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University of Central Arkansas
Graduate Bulletin 2007 - 2009

Graduate Bulletin
Document Number 3.02.02

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

[1] Objectives

The major purpose of the MSE programs offered through the Department of Early Childhood and Special Education is to offer advanced preparation in assessment, planning, and instructional strategies to personnel working with school age children. MSE programs are standards based, designed around exemplary educational practices, and aligned with the Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks. Master programs are currently available in early childhood, reading and special education. Licensure program is available in gifted and talented.

[2] Guidelines for MSE in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Education Guidelines for M.S.E. include the following:

  1. No more than six (6) hours may be transferred from another institution of higher education. The six (6) hours will be electives and will not be considered as substitution of core requirements.
  2. Program of study must be filed prior to enrolment in the ninth (9th) hour in consultation with the early childhood academic advisor.
  3. GRE must be taken prior to the enrolment in the sixth (6th) hour.
  4. Application for participation in the Comprehensive Examination can only be filed after the completion of the twenty-fourth (24th) hour.
  5. Participation in the Comprehensive Examination can only take place during the final semester of study.
  6. Candidates who fail the Comprehensive Examination on the initial attempt may, after one semester has lapsed, apply for re-examination. This second attempt shall be the final opportunity to participate in the Early Childhood Comprehensive Examination. Should the student fail the second attempt, the degree will not be awarded.
  7. Candidates who fail to apply after two years have lapsed since initial unsuccessful attempt on the Early Childhood Comprehensive Examination shall be denied application and the degree will not be awarded.
  8. Changes in Program of Study must be filed the semester preceding the alternate course selection.
  9. Research Methods (ASTL 6380) must be taken before the ninth (9th) hour.
  10. All electives must be approved by the early childhood academic advisor.

[3] Guidelines for MSE in Reading

  1. In addition to the general application and GPA requirements of the UCA Graduate School, applicants must
    1. Submit valid general education teaching license;
    2. Submit two letters of reference from practicing professionals who can speak to the candidate's knowledge, performance, dispositions, and capability to complete a master's program; and
    3. Submit appropriate scores on the Graduate Record Examinations.
  2. No more than three hours may be transferred from another institution of higher education. These three hours will be elective credit only and will not be considered as a substitution for any core requirement.
  3. The Program of Study must be filed prior to enrolment in the 12th hour.
  4. Research Methods must be taken before the 12th hour.
  5. Application for participation in the Comprehensive Examination can only be filed after the completion of the 24th hour.
  6. Participation in the Comprehensive Examination can only take place during the final semester of study.
  7. Students who fail the Reading Comprehensive Examination on the initial attempt may, after one semester has elapsed, apply for re-examination. This second attempt shall be the final opportunity to participate in the Reading Comprehensive Examination. Should the student fail the second attempt, the degree will not be awarded.
  8. Students who fail to apply after two years have elapsed since the initial unsuccessful attempt on the Reading Comprehensive Examination shall be denied application, and the degree will not be awarded.

[3] Programs of Study

[3.1] Early Childhood

Program of Study for Early Childhood Graduate Candidates

Core Requirements (21 hours): ASTL 6380, ECSE 6386, 6374, 6387, 6388, 6336, 6338

Electives (as approved by advisor) (9 hours): MATH 5308 or MATH 5335, ECSE 6310, 6341, 6346, 6306, 6350, 6382, Social Studies or Science Content Graduate Course. For information regarding curriculum options visit the Department of Early Childhood and Special Education webpage: http://www.uca.edu/divisions/academic/coe/ecse.

[3.2] Reading

Program of Study for Reading Graduate Candidates

Core Requirements (27 hours): ECSE 6314, 6341, 6342, 6343, 6344, 6345, 6346, 6379; ASTL 6380.

Elective (3 hours): ENGL 5361; LIBM 6318; ECSE 6300, 6302, 6304, 6306, 6325, 6335.

For more information on Gifted and Talented licensure course work contact the Department of Early Childhood and Special Education.

[4] Graduate Courses in Early Childhood and Special Education (ECSE)

Follow this link for ECSE course descriptions: course link.

[5] Graduate Courses in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)

Follow this link for ASTL course descriptions: course link.

[6] Graduate Courses in Library Media and Information Technologies (LIBM)

Follow this link for LIBM course descriptions: course link.


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