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OF BEHAVIORAL STUDIES AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Chair: John V. Dempsey UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE For certification as a school counselor or school psychometrist by the State Department of Education, one must complete a basic program in a teaching field. Eligibility for certification requires two years of appropriate professional experience, at least one of which must be in teaching. The initial certificate is good for five years. Library Media certification requires two years of satisfactory educational experience. COUNSELOR
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
A grade of "B" or better is
required in the professional major sequences. Applications, transcripts, letters of
recommendation and all supporting materials should be submitted to the
Office of Admissions, Administration Building, Room 182, University of
South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 by the deadlines noted
above. Final admission decisions involve
evaluation of the following: grade-point average; scores on the GRE;
letters of reference; professional experience; the applicant’s
statement of purpose; and program enrollment and availability. Comprehensive Examination Type I
is required. The special requirements for completion of the program include demonstration
of satisfactory performance in the prescribed curriculum and a written
comprehensive examination. REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR PROGRAM CED 571, CED 572, CED 574, CED 576,
CED 583, CED 584, CED 586, CED 588, *SPE 500 Must be taken for three additional hours by students who have previously not satisfied the special education requirement. REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE SCHOOL PSYCHOMETRY PROGRAM Major Instructional Support Area: (27 Sem Hours) EPY 555, EPY 556, EPY
557, EPY 558, CED 560, CED 571, CED 583, CED 584, *SPE 500 Must be taken for three additional hours by students who have previously not satisfied the special education requirement. REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE COMMUNITY COUNSELING PROGRAM Required Related Professional Courses
(Nine Semester Hours) Approved Electives: (Six Semester Hours) REQUIREMENTS
FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELING PROGRAM CED 560, CED 572 , CED 574, CED 575,
CED 576, CED 579, CED 581, CED 584, CED 585, CED 586, CED 588, CED
590, Required Related Professional Courses:
(Nine Semester Hours) Approved Electives: (Three Semester
Hours) DESCRIPTIONS
OF ALL COUNSELOR EDUCATIONAL MEDIA PROGRAM ONLINE The Department of Behavioral Studies and Educational Technology offers two programs entirely over the Internet: Alabama Class A Certification in Educational Media Alabama Class A Certification in Educational Media with a Master of Education Degree These programs prepare students to plan, design, and administer library/media centers and qualify them to serve as School Library Media Specialists/Librarians in K-12 schools throughout Alabama. Because the programs are nationally recognized and accredited, graduates may be able to qualify for S.L.M.S./L. positions in other states. The online format offers
students the flexibility and convenience of taking graduate courses at
home, at the office, or wherever they have access to the Internet.
These programs are designed to provide contact with the professor,
interaction with other students, and access to the University Library
and student services. Master of Education
Persons who specialize in Educational Media shall have completed requirements for a certificate at the baccalaureate level in a teaching field and shall have at least one year of successful teaching experience prior to certification in Educational Media. The initial certificate is good for five years. A grade of “B” or better is required in the professional major. A comprehensive written and portfolio examination covering all areas of the student’s program is required. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA PROGRAM (33 Semester Hour Minimum) Educational Media Core: (18 Semester Hours) EDM 533, EDM 580, EDM 581, EDM 552, EDM 583, EDM 595 Instructional Support: (15 Semester Hours) IDE 510, EPY 502, EDM 510, EDM 582, EDF 601 For more detailed information, please visit the University of South Alabama online website at: http://usaonline.southalabama.edu or contact: Dr. William F. Gilley, Director of Graduate Studies, College of Education, University of South Alabama; Mobile, AL 36688-0002. Phone: (251)380-2738; E-mail: wgilley@usamail.usouthal.edu DESCRIPTIONS
OF ALL COUNSELOR
The Master of Science degree program in Instructional Design and Development provides students with the information and skill training to analyze instructional tasks, to design and deliver instructional programs, and to perform evaluative procedures on instructional products and services. The job market potential for graduates of the program includes the management of in-service education in business and industry, health-related institutions and agencies, military agencies, institutions of higher education, K-12 education, and related self-employed activities.
Instructional Design & Development Online The Master’s program in Instruction Design and Development (ID&D) has both on-campus and online courses. Although not all courses are taught in both formats, students are able to complete the masters program in one format or the other, or a combination of on-campus or online courses. Using the Internet and other distance learning technologies, the ID&D online program provides an educational opportunity for those who choose to use similar technology to that they might use for delivering educational and training courses after graduation. Flexibility is the key to the program, and students can complete courses via the Internet following their individual learning schedules during the semester. Students are able to interact directly with their instructor and classmates to obtain subject information, to work on course and team assignments, and to complete examinations via the Internet. In addition, students have direct access to the University Library and advising services. For more detailed
information, please visit the ID&D website at http://idd.southalabama.edu
or the University of South Alabama online website at http://USAOnline.southalabama.edu
or contact: Dr. William F. Gilley, Director of Graduate Studies,
College of Education, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
36688-0002. Telephone (251)380-2738; E-mail:
wgilley@usamail.usouthal.edu
INTERNSHIP Many Instructional Design and Development students complete an internship of a minimum of 240 contact hours. Students must have completed all core courses prior to enrolling for the internship. The internship component is designed to give students practical experience in design, implementation, and/or evaluation of instructional systems. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE To qualify for the M.S. Degree in Instructional Design and Development, candidates must satisfactorily complete the following program with a minimum grade-point average of 3.00 on all course work undertaken. REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM I. Core Courses (13 semester hours required) EPY 502, IDE 510, ISD 600, ISD 610, ISD 621 II. Approved concentration areas (24 semester hours required) Select one of the concentration options (A, B, C, or D) A. E-Developer Required (9 Semester Hours) ISD 613, ISD 650, ISD 651 Select at least 15 Semester Hours ISD 581, ISD 582, ISD 583, ISD 584, ISD 622, ISD 652, ISD 655, ISD 680, IDE 685, CED 678 B. Applied Research & Evaluation Required (15 Semester Hours) IDE 620, IDE 621, IDE 635, IDE 660, IDE 690 Select at least 9 Semester Hours IDE 630, IDE 692, ISD 640, ISD 650, SY 512, PSC 580, CED 678, EPY 602, EPY 610 C. Performance Systems & Training Required (15 Semester Hours) ISD 611, ISD 613, ISD 622, ISD 641, IDS 642 Select at least 9 Semester Hours CED 678, EPY 602, EPY 610, ISD 612, ISD 640, ISD 650, ISD 656, IDE 660, MGT 502, MGT 520, MGT 525 D. Individualized Program 15 Semester Hours must be made up of courses with the ISD prefix. 9 Semester Hours selected from any USA graduate courses approved by the student’s committee. III. Field Courses Minimum of 3 semester hours required ISD 595, ISD 598, ISD 599 For information on the Doctor of Philosophy program see Instructional Design and Development program on page 87. DESCRIPTIONS
OF ALL COUNSELOR
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