Priscilla L. Griffith, Chair and Graduate Liaison |
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Professors Angelotti, S. Beach, Chiodo, Horm, P. Griffith, E. Marek, J. Pedersen; Associate Professors L. Dunn, N. Houser, L. McKinney, McQuarrie, D. Rodgers, J. Ruan; Assistant Professors E. Etheridge, Letcher, S. Nicholas, S. Reeder, Willner.
Purposes
The mission is to prepare teachers and other professionals for leadership roles in education-related settings; to engage in critical inquiry through professionally recognized research and scholarship; and to provide leadership to the profession and society.
Admission to study for the master’s degree in education requires a grade point average of 3.00 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate study. Additional requirements in some areas are determined by area faculty.
Applicants for programs leading to the degree of Master of Education must present a bachelor’s degree as conferred by the University of Oklahoma or the equivalent, and the prerequisites for graduate courses in the teaching subjects. The student may elect a thesis or a non-thesis option. A student must complete work within five calendar years after the student’s first graduate enrollment at the University of Oklahoma.
The program for the master’s degree includes intensive preparation for a specialized type of educational responsibility with study in associated fields. The exact pattern of the program will be determined after consultation with the adviser. Work may also be taken in any academic fields in which the student has course prerequisites. The student should check with the program area for specific course requirements.
These programs are separate from teaching certification programs.
Descriptions characterizing each master’s program follow. More information can be obtained from the Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, 820 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, OK 73019-2041. Prospective students are encouraged to seek additional information by contacting the program coordinator in their area of interest.
The purpose of the master’s program in bilingual education is to advance the student’s understanding of limited English proficiency students and the instructional strategies necessary in teaching these students. NOTE: This program has a limited enrollment and is offered via cohort groups.
The purpose of the master’s degree in early childhood education is to increase the depth and breadth of students’ understanding of developmental theory, curriculum, and instructional methodology for educating and caring for children from birth to age eight. Students will explore current research and issues in the field and the forces affecting them.
The purpose of the master’s program in elementary education is to provide advanced professional education and specialized academic work designed to further the professional competence level of teachers in elementary schools.
The purpose of the master’s program in English/language arts is to advance student understandings of the field of English Education through studies of English/language arts teaching, curriculum, and research in literacy, language, composition, and literature.
The purpose of the master’s program in instructional leadership is to increase students’ understanding of the multi-disciplinary nature of the field, including inter- and cross-disciplinary studies within and outside the department.
The purpose of the master’s program in mathematics education is to promote professional and scholarly growth in students’ understanding of mathematics learning and pedagogy from theoretical, research, and practical orientations, as well as to provide leadership for the mathematics education community.
The purpose of the master’s program in reading education is to foster students’ understanding of current theory and research in literacy learning, teaching, and curriculum from birth through post-secondary education. Students may also wish to obtain a reading specialist certification in conjunction with the master’s degree. Please see the Reading Specialist Certification description in the next section.
Central to the master’s program in science education is the development of professionalism, scholarship, and leadership in pedagogy and science content. Students explore teaching and learning at all school levels and in diverse environments.
The purpose of the master’s program in secondary education is to provide advanced professional education and specialized academic work designed to enhance the professional competence level of teachers in secondary schools.
The purpose of the master’s program in social studies education is to advance student understanding in social studies teaching and content in elementary and secondary education.
The requirements for certification as a Reading Specialist include:
1. Standard Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
2. Completion of a master’s degree in reading education.
3. Compilation of a portfolio demonstrating mastery of the Oklahoma Competencies for certification as a Reading Specialist.
4. Passing score on the state certification examination for Reading Specialists.
Students holding a bachelor’s degree and wishing to qualify for a standard teaching certificate may apply for admission to do so as graduate students. Further information about available programs may be obtained by writing: College of Education, Graduate Records Office, 820 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, OK 73019-2041.
Doctoral programs are designed for present and prospective service and faculty positions in colleges and universities, public schools, and other education and training agencies in government and the private sector.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is directed at the development of scholarly expertise in an area and is intended to serve individuals who have promise of making contributions to their areas of expertise. Details are available in the College of Education, Graduate Records Office, 820 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, OK 73019-2041.
Admission to doctoral study requires a minimum 3.25 grade point average on all graduate work attempted, and additional requirements as determined by program areas within the department. These include such things as a writing sample, personal interview, and letters of recommendation. All applicants must present Graduate Record Examination general test scores (verbal, quantitative and analytic), which are used along with other data as a basis for admission. A TOEFL of 550 or better for international students is also required.
A student may be accepted into a doctoral program only after the application is completed and the student has been accepted by the program area. An advisory committee will be approved by the graduate dean upon recommendation from the student’s area and department graduate liaison in consultation with the student. The advisory committee will consist of five members, with at least three from the department and one from outside the department. The advisory conference will determine the program of study that must be completed to qualify for the degree.
The candidate is expected to complete all degree requirements within four years after the General Examinations. Failure to accomplish this may require the candidate to retake the General Examination.