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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Graduate Studies Bulletin 2009-2010

Policies and Courses

Education

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[edit] Description

The College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) offers graduate degree programs through its seven CEHS departments: Child, Youth and Family Studies; Educational Administration; Educational Psychology; Nutrition and Health Sciences; Special Education and Communication Disorders; Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education; and Textiles, Clothing and Design. In addition to graduate degree programs, CEHS also offers graduate, non-degree programs leading to certification in areas such as teaching, curriculum leadership and school administration.

Workshop Seminars in Education

The purpose of the Workshop Seminars (890, 893, 990 or 993) is to give students in the departments of education an opportunity to work singly or in groups on practical educational problems which are of special focused interest but which are not included in other professional education courses. Workshops are offered on a variety of topics by College faculty and selected educational consultants. As a rule, the individual or group is expected to produce some kind of a product as a part of the workshop experience. The amount of credit in a Workshop Seminar at either the 800 or 900 level may not exceed 12 semester hours in meeting requirements for the masters degree. Upon approval, a maximum of 12 additional semester hours may be included in the program for the doctoral degree.

CEHS offers three masters degrees in nine majors and the education specialist degree in three majors. The MEd is offered only in Educational Administration; Special Education and Communication Disorders; and Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education. The following requirements for the MEd are College requirements. Departmental requirements may exceed these. In work for the master of education degree, at least 6 semester hours selected from College of Education and Human Sciences courses outside the major must be included and supporting work may be substituted for the minor(s). For information on masters and specialist degree programs, consult the relevant department’s listing in this bulletin.

CEHS offers two doctoral degrees, both the EdD and the PhD, under three majors: educational studies, human sciences, and psychological studies in education. In addition, CEHS participates in two additional doctoral majors.

The Educational Studies major includes six specializations. Instructional Technology; Internet-based Education; and Teaching, Curriculum and Learning are hosted by the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education. Special Education is sponsored by the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders. The Department of Educational Administration hosts Educational Leadership and Higher Education and co-hosts, with Architecture, Architecture Education.

The Human Sciences major includes five specializations. Communication Disorders is housed in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders; Child, Youth and Family Studies is sponsored by the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies; Nutrition and Health Sciences is hosted by the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences; Textiles, Clothing and Design is based in the Department of Textiles, Clothing and Design; and Leadership Studies is housed in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication.

The Psychological Studies in Education major includes four specializations, all hosted by the Department of Educational Psychology: Cognition, Learning and Development; Counseling Psychology; Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies in Education; and School Psychology.

In addition, the Department of Educational Administration--in cooperation with UNO’s Department of Educational Administration--offers a major in Educational Administration, and the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences participates in the Interdepartmental Nutrition major.

Specific program and application information is available under each department’s listing in this bulletin. Up-to-date information is also available on-line at cehs.unl.edu. Inquiries may be directed to cehsgrad@unl.edu or to (402) 472-5333.

[edit] Educational Administration

For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary.

Department Chair: Larry L. Dlugosh, Ph.D.

Graduate Committee: Professor Bryant (chair); Professors Dlugosh, Grady, Griesen, Joekel, Stick; Associate Professors Cejda, Isernhagen, LaCost, Torraco, Uerling; Assistant Professor Winkle-Wagner; Senior Lecturers Hoover, Lammel

The Department of Educational Administration offers programs leading to a masters degree (MEd, MA) to the certificate of specialization in educational administration and supervision, and doctoral programs (PhD, EdD). There are three approved doctoral areas of emphasis: 1) Educational Leadership and Higher Education (ELHE), which leads to either the PhD or EdD degree in education studies, 2) a shared program in Architecture Education (also ELHE) which leads to a PhD degree in education studies, and a jointly operated program with UNO (EDJT) which leads to the EdD in educational administration. The department offers specializations at the masters level in the community college, student affairs, and human resource development. A departmental minor in human resource development and a certificate program in community college leadership are also offered.

The Department offers most of its course work online and has been a campus leader in reaching out to students who need or wish to study from off campus. The primary emphasis in all courses is on the principles, processes, and practical skills necessary for the leadership, organization, and administration of educational institutions.

Further information about graduate degree programs and about certification programs may be located on the department’s Website, located at cehs.unl.edu/edad.

Prerequisite.

The prerequisite for the following courses is 18 hours in education, the stated course prerequisite, or permission.

The dual degree program leading to a regular law degree, the JD (juris doctor), and a PhD in administration, curriculum, and instruction is a program administered cooperatively by the College of Law, the Teachers College, and the Graduate College.

The primary objective of this program is to produce lawyer-administrators whose training will enable them to perform both the tasks of an attorney and an administrator.

To earn both degrees each student will be expected to study at least five academic years within the program. Since the objective of this program is to provide the student with a fully integrated approach to studying law and educational administration, the curriculum reflects this integration by requiring students to mix their study in each field.

Admission.

Each college will separately admit or reject each candidate by its normal procedures. The Dual Degree Committee will then consider those students accepted into both the College of Law and the Graduate College for admission to the dual degree program.

The following courses are cross listed in both educational administration and law. These courses are normally open only to students enrolled in the joint JD in law and PhD in administration, curriculum, and instruction program, but under any circumstances admission to these courses requires approval of the College of Law. Students not seeking a law degree may be admitted to one or more of these courses with the specific approval of the faculty member teaching the course and the Dean of the College of Law.

[edit] Educational Psychology

For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary.

Department Chair: R. J. De Ayala, Ph.D.

Graduate Committee Chair: Charles J. Ansorge, Ph.D.

Website: edpsyc.unl.edu

The Department of Educational Psychology consists of four program areas: counseling psychology, cognition, learning and development (CLD), quantitative, qualitative, and psychometric methods (QQPM), and school psychology. All students who wish to work toward a masters degree in educational psychology or a doctoral degree in psychological studies in education must take the aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). International students must complete the TOEFL. Each applicant should arrange to have the scores reported to the Graduate Studies Office at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Early submission of the scores is important because the application file will not be considered until it is complete. Applications and information concerning the GRE may be obtained from the Professional and Graduate School Testing, 225 Nebraska Union (Career Services). Full information concerning the tests and testing locations may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540. Students considering advanced degrees (masters, educational specialist, or doctoral) should submit information about experiences in research and program development, teaching and human relations, and writing.

Masters Degree

The master of arts (MA) degree may be obtained with a specialization in cognition, learning and development (CLD program),or with a concentration in counseling psychology, or research and psychometric methods (QQPM program). Individuals in the CLD program may select the general CLD specialization or an option in health behavior or in college learning center. Endorsement programs are offered in secondary school counseling, and elementary school counseling.

Educational Specialist Degree

The Department of Educational Psychology offers the educational specialist degree (EdS) (67-72 hours beyond the BA) in school psychology. The EdS in school psychology leads to certification as a school psychologist.

Doctoral Degrees

The PhD degree is available to students wishing careers in cognition, learning and development, research methods, measurement, counseling psychology, and school psychology through the field of educational specialization called psychological studies in education. For further information, see and contact the chair of the Department’s Graduate Committee.

Counseling and School Psychology Clinic

The Counseling and School Psychology Clinic in the Department of Educational Psychology serves the dual function of (1) providing training for qualified graduate students and of (2) providing services to individuals, public schools, families, and community agencies. Clinic therapists assist adults, families, children and youth experiencing academic, psychological, and behavioral concerns. In addition to therapeutic services, clinic therapists provide psychological testing and consultation for school related concerns. Therapeutic services are also provided for educational and vocational concerns. Service is provided by appointment.

Buros Center for Testing

The Buros Center for Testing comprises two separate institutes dedicated to improving the quality of contemporary assessment practices. Founded by Oscar K. Buros in 1937, the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements (BIMM) publishes critical evaluations of commercially available tests. In addition to its international reputation for providing test reviews, BIMM maintains the largest collection of tests and testing materials in the world. The Buros Institute for Assessment Consultation and Outreach (BIACO) was established in 1994 to expand the range of available assessment services to proprietary testing programs that include credentialing, state educational assessment, employment testing, and assessment literacy. Together, the two Buros Institutes advance the goals of the Department of Educational Psychology and the College of Education and Human Sciences by providing consultation and instructional services to graduate programs, by training and supporting graduate students in current assessment practices, and by serving assessment outreach needs both within and outside the state of Nebraska.

[edit] Special Education and Communication Disorders

For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary.

Department Chair: John E. Bernthal, Ph.D.

Graduate Committee Chair: Newell Decker, Ph.D.

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders offers graduate programs leading to the master of science degree in speech-language pathology and the master of arts and master of education degrees in special education. The department administers a PhD in human sciences with a specialization in communication disorders and the PhD or EdD in educational studies with a specialization in special education. The department also offers the professional doctor of audiology (AuD) degree in audiology and a combined AuD/PhD Program. For more information on doctoral programs in education call (402) 472-2141 or visit our website at www.unl.edu/barkley.

The masters degree program in speech-language pathology and the AuD program in audiology are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

For more information regarding graduate and professional programs offered by the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, please call (402) 472-2141 or visit our website at www.unl.edu/barkley.

Masters Degree Programs. Students seeking admission into a masters program should: 1) apply on-line to the Office of Graduate Studies at www.unl.edu/gradstudies, and 2) obtain the departmental application materials from the web site at www.unl.edu/barkley or by emailing the Graduate Secretary at special@unl.edu. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former college instructors, should be submitted to the departmental Graduate Governance Committee Chair along with the departmental application. Each applicant should also arrange to have a current academic transcript and scores for the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination submitted to the Graduate Studies Office at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Early submission of the scores is important because the application file cannot be given consideration until the file is complete.

For a master of science degree in speech-language pathology, completion of an appropriate undergraduate or preprofessional program is required for full graduate standing. Students with strong potential but without an academic background in the major may be admitted on a provisional basis until deficiencies have been met. Completion of the masters degree requires a minimum of 45 hours of approved graduate work, including appropriate clinical practicum experiences for those seeking certification/licensure.

Teacher Certification (licensure) and the Masters Degree. Masters degrees may be obtained with teaching certificate endorsements for special education and speech-language pathology. Candidates must qualify for a Nebraska Teaching Certificate (see the Undergraduate Bulletin) for employment in the public schools.

Distance Education. The Department has several special education masters degrees, an educational specialist degree, and/or teaching endorsement programs which are available in part or fully through distance education. These include Behavior Disorders, Early Childhood Special Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairments, Severe Disabilities, and Supervisor of Special Education (joint with Educational Administration) programs. Distance courses are delivered via the Internet with Blackboard and/or Breeze software. Some distance courses may also require weekend meetings, telephone or Breeze connections to the on-campus course section, and may have scheduled participation requirements. Field experience and practicum courses can be arranged in or near local communities but may require special fees. Where required courses are not currently available via distance delivery an equivalent course (either on-campus or at a distance) from another institution can be substituted with the approval of the advisor or may be taken on the UNL campus during the summer. See Department website for information computer requirements for distance on-line courses and distance course availability.

Educational Specialist (EdS) Degree. This program in special education provides opportunity for practitioners in the field to upgrade their skills and/or develop leadership skills as a special educator in a particular area of specialization. Two years successful professional experience as a special educator is a minimum requirement for admission. A minimum of 66 credit hours past the bachelors degree is required, with at least 24 credits to be taken after admission to UNL's EdS program. These include at least 40 hours of core content courses, 6 credits of electives of practica and 3 credits of research. Relevant coursework completed as part of a prior masters degree can be used toward this degree. The program also requires a written comprehensive examination. Degree requirements can be used for additional teaching endorsements. Other relevant information and the application form can be found online at: www.unl.edu/barkley/sped/eds.shtml.

Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Degree. The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders offers a professional audiology degree, the doctor of audiology (AuD) degree. The AuD program is a four-year course of study designed to provide students with academic and clinical practicum experiences that will meet or exceed the requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-AUD) as well as licensure requirements in most states.

Students seeking admission to the AuD program should download the application from www.unl.edu/barkley. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former college instructors, should be submitted to the AuD program coordinator along with the departmental application. Students do not apply to the Office of Graduate Studies and submission of the Graduate Record Examination is not required for admission. Students should contact the Graduate Support Staff at special@unl.edu for further application instructions.

PhD/EdD Degree Programs. Students planning to work toward PhD or EdD degrees will follow essentially the same procedures for admission as described above under the masters degree programs. Students seeking admission into one of these programs should: 1) apply online to the Office of Graduate Studies at www.unl.edu/gradstudies, and 2) obtain the departmental application materials from the website at www.unl.edu/barkley or by emailing the Graduate Support Staff at special@unl.edu. They should submit three letters of recommendation along with the department application, a copy of their masters thesis and other relevant publications (if the student completed a thesis or has published) to the departmental Graduate Committee Chair. A current academic transcript and scores for the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination need to accompany the application when it is submitted to the Graduate Studies Office. Initial review of all applications is made within the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders where consideration is given to whether or not an applicant meets the qualifications for entrance into the program and if a student’s interests are in accord with the type of education and direction which can be provided by the department. Final review of an application is made by the appropriate doctoral field graduate committee, in special education or communications disorders.

[edit] Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education

For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary.

Department Chair: Thomas M. McGowan, Ph.D.

Graduate Committee Chair: Kathleen Wilson, Ph.D.

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education (TLTE) provides masters, specialist and doctoral degree courses and programs for teachers, administrators, and other educational leaders and practitioners with a focus on scholarship and practice in curriculum and instruction in schools and non-school educational settings. Graduate endorsements are also offered in Reading Specialist K-12 and ESL.

Masters Degrees.

The aim of the TLTE masters program is to help educators build on their own experience, achieve a broad and deep understanding of educational practice, develop a professional identity, and engage in informed conversations about important teaching and learning issues towards making wise judgements regarding the many complex issues educators face. All candidates must complete a program which conforms to the requirements (see ). There are two masters degrees available in TLTE: the MA and MEd. Both degree programs offer a good deal of flexibility to enable the student--in concert with a faculty adviser--to develop a course of study that meets the student’s needs and interests.

Educational Specialist (EdS) Degree.

This program in curriculum and instruction provides an opportunity for practitioners in the field to upgrade their professional skills. Two years of successful professional experiences is a minimum requirement for admission. Sixty-six hours beyond the bachelors degree, research competence, practicum experiences, and a written comprehensive examination are basic requirements for the program. It is recommended that you contact the department Graduate Chair before applying.

Doctoral Programs.

The EdD and PhD degrees are available under the major heading Educational Studies (refer to doctoral programs in education on page ). The EdD is recommended for those whose primary interest is in the application of theory and knowledge to improve educational practice. The PhD is designed for students seeking to conduct research in order to generate new knowledge or reform educational theory. The Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education administers three doctoral-level specializations, available for both the EdD and PhD in Educational Studies. Teaching, Curriculum and Learning focuses on teaching and learning processes; Instructional Technology focuses on using technology as a learning tool in various educational settings; and Internet-based Education focuses on using the Internet as a platform for teaching and learning. The most current information on these doctoral specializations is available on-line at cehs.unl.edu.

For additional information, see or of this bulletin. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to the doctoral programs and foreign students must also submit a TOEFL score.

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