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Master of Science - Education
Dr. Elizabeth A.
Power-deFur, Chair Within the Department of Education, Special Education, Social Work, and Communication Disorders, there are fourteen areas of concentration leading to the Master of Science degree in Education. They are Community & College Counseling; Curriculum & Instruction Specialist/Elementary; Curriculum & instruction Specialist/English; Curriculum & Instruction Specialist/K-8 Mathematics; Curriculum & Instruction Specialist/LD, E/BD & Mild MR; Curriculum & Instruction Specialist/Modern Languages; Curriculum & Instruction Specialist/Music; Educational Leadership; Elementary Education PreK-6 Initial Licensure, Guidance and Counseling; Literacy & Culture; Modern Languages PreK-12 Initial Licensure; School Library Media; and Special Education PreK-12 Initial Licensure. In addition, the M.S. degree is awarded to Longwood students enrolled in the Special Education/Liberal Studies five-year program. The department also offers three Education graduate licensure-only programs in Educational Leadership, School Library Media, and Special Education PreK-12. GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER For Initial Licensure Students in the Elementary Education PreK-6 Initial Licensure, Special Education PreK-12 Initial Licensure, and Modern Languages PreK-12 Initial Licensure programs must complete a professional semester to meet state licensing requirements. This professional semester is designed as the capstone course in these programs. For those students who are already teaching under a Provisional or Special Education Conditional License, enrollment in the professional semester is still a requirement, but will be a mentorship of their current teaching position. To be eligible, a student must have a 3.00 GPA, passing scores on Praxis I (or an equivalent SAT score) and II, and all other program requirements completed. An application must be completed and filed with the Office of Professional Services, Hull – Room 256, by 12 noon on the last day of classes one (1) year in advance of the professional semester. Praxis I & II score reports must be submitted with the application if you did not list Longwood University as a score recipient when you took the tests. Applications to the professional semester may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies or the Office of Professional Services. THESIS The writing of an acceptable thesis is an option for the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist/LD, E/BD and Mild MR concentration, the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist/Music, the Special Education/Liberal Studies 5-year Concentration, and the Special Education PreK-12 Initial Licensure concentration. The thesis proposal will summarize the proposed study and give research methodology or critical framework for the study. The thesis proposal is formulated by the student in consultation with an advisor and submitted to the student’s thesis committee. The student’s thesis committee will be composed of three graduate faculty members; adjunct faculty will not serve on this committee. The Longwood University Human and Animal Subjects Research Review committee must approve the proposal prior to commencement of the research. For general requirements on the thesis, consult the "Academic Regulations" section of this catalog. COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH/Teacher Research The writing of an acceptable research article is an option for the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist/LD, E/BD and Mild MR concentration, the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist/Music, the Special Education/Liberal Studies 5-year Concentration, and the Special Education PreK-12 Initial Licensure concentration. The collaborative research or teacher research proposal will summarize the proposed study and give research methodology or critical framework for the study. The student in consultation with a faculty member either conducting similar research or willing to support the student’s research formulates the collaborative research or teacher research proposal. It is then submitted to the student’s research committee. The student’s research committee will be composed of three graduate faculty members; adjunct faculty will not serve on this committee. The Longwood University Human and Animal Subjects Research Review committee must approve the proposal prior to commencement of the research. For general requirements on collaborative research or teacher research, consult the "Academic Regulations" section of this catalog. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION The comprehensive examination will be of the essay type, consisting of several broad question areas. It is designed to evaluate the student's competency in written expression and the ability to reason. In addition, the student's knowledge of and ability to apply specific theory and research relating to his/her area of study will be evaluated. The grading system for the evaluation of the comprehensive examination will be pass/fail. Two of the three members of the committee must agree for a "Pass" grade. The student’s comprehensive examination committee will be composed of three graduate faculty members; adjunct faculty will not serve on this committee. The committee will be responsible for the preparation and evaluation of the comprehensive examination. (Students in the C&I Specialist/English, please see the English listing for more specifics.) Students must have completed or be enrolled to allow for completion of 30-36 semester hours of course work depending on specific program requirements, students must have a B average (3.0 GPA) in all courses completed for the degree, and students must have already filed the Application for Graduate Degree to be eligible to enroll in the comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination in Education and English will be administered two times a year from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of October and the first Saturday of March by the Office of Graduate Studies on the main campus in Farmville. Students must register for the comprehensive examination (Educ 699-select the section of your program or Engl 699) no later than the last day to add a course in the semester in which they wish to take the examination. The Office of Graduate Studies will send written notification after the last day to add a course in a semester to all students registered for the comprehensive examination. The notification will include specifics about administration of the exam. Some programs provide study guides, which will be included with the above notification. Students who fail the examination shall be allowed one re-examination. The Education re-examination can be administered at a time set by the Dean of Graduate Studies within the same semester with a fee of $35.00 required prior to administration of the re-examination. Alternatively, the re-examination can be administered at the next scheduled exam date with the student registering for the re-exam section of Educ 699 in that term and paying the $35.00 course fee. (Please see the English listing for more specifics on a re-examination of an English comprehensive examination.) Failure of the examination for a second time will be final, and students will be dismissed from the graduate program. For general requirements on the comprehensive examination, consult the "Academic Regulations" section of this catalog. CONCENTRATIONS The following pages give an overview of each program along with the program requirements of each concentration offered in the Education major. There are fourteen concentrations leading to the Master of Science degree in Education and three concentrations leading to Education graduate licensure only. NOTE: Students are to use these pages as curriculum advisory sheets for their graduate program of study. Although substitutions may be considered, please be aware that they may negatively affect endorsement requirements and that a maximum of two substitutions are permitted in a program. Students are urged to use requirements of the Virginia Department of Education as endorsement guidelines.
COMMUNITY AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
Dr. Jennifer Apperson, Program Coordinator
The Community and College Counseling program offers an interdisciplinary degree specifically for college graduates interested in preparing for counseling roles in community agencies, working in areas such as mental health, social services, youth development services, court services or rehabilitation, or in college settings such as student affairs offices, counseling centers or residence halls. A teaching license is not required for this program. Students will receive solid grounding in research methodologies and human development theories relevant to counseling applications. They will learn the theoretical frameworks of counseling and how they translate into individual and group interventions based on research strategies tailored to individual client needs. Graduates will assist clients in self-discovery, personal growth, and in making healthy lifestyle choices. Students are cautioned to work closely with their advisor in planning their studies since some courses have prerequisites and are sequenced to begin with the fall semester. Students interested in pursuing licensure as a Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia are advised to obtain and adhere to the regulations of the Virginia Board of Counseling. Completion of this program does not meet all of the eligibility requirements for licensure in Virginia. Information may be obtained at www.cce-global.org/va/varequirements.htm. To view Virginia state code information on the LPC license, please access the following web sites, http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+reg+18VAC115-20-40, http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+reg+18VAC115-20-49, http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+reg+18VAC115-20-51, http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+reg+18VAC115-20-52 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research
Design (3) (Required during the first nine hours) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 39 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST/ENGLISH
Dr. Rhonda Brock-Servais, Program Coordinator
Students in this program are expected to have an English minor or equivalent and possess a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state. Completion of the program meets current eligibility requirements for the Postgraduate Professional License. Only one of the starred (*) courses may count toward the required 30 hours; all other courses with an ENGL prefix may be repeated for credit when the topic changes. English Comprehensive Examination Policy Students in the Master of Science in Education with a Curriculum and Instruction Specialist in English concentration register for English 699 Comprehensive Examination the last semester of their degree work. If degree completion is scheduled for summer, the examination may be taken the preceding spring provided the student needs no more than two summer courses to complete his/her program. The student must have a B average (3.0 GPA) in all courses completed for the degree and must have filed the Application for Graduate Degree to enroll. The comprehensive examination will be administered two times a year from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of October and the first Saturday of March. The comprehensive examination consists of four essay questions; the student will answer three of these questions. The comprehensive examination will be designed for the individual student, based on the courses each student has taken. The student’s knowledge of and ability to apply specific theory and research relating to his/her area of concentration will be evaluated, together with the student’s competency in written expression and reasoning ability. The grading system for the evaluation of the examination will be pass/fail, with two graduate English professors and/or Education professors grading each question. If a question receives a pass and a fail, then a third professor will grade that question. Any reexamination will consist of three essay questions; a student will answer the number of questions failed on the original examination. Any student failing the examination, or any portion thereof, registers for English 699 Comprehensive Examination ($35.00 fee) at the next scheduled examination date (the English Graduate Program Coordinator may grant permission for an examination date a semester later if delay in repeating is necessary). Failure of the examination, or any portion thereof, for a second time will be final, and the student will be dismissed from the graduate program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 30
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST/K-8 MATHEMATICS
Dr. Sharon Emerson-Stonnell, Program Coordinator The K-8 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction Specialist concentration is designed for the classroom teacher who wants to improve instructional skills as well as expand knowledge and skills in mathematics. Virginia teachers at the elementary and middle school levels must possess a deep understanding of the mathematics they are teaching, an understanding of how it connects to higher levels of mathematics, and a skilful use of methods to guide students in the learning. Well-prepared teacher leaders in a specialist’s role can have a significant influence on strengthening content, pedagogical, and assessment knowledge of those classroom teachers who are inadequately prepared to deliver significant mathematics programs. They can also provide the professional development that is critical for improving instruction and student learning. Applicants to this program must hold a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional Teaching License or equivalent from another state. Completion of this program meets current eligibility requirements for the Postgraduate Professional License and an add-on endorsement as a K-8 Mathematics Specialist. Development of the mathematics courses for this program is the result of a cooperative arrangement by the University of Virginia, the University of Mary Washington, James Madison University, Norfolk State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, and Longwood University. A consortium agreement with these partner institutions has established five jointly developed core mathematics courses as transferable across member institutions. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research
Design (3) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 33
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST/LD, E/BD AND MILD MR
Dr. Peggy Tarpley, Program Coordinator
The concentration in Special Education provides strategies for effective teaching of students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and mild mental retardation. Graduate students learn assessment and diagnosis of students, effective instructional procedures, collaborative techniques, and behavior management strategies. This degree is for special education teachers or other licensed teachers who wish to work toward an endorsement to teach students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, or mild mental retardation. Students entering the C & I Specialist in LD, E/BD, and MMR program must possess a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state. Prior to completing the program and receiving the Master’s degree, students must meet the following graduation requirements: must show evidence of at least one course in the teaching of reading and at least one course in the teaching of mathematics. NOTE: Though many courses overlap, this is a different program from the 5-year Liberal Studies/Special Education undergraduate/graduate Special Education program and the Special Education PreK-12 Initial Licensure program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research Design (3) (Required during the first nine hours) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 39 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST/MODERN LANGUAGES
Dr. Lily Anne Goetz, Program Coordinator The Modern Languages Curriculum and Instruction Specialist concentration is designed for the classroom teacher who wants to improve instructional skills as well as expand knowledge and skills in the language of concentration. Completion of this program meets current eligibility requirements for the Postgraduate Professional License. Students admitted to this program are expected to present an undergraduate major in the language of concentration and a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state. Students may select French, German or Spanish as the area of concentration. Note that courses with a FREN, GERM or SPAN prefix are usually offered during summer institutes for teachers. Students should work closely with their adviser to determine their course of study. Summer Institutes for Teachers Graduate courses in Spanish are offered during the Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers in Mérida, Venezuela, and in Valencia, Spain, and change each year. Approximate dates each year are from July 5th through 30th; the application deadline is May 1. Students may take two graduate Spanish courses and receive six credits while living with host families and sharing three meals per day with them. The program is very intensive; besides attending classes each day, students participate in visits to sites of cultural or historic significance and in social activities with the families and instructors. Summer Institutes for French or German Teachers are occasionally offered; students interested in any of the Institutes should contact Dr. Goetz for information or visit the web site at www.longwood.edu/modernlanguages/Institutes.html. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research
Design (3) (Required during the first nine hours) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 30 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST/MUSIC
Dr. Patricia D. Lust, Program Coordinator The Music Curriculum and Instruction Specialist concentration offers two tracks: teacher research and thesis. The thesis track allows students to develop music research tools, focus on an area of study pertinent to the field, research, write, and present that body of work. The teacher research track allows students to develop research projects in concert with their current teaching situations. Both tracks are designed for musicians currently teaching at all levels in the school system who wish to improve teaching skills and deepen their knowledge in a particular area of music. A recognized undergraduate degree in music education, a video of teaching or rehearsal and a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional Teaching License or equivalent from another state are required for admission. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 520 Literacy
Development and Cultural Awareness (3) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 30 – 31
NOTE: Applied Music - For areas we don’t have among our resident faculty, we will draw on Richmond symphony players. Students may have to travel to applied lessons at their own expense. For off-campus programs, students will have to travel to Longwood for lessons.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Dr. Gerry R. Sokol, Program Coordinator The Educational Leadership degree program is for teachers who hold at least a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state, have taught successfully for at least two years, and wish to pursue a career in school administration. Students are provided preparation for administrative and/or supervisory roles in public and private schools. A three-credit internship (200 clock hours) must be taken and scheduled during the last one or two semesters of the program. Students wishing to obtain the Administrative and Supervisory PreK-12 endorsement must take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) before applying to the Virginia Department of Education for the endorsement. Students should take the SLLA no earlier than the final semester in the program and have scores sent to Longwood University. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research
Design (3) (Required during the first nine hours) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 36
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
LICENSURE
Dr. Gerry R. Sokol, Program Coordinator The Educational Leadership licensure program is designed for teachers who have a Master’s degree, a valid Virginia Postgraduate Professional teaching license or equivalent from another state, and at least two years successful teaching experience. Students are provided preparation for administrative and/or supervisory roles in public and private schools. A three-credit internship (200 clock hours) must be taken and scheduled during the last one or two semesters of the program. Students wishing to obtain the Administrative and Supervisory preK-12 endorsement must take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) before applying to the Virginia Department of Education for the endorsement. Students should take the SLLA no earlier than the final semester in the program and have scores sent to Longwood University. Admission to this licensure program is on the same basis as admission to the graduate degree program in Educational Leadership at Longwood University. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 504 Educational
Leadership (3) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 27 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
Dr. Deborah F. Carrington, Program Coordinator The Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Specialist concentration is designed for individuals who already possess a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state, have taught for several years (highly recommend a minimum of eight years), and wish to update and enhance their instructional skills. Completion of this program meets current eligibility requirements for the Postgraduate Professional License. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research
Design (3) (Required during the first nine hours) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 36 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PREK-6 INITIAL LICENSURE
Dr. Deborah F. Carrington, Program Coordinator The Elementary Education PreK-6 Initial Licensure concentration is designed for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree in any discipline and wish to become an elementary teacher in grades PreK-6. Passing scores on Praxis I, or an equivalent SAT score, are required for admission to the program and passing scores on Praxis II are required prior to enrollment in the Internship/Professional Semester. An application for the Internship/Professional Semester must be completed and filed with the Office of Professional Services, Hull – Room 256, by 12 noon on the last day of classes one (1) year in advance of the professional semester. Please refer to information on the “Graduate Professional Semester” outlined on page 43. Students must join a professional education organization within the first (9) credit hours of the program and may choose from a variety of content-specific organizations (e.g., National Council of Teachers of Mathematics or the Virginia affiliate) or broad-based education organizations (e.g., National Education Association or the Virginia Education Association). Students must design, organize and host an elementary grades education event at a local school in collaboration with students in specialist degree programs (e.g., Literacy & Culture or Special Education) before concluding program coursework and completing Education 689 – Internship/Professional Semester in the Elementary School. In order to complete the program and meet current eligibility requirements for the Virginia Postgraduate Professional Teaching License with an endorsement to teach grades PreK-6, the candidate must submit fifty-seven (57) credits of general studies at the undergraduate or graduate level, which can include credits earned in their Baccalaureate degree. These fifty-seven credits must consist of 12 credits in English (grammar & composition, oral communication, and literature); 15 credits in history and social sciences (US history, world history, economics, geography, and psychology); 6 credits in humanities (philosophy and the arts); 12 credits in mathematics (algebra/calculus, geometry, and probability & statistics); and 12 credits in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science).PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 506 Contemporary
Social Issues in American Education (3) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 48 GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Dr. Frank J. Howe, Program Coordinator
The Guidance and Counseling concentration is designed for the professional who has had full-time experience in a public or private school setting and wants to prepare themselves for a professional counseling role in an elementary, middle or secondary school. However, a valid teaching license is not required for this program. The curriculum emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed for the practical application of counseling theory and research to the developmental problems of school-age young people. The program culminates in a supervised experience in elementary, middle, and high school settings for 450 clock hours. Note: Students are cautioned to work closely with their advisor in planning their studies since some courses have prerequisites and are sequenced to begin with the fall semester. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research
Design (3) (Required during the first nine hours) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 39 LITERACY AND CULTURE
Dr. Jeannine R. Perry, Program Coordinator The concentration in Literacy and Culture is designed for teachers who wish to: (a) upgrade their knowledge and skills for teaching literacy in the PK-12 classroom; (b) be an instructional specialist; and/or (c) work in alternative support programs. The program follows both the Standards for Reading Professionals published by the International Reading Association (IRA) and endorsed by the accreditation agency NCATE, as well as the Virginia Department of Education. Upon successful completion of this 36 hour program, a Master of Science in Education and eligibility to receive an endorsement as a Reading Specialist PreK-12 will be earned. This degree provides teachers the opportunity to investigate research-based theories in reading and writing, how to best put theory into effective practice, and how culture impacts teaching and learning. The goal of this program is to produce competent teacher-leaders able to teach reading and writing across the curriculum within the parameters of research-based literacy techniques and assessments. Students entering this program must possess a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state. Prior to entering, students should have one undergraduate or graduate course in reading, writing or another literacy-related area. Note: Students are advised to contact the program coordinator and create a course completion plan upon being admitted to the program. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research
Design (3) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 36 *EDUC631 Reading Specialist/Coach Internship (6) can be taken in place of EDUC 627 IF you are a full time reading teacher in a school when you apply to the program and remain so throughout the program. Documentation will be required. MODERN LANGUAGES PREK-12 INITIAL LICENSURE
Dr. Lily Anne Goetz, Program Coordinator The Modern Languages PreK-12 Initial Licensure concentration is designed for the individual who holds a Baccalaureate degree and wishes to become a teacher of French, German, Spanish, or English as a Second Language. Upon successful completion of the program, students meet current eligibility requirements for the Virginia Postgraduate Professional Teaching License with an endorsement to teach PreK-12 French, German, Spanish, or English as a Second Language as well as the Master of Science degree from Longwood University. For acceptance into the program candidates must submit passing scores on Praxis I, or an equivalent SAT score, and prior to enrollment in the Graduate Directed Teaching/Professional Semester passing scores on Praxis II (except for ESL candidates) are required. An application for the Graduate Directed Teaching/Professional Semester must be completed and filed with the Office of Professional Services, Hull – Room 256, by 12 noon on the last day of classes one (1) year in advance of the professional semester. Please refer to information on the “Graduate Professional Semester” outlined on page 47. Students admitted to this program are expected to present an undergraduate major or minor in the language of the concentration or be a native speaker of the language with a Bachelor’s degree. English as a Second Language students must present the equivalent of at least three upper-level undergraduate courses in a foreign language for admission, or may take these undergraduate courses during the course of their study in this program. Students may select French, German, Spanish or English as a second language as an area of concentration. Note that courses with a FREN, GERM or SPAN prefix are usually offered during summer institutes for teachers. Students should work closely with their advisor to determine their course of study. Summer Institutes for Teachers Graduate courses in Spanish are offered during the Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers in Mérida, Venezuela, and in Valencia, Spain, and change each year. Approximate dates each year are from July 5th through 30th; the application deadline is May 1. Students may take two graduate Spanish courses and receive six credits while living with host families and sharing three meals per day with them. The program is very intensive; besides attending classes each day, students participate in visits to sites of cultural or historic significance and in social activities with the families and instructors. Summer Institutes for French or German Teachers are occasionally offered; students interested in any of the Institutes should contact Dr. Goetz for information or visit the web site at www.longwood.edu/modernlanguages/Institutes.html. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 506 Contemporary
Social Issues in American Education (3) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 33-36
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA
Mrs. Audrey Church, Program Coordinator The School Library Media degree program is designed for individuals who hold a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state and who want to earn a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in School Library Media. Coursework prepares individuals to meet the varied roles required of a school library media specialist in the 21st century – the roles of information specialist, instructional partner, teacher, and program administrator. The concept of the library media specialist as a catalyst for academic achievement is emphasized, as is the importance of helping our preK-12 students become information literate, independent, lifelong learners. Collaboration, leadership, and technology are themes, which run throughout the program. Successful completion of this program meets current eligibility requirements for the Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement as a school library media specialist in grades preK-12. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research
Design (3) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 36 SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA LICENSURE
Mrs. Audrey Church, Program Coordinator The School Library Media licensure program is designed for individuals with a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state who want to be eligible to add an endorsement for Library Media preK-12 without obtaining a Master’s degree. The program introduces methods of information management and ideas to develop fully collaborative library media programs in today’s schools. Successful completion of this program meets current eligibility requirements for an endorsement as a school library media specialist in grades preK-12. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDSL 503 Media
Selection and Evaluation (3) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 27 SPECIAL EDUCATION/LIBERAL STUDIES FIFTH YEAR
Dr. Peggy Tarpley, Program Coordinator The Special/Education/Liberal Studies Fifth Year concentration is open only to Longwood students who have successfully completed all requirements for the Longwood Liberal Studies/Special Education undergraduate curriculum including 41 credits of General Education, 45 credits in the Liberal Studies major and 41 credits of professional education as described in the Longwood University undergraduate catalog. Successful completion of this program leads to the Master of Science degree and meets current eligibility requirements for the Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in LD, E/BD, and Mild MR PreK-12. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 502 Research Design (3) (Required during the first nine hours) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 36
SPECIAL EDUCATION PreK-12
INITIAL LICENSURE WITH
Dr. Peggy Tarpley, Program Coordinator This program is designed for individuals with a Baccalaureate degree who wish to meet eligibility requirements for the Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement to teach LD, E/BD, and mild MR students. Students must indicate in the application process whether they are seeking the degree with licensure or the licensure only. Passing scores on Praxis I, or an equivalent SAT score, are required for admission to the program and passing scores on Praxis II are required prior to enrollment in the Internship/Professional Semester. An application for the Internship/Professional Semester must be completed and filed with the Office of Professional Services, Hull – Room 256, by 12 noon on the last day of classes one (1) year in advance of the professional semester. Please refer to information on the “Graduate Professional Semester” outlined on page 47. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 506 Contemporary
Social Issues in American Education (3) TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE 48 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER'S DEGREE OPTION
(6 credits plus
successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination OR 9 credits plus
successful completion of a Thesis or Collaborative Special Education Research): TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE 54/57 |
