinical experience is considered the most important aspect of this program. The application process for practicum and internship includes prerequisite course work and pre-registration. Due to the intensity of the internship experience, six credit hours is considered a full-time load when students are enrolled in internship. Students wishing to exceed this limit must first obtain permission from the department.
Application for GraduationApproval of an application for the Master of Science degree in
community counseling 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 MS degree:
Specialist in Education Degree Programs
AdmissionMinimum admission requirements for regular admission to specialist
in education degree programs are as follows:
Provisional admission to specialist in education programs is not available. Additional admission criteria may be applied at the department level. Admission decisions are appealable to the College of Education graduate appeals
committee. 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
Students admitted as a candidate for the specialist in education degree must satisfactorily complete a planned program of study and a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit. At least 18 of these hours must be in courses numbered 7000 and above.
Eight hours in education core courses are required in each program leading to the specialist in education degree. Specific program requirements are listed on following pages.
A graduate student's 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 offering the student's major.
Application for Graduation
Approval of an application for the specialist in 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 EdS degree:
EdS Administration and Supervision
In addition to the general admission requirements for all EdS programs, a successful interview and an approved writing sample are also required for the EdS in Educational Leadership. The interview will be conducted only after the applicant has met the other admission criteria. The interview/writing sample may be waived if the applicant has completed the CSU master’s Program in Educational Leadership. After full admission to the program, the student will work with a faculty advisor to develop an individualized program of study.
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Concentration R
equired Hours: 22
Option A
If the student's master's degree is in administration, the
following 22 semester hours will be required for the L-6 certification:
Option B
If the studentIf the student's master's degree is in an area other than administration, a program of study consisting of 22 semester hours selected from both the master=s and specialist level EDUL courses will be designed, as planned by the student and advisor.
Area 3
Specialist Portfolio
Required Hours: 0
EDUL 7000 Specialist Portfolio
Total Hours Required: 30
EdS Early Childhood Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 16
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 6
Select six semester hours (6000 level or above) in early childhood courses or related field studies.
Total Hours Required: 30
EdS Middle Grades Education
Course Requirements
Area 1 Professional Core Required Hours: 8
Area 2
Specialist Studies
Required Hours: 4
Area 3
Concentration
Required Hours: 15
Area 4
Electives
Required Hours: 3
Total Hours Required: 30
EdS School Counseling
Teaching experience is not required for admission into this program. Students must be eligible for certification in school counseling and may be asked to supply a copy of this certificate prior to admission. Admission decisions may be appealable to the College of Education graduate appeals committee. There is no provisional admission for the EdS degree program.
The following policy has been established for individuals holding an MEd in school counseling from Columbus State University who have applied for the EdS program in school counseling. It is possible that individuals holding certification in school counseling in Georgia could be required to take more than 28 semester hours (or less, depending on the transcript evaluation). This also holds true for individuals holding school counseling certification granted by another state.
A minimum of 28 semester hours must be completed. Transcripts will be evaluated for prior graduate work completed, and additional courses may be required. It is also possible that after a transcript evaluation certain courses may be waived and proficiency granted.
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 10
Area 2
Advanced School Counseling Concentration
Required Hours: 6
Area 3
Electives
Required Hours: 14
Total Hours Required: 30
EdS Secondary English Language Arts Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 11
Area 2
Specialist Studies
Required Hours: 4
Area 3
Concentration
Required Hours: 15
Total Hours Required: 30
EdS Secondary General Science Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 15
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 15
Select 15 semester hours (5000 level or above) from biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, EDMG 6135, EDMG 6136, or EDCI 6235
Total hours Required: 30
EdS Secondary Mathematics Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 15
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 15
Select 15 semester hours (5000 graduate level or above) from mathematics, or mathematics education courses (either middle grades or secondary levels)
Total Hours Required: 30
EdS Secondary Social Science Education
Course Requirements
Area 1
Professional Core
Required Hours: 15
Area 2
Concentration
Required Hours: 15
Select 15 semester hours (5000 graduate level or above) economics, history, and political science courses with two of three disciplines to be covered. These include special topics, independent studies, and selected internships.
Total Hours Required: 30
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