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SPECIALIST IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION The
educational specialist degree in elementary education is currently the highest
degree offered in teacher education at Alcorn State University.
This degree program will satisfy many desires of educators in the target
area of Southwest Mississippi who aspire to receive an advanced degree. Admission
Requirements
To
be considered for regular admission to the specialist program, an applicant must
possess the following: (a) a master’s degree in elementary education (b)
a grade point average of 3.20 on a scale where an
“A” equals 4.0 points (c)
the approval of the chairperson of the department
of education, dean of the (d)
a
valid teacher’s license An
applicant who fails to meet the criteria for regular admission may be considered
for conditional admission and must possess the following: (a)
a master’s degree in elementary (b)
a valid teacher’s license (c)
the approval of the chairperson of the department
of education, dean of the Upon
completion of this program, graduates should be able to demonstrate competency
in the following areas: 1.
Exceptional effectiveness in instructional
techniques 2.
Exceptional knowledge of specialized subject matter 3.
Leadership skills in curriculum development 4.
Knowledge of research techniques 5.
Skills in supervision of instruction 6.
Skills in curriculum evaluation 7.
Involvement in system-wide in-service programs EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Required
CORE (12 Hours) Hours
Required
Courses (15 Hours) Hours
*Restricted:
To enroll in these courses, the candidate must meet the criteria for regular
admission and have completed a
minimum of 18 hours in the program with a GPA of 3.0 Select
six (6) hours from the following: Hours
Hours
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Required THESIS The
thesis research project is required
for the specialist degree. However,
if any candidate enrolled in the program wishes to engage in and complete the
National Board Certification for Teaching may do so as an option. A
detailed description of this option (National Board Certification) will be
explained verbally and shared in a written contract during the candidate’s
initial formal interview with the thesis committee and the specialist program
advisor. ***The
Department of Education and Psychology at Alcorn State University reserves the
right to modify this program of study in keeping with the Legislative Guidelines
and State Certification Mandates.
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