College of Arts and Letters Graduate Degrees
MEd Art Education
Admission
Minimum admission requirements for regular admission to master of education degree programs are as follows:
- an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a major related to the planned field of study
- an undergraudate GPA of 2.75 calculated on all work attempted
- a combined score of 800 (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination or a score of 44 on the Miller Analogies Test
- no criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for teacher certification
Minimum admission requirements for provisional admission to master of education degree programs are as follows:
- an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a major related to the planned field of study
- an undergraduate GPA of 2.50 calculated on all work attempted
- a combined score of score of 700 (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination or a score of 35 on the Miller Analogies Test
- no criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for teacher certification
Additional admission criteria may be applied at the department level.
Admission decisions are appealable to the College of Education graduate appeals committee.
Students admitted to a master of education program on a provisional basis must first enroll in EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology or EDUF 6215 Research Methods, and, depending upon their declared major, two teaching/leadership/counseling courses to be determined by the department chair or designee.
Graduate non-degree admission in a post-baccalaureate or post-graduate status is not available. Students wishing to enroll in graduate course work for any reason must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
Curriculum
Students admitted as candidates for the master of education degree must satisfactorily complete a planned program of study and a minimum of 36 semester credit hours. At least 18 of these hours must be in courses numbered 6000 or above.
A graduate students program, planned cooperatively with an advisor from the College of Education, will emphasize development both in the teaching field and in professional studies. Specific questions concerning Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for teacher certification should be directed to the office of the dean, College of Education, or to the department that offers the student's major.
Application for Graduation
Approval of an application for the master of education degree is contingent upon the successful completion of an approved program and recommendation for the degree by the College of Education. Applications for degree conferral must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar the semester prior to completion of degree requirements. The following requirements must be met for the completion of the MEd degree:
- Students must earn a 3.0 grade point average calculated on all graduate work attempted. (Maximum of six semester hours of C).
- A minimum of one-half of the hours required for the degree must be earned in residence.
- All degree requirements must be completed within seven years of first enrollment.
- Students in some programs must pass a written comprehensive examination.
Independent Study
No more than six semester hours earned in independent study may be applied toward meeting the requirements of an MEd degree.
Course Load
The maximum course load for a graduate student in education is 12 hours per semester, including the summer session. Additionally, six semester hours is the maximum course load allowed for a special short term in the summer session.
The Master of Education (MEd) in Art Education provides graduate-level education for students seeking further training in the field of art education. Students are required to submit undergraduate transcripts and a portfolio for review and complete an interview with the department chair and program director. Graduate students wishing to enroll in 6000-level art studio courses must have successfully completed undergraduate course work in that area.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates will demonstrate competence in:
- Studio concentration
- Art history and analysis
- Technical processes
- Teaching competencies
- Critical analysis
- Aesthetic inquiry
- Research in art
- Art education concepts
- Curriculum development in art
- Education foundations
Course Requirements
Area 1 - Professional Core - Required Hours: 8
- EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology
- EDUF 6215 Research Methods
Area 2 - Concentration - Required Hours: 25
- ARTE 6795 Seminar: Concepts in Art Education
- ARTE 6796 Seminar: Curriculum in Art Education
- ARTE 6797 Seminar: Research in Art Education
- ARTH 5125 Seminar: Research in History, Criticism and Aesthetics
- Select four courses from the following:
- ARTS 5236 Drawing: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5245 Crafts: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5256 Painting: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5265 Photographic Design: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5277 Printmaking: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5285 Ceramics: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 5288 Sculpture: Advanced Methods
- ARTS 6236 Drawing
- ARTS 6256 Painting
- ARTS 6265 Photography
- ARTS 6277 Printmaking
- ARTS 6285 Ceramics
- ARTS 6288 Sculpture
- ARTS 6286 Graduate Problem: Studio
Area 3 Electives - Required Hours: 3
- Select one course from the following:
- ARTE 6186 Graduate Problem: Art Education
- ARTH 6185 Graduate Problem: Art History
- ARTS 6698 Internship
- SPED 5205 Learning and Behavioral Characteristics of Children with Disabilities, Gifts, and Talents
Total Hours Required 36
MM Music Education
The Master of Music in music education is designed to provide teachers of music with in-depth training and experience in one of two areas of concentration: general music or conducting. The course of study in each of these areas aims to improve student expertise in handling instructional challenges and musical demands. Course content includes curriculum planning, lesson design, student motivation, use of technology and research, application of learning theory, techniques of recruitment, styles of administration, application of music theory and history, instructional and conducting techniques appropriate to various educational levels, score reading and analysis, and music literature. The degree leads to certification in Georgia and is accredited by both NASM and NCATE.
Admission Requirements
Regular admission - Students must satisfy the following four requirements:
- For the one-year program: either (1) hold a bachelor's degree in music education from an accredited college or university or (2) hold a bachelor's degree in some other music area from an accredited college or university (such as BM, BA, etc.) along with a Georgia teaching certificate or its equivalent from another state. For the two-year program: hold a bachelor's degree in some music area other than music education without a Georgia teaching certificate or its equivalent from another state.
- Present a minimum score of 800 on the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination or a minimum score of 44 on the Miller Analogies Test
- Present transcript(s) of all the student's undergraduate work that reveal at least a 2.75 grade point average on all work attempted for which a letter grade was awarded.
- Perform, either on videocassette or before an authorized Schwob Department of Music faculty member, an audition revealing basic skills in the student's chosen area of concentration: general music or conducting.
Provisional admission - Students must initially satisfy the following three requirements, then qualify for regular admission by the end of the first semester of attendance:
- For the one-year program: satisfy the requirement above for regular admission. For the two-year program: satisfy the requirement above for regular admission.
- Present a minimum score of 700 on the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination or a minimum score of 35 on the Miller Analogies Test
- Present transcript(s) of all the student's undergraduate work that reveal either (1) at least a 2.5 grade point average on all work attempted for which a letter grade was awarded, or (2) at least a 2.5 grade point average on the most recent 45 semester hours of work attempted for which a letter grade was awarded.
Students admitted on a provisional basis may retain this status for one semester only, during which they must qualify for regular admission by completing the appropriate requirement(s) as follows: (1) perform and pass the required audition, if not previously passed and/or (2) if admitted with provisional level GRE or Miller Analogies Test scores, enroll as a full-time student taking required course work and complete the semester with a grade of B or better.
Non-degree admission - Students who undertake graduate work at the university without meeting all the requirements for regular or provisional admission are placed in non-degree status. Such students who subsequently satisfy all the regular admission requirements may apply a maximum of nine semester hours of this course work toward degree requirements.
Proficiency Requirements
Students pursuing the Master of Music Education degree must satisfy three proficiency requirements, two in music and one in education. The two music proficiencies must be passed before enrolling for the final semester of study. The education proficiency must be passed before a teaching certificate can be issued. Students may receive assistance in preparation for examination or re-examination or any of these proficiencies by enrolling in appropriate courses at the undergraduate level without credit toward the master's degree.
Music proficiency requirements - (1) pass a keyboard examination (administered immediately prior to the beginning of each semester) demonstrating facility at the keyboard equivalent to that required to complete MUSA 3000, and (2) pass an aural skills examination (administered immediately prior to the beginning of each semester) demonstrating proficiency in sight singing and rhythm drills equivalent to those required to complete MUSC 3000.
Education proficiency requirement - pass the PRAXIS II examination.
Independent Study
No more than six semester hours of independent study or special topics may be applied toward meeting requirements for the Master of Music in Music Education degree.
Credit by Transfer
A maximum of nine semester hours of applicable graduate work from an accredited graduate music program may be accepted toward the Master of Music in Music Education degree, provided the credit was earned not more than seven years prior to the date of completion of this degree. Any number of semester hours of applicable undergraduate work transferred from an accredited undergraduate music program may be accepted toward the first year of the two-year program for this degree. The Schwob Department of Music will accept or reject proposed transfer credits based on the applicability of the credit to this degree program.
Course Load
The maximum course load for a student pursuing the Master of Music in Music Education degree is 12 semester hours. The maximum for the full summer term is 10 semester hours.
Application for Graduation
Students pursuing the Master of Music in Music Education degree must apply for graduation to the Office of the Registrar one semester prior to completion of degree requirements. Approval of the application is contingent upon:
- successful completion of the curriculum in one of the areas of concentration (general
music or conducting)
achievement of a 3.0 grade point average calculated on all course work submitted for the degree (both - undergraduate and graduate if pursuing the two-year program)
- receipt of no more that seven credit hours of Cs in courses submitted for the degree
- submission of no course work for which credit was received earlier than seven years prior to the projected date of graduation
- submission of no more than nine semester hours of graduate course work by transfer
- submission of no more than six semester hours of independent study or special topics
- recommendation for conferral of the degree by the Schwob Department of Music
Curriculum
Students seeking the Master of Music in Music Education degree must satisfactorily complete a prescribed course of studies of at least 36 semester hours numbered 5000 or above: 20 semester hours of professional core courses, 14 semester hours of area of concentration courses, and two semester hours of electives. Students who desire a teaching certificate and who have not taken SPED 3255 or its equivalent, must take SPED 5205 as their two semester hours of electives.
Course Requirements
Students with an undergraduate music major in an area other than music education must enroll in the two-year program and complete the following 31 semester hours of course work prior to enrolling in courses at the 5000 level or above:
- EDUF 2215 The American Educational Experience
- EDUF 2216 Human Development, Motivation and Learning
- EDUF 4115 Classroom Management
- MUSE 3202 Intermediate Conducting
- MUSE 4205 Elementary School Music Methods
- MUSE 4485 Student Teaching
- MUSE 4795 Seminar in Music Education
- SPED 4255 Instructional Strategies for Children and Youth with Disabilities, Gifts, and Talents
- Select one of the following courses:
- MUSE 4206 Secondary School Choral Methods
- MUSE 4207 Secondary School Instrumental Methods
Area 1 - Professional Core - Required Hours: 20
- EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology
- EDUF 6215 Research in Education
- MUSC 5140 Music Theory Survey
- MUSC 5225 Music History Survey
- MUSC 5245 Music Technology
- MUSE 6485 Graduate Music Project
- MUSE 6795 Seminar in Music Education
Area 2 - Program Concentration - Required Hours: 14
Conducting Option
- MUSC 6205 Score Analysis
- MUSA 6251 Graduate Conducting 1
- MUSA 6252 Graduate Conducting 2
- Select one of the following courses:
- MUSE 6215 Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy
- MUSE 6216 Teaching Wind Instruments
- MUSE 6217 Teaching String Instruments
- Select one of the following courses:
- MUSE 6118 Choral Literature Survey
- MUSE 6119 Wind Ensemble Literature Survey
- MUSE 6120 Orchestral Literature Survey
- Select one of the following courses:
- MUSC 7070 Orchestral Ensemble Activities (twice)
- MUSC 7080 Wind Ensemble Activities (twice)
- MUSC 7090 Vocal Ensemble Activities (twice)
General Music Option
- MUSE 6125 Teaching Elementary Music
- MUSE 6126 Teaching Middle School Music
- MUSE 6127 Development of the Child's Voice
- Select three semester hours of electives in music from the following:
- MUSE 6215 Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy
- MUSE 6216 Teaching Wind Instruments
- MUSE 6217 Teaching String Instruments
- MUSE 6118 Choral Literature Survey
- MUSE 6119 Wind Ensemble Literature Survey
- MUSE 6120 Orchestral Literature Survey
- Select one of the following:
- MUSC 7070 Orchestra Ensemble Activities (twice)
- MUSC 7080 Wind Ensemble Activities (twice)
- MUSC 7090 Vocal Ensemble Activities (twice)
Area 3 - Electives - Required Hours: 2
- (SPED 5205, if not taken previously)
Total Hours Required 36
Master of Public Administration Degree
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed to promote achievement of students= professional objectives with regard to government agencies and health organizations. It is suitable also for non-for-profit organizations. The program offers curriculum options in:
- general government, which is applicable to government agencies of all types and levels.
- health services administration, designed for students who wish to be better-prepared for management in complex health organizations and programs; it is especially suited to students whose health careers move from providing direct services to supervisory and programmatic responsibilities.
- justice administration, which is designed to promote professional achievement in law enforcement, corrections, and related fields.
The program is appropriate for mid-career students with undergraduate degrees in liberal arts or technical/professional areas. To provide access to in-service as well as pre-service students, classes are scheduled for evenings and Saturdays; selected justice administration courses are taught in a week-long format.
Expected Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of core and option subjects on the comprehensive examination.
- Graduates will express satisfaction with the contribution of the degree to their professional goals.
Admission
An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required. Regular admission requires minimum 2.75 undergraduate grade point average and either a minimum score of 800 on the general test of the Graduate Record Examination (total of verbal and quantitative scores) or a minimum score of 44 on the Miller Analogies Test. Applicants not meeting these criteria may be admitted as provisional students, if the department offering the option finds other indicators of probable success, such as professional achievement or upward trend of undergraduate grades.
Curriculum
In addition to the courses listed below, each option is subject to the following requirements:
- All students must complete the common core listed below.
- A minimum B average in core courses, with no more than two Cs, and a minimum grade of B in option courses is required for degree completion.
- No more than 17 semester credit hours in Abbott Turner College of Business courses, including transferred credit, may be credited toward the MPA degree.
- Satisfactory completion of the Comprehensive Examination (MPAC 7000) is required for graduation. The examination is based on courses taken and normally is completed in the last semester of enrollment. It is the responsibility of the student to register for MPAC 7000 in the appropriate semester. The examination is drawn up and graded by a committee appointed by the program director, which includes core and option faculty. The director is eligible to serve on the examination committee. A candidate who fails the examination will be eligible for re-examination during the next semester. Students in the general government and justice administration options may substitute MPAC 7999 (Thesis) for MPAC 7000.
Course Requirements
Area 1 - Core - Required Hours: 18
- MPAC 7106 Public Administration and Policy
- MPAC 7116 Public Personnel Administration
- MPAC 7126 Public Budgeting and Financial Administration
- MPAC 7136 Research Methods for Administration
- MPAC 7146 Organization Theory and Behavior
- MPAC 7156 Legal Environment of Administration
Area 2 - Concentration - Required Hours: 18
General Government Option
- Select 18 semester hours from the following:
- MPAC 7000 MPA Comprehensive Exam
- MPAC 7899 Independent Study
- MPAG 5555 Selected Topics in Administration
- MPAG 7698 Internship
- POLS 7167 American Political Process and Policy-making
- POLS 7177 National Security Policy
- POLS 7187 State and Local Government and Intergovernmental Relations
- POLS 7197 Comparative Administration
Note: General government students may choose to substitute MPAC 7137 (Advanced Research Methods) and MPAC 7999 (Thesis) for MPAC 7000 (MPA Comprehensive Examination) and for two of the option courses above.
Health Services Administration Option
- MPAC 7000 MPA Comprehensive Exam
- MPAH 6105 Strategies in Health Services Administration
- MPAH 6115 Planning, Developing, and Marketing Health Services
- MPAH 6125 Microsystems in Health Service Delivery
- MPAH 6135 Risk Management in Health Service Delivery
- MPAH 6145 Cost Analysis Issues in Health Care
- MPAH 6195 Seminar in Health Services Administration
Justice Administration Option
- Select 18 semester hours from the following:
- MPAC 7000 MPA Comprehensive Exam
- MPAJ 7105 Comparative Criminal Justice
- MPAJ 7106 Community and Government Relations
- MPAJ 7125 Crime and Criminal Behaviors
- MPAJ 7126 Correctional Practices and Problems
- MPAJ 7128 Police Practices and Problems
- MPAJ 7135 Services for Children with Behavioral Problems
- MPAJ 7158 Labor Law and Civil Rights
- MPAJ 7168 Program Planning and Evaluation
- MPAJ 7188 Law and Social Control
- MPAJ 7555 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
- MPAJ 7899 Directed Research
Note: Justice administration students may choose to substitute MPAC 7137 (Advanced Research Methods) and MPAC 7999 (Thesis) for MPAC 7000 (MPA Comprehensive Examination) and for two of the option courses above.
Total Hours Required: 36
