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GraduateCatalog2016-2018Graduate Studies1200 North University DrivePine Bluff, Arkansas 71601870-575-8316http://grad.uapb.edu
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIESANDCONTINUING EDUCATIONDr. Laurence B. AlexanderChancellorDr. Jacquelyn W. McCrayVice Chancellor for Academic AffairsDr. George Herts DeanGraduate Studies and Continuing EducationBonita Corbin Assistant DirectorCoordinator, Dumas SiteJimmie ClarkResearch Project AnalystShelia Bryan Research Associate2
Higher Learning Commission230 South LaSalle Street Suite7-500Chicago, Illinois 60604TABLE OF CONTENTSUseful Telephone Numbers . 9University History .10Mission of The University .11Accreditation and Membership .11Changes In University Regulations .11Graduate Division Purpose .12Graduate Assistantships .13School of Agriculture, Fisheries & Human Sciences Interim Dean: Dr. EdmundBucknerMaster of Science in Agricultural Regulations .14Overview of the Program .14USDA Regulatory Science Center of Excellence Mission Statement .15Research .15Admission Process .16Admission Requirements and Status .16Regular Admission .16International Admission Status .17Provisional Admission .17Probationary Admission .17Special Students .18Graduate Program Readmission .18Tuition and Fees .19Graduate Research Assistantships .19Transfer Credit .19Enrollment in Graduate Classes .19Graduate Student Load .203
Auditing .20Advisory Committee .20Program of Study .20Program of Study Committee Meetings .21Registration Status of Students.21Grades .21Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal .21Non-Academic Grievance .22Withdrawal .22Academic Dishonesty .23Thesis Proposal.23Petition to Graduate .23Preparation of the Thesis .23Thesis Seminar Presentation, Defense, and Submission .24Graduate Course Offerings.25 Master of Science & Doctor ofPhilosophy Degrees in Aquaculture/Fisheries .29Overview of Program .29Admission Process .31Application Deadlines .32Admission Requirements and Student Classification .32Regular Admission .32Provisional Admission .32Conditional Admission .32Research Assistantships.33Transfer of Credit .33Specific Degree Requirements .33Graduate Student Load .33Program Curriculum and Course Descriptions .34School of Arts And Sciences Dean: Dr. Andrea StewartMaster of Science Degree In Addiction Studies .41Program Purpose and Overview .41Admission Requirements.42Deficiency Removal Plan .43Exit Requirements .43Transfer of Credit Requirements .44Delay of Enrollment and Readmission Procedures .44Residency Requirements .45Time Limits.45Probation and Dismissal .45Probation .45Dismissal .46Appeal Process .464
Academic Dishonesty .46Incomplete Grade ("I") .47Changes in University Policy .47Course Descriptions .47Master of Science Degree in Computer Science and Technology .51Overview of Program .51Admission Process .51Application Deadlines .51Regular Admission .52Provisional Admission .52Conditional Admission .52Research Assistantships.52Specific Degree Requirements .52Graduate Student Load .53Advisory Committee .53Advisory Committee Formation .53Thesis/Comprehensive Examination .54Thesis Proposal.54Thesis Presentation, Defense, and Submission .54Non-Thesis Project Option .55Probation and Dismissal Statement .55Probation Process.55Dismissal Process .56Appeal Process .56Course Descriptions.56School of Education Dean: Dr. George HertsMaster of Education Degree Programs .61Program Overview .61Purpose.63General Administration .63Conceptual Framework for Professional Education .63Admission.64Admission to Graduate Status .64Regular Admission .64Admission Alternatives to Established Admissions Policies .65Conditional Admission .65Mid-Level (Retention) .65Admission to Degree Candidacy .65For Candidates Holding an Initial/Standard Arkansas Teacher's License .65For Candidates Seeking an Initial Arkansas Teacher's License .65Exit .665
Graduate Comprehensive Examinations .66Other Exit Requirements .67Additional Policies .67Residence Requirements .67Course Load .68Transient Students .68Undergraduate/Graduate Enrollment .68Time Limitation .68Transfer of Credit .68Academic Guidelines .69Grade System .69Academic Progress .69Academic Probation .69Academic Dismissal .69Academic Dishonesty .69Incomplete Grade ("I") .70Grade Changes .70Audit Credit .70Attendance Statement .70Schedule Change (Dropping and Adding) .70Withdrawal From The Graduate Program .70School of Education Graduate Programs of StudyMaster of Education in Early Childhood Education, P-4 .72Track I: Candidates with an Initial/Standard License in Early Childhood Education 72Professional Core Courses .72Specialty Requirements .72Elective Courses .73Track 2: Candidates without Licensure in Early Childhood Education .73Prerequisites .73Test Requirements for Initial Licensure in Early Childhood Education .74Additional Course Requirements .74Professional Core Courses .74Specialty Requirements .74Elective Courses .74Early Childhood Education Course Descriptions .75Early Childhood Education Core Courses Descriptions .75Early Childhood Education Specialty and Elective Course Descriptions .75Master of Education in Secondary Education - Specialties: English Education,Science Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education,and Social Studies Education .78Track 1 .786
Track 2 .78Professional Education Core Course Requirements/Descriptions .78Secondary Education Foudation Courses/Descriptions .79Master of Education in Secondary Education - Specialty: Physical Education.81Track 1: Candidates with an Initial/Standard License in Physical Education .81General Core Requirements .81Required Physical Education Courses .81Educational Foundation/Elective Courses .81Track 2 : Candidates without Licensure in Physical Education .82Prerequisites .82Additional Course Requirements .82Professional Education Requirements .82Required Physical Education Courses .83Physical Education Specialization Course Descriptions .83Master of Education in Secondary Education - Specialty: English Education.84Track I: Candidates with an Initial/Standard License in English EducationProfessional Education Requirements .85Required Specialization Courses .85Educational Foundation/Elective Courses .85Track 2: Candidates without Licensure in English Education .85Prerequisites .85Additional Courses.86Professional Education Requirements .86Required Specialization Courses .86Additional Educational Foundation Courses .86English Course Descriptions .86Master of Education in Secondary Education - Specialty: General Science Education .87Track I: Candidates with an Initial/Standard License in Life/Earth Science (Biology)or Physical/Earth Science (Chemistry) Education.88Professional Education Requirements.88Educational Foundation/Elective Courses .88Required Specialization Core .88Life Science Concentration Course Descriptions .88Physical Science Concentration Course Descriptions .88Science Electives .88Track 2: Candidates without Licensure in Science Education .89Life/Earth Science Licensure Test Requirements .89Physical/Earth Science Licensure Test Requirements .897
Prerequisite .89Additional Courses Requirements.89Professional Education Requirements .89Required Specialization Course Descriptions .89Life Science Course Descriptions .90Physical Science Course Descriptions . .91General Science Electives Course Descriptions . .91Master of Education in Secondary Education - Specialty: Mathematics Education . 93Required Specialization Course Descriptions . 93Master of Education in Secondary Education - Specialty: Social Studies Education . 95Social Studies Specialization Course Descriptions. 95Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) . 97M.A.T. Admission Requirements . 97Regular (Unconditional) Admission Requirements . 97Other Admission Alternatives . 98Conditional Admission . 98Retention in the M.A.T Program. 98Admission to Degree Candidacy . 98M.A.T. Curriculum Outline . 99Track 1-Secondary Content Area . 99Track 2-Middle Level Education . 99M.A.T. Course Descriptions . 100Exit Status in the M.A.T. Program . 102Exit Requirements . 102Index needed for pagesGraduate Faculty . 145Academic Calendar . 149Graduate Application . 1518
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS(870 area code unless otherwise stated)Academic Affairs . 575-8475Academic Records . 575-8487Addiction Studies Graduate Coordinator . 575-7715Admissions . 575-8492Agriculture Regulations Graduate Coordinator. 575-8821Alumni Affairs . 575-7150Aquaculture/Fisheries Graduate Coordinator . 575-8105Bookstore . 575-8857Campus Police/Student IDs . 575-8102Career Services . 575-8461Cashier . 575-8279Chancellor . 575-8470Computer Science and Technology Graduate Coordinator . 575-8774Cooperative Extension . 575-8543Disability Services . 575-8552Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education . 575-8315Health Services . 575-8508Library . 575-8411Post Office . 575-7159Registrar . 575-8491Residential Life. 575-8079School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences . 575-8529School of Arts and Sciences . 575-8210School of Business and Management . 575-8577School of Education . 575-7011School of Education Graduate Programs . 575-8058Student Affairs . 575-7702Student Counseling, Testing, and Development. 575-8290Student Financial Services . 575-8302Student Life . 575-8360Student Support Services . 575-8380Student Union .
Graduate Studies 1200 North University Drive Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601 870-575-8316 http://grad.uapb.edu Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
