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DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL STUDIES
AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
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| Chair: John V. Dempsey
(251-380-2861) |
| Professors:
Daughenbaugh, Davidson-Shivers, Dempsey, DuMars,
Law, Strange, Uhlig |
| Associate Professors:
Johnson, Litchfield, Van Haneghan |
| Assistant Professors:
Adams, Clark, Guest, McIntosh, Millner, Norris,
Robinson, Surry |
| Lecturer: Blaylock |
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| Department
of Behavioral Studies and Educational Technology
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| UNDERGRADUATE |
| The department
provides undergraduate students with courses in
Counselor Education, Educational Media, and Educational
Psychology, but it does not offer an undergraduate
degree program. The educational psychology courses
offer basic psychological concepts that undergird
the educational process. In addition, the department
seeks to provide experiences that will assist
the undergraduate student to acquire analytic
tools and observational skills necessary to deal
with educational concerns. The courses are designed
to broaden and strengthen the student’s preparation
for dealing with professional educational functions. |
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| GRADUATE |
| The Department
of Behavioral Studies and Educational Technology
offers the Master of Education degree in Educational
Media, School Counseling, and School Psychometry,
the Master of Science degree in Community Counseling,
Rehabilitation Counseling, and in Instructional
Design and Development, and a Doctor of Philosophy
degree in Instructional Design and Development. |
| For certification
as a school counselor, school psychometrist or
library media specialist 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. |
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| COUNSELOR EDUCATION
PROGRAMS |
| The programs
described below are designed to provide for the
acquisition of skills and competencies needed
by the professional counselors and psychometrists
working in educational, agency, and rehabilitation
settings. |
| A grade of “B”
or better is required in the professional major
sequences. |
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| ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS |
| Applications
for graduate programs in counseling and psychometry
are reviewed throughout the year. Deadlines for
all application materials (specified below) are:
for Fall admission - August 1; for Spring admission
- December 15, and for summer admission - May
20. Requirements for admission are: |
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A completed
application for admission to the Graduate School. |
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One official
copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts. |
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Two letters
of recommendation from persons familiar with the
applicant’s academic and/or professional
abilities. |
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A written statement
of the applicant’s career goal(s) and purpose(s)
for pursuing the Master’s program in counseling
or psychometry. |
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Results of
the Graduate Record Examination: Verbal, Quantitative,
Analytical or MAT. |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR PROGRAM
(39 Semester Hours Minimum) |
| Major Instructional
Support Area: |
| (27 Sem Hours) |
CED 571, CED 572,
CED 574, CED 576,
CED 583, CED 584, CED 586, CED 588,
CED 595 Internship (3 semester hrs required; 300
contact hours) |
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| Related Studies
in Educational Foundations*: |
| (Nine Semester Hours) |
| EPY 521, EPY 555 |
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| And One Course from
Social Foundations: |
| EDF 501, EDF 515
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| Research in Education
Area: |
| (Three Semester
Hrs) |
| IDE 510 |
| *SPE
500 |
Must be taken
for three additional hours by students who
have not previously satisfied the special
education requirement. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE SCHOOL PSYCHOMETRY PROGRAM |
| (39 Semester
Hour Minimum) |
Major Instructional
Support Area:
(27 Sem Hours) |
EPY 555, EPY 556,
EPY 557, EPY 558,
CED 560, CED 571, CED 583, CED 584,
CED 595 Internship (Three semester hours required;
300 contact hours) |
Related Studies
in Educational Foundations
(9 Semester Hours) |
| EPY 521 |
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| One course from
the following: |
| EDF 501, EDF 515 |
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| One additional course
in EPY, EDF, or related field. |
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| Research in Education
Area: |
| (Three Semester
Hrs) |
| IDE 510 |
| *SPE
500 |
Must be taken
for three additional hours by students who
have not previously satisfied the special
education requirement. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE COMMUNITY COUNSELING PROGRAM |
| (48 Semester
Hour Minimum) |
| Required Major Professional
Core: |
| (42 Sem Hrs) |
CED 560, CED 571,
CED 572, CED 574,
CED 576, CED 584, CED 586, CED 588,
CED 590, SP TOP: Multicultural Counseling
CED 595 (Six semester hrs. required; 600 contact
hours) |
| Required Related
Professional Courses |
| (Nine Semester Hours) |
| IDE 510, EPY 521,
EPY 555 |
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| Approved Electives:
(Six Semester Hours) |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELING PROGRAM |
| (54 Semester
Hour Minimum) |
| Required Major Professional
Core: |
| (51 Sem Hrs) |
CED 560, CED 572
, CED 574, CED 575,
CED 576, CED 579, CED 581, CED 584,
CED 585, CED 586, CED 588, CED 590,
CED 595 Internship (Six semester hrs required;
600 contact hours) |
Required Related
Professional Courses:
(Nine Semester Hours) |
| IDE 510, EPY 521,
EPY 555 |
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| Approved Electives:
(Three Semester Hours) |
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| For information
concerning the national certification examination
in Rehabilitation Counseling and the Alabama License
for Professional Counselors, contact the Behavioral
Studies and Educational Technology Department. |
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| 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. |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Master of Education |
| 1. A
completed application for admission to the Graduate
School. |
| 2. Official
test scores--GRE, (must be sent by testing agency
to the Registrar). |
| 3. Official
transcripts from all institutions attended. |
| 4. Copy
of a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA PROGRAM |
| 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
two years of appropriate professional experience,
at least one of which must be in teaching. The
initial certificate is good for five years. |
| A minimum grade-point
average of 3.00 (B) is required on all work attempted.
A minimum grade of B is required for all EDM courses. |
| A comprehensive
written and portfolio examination covering all
areas of the student’s program is required. |
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| (33 Semester
Hour Minimum) |
Educational Media
Core: (21 Semester Hours)
EDM 520*, EDM 533*, EDM 552*, EDM 580*, EDM 581*,
EDM 583*, EDM 595* |
| *Enrollment is limited
to Library Media majors only. |
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| Instructional Support:
(12 Semester Hours) |
| IDE 510, EPY 502,
EDF 501 or 515 and an approved elective. |
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| SPE 500 must
be taken for three additional hours by students
who have not previously satisfied the special
education requirement. It
is recommended students complete EDM 520 prior
to taking the Educational Media Core courses. |
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| For more detailed
information, please visit the University of South
Alabama online web site 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@usouthal.edu |
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| INSTRUCTIONAL
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
| 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. |
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Each student will be assigned
a major professor and will complete a course-of-study
form by the end of the first semester of study. |
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A program committee will be
appointed to work with the student. |
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A Master’s Comprehensive
Examination will be completed by each student
during the student’s last semester. |
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| INSTRUCTIONAL
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM |
| 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 employ 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 web site
at http://idd.southalabama.edu
or the University of South Alabama online web
site 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@usouthal.edu |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION |
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An undergraduate degree in
an appropriate academic field. |
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A completed application for
admission to the Graduate School. |
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Official test scores from the
GRE-Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical, (must be
sent by testing agency to the Registrar). |
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Official transcripts from all
institutions attended. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
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Core
Courses (13 semester hours required)
EPY 502, IDE 510, ISD 600, ISD 610, ISD 621 |
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Approved
concentration areas (24 semester hours required)
Select one of the concentration options (A, B,
C, or D) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Field Courses
Minimum of 3 semester hours required
ISD 595, ISD 598, ISD 599
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| For information
on the Doctor of Philosophy program see Instructional
Design and Development program. |
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