Category Archives: Masters Program

Leadership Specialist area in the Master of Arts in Leadership Studies

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General Description

This Master of Arts degree program is designed for persons working in non-profit and government agencies. The coursework covers a range of leadership topics and has elective opportunities for students to tailor the program to more specifically meet their career needs. Many members of our military services are enrolled in this program.

 

Course Information

Component Courses

Human Relations- 3 hrs Human Resources Management -3 hrs
Community Relations -3 hrs
Leadership -3 hrs
Grant Writing- 3 hrs
Externship -3 hrs
Problem Report -3 hrs
Electives*- 9 hrs
TOTAL 30 Hours
*Electives will be selected by the student in cooperation with his/her advisor to enhance career-specific skills.

 

Admission Requirements

A student who desires admission to the online M.A. program in Leadership Studies must have an undergraduate degree with a Grade Point Average (UGPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited institution. Transcripts from the student’s undergraduate institution(s) must be provided at the time of application. Students who do not meet the UGPA requirement may be admitted provisionally, with limited course enrollment, subject to the departmental procedure for such admissions.

More information is available at: admission information.
The application is available at: application for admission.

 

Cost

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Additional Resources

Contact Information

Tammy Jones
Marshall University South Charleston Campus
100 Angus E. Peyton Drive
So. Charleston, WV 25303
jonesta@marshall.edu
304 746-2514 or 800 642-9842 X 62514

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I become a Marshall student?
A. You must first be admitted to the University. You may apply online at application for admission

Q. Does this degree lead to school licensure?
A. No. This degree program is designed for persons that are working in, or seeking, management positions in non-profit or government agencies.

Q. How long does it take to complete the program?
A. How long it takes depends on how many courses you want to take per term. Most of our students are employed full time and choose to complete two courses per semester, Fall, Spring, & Summer. The full program is 30 hours, 10 courses. Courses are offered on a rotating schedule so every course may not be available in every term.

Q. How long does a course last and when do classes begin and end each semester?
A. The duration for a course varies slightly by semester. Fall and Spring terms are 15 weeks and the Summer Term I lasts 12 weeks. The academic calendar can be found at http://www.marshall.edu/calendar/academic/.

Q. How much is out- of-state tuition?
A. Tuition for online courses is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Select the link for online courses on the Bursar’s Office Tuition and Fees page for details.

Q. Do I need special hardware/software to participate in the online program?
A. Review the Computer Requirements for hardware/software requirements.

Q. Are exams required for admission?
A. Only if the student’s undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) is less than 2.75.

 

Experience Makes the Difference

Marshall’s Leadership Studies faculties have more than twelve years of experience in teaching Internet-based courses for adults and working professionals. Through this experience, the faculty has developed unmatched expertise in designing and teaching online courses. Leadership Studies online courses are not taught using a “read-quiz-move on” method, but in an interactive fashion with the learner as the focus. The application of knowledge in real-world settings is the objective of every course.

Middle Childhood Education Internet-Based Graduate Program

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General Description

The Graduate School of Education and Professional Development offers five graduate courses leading to a Middle Childhood (MC) endorsement to a general education teaching certificate. This program has been approved by the WVDOE for preparation leading to the MC endorsement. These courses are applicable for use toward a degree program.

Middle Childhood Education may be completed as a stand-alone graduate certificate or as an area of emphasis within the Master of Arts in Elementary Education or Master of Arts in Secondary Education.

Completion of either the certificate or degree related to Middle Childhood Education may lead to additional endorsement for those who have a general teaching license in West Virginia and content area specialization. To gain the teaching license endorsement in West Virginia, participants are required to take and pass the PLT 0623 – Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5-9.

Upon completion of all courses and passing the Praxis test, participants will be eligible to request the additional endorsement from the West Virginia Department of Education. Participants wishing licensure in other states are responsible for ascertaining the relevant requirements and the probability of this program meeting those requirements.

Students must be admitted to Marshall University prior to enrollment.

 

Endorsement Requirements

Recommendation for endorsement in middle childhood education requires all of the following:

  1. Completion of the 12-hour graduate program.
  2. Candidates must hold a general education teaching certificate
  3. Attaining a passing score on the PRAXIS II, Principles of Learning and Teaching (5-9).

The endorsement to the general education teaching certificate will indicate that the teacher has special professional education training for teaching middle childhood learners. The endorsement alone does not allow one to teach subject areas in the middle schools. If a teacher holds a content endorsement in grades 7-12, this endorsement will allow that teacher to teach their subject area down through 5th grade. If a teacher holds a middle school content area, this endorsement only enhances their middle childhood knowledge, it does not allow them to teach subject areas other than those indicated on their teaching certificate. This endorsement does not allow elementary teachers to teach subject areas in the middle schools. The endorsement for those completing this program will read as follows: Middle Childhood—Grades 5-9.

 

Course Offerings

The following four courses will be offered:

  • CI 501: Middle Childhood Curriculum
  • EDF 502: Middle Childhood Psychology
  • CI 503: Methods & Materials for Middle Childhood Education
  • CI 672: Middle Childhood Practicum

 

Prerequisites:

Completion of CI 501, EDF 502 and CI 503

 

Application for Admission

To receive an application, please call the Office of Adult Student Services at:
1-800-642-9842 ext. 61901/61905 or 746-1901/746-1905 or go online to:

Marshall University Admissions

In addition to applying for the program, applicants must also register for individual classes.

 

For more information contact:

Dr. Calvin F. Meyer (Program Coordinator)
Marshall University
100 Angus E. Peyton Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
1-800-642-9842 ext. 61936 or
(304) 746-1936
Email: Calvin Meyer

Mathematics Through Algebra I

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General Description:

Mathematics through Algebra I may be completed as a stand-alone graduate certificate or as an area of emphasis within the Master of Arts in Elementary Education or Master of Arts in Secondary Education. Mathematics through Algebra I has been accredited by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Completion of either the certificate or degree related to Mathematics through Algebra I may lead to additional endorsement by the same name for those who have a general teaching license in West Virginia. The program is designed for teachers who hold a valid general teaching license in an area other than mathematics and who have an interest in expanding their license to this area. Upon completion of the program, participants may be eligible to teach mathematics through Algebra I at the 5-9 or 5-Adult programmatic levels, depending upon previous experience, license, and options selected within the program, and the passing of the PRAXIS II Middle Level Mathematics exam.

To gain the teaching license endorsement in West Virginia, participants are required to take and pass the Praxis II Middle Level Mathematics exam. Upon completion of all courses and passing the Praxis test, participants will be eligible to request the additional endorsement of Mathematics through Algebra I at grade levels 5-9 or 5-Adult from the West Virginia Department of Education. Participants wishing licensure in other states are responsible for ascertaining the relevant requirements and the probability of this program meeting those requirements.

 

Course Information:

The following are the course requirements for the certificate. All of the courses are 3 hour courses for a total of 24 hours to complete the graduate certificate.

CIME 555 Technical Mathematics for Mathematics Educators
CIME 556 Finite Mathematics for Mathematics Educators
CIME 650 Algebra for Mathematics Educators
CIME 670 Teaching Mathematics
CIME 657 Precalculus for Mathematics Educators
CIME 658 Geometry for Mathematics Educators
CIEC 600 Computing and Instructional Design
CIME 675 Supervised Field Practicum/Seminar in Mathematics Grades 5-9

OR

CIME 677 Supervised Field Practicum/Seminar in Mathematics Grades 5-12

Completion of the degree requires the following core and capstone courses in addition to those listed above.

EDF 612 Educational Evaluation
EDF 616 Advanced Studies in Human Development
EDF 621 Educational Research and Writing
CI 690 Capstone Experience
Elective

 

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following requirements for admission to the program:

1. Hold a valid general education teaching license in an area other than mathematics.

2. Meet all requirements for admission as a degree or graduate certificate program student in the Elementary or Secondary Education Program.

  • An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5
  • A test score from either the Miller Analogies Test (scaled score of 387 or higher) or Graduate Record Exam (combined score of 800 on verbal and quantitative sections). The MAT or GRE is only required for those candidates applying towards a master’s degree.
  • A completed application form
  • Official transcripts from previously attended colleges

Access admission information and download the application for admission

 

Cost:

Access information regarding tuition and fees for online courses.

 

Additional Resources:

Contact Information:

Dr. Edna Meisel
Program Coordinator
(304) 746-8983 or 1-800-642-9842 ext. 68983
Fax: (304) 746-1942
Email: Edna Meisel

Master of Arts in Education with an Emphasis in School Library Media

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General Description:

This area of emphasis is designed to prepare school library media specialists to function in an information-rich learning environment and to provide leadership in information literacy and development of research skills. The seven core courses cover library administration, selection and management of resources and instructional practices. The final course, Library Practice, allows students to apply program competencies in actual school libraries.

 

Course Information:

Core Requirements:

CI 623 Instructional Models and Assessment Techniques
CIEC 534 Applications Software in the Classroom Curriculum Area
EDF 612 Educational Evaluation
EDF 616 Advanced Studies in Human Development
EDF 621 Educational Research and Writing

Area of Emphasis:

ITL 501 Libraries & the Learning Process
A study of the role of the school library in the instruction and learning process with focus is on the implementation of learning objectives through direct instruction, collaboration with teachers, and curriculum support.

ITL 502 Library Materials for Adolescents
Course addresses the selection and promotion of library materials for adolescents in support of a school curriculum and issues of diversity and balance in the school library collection.

ITL 515 Reference & Bibliography
Study of the basic reference sources for elementary and secondary school libraries. Emphasis is on material selection, the reference interview, search strategies, and the impact of new technologies.

ITL 622 Cataloging & Classification
Fundamentals of cataloging and classification, applying AACR2, the Dewey Decimal system, and related aids to the organization of library materials will be covered as well as implications of new technology for technical services.

ITL 625 Library Organization & Administration
Principals of administration for school library media centers, including planning, budgeting, collection development and access, and program evaluation are addressed.

ITL 631 Technology & the Library
Course provides an introduction to the function and management of technology, application of computer technology to library tasks and technology as an education tool.

CIRG 613 Children’s Literature
An examination of teaching methods and of children’s literature that are conductive to promoting permanent interest and skills in reading.

ITL 650 Library Practice
Experience in the application of techniques of library service, adapted as far as possible to the student’s needs. This course must be taken after all other program courses have been completed.

Total Credit Hours for School Library Media Certification: 24
Total Credit Hours for Core Requirements: 15
Total Credit Hours for Degree: 39
Note: Students have other options for completing course requirements. For example, EDF 625 Qualitative Research in Education can be taken instead of EDF 621. However, courses listed above are those that are entirely online. Other options are traditional classroom courses or WebCT courses with several on-campus meetings. Contact Dr. Seymour if you would like information about other course options.

Certification Reciprocity: Certification is awarded by the state of West Virginia. This certification is currently reciprocated by most states. It is important that students outside of West Virginia confirm with their state certification office that Marshall’s program will be accepted or discuss the situation with Dr. Seymour, program coordinator. School Library Program Website: Additional details about the certification program are available at School Library Media Certificate Program

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Additional Requirements:

  • Successful completion of Praxis Exam in Library Media
  • Successful completion of Comprehensive Examination

 

Admission Requirements:

Admission requirements to the elementary or secondary MA programs are:

  • An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5
  • A test score from either the Miller Analogies Test (scaled score of 387 or higher) or Graduate Record Exam (combined score of 800 on verbal and quantitative sections).
  • A completed application form
  • Official transcripts from previously attended colleges

Access admission information and download the application for admission

 

Cost:

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Additional Resources:

Contact Information:

Dr. Celene Seymour
Associate Dean of Libraries & School Library Program Coordinator
Marshall University Graduate College
100 Angus Peyton Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
304/746-8901 or Seymour@marshall.edu