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DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
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| Chair: John V. Dempsey
(251) 380-2861 |
| Professors:
Daughenbaugh, Davidson-Shivers, Dempsey, Hayes, Johnson, Law, Litchfield,
Newman, Robenstine, Strange, Uhlig, Van Haneghan |
| Associate Professors:
Clark, Fregeau, Guest, McIntosh, Robinson, Surry |
| Assistant Professors:
Adams, Haynes, Ingram, Millner,
Norris, Steele, Wagner |
| Instructors: Blaylock, Lewis |
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Department
of Professional Studies web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/coe/bset
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| The Department
of Professional Studies
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 have completed 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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| INTERDEPARTMENTAL EDUCATION |
| The department provides undergraduate and graduate students in the College with courses in Educational Foundations, Educational Technology, Educational Psychology, and Educational Research, but it does not offer undergraduate or graduate degree programs in these areas. These courses are designed to broaden and strengthen the student's degree-area preparation as a professional educator. |
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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. |
| Counselor
educators are ethically required to ensure that
students meet academic requirements and demonstrate
clinical competencies. Satisfactory progress will
be predicated on a combination of factors such
as academic success, clinical competence, adherence
to ethical standards, and appropriate interpersonal
functioning. Students who do not demonstrate satisfactory
competence within any of these critical areas
of professional performance may be terminated
from the program. Core faculty will evaluate students
on a continuing basis to determine students' satisfactory
progression through the program. |
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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 - June
15; for Spring admission - November
1, and for Summer
admission - April 1.
Requirements for admission are: |
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A completed
application for admission to the Graduate School. |
| 2. |
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. |
| 5. |
Results of
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE):
Verbal, Quantitative, Writing ;
or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). |
| 6. |
Requirements for School Counseling and School Pyschometry admission include baccalaureate-level or master's-level professional Educator certification in a teaching field. |
| 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 or
MAT; letters of reference; professional
experience; the applicant’s statement of
purpose; and program enrollment and availability. |
| Students who are not enrolled for three consecutive semesters must complete all admissions requirements again and be reviewed by the program admissions committee. |
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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. For certification in School Counseling or School Psychometry, 2 years of satisfactory teaching experience is required. |
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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 hours required; 300
contact hours) |
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| Related Studies
in Educational Foundations*: |
| (9 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: |
| (3 Semester
hours) |
| IDE 510 |
| *SPE
500 |
Must be taken
for 3 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 596 Internship (3 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 CED, EPY or related field. |
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| Research in Education
Area: |
| (3 Semester
hours) |
| IDE 510 |
| *SPE
500 |
Must be taken
for 3 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 hours) |
CED 560,
CED 566, CED 571, CED 572, CED 574,
CED 576, CED 584, CED 586, CED 588,
CED 597 (6 semester hours. required; 600 contact
hours) |
| Required Related
Professional Courses |
| (9 Semester hours) |
| IDE 510, EPY 521,
EPY 555 |
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| Approved Electives:
(6 Semester hours) |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELING PROGRAM |
| (54 Semester
hour Minimum) |
| Required Major Professional
Core: |
| (51 Sem hours) |
CED 560,
CED 566, CED 572 , CED 574, CED 575,
CED 576, CED 579, CED 581, CED 584,
CED 585, CED 586, CED 588
CED 598 Internship (6 semester hours required;
600 contact hours) |
Required Related
Professional Courses:
(9 Semester hours) |
| IDE 510, EPY 521,
EPY 555 |
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| Approved Electives:
(3 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 Certificate in Library
Media with a Master of Education Degree, and Alabama
Class A Endorsement in Library Media. 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. The 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 |
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| Applicants
for the Educational Media program are reviewed
throughout the year. Deadlines for all application
materials (specified below) are: Fall admission
- June 15; Spring
admission - November 1;
and Summer admission - April
1 . Requirements for admission are (in
addition to the general Graduate School Standards): |
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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. In addition, the letters should reference
the applicant's dispositions necessary to help
K-12 students learn. |
| 4. |
A
letter from the applicant indicating the applicant's
goal(s) and purpose(s) for pursuing the field
of Educational Media, and the dispositions that
make the applicant a good candidate for helping
K-12 students learn. |
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Valid
Alabama Certification: For the master's degree,
an Alabama Class A or B Certificate in
a teaching field. For the endorsement only, an
Alabama Class A Certificate in a teaching field
or instructional support area. |
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Results
of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),
including written component. |
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| Applications,
transcripts, letters, 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 decision
involves evaluation of the following: grade-point
average, scores on
the GRE, letters of reference, applicant's statement
of career goal(s) and purpose(s), professional
experience, and program enrollment and availability. |
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| Alabama
Class A Certificate in Library Media with a Master
of Education Degree (33 semester hours) |
| Students
entering this program must have a valid Alabama
Class A or B Certificate in a teaching field. |
| Program
requirements include: |
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Completing
a minimum of 33 semester hours as outlined below,
with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (B)
on all work attempted. A minimum grade of "B"
is required for all EDM courses, and a satisfactory
performance is required in each of the internship
experiences. |
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Passing
a written comprehensive and portfolio examination. |
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Having
at least two years of successful teaching experience
at the time application for certification is submitted. |
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| I.
Educational Media Core Courses (18 semester hours) |
| EDM
520, EDM 533, EDM 552, EDM 580, EDM 581, EDM 583 |
| Enrollment
is limited to Educational Media majors only. |
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| II.
Internship (3 semester hours) |
| EDM
595-A, EDM 595-B, EDM 595-C |
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| III.
Instructional Support Courses (12 semester hours) |
| EPY
502, EDF 501 or EDF 515, IDE 510, SPE 500 (If
a survey course in Special Education was previously
taken at the undergraduate or graduate level,
an advisor-approved elective may be taken in lieu
of SPE 500.) |
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| Alabama
Class A Endorsement in Library Media (21 semester
hours) |
| Students
entering this program must have a master's degree
and a valid Alabama Class A Certificate in a teaching
field or instructional support area. Program requirements
include: |
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Completing
a minimum of 21 semester hours as outlined below,
with a minimum grade of "B" in all core
courses and a satisfactory performance in each
of the internship experiences. |
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Passing
a written comprehensive and portfolio examination. |
| 3.
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Having
at least two years of successful teaching experience
at the time application for certification is submitted. |
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| I.
Educational Media Core Courses (18 semester hours) |
| EDM
520, EDM 533, EDM 552, EDM 580, EDM 581, EDM 583 |
| Enrollment
is limited to Educational Media majors only. |
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| II.
Internship (3 semester hours) |
| EDM
595-A, EDM 595-B, EDM 595-C |
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| In
addition, a survey course in Special Education
is required if not previously taken at the undergraduate
or graduate level. |
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| For more detailed
information, please visit the University of South
Alabama online web site at: http://usaonline.southalabama.edu
(click
on Academic Information and then Educational
Media) or contact: Dr. Mary Ann Robinson,
University of South Alabama, College of Education,
UCOM 3700, Mobile, AL 36688-0002. Phone: (251)380-2861;
E-mail: mrobinson@usouthal.edu |
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| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN 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. |
| 3. |
A Master’s Comprehensive
Examination will be completed by each student
during the student’s last semester. |
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| 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: Ms. Gail McLean, IDD Program Secretary, College of Education, University
of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688-0002. Telephone
(251) 380-2861; E-mail: gmclean@usouthal.edu |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION |
| Applications
for the Instructional Design and Development program
are reviewed throughout the year. Deadlines for
all application materials (specified below) are:
Fall admission - June 15;
Spring admission - November
1; Summer admission - April
1. Requirements for admission are: |
| 1.
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A
completed application for admission to the Graduate
School. |
| 2.
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One
official copy of all undergraduate and graduate
transcripts. |
| 3.
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Two
letters of recommendation from persons familiar
with the applicant's academic and/or professional
abilities. |
| 4. |
A
statement of the applicant's career goal(s) and
purpose(s) for pursuing the Master's program in
Instructional Design and Development. |
| 5.
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Results
of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) including
the writing component. |
| Applications,
transcripts, letters, 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 decision involves evaluation of the
following: grade-point average scores on the GRE,
letters of reference, applicant's statement of
career goal(s) and purpose(s), professional experience,
and program enrollment and availability. |
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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. Students must complete a written course of study by the end of their second semester in the program. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE M.S. DEGREE IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (40 semester hours minimum) |
| 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) |
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A.
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E-Developer
Required (15
Semester hours)
ISD 582, ISD 583,
ISD 650, ISD 651, ISD 653
Select at least
9 Semester
hours
ISD 581, ISD 584,
ISD 602, ISD 613, ISD 622, ISD 652,
ISD 655, ISD 656, ISD 682,
IDE 685, CED 678 |
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B.
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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
581, ISD 602, ISD 620, ISD 640, ISD
650, ISD 656, SY 512, PSC 580, CED 678, EPY 602,
EPY 610 |
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C.
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Performance
Systems & Training
Required (15 Semester hours)
ISD 611, ISD 613, ISD
640, ISD 641, ISD 642
Select at least
9 Semester hours
CED 678, EPY 602, EPY 610,
IDE 660, ISD 581, ISD 582, ISD 602, ISD
612, ISD 622, ISD 650, ISD 651,
ISD 653, ISD 656, ISD 682,
MGT 502, MGT 520, MGT 525 |
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D.
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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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| III. |
Field Courses
Minimum of 3 semester hours required
ISD 595, ISD 598, ISD 599
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| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT |
| The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Instructional Design and Development consists of components in instructional systems design, instructional technology, learning theory, and research and evaluation. Program emphases are: applying instructional systems design procedures in educational program development; developing instructional models for a variety of subject matter areas and educational settings; matching instructional strategies to student learning styles; evaluating, selecting, and integrating new technologies into instructional systems; and utilizing formative and summative evaluation and research in the development and improvement of instructional systems. Graduates of the program will be prepared to function in school districts, colleges and universities, business and industry, health care organizations, and the military with responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs. |
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION |
| Applicants must have earned the master’s degree before being considered for admission to the program. Students who will complete the master’s degree before matriculation to the doctoral program are eligible for admission contingent upon receipt of a final transcript from an accredited institution showing a degree and date of graduation. Persons with deficiencies in instructional design, technology, and other program areas will be required to complete necessary course work. This course work is available in the University. |
| The Admissions Committee will select the most highly qualified candidates to be considered for admission to the program. A positive effort will be made to identify and recruit minority students into the program. The following must be on file for an applicant to be considered. |
| 1. |
A completed application for admission to the Graduate School. |
| 2. |
Official GRE scores, including the writing section, sent by the testing agency to the Registrar. |
| 3. |
Official transcripts from all institutions attended. |
| 4. |
A written statement of the applicant’s career goal(s) and purpose(s) for pursuing the Ph.D. program in Instructional Design and Development. |
| 5. |
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional abilities. |
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| The admission decision involves evaluation of the following: the grade-point average on undergraduate and graduate course work; scores on the GRE; letters of recommendation; professional experience; the applicant’s statement of purpose; and the program’s enrollment. Final decisions regarding admission will be based on the applicant’s personal and professional qualifications as well as the program’s ability to accommodate additional doctoral students. Upon acceptance by the College of Education, the applicant will be recommended to the Dean of the Graduate School for admission. The Dean of the Graduate School will make the final admission decision and notify all applicants in writing of the disposition of their applications. Students are admitted into the Ph.D. program twice per year. The deadlines for application to the Ph.D. program are April 1 for Fall admission and November 1 for Spring admission. |
| Requests for application blanks for admission should be addressed to the Office of Admissions, Administration Building, Room 182, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 (Telephone: (251) 460-6141 or 1-(800) 872-5247). |
| Information about the Ph.D. program should be requested from the Coordinator, Instructional Design and Development Program, 3700 UCOM, College of Education, the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 (Telephone: (251)380-2861). |
| All documents for admission review (i.e., transcripts, test scores or letters of recommendation) must be official and mailed from the home institutions or testing agency directly to the Office of Admissions. Once submitted, documents become the property of the University of South Alabama. |
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| PROGRAM |
| The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Instructional Design and Development is designed to provide persons with skills required in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs in a variety of educational settings. The program consists of four major components: |
| 1. |
the instructional design and development foundation core; |
| 2. |
research methods and statistics; |
| 3. |
supporting coursework and |
| 4. |
completion of a dissertation. |
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| A minimum of 82 semester hours of approved graduate course work is required in the program. Appropriate course work taken at the master’s level and beyond may be used to meet this requirement. A minimum of 40 semester hours of course work must be completed at the University after admission to the doctoral program. Refer to the doctoral handbook for specific requirements. |
| The requirements for each of the components in the program in Instructional Design and Development are described below. (Any additional requirements will be determined by the student's doctoral advisory committee.) |
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| Instructional Design and Development Foundation Core (40 hours minimum) |
| The Instructional Design and Development Core includes course work in instructional systems design, instructional technology, learning theory, performance technology, and courseware development. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in all Core areas in written and performance examinations and will complete successfully a supervised field internship in a selected instructional setting. |
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| Research Methods/Statistics (18 hours minimum) |
Research course work and experiences are designed to prepare students to produce and apply knowledge in the field of instructional design and development. Emphasis is given to:
| 1. |
conceptualizing research/evaluation models appropriate for different instructional settings; |
| 2. |
applying basic assessment techniques to instructional environments; and |
| 3. |
performing basic and applied research in order to develop and improve instructional systems. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in research methods and statistics on written and performance examinations. |
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| Supporting Course Work (12 hours minimum) |
| Course work to support the proposed doctoral program is available from several academic divisions of the University. Course work is selected with the approval of the student’s doctoral advisory committee. |
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| Dissertation (9 hours minimum) |
| A dissertation is required of all candidates for the Ph.D. degree. The dissertation will involve independent, original research and creative effort. It should make a significant contribution to the field of knowledge in instructional design and development. The student's major professor and advisory committee will be responsible for supervising the dissertation research and for recommending approval of the dissertation to the Graduate School. The candidate will be required to complete an oral defense of the dissertation before the Graduate faculty. For additional information and guidance on the technical aspect of the dissertation, please see the following: |
| 1. the Graduate Section of this Bulletin; |
| 2. the University's current edition of A Guide for Preparing Theses and |
| Dissertations; |
| 3. the current APA Publication Manual; |
| 4. the Instructional Design and Development Program's Doctoral Student |
Handbook. |
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| CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT |
| Students will be in continuous enrollment in a dissertation research seminar (IDE 710/711) from the time they are admitted into the program until the end of their 6th semester in the program. From the time of admission until the end of their 3rd semester in the doctoral program, students will enroll each academic term for one semester hour of IDE 710, Research Seminar. From the beginning of their 4th semester in the doctoral program until the end of their 6th semester, doctoral students will enroll each academic term for one semester hour of IDE 711, Research Seminar. Doctoral students must enroll in the Research Seminar even if they are not taking any other courses. After successful completion of these research seminar requirements, students may choose to take additional terms of IDE 711 or other coursework. In any case, doctoral students must be continuously enrolled for one semester hour or more to remain active in the program. After admission to candidacy and until graduation, students must enroll each academic term for a minimum of one semester hour of IDE 799, Research and Dissertation. A minimum of 9 hours of dissertation credit is required. |
| Failure to enroll for any hours during any semester will result in a student being removed from the program. Students who voluntarily withdraw from the program may be considered for readmission. The student will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee under standards in effect at the time the student applies for readmission. The student will need to demonstrate that he or she is current with the research literature in the field. This will require additional work on the part of the candidate. |
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| RESIDENCY |
| Students in the program will complete a minimum of one year of residency during their doctoral studies. Residency is defined as enrollment as a full-time student for a period of three consecutive semesters, including summer, or completing a minimum of 21 semester hours in one academic year. Residency is a requirement for admission to candidacy. |
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| EXAMINATIONS |
| Doctoral students are required to successfully complete two major examinations before admission to candidacy. |
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| Measurement/Research/Statistics Examination |
| The Measurement/Research/Statistics Examination is a one day examination consisting of a written portion and the analysis of a data set using a computer program of the student’s choice. The purpose of the examination is to verify that the student has developed an understanding of research and statistical skills. |
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| Comprehensive Examination |
| The Comprehensive Examination is a written and oral examination. The purpose of the two-day written portion is to assure that all Instructional Design and Development candidates are prepared in the core areas of the discipline. The two-hour oral examination is intended to review and extend the topics covered in the written parts of the examination. |
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| CANDIDACY |
| Students will be admitted to candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design and Development after successful completion of the following program requirements: |
| 1. |
doctoral advisory committee appointed; |
| 2. |
program of study established; |
| 3. |
residency established; |
| 4. |
Measurement/Research/Statistics Examination; |
| 5. |
ID & D Qualifying Examination; and |
| 6. |
dissertation topic approved. |
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| ANNUAL REVIEW |
| Every doctoral student will be reviewed annually. The purpose of the review is to ensure that each student is making satisfactory progress in the program. Students who are not making satisfactory progress may be required to meet specific performance goals and may be suspended or dismissed from the doctoral program. The Annual Review will include the following criteria: |
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The student has met with the doctoral advisor at least once per semester. |
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The student's plan of study is complete and signed by all members of the Doctoral committee and approved by the chairman of the Behavioral Studies and Educational Technology department and the Director of Graduate Studies within the first two years. |
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Student's participation in IDE 710/IDE 711 and other courses is satisfactory. |
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Doctoral candidates is making steady progress on dissertation prospectus or dissertation investigation. |
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Student is taking courses on a regular basis and completing them in a timely fashion (a minimum of 15 credit hours per year). |
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Student is maintaining a satisfactory grade point average (3.0 or higher) and no more than two courses with grades of "C" in his or her entire Program of Studies. |
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Student does not have an excessive amount of incompletes. |
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| TIME LIMIT |
| Students will have seven years from the date of admission to the doctoral program to complete all requirements for the degree. This limit may, in extremely unusual cases, be extended for a defined period of time with approval of the Doctoral Advisory Committee, Director of Graduate Studies, and the Dean of the Graduate School. |
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| TRANSFER CREDIT |
| Graduate credit earned at an approved graduate school may be transferred to the University of South Alabama; however, no prior commitments will be made by the Graduate School or the College of Education concerning approval of the course work to meet requirements in the Ph.D. program in Instructional Design and Development. Recommendations concerning transfer credit will be made by the Doctoral Advisory Committee in light of a student’s total program of study. All proposed transfer credit must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies and the student's Doctoral Advisory Committee. Students in the doctoral program must complete a minimum of 40 semester hours at the University of South Alabama after admission to the doctoral program. |
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| IDD DOCTORAL STUDENT HANDBOOK |
| The Instructional Design and Development Doctoral Student Handbook provides additional information about the program. The latest version of the handbook is available from the Professional Studies department secretary. |
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