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FORMAT 5 Submit originals and one copy and electronic copy to Governance/Faculty Senate Office (email electronic copy to [email protected]) PROGRAM/DEGREE REQUIREMENT CHANGE (MAJOR) SUBMITTED BY: r--- -- j Graduate Education I Prepared by College/School Phone School of Education Jane Monahan 474-5362 ---- ---···" ·- · - ····- --- r------------------i I Email Contact [email protected] I Faculty Contact Philip Patterson or Susan Renes See http://www.uaf.edu!uafgov/faculty-senate/curriculumlcourse-degree-procedures-/ for a complete description of the rules governing curriculum & course changes. PROGRAM /DENT/FICA TION: § £ _E_P-ROG -R - AM - -,_ _____________ l\ _'I_a_s_ te_r_o_r_E_d_u_c -. a_ tio_n ___ __________ ---1 ' Degree Level: (i.e., Certificate, A.A., A.A.S., B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., Ph.D.) M. Ed . A. CHANGE IN DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: (Brief statement of program/degree changes and obiectives) For All M. Ed. Concentrations: l. Remove ED F669 as a selection for the cross-cultural studies requirement in the M. Ed. This course is no longer offered. 2. Add ED F682 Rethinking Multicultural Education as a selection for the cross-cultural studies requirement of the M.Ed. 3. Edit to the title for ED/CCS F604-remove the word "Systems". Editorial change. 4. Add CCS designator to ED/CCS 616 and ED/CCS 631. The courses are cross-listed. Editorial change. For M. Ed . in Elementary Education I. Reduce the number of elective credits from 6 to 3. Change total credits required for the degree from 33 to 30. For M. Ed. in Online Innovation and Design 1. Replace required class ED F432 Fundamentals of Media Design with ED F659 Multimedia Tools for Teachers. 2. Make ED F654 Digital Citizenship a required course . 3. Title change to ED 650. For M. Ed . in Special Education 1. Make EDSE F625 a required course. 2. Make EDSE F677 a required course. 3. Remove "choose from the list" sections and add a 6 credit elective block to the M. Ed. in Special Education. 4. Add ED F648 to elective block. 5. Change language discussing Praxis exams. 6. Change course name and description for EDSE 612, EDSE 622, EDSE 633, EDSE 642, EDSE 677 7. Remove EDSE 681 Remove reference to Educational Leadership Program. B. CURRENT REQUIREMENTS AS IT APPEARS IN THE CATALOG: MEd Degree The School of Education offers maser of education degrees in counseling, special education and education. Students in the education major may earn a degree in these areas of specialization: cross-cultural education, curriculum and instruction, language and literacy, and online innovation and design. Students completing postbaccalaureate certification in elementary or secondary education may earn an MEd in the respective area. For elementary education, secondary education, special education and counseling majors, refer to specific admission and program requirements listed in the respective sections of the catalog. Admission requirements Applications will be reviewed on March I and Oct. I for admission in the following semester. Faculty may vote to admit, not admit or admit with stipulations. Stipulations are specified when additional development in particular areas is needed

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Page 1: Depar t~e-~- Graduate Education School of Education Jane

FORMAT 5 Submit originals and one copy and electronic copy to Governance/Faculty Senate Office (email electronic

copy to [email protected])

PROGRAM/DEGREE REQUIREMENT CHANGE (MAJOR)

SUBMITTED BY: r--- --

j Depar_t~e-~ - Graduate Education

I Prepared by

College/School

Phone

School of Education

Jane Monahan 474-5362 ---- ---···" ·- · - ····- ---r------------------i I Email Contact [email protected]

I Faculty Contact Philip Patterson or

Susan Renes See http:/ /www.uaf.edu!uafgov/faculty-senate/curriculumlcourse-degree-procedures-/ for a complete description of the rules governing curriculum & course changes.

PROGRAM /DENT/FICA TION:

§ £ _E_P-ROG- R- AM- -,_ _____________ l\_'I_a_s_te_r_o_r_E_d_u_c-.a_tio_n ___ __________ ---1

' Degree Level: (i.e., Certificate, A.A., A.A.S., B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., Ph.D.) M. Ed.

A. CHANGE IN DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: (Brief statement of program/degree changes and obiectives) For All M. Ed. Concentrations:

l. Remove ED F669 as a selection for the cross-cultural studies requirement in the M. Ed . This course is no longer offered.

2. Add ED F682 Rethinking Multicultural Education as a selection for the cross-cultural studies requirement of the M.Ed.

3. Edit to the title for ED/CCS F604-remove the word "Systems" . Editorial change . 4. Add CCS designator to ED/CCS 616 and ED/CCS 631. The courses are cross-listed. Editorial change.

For M. Ed. in Elementary Education I. Reduce the number of elective credits from 6 to 3. Change total credits required for the degree from 33 to 30.

For M. Ed. in Online Innovation and Design 1. Replace required class ED F432 Fundamentals of Media Design with ED F659 Multimedia Tools for Teachers. 2 . Make ED F654 Digital Citi zenship a required course . 3. Title change to ED 650 .

For M. Ed. in Special Education 1. Make EDSE F625 a required course . 2 . Make EDSE F677 a required course. 3. Remove "choose from the list" sections and add a 6 credit elective block to the M. Ed . in Special Education . 4 . Add ED F648 to elective block. 5. Change language discussing Praxis exams. 6. Change course name and description for EDSE 612, EDSE 622 , EDSE 633 , EDSE 642, EDSE 677 7. Remove EDSE 681

Remove reference to Educational Leadership Program.

B. CURRENT REQUIREMENTS AS IT APPEARS IN THE CATALOG: MEd Degree

The School of Education offers maser of education degrees in counseling, special education and education. Students in the education major may earn a degree in these areas of specialization: cross-cultural education, curriculum and instruction, language and literacy, and online innovation and design. Students completing postbaccalaureate certification in elementary or secondary education may earn an MEd in the respective area. For elementary education, secondary education, special education and counseling majors, refer to specific admission and program requirements listed in the respective sections of the catalog.

Admission requirements

Applications will be reviewed on March I and Oct. I for admission in the following semester. Faculty may vote to admit, not admit or admit with stipulations. Stipulations are specified when additional development in particular areas is needed

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before beginning a graduate degree program.*

The master of education in counseling program reviews app li cations on March 1 only.

Minimum requirements for adm ission to the MEd program are:

1. Bachelor's degree and a 3.0 GPA. 2. One year of sat isfactory teaching or administrative experience. Alte rnat ive experience may be accepted.

Complete the following application procedures for the UAF Graduate School:

I. Submit a graduate application form to the UAF Office of Admissions. 2. Submit scores on the general Graduate Record Examination if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0. 3. Submit a four-five page essay whi ch describes your career goals and educational philosophy, and how those goals

and philosophy are re levant to the School of Education's mission and education graduate degree program. 4. Submit official transcripts. 5. Submit three letters of reference. 6. Submit a resume.

Master of Education in Counseling

Students may earn an MEd degree in counseling with specialization in school or community counseling. Refe r to the counseling program section of this catalog for more information.

Master of Education in Cross-Cultural Education

Program Requirements

I . Complete the genera l uni vers ity requirements. 2. Complete MEd degree requirements. 3. Complete the admission requirements for the Master of Education Degree. 4. Complete the following:

ED F601--lntroduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F682--Rethinking Multicultural Education--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project (6)

or ED F699--Thesis (6)--6 credits 5. Complete one of the following cross-cultural foundations with Focus on Alaska Context Courses:

ED/CCS F6 l 0--Education and Cultural Processes--3 credits ED/CCS F6 l l--Culture, Cognition and Knowledge Acquisition--3 credits ED F6 l 6--Education and Socioeconomic Change--3 credits ED F620--Language, Literacy and Learning--3 credits ED F63 l--Culture, Community and Curriculum--3 credits ED F669--Reading Language and Culture--3 credits

6. Complete at least 12 credits of approved electives in cross-cultural education in consultation with the student's graduate advisory committee--12 credits

7. Minimum credits required--30 credits

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Program Requirements

I . Complete the general university requirements. 2. Complete MEd dee:ree requirements. 3. Complete the admissions requirements for the Master of Education degree. 4. Complete the following:

ED F601--Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F612--Foundations ofEducation--3 credits ED F630--Curriculum Development--3 credits ED F659--Multimedia Tools for Teachers--3 credits ED F686--Assessment and Testin in K-12 School--3 credits

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ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project (6) or ED F699--Thes is ( 6)--6 credits

5. Complete one of the following cross-cultural foundations with focu s on Alaska context courses: ED/CCS F6 I 0--Ed ucation and Cultural Processes--3 credits ED/CCS F61 l--Culture, Cognition and Knowledge Acquisition--3 credits ED F6 I 6--Education and Socioeconomic Change--3 credits ED F620--Language, Literacy and Learn ing--3 cred its ED F63 l--Culture, Community and Curricu lum--3 credits ED F669--Reading Language and Culture--3 credits

6. Complete one F600-level education elective course--3 credits 7. Minimum credits required--30 credits

Master of Education in Elementary Education

Following completion of the year-long UAF, postbaccalaureate elementary licensure program, students can pursue a MEd degree in elementary education if they choose to do so. Thirteen specified graduate credits from the elementary licensure program can be used to meet the MEd elementary education requirements. Courses are available through UAF by distance delivery and on the Fairbanks campus. Students can enro ll in courses throughout the year. Licensure and the master's degree requirements must be met within seven years of the beginning of the program.

Students who have completed undergraduate courses 110, 20 I, 330, 410 and EDSE F316 as part of their licensure program must complete additional graduate level course work to receive a master' s degree. Please contact the School of Educat ion Student Services Office for additional information.

Program Requirements

I . Complete the general universitv requirements. 2. Complete l'v!Ed degree requirements. 3. Complete the adm ission requirements for the graduate-leve l elementary postbaccalaureate licensure program. 4. Complete the following:

ED F624--Foundations of Education in Alaska: From Segregation to Standards--3 credits ED F625--Exceptional Learners and Child Development: Individual and Cultural Characteristics--3 credits ED F626--Teaching Reading, Writing, and Language Arts--3 credits ED F678--Mathematics Methods and Curriculum Development--3 credits ED F688--Science Methods and Curriculum Development--3 credits ED F601 --Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)--3 credits or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project (6)

or ED F699--Thesis (6)--6 credits 5. Complete two graduate-level elective courses approved by candidate's graduate committee--6 credits 6. Minimum credits required--33 credits

Master of Education in Language and Literacy

Program Requirements

I. Complete the e.eneral universitv requirements. 2. Complete MEd degree requirements. 3. Complete the admission requirements for the Master of Education degree. 4. Complete the following:

ED F60 1--Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits LING F602--Second Language Acquisition--3 credits LING F6 l 0--Theory and Methods of Second Language Learning--3 credits ED F620--Language, Literacy and Learning--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project (6)

or ED F699--Thesis ( 6)--6 credits 5. Complete one of the following cross-cultural foundations with Focus on Alaska Context Courses:

ED/CCS F610--Education and Cultural Processes--3 credits ED/CCS F6 J J--Culture, Cognition and Knowledge Acquisition--3 credits ED F6 I 6--Education and Socioeconomic Change--3 credits ED F63 1--Culture, Community and Curriculum--3 credits ED F669--Reading, Language and Culture--3 credits

6. Com lete two F600-level education elective courses--6 credits

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7. Minimum credits required--30 credits

Master of Education in On line Innovation and Design

Program Requirements

l. Complete the ge nera l uni versity requi rements. 2 . Complete MEd degree requirements. 3 . Complete the admission requirements for the Master of Education degree. 4. Complete the following:

ED F431--Web 2 .0 Fundamentals--3 credits ED F432--Fundamental s in Media Design--3 credits ED F601--Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED F650--Current Issues in Technology--3 credits

5. Complete one of the following cross-cultural foundations with focus on Alaska context courses: ED/CCS F610--Education and Cultural Processes--3 credits ED/CCS F61 l--Culture , Cognition and Knowledge Acqui sition--3 credits ED F616--Education and Socioeconomic Change--3 credits ED F620--Language , Literacy and Learning--3 credits ED F63 l--Culture, Community and Curriculum--3 credits ED F669--Reading, Language and Culture--3 credits

6 . Complete two of the following: ED F653--Instructional Design--3 credits ED F654--Digital Citi zenship , Internet Legal Issues, Digital Copyright and Fair Use--3 credits ED F655--0nline Pedagogy--3 credits ED F676--Supporting Learning in Diverse Systems--3 credits ED F677--Digital Storytelling--3 credits

7 . Complete the following for the thesi s option: ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documentation Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F699--Thesis--6 credits

8. Complete the followin g for the project option: ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documentation Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project--6 credits

9. Complete the following for the comprehensive exam option: Nine graduate-level elective credits approved by candidate's graduate committee--9 credits Comprehensive examination Minimum credits required--30 credits

Master of Education in Secondary Education

Following the completion of the year-long UAF secondary postbaccalaureate licensure program, students can pursue an MEd degree in secondary education.

Thi s program is designed to expand the preparation and instructional practices of middle and secondary educators and education professionals . Fifteen graduate-level credits from the UAF Secondary Postbaccalaureate Licensure program may be applied toward the MEd in secondary education program. Courses are available through UAF by distance-delivery and on the Fairbanks campus . Master's degree requirements must be met within seven years of beginning the program .

Program Requirements

I . Complete the general uni versitv requirements. 2 . Complete the MEd degree requirements. 3. Complete the admission requirements for the graduate-level secondary postbaccalaureate licensure program. 4. Complete the following :

EDSC F402--Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School (3) or one elective course approved by candidate's graduate committee (3)--3 credits

EDSC F614--Leaming, Development and Special Needs Instructions (3) or EDSE F622--Curriculum and Strategies II: High Incidence (3)--3 credits

EDSC F631--Secondary Instruction and Assessment in the Content Area (3) or EDSC F632--English/Language Arts Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3) or EDSC F633--Mathematics Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3) or EDSC F634--Science Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3) or EDSC F635--Social Studies Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3) or EDSC F636--Art Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3) or EDSC F637--World Lan uacre Secondar Instruction and Assessment (3)--3 credits

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EDSC F642--Teaching with Technology I--1 credit EDSC F643--Technology Applications in Education 11--2 credits EDSC F657--Multicultural Education and School -Community Relations--4 credits EDSC F658--Classroom Organization and Management--3 credits ED F60 !--Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits

5. Complete the following for the thesis option: ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F699--Thesis--6 credits

6. Complete the following for the Project option: ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project--6 credits

7. Complete the following for the Comprehensive Exam option: EDSC F407--Reading Strategies for Secondary Teachers (3)

or one elective course approved by candidate's graduate committee (3)--3 credits Six graduate-level elective credits approved by candidate's graduate committee--6 credits Comprehensive Examination

8. Minimum credits required--31 credits

Master of Education in Special Education

Prepares K-12 special educators at the graduate level with specific training in the areas of disabilities, assessment, interventions strategies, current law and the implementation of programs incl tiding development of legally defensible federal IDEA documents . Graduates will have mastery of the Council for Exceptional Children standards for special education teachers : foundations in special education, development and characteristics of learners, individual learning differences , instructional strategies, learning environments and social interactions , communication , instructional planning , assessment, and professional and ethical practice.

The program will provide individuals who already possess, or are eligible for, a current Alaska teaching certificate or a bachelor's degree and the necessary prerequisites with specific training in the area of special education. The program prepares K-12 special education teachers who can effectively understand state and national education issues and respond appropriately. Special education candidates will progress through a series of developmentally sequenced field experiences for all ages, types and levels of abilities including collaborative opportunities. Those who have completed the program will have met the National Council for Exceptional Children content standards.

The Master of Education in Special Education provides development in collaboration/consultation models and program development in multicultural settings. Completion of this program meets requirements for Alaska licensure as a K-12 special education teacher.

Program Requirements for Certified Teachers

I . Complete the following admission requirements: l . Admission requirements for the graduate program. 2 . Current Alaska teaching certificate or equivalent coursework towards an Alaska teaching certificate.

2. Prerequisite: EDSE F482--Inclusive Classroom for All Children or comparable transfer course from another institution--3 credits

3. Complete general universitv requirements 4 . Complete the MEd degree requirements 5. Complete the following:.

EDSE F610--Assessment of Students with Disabilities--3 credits EDSE F612--Curriculum and Strategies I: Low Incidence--3 credits EDSE F622--Curriculum and Strategies II: High Incidence--3 credits EDSE F632--Special Education Law: Principles and Practices--3 credits

6 . Complete one of the following: EDSE F625--Teaching Mathematics to Special Learners (3)

or EDSE F605--Early Childhood Special Education (3) or EDSE F677--Reading Assessment, Curriculum, and Strategies (3)--3 credits

7. Complete one of the following: EDSE F624--Social/Emotional Development, Assessment and Intervention (3)

or EDSE F633--Autism: Communication and Social Disorders (3) or EDSE F640--Collaboration and Consultive Methods (3) or EDSE F642--Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Social and Behavioral Issues (3)--3 credits

8. Complete two graduate-level special education electives approved by candidate's graduate committee--6 credits 9. Complete the following:

EDSE F680--Special Education Clinical Practice*--3 credits EDSE F681--Special Education Portfolio**--3 credits

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ED F601--Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits 10. Complete comprehensive examination.*** 11 . Minimum credits required--36 credits

*Additi onal fee required. Charges are added to fee statements every semester.

** Students pursuing a K-12 Special Education certificate must complete a Clinical Practice and Portfolio in a public school setting

***Must be enrolled in 3 graduate credits the semester the comprehensive exam is completed.

Note: The Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development req uires passing Praxis II scores before issuin g a professional teaching certificate. Current test numbers and minimum scores can be found at www.ecd.state.ak.us!feacherCertifi cation/prof.htrnl. Candidates should consult the employing school di strict to determine preferred tests based on teaching assignment.

Program Requirements for Initial Certification

I . Complete the following admission requirements: I . Admission requirements for the graduate program. 2. Baccalaureate degree along with the following prerequisites:

i. Documented recent experience (minimum of 12 hours) in an educational setting with children experiencing disabilities.

11. UAF prerequisite course or comparable transfer courses: ED F245--Child Development--3 credits ED F201 Introduction to Education (3)

or EDSC F205--Introduction to Secondary Education (3) or EDSC F415--Foundations of Modem Educational Practice (3) or ED F624--Foundations of Education in Alaska: From Segregation to Standards (3)--3

credits EDSE F482--lnclusive Classrooms for All Children--3 credits

u1. An Alaska studies course approved by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.

iv. A multicultural education/cross-cultural communication course approved by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.

v. Passing scores on the Praxis I or another test acceptable to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development before or during the first semester of classes. Acceptable scores on the Praxis !--Writing; Reading; and Math; or CBEST: or WEST-B: Writing, Reading, and Math

vi . Passing scores on the appropriate Praxis II Exam(s) required before entering EDSE F678-­Special Education Clinical Practice: Initial.

2 . All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum final grade of B. Once the admission requirements , prerequisite courses and testing requirements have been met, applicants will be formally admitted to the program.

3. Complete the general university requirements. 4. Complete the MEd degree requirements 5. All students not possessing a current Alaska teacher certificate are required to take 6 credits of clinical practice.

Clinical practice courses are taken the last two semesters of the program. To enter the clinical practice , students must apply for authorization from the State of Alaska. This includes fingerprinting and a background check. Fingerprint clearance may take up to six months to complete. Submit the clinical practice application two semesters prior to the desired placement. Failure to comply with the requirement, falsification of information, or evidence of a criminal conviction that is named in the law or the Professional Teaching Practices Commission is considered an ethics violation. This will result in denied access to field placement in Alaska school districts. Authorization is required before clinical practice can begin.

6. Complete the following: EDSE F610--Assessment of Students with Disabilities--3 credits EDSE F612--Curriculum and Strategies I: Low Incidence--3 credits EDSE F622--Curriculum and Strategies II : High Incidence--3 credits EDSE F632--Special Education Law: Principles and Practices--3 credits

7. Complete one of the following : EDSE F605--Early Childhood Special Education (3)

or EDSE F625--Teaching Mathematics to Special Learners (3) or EDSE F677--Reading Assessment, Curriculum, and Strategies (3)--3 credits

8. Complete one of the following: EDSE F624--Social/Emotional Development , Assessment and Intervention (3)

or EDSE F633--Autism: Communication and Social Disorders (3)

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or EDSE F640--Collaboration and Consultative Methods (3) or EDSE F642--Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Social and Behavioral Issues (3)--3 credits

9. Complete two graduate level special education electives approved by candidate's grad uate committee--6 credits I 0 . Complete the following courses:

EDSE F678--Special Education Clinical Practice: Initial*--3 credits EDSE F680--Special Education Clinical Practice*--3 credits EDSE F68J--Special Education Portfolio**--3 credits ED F60 !--Introduction lo Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits 11. Complete comprehensive examination*** 12. Minimum credits required--39 credits

*Additional fee required . Charges are added to fee statements every semester.

**Students pursuing a K-12 Special Education certificate must complete a Clinical Practice and Portfolio in a public school setting.

***Must be enrolled in 3 graduate credits the semester the comprehensive exam is completed.

Note: The Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development requires passing Praxis II scores before issuing a professional teaching certificate. Current test numbers and minimum scores can be found at www .eed.statc.ak .usffeacherCcrtificati on/prof.html. Candidates should consult the employing school district to determine preferred tests based on teaching assignment.

Educational Leadership

The Master of Education in educational leadership is a statewide program offered through the University of Alaska Anchorage for more information see the following website: http: //coe .uaa.a laska.edu/programs/leadership/.

Interdisciplinary PhD Degree

Students wishing to further their education beyond a master of education degree may pursue an interdisciplinary PhD degree. For more information, refer to the program section on in terd isciplinary studies -- PhD degree.

C. PROPOSED REQUIREMENTS AS IT WILL APPEAR IN THE CATALOG WITH THESE CHANGES: (Underline new wording strike thraugh a!d waFdiRg and use complete catalog format)

MEd Degree mi:..sr-o,n f "

The School of Education offers m~r of education degrees in counseling, special education and education. Students in the education major may earn a degree in these areas of specialization: cross-cultural education, curriculum and instruction, language and literacy, and online innovation and design. Students completing postbaccalaureate certification in elementary or secondary education may earn an MEd in the respective area. For elementary education, secondary education, special education and counse ling majors, refer to specific admission and program requirements listed in the respective sections of the catalog.

Admission requirements

Applications will be reviewed on March 1 and Oct. I for admission in the following semester. Faculty may vote to admit, not admit or admit with stipulations. Stipulations are specified when additional development in particular areas is needed before beginning a graduate degree program.*

Tlle master of edueatioR iR eouRseliAg 13rogrfilfl reYiev•s a1313lieati0Rs OR Marell I oAly.

Minimum requirements for admission to the MEd program are:

1. Bachelor's degree and a 3.0 GP A. 2. One year of satisfactory teaching or administrative experience. Alternative experience may be accepted.

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Complete the following app licat ion procedures for the UAF Graduate Schoo l:

1. Submit a graduate app lication form to the UAF Office of Admissions. 2. Submit scores on the genera l Graduate Record Examination if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0. 3. Submit a four-five page essay which describes your career goals and educational philosophy, and how those goals

and philosophy are re levant to the School of Educat ion's mission and education grad uate degree program. 4. Submi t official transcripts. 5. Submit three letters of reference. 6. Submit a resume.

Master of Education in Counseling

Students may earn an MEd degree in counseling with specialization in school or community counseling. Refer to the counseling program section of this catalog for more information.

Master of Education in Cross-Cultural Ed ucation

Program Requirements

1. Complete the general university req uirements. 2. Complete MEd degree requirements. 3. Complete the admission requirements for the Master of Education Degree. 4. Complete the following:

ED F601--Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge 8y5tems (3)--3 credits ED F682--Rethinking Multicu ltural Education--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project (6)

or ED F699--Thesis (6)--6 credits 5. Complete one of the following cross-cultural foundations with Focus on Alaska Context Courses:

ED/CCS F6 10--Education and Cultural Processes--3 credits ED/CCS F611--Culture, Cognition and Knowledge Acquisition--3 credits ED/CCS F616--Education and Socioeconomic Change--3 credits ED F620--Language, Literacy and Learning--3 credits ED/CCS F63 l--Culture, Community and Curriculum--3 credits eD F669 ReaElillg LallgHage ans CHltme 3 ereElits

6. Complete at least 12 credits of approved electives in cross-cultural education in consultation with the student's graduate advisory committee--1 2 credits

7. Minimum credits required--30 credits

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Program Requirements

1. Complete the general universitv requ irements. 2. Complete MEd degree requirements. 3. Complete the admissions requirements for the Master of Education degree. 4. Complete the following:

ED F601 --Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge 8y5tems (3)--3 credits ED F612--Foundations ofEducation--3 credits ED F630--Curriculum Development--3 credits ED F659--Multimedia Tools for Educators Teaefiers -3 credits ED F686--Assessment and Testing in K-12 School--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project (6)

or ED F699--Thesis (6)--6 credits 5. Complete one of the following cross-cultural foundations with focus on Alaska context courses:

ED/CCS F610--Education and Cultural Processes--3 credits ED/CCS F6l1--Culture, Cognition and Knowledge Acquisition--3 credits ED/CCS F616--Education and Socioeconomic Change--3 credits ED F620--Language, Literacy and Learning--3 credits ED/CCS F631 --Culture, Community and Curriculum--3 credits eD F669 ReaElillg LallgHage anEl CHlt1:1re 3 ereElits ED F682-Rethinking Multicultural Education-3 credits

6. Com lete one F600-level education elective course--3 credits

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7. Minimum credits required--30 credits

Master of Education in Elementary Education

Following completion of the year-long UAF, postbaccalaureate elementary licensure program, students can pursue a MEd degree in elementary education if they choose to do so. Thirteen specified graduate credits from the elementary licensure program can be used to meet the MEd elementary education requirements. Courses are available through UAF by distance delivery and on the Fairbanks campus. Students can enroll in courses throughout the year. Licensure and the master's degree requirements must be met within seven years of the beginning of the program.

Students who have completed undergraduate courses 110, 20 I, 330, 410 and EDSE F316 as part of their licensure program must complete additional graduate level course work to receive a master's degree. Please contact the School of Education Student Services Office for additional information.

Program Requirements

I . Complete the general university requirements. 2. Complete MEd degree requ ire ments. 3. Complete the admission requirements for the graduate- level elementary postbaccalaureate licensure program. 4. Complete the following :

ED F624--Foundations of Education in Alaska: From Segregation to Standards--3 credits ED F625--Exceptional Learners and Child Development: Individual and Cultural Characteri stics--3 credits ED F626--Teaching Reading, Writing, and Language Arts--3 credits ED F678--Mathematics Methods and Curriculum Development--3 credits ED F688--Science Methods and Curriculum Development--3 credits ED F601--lntroduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)--3 credits or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge~ (3)--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project (6)

or ED F699--Thesis (6)--6 credits 5. Complete Nffl one graduate-level elective courses approved by candidate's graduate committee--6 l credits 6. Minimum credits required--H lQ_credits

Master of Education in Language and Literacy

Program Requirements

1. Complete the ge neral universi ty req uirements. 2. Complete MEd degree req uirements. 3. Complete the admission requirements for the Master of Education degree. 4. Complete the following:

ED F60 1--Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systeffis (3)--3 credits LING F602--Second Language Acquisition--3 credits LING F610--Theory and Methods of Second Language Leaming--3 credits ED F620--Language, Literacy and Leaming--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project (6)

or ED F699--Thesis (6)--6 credits 5. Complete one of the fo llowing cross-cultural foundations with Focus on Alaska Context Courses:

ED/CCS F610--Education and Cultural Processes--3 credits ED/CCS F61 l--Culture, Cognition and Knowledge Acquisition--3 credits ED/CCS F6 I 6--Education and Socioeconomic Change--3 credits ED/CCS F63 l--Culture, Community and Curriculum--3 credits eD F669 ReadiHg, Language aHd CultUFe 3 eredits ED F682-Rethinking Multicultural Education-3 credits

6. Complete two F600-level education elective courses--6 credits

Minimum credits required--30 credits

Master of Education in Online Innovation and Design

Program Requirements

I . Com lete the enernl universi ty re uirements.

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2. Complete MEd degree requirements. 3. Complete the adm ission requirements for the Master of Education degree. 4. Complete the fo llowing:

ED F43 l--Web 2.0 Fundamentals--3 cred its ED F4 32 FuRdamentals iR Media Design 3 eredits ED F601--Introduction to Applied Social Sc ience Research--3 credits ED F650-Current Topics -l-5sttes-in Educational Technology: Innovative Instruction and Leadersh ip--3 credits ED F654--Digital Citizenship, Internet Legal Issues, Digital Copyright and Fair Use--3 credits ED F659 Multimedia Too ls For Educato rs Teaehers 3 credits

5. Complete one of the following cross-cultural foundations with focu s on Alaska context courses: ED/CCS F610--Education and Cultural Processes--3 credits ED/CCS F61 l--Culture, Cogn ition and Knowledge Acquisition--3 credits ED/CCS F6 l 6--Education and Socioeconomic Change--3 credits ED F620--Language, Literacy and Learning--3 cred its ED/CCS F63 l--Culture, Communi ty and Curriculum--3 credits ED F669 Reading, Langu17ge and Culture 3 eredits ED F682-Rethinking Multicultural Education-3 credits

6. Ceffl13lete twe ~eftlle fo llewing: ED F653 lnslfuetienal Design 3 eredits ED F654 Digital Citi20enslli13, Internet Legal Issues, Digital Cef3)Tigllt and Fair Use 3 eredits ED F655 OnliRe Pedagogy 3 eredits ED F676 Su1313erting Learning in DiYerse Systeffis 3 eredits ED F677 Digital Sterytelling 3 eredits

7. Complete the following for the thesis option: One F600-level Online Innovation and Design Elective (3) ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documentation Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F699--Thesis--6 credits

8. Complete the fo llowing for the project option: One F600-level Online Innovation and Design Elective (3) ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documentation Indigenous Knowledge Systeffis (3)--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project--6 credits

9. Complete the fo llowing classes or comparable electives approved by the student's graduate advisory committee for the comprehensive exam option: ED F653--Instructional Design (3) ED F655-0nline Pedagogy (3) ED F676--Supporting Learning in Diverse Systems (3) ED F677--Digital Storytelling (3)- 6 credits ~line graduate leYel eleetive eredits a1313roved by eandidate's graduate eeffiffiittee 9 eredits Complete the comprehensive examination

Minimum credits required--30 credits

Master of Education in Secondary Education

Following the completion of the year-long UAF secondary postbaccalaureate licensure program, students can pursue an MEd degree in secondary education.

This program is designed to expand the preparation and instructional practices of middle and secondary educators and education professionals. Fifteen graduate-level credits from the UAF Secondary Postbaccalaureate Licensure program may be applied toward the MEd in secondary education program. Courses are avai lable through UAF by distance-delivery and on the Fairbanks campus. Master's degree requirements must be met within seven years of beginning the program.

Program Requirements

I . Complete the general university requirements. 2. Complete the MEd degree requirements. 3. Complete the admission requirements for the graduate-level secondary postbaccalaureate licensure program. 4. Complete the following :

EDSC F402--Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School (3) or one elective course approved by candidate's graduate committee (3)--3 credits

EDSC F614--Learning, Development and Special Needs Instructions (3) or EDSE F622-Curriculum, Management, and Strategies II: High Incidence (3)--3 credits

EDSC F63 l--Secondary Instruction and Assessment in the Content Area (3) or EDSC F632--En lish/Lan ua e Arts Seconda Instruction and Assessment (3

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or EDSC F633--Mathematics Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3) or EDSC F634--Science Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3) or EDSC F635--Social Studies Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3) or EDSC F636--Art Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3) or EDSC F637--World Language Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3)--3 credits

EDSC F642--Teaching with Technology 1--1 credit EDSC F643--Technology Applications in Education 11--2 credits EDSC F657--Multicultural Education and School-Community Relations--4 credits EDSC F658--Classroom Organization and Management--3 credits ED F60 !--Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits

5. Complete the following for the thesis option: ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F699--Thesis--6 credits

6. Complete the following for the Project option: ED/CCS F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits ED F698--Non-thesis Research/Project--6 credits

7. Complete the following for the Comprehensive Exam option: EDSC F407--Reading Strategies for Secondary Teachers (3)

or one elective course approved by candidate's graduate committee (3)--3 credits Six graduate-level elective credits approved by candidate's graduate committee--6 credits Comprehensive Examination

8. Minimum credits required--31 credits

Master of Education in Special Education

Prepares K-12 special educators at the graduate level with specific training in the areas of disabilities , assessment, interventions strategies , current law and the implementation of programs including development of legally defensible federal IDEA documents.

Graduates will have mastery of the Council for Exceptional Children standards for special education teachers: learner development and individual learning differences, learning environments, curricular content knowledge, assessment , instructional planning and strategies, professional learning and ethical practice , and collaboration. fo>mdatioRs in special edticatioR, developmeRt aRd cfiaracteristics of learners, iRdividtial learniRg differeRces, iRstrnctional strategies, learniRg eRviroRmeRts aRd social iRteractioRs , commtinication, iRstrnctioRal planning , assessmeRt, and professional aRd etfiical praetiee. The program will provide individuals who already possess, or are eligible for, a current Alaska teaching certificate or a bachelor's degree and the necessary prerequisites, with specific training in the area of special education. The program prepares K-12 special education teachers who can effectively understand state and national education issues and respond appropriately. Special education candidates will progress through a series of developmentally sequenced field experiences for all ages, types and levels of abilities, including collaborative opportunities. Tfiose wfio complete tfie program will A.ave met tfie RatioRal Cot1Reil for ExeeptioRal CfiildreR eoRteRt staRdards.

The Master of Education in Special Education provides development in collaboration/consultation models and program development in multicultural settings. Completion of this program meets requirements for Alaska licensure as a K-12 special education teacher.

Program Requirements for Certified Teachers

1. Complete the following admission requirements: l . Admission requirements for the graduate program . 2 . Current Alaska teaching certificate or equivalent coursework towards an Alaska teaching certificate.

2. Prerequisite: EDSE F482--lnclusive Classroom for All Children or comparable transfer course from another institution--3 credits

3. Complete general uni vers ity requirements 4. Complete the MEd degree req uirements 5. Complete the following: .

EDSE F610--Assessment of Students with Disabilities--3 credits EDSE F612-Curriculum , Management, and Strategies I: Low lncidence--3 credits EDSE F622-Curriculum , Management, and Strategies II: High Incidence--3 credits EDSE F625--Teaching Mathematics to Special Learners-3 credits EDSE F632--Special Education Law: Principles and Practices--3 credits EDSE F677- English Language Arts Assessment, Curriculum, and Strategies --3 credits EDSE F680--Special Education Clinical Practice*+--3-credits

6. Complete three of the following graduate level special education electives approved by the candidate's graduate committee EDSE F605-- Early Childhood Special Education (3)

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EDSE F633-Auti sm and Other Developmental Disabilities: Communication and Social Interventions (3) EDSE F640- Collaboration and Consultative Methods (3) EDSE F642- Auti sm Spectrum Disorders and Other Devel opmental Disabilities: Sensory and Behavioral Interventions (3) EDSE F648-FASD: Diagnosis . Intervention and Strategies (3) - 9 credits

7. Cemplete ene ef the fellewing: Ernrn F625 Teaching Mathematics te :;\pecial Learners (3)

er ED:;\E F605 Early Childheed :;\pecial Edt1catien (3) er ED:;\E F677 Reading Assessment, Cm-rict1lt1m, and :;\trategies (3) 3 credits

8. Cemplete ene ef the fellewing: ED:;\E F624 :;\ecial/Emetienal Develepment, Assessment and lnterYentien (3)

er ED:;\E F633 At1tism: Cemmt1nicatien and :;\ecial Diserders (3) er ED:;\E F610 Cellaseratien and Censt1ltive Metheds (3) er ED:;\E F642 At1tism and Asperger :;\yndreme: :;\ecial and Behavieral Issues (3) 3 credits

9. Cemplete twe graduate le1·el special educatien electives appreved sy candidate's gradt1ate cemmittee 6 credits

7. Complete the following: ED:;\E F680 :;\pecial Edt1catien Clinical Practice* 3 credits ED:;\E F681 :;\pecial Educatien Pertfelie** 3 credits ED F601--Introduction to Applied Social Science Research--3 credits ED F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits 8. Complete comprehensive examination.*** 9. Minimum credits required--36 credits

* Additional fee required. Charges are added to fee statements every semester.

** +Students pursuing a K-12 Special Education certificate must complete a G-Qinical-I2 practice and Pertfelie in a public school setting

*** Must be enrolled in 3 graduate credits the semester the comprehensive exam is completed.

Mete: The Alaska :;\tate Department ef Edt1catien and Early Develepment reqt1ires passing Pra1i:is II sceres sefore isst1ing a prefessienal teaching certificate. Current test nt1m8ers and minimum sceres can se feiind at w11·w.eed .state .ak.us.'reacherCertifi catien/pref.html. Candidates shet1ld censt1lt the empleying scheel district te determine preferred tests eased en teaching assignment.

Program Requirements for Initial Certification

1. Complete the following admission requirements: I. Admission requirements for the graduate program . 2. Baccalaureate degree along with the following prerequisites:

i. Documented recent experience (minimum of 12 hours) in an educational setting with children experiencing disabilities .

ii . UAF prerequisite course or comparable transfer courses: ED F245--Child Development--3 credits ED F20 I Introduction to Education (3)

or EDSC F205--Introduction to Secondary Education (3) er ED:;\C F4 l 5 Feundatiens ef Edt1catien in Alaska: frem :;\egregatien te :;\tandards (3) 3

ae4ts or EDSC F415--Foundations of Modern Educational Practice (3) or ED F624--Foundations of Education in Alaska: From Segregation to Standards (3)--3

credits EDSE F482--Inclusive Classrooms for All Children--3 credits

ui. An Alaska studies course approved by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. http:/ led ucati on .alaska.gov /teachercertificati on/

iv. A multicultural education/cross-cultural communication course approved by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. http:! /education .alaska.gov /teachercerti fi ca ti on/

v. Passing scores on the Praxis Academic Skills for Educators Test (or Praxis I) -PraMs-l or another test acceptable to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development before or during the first semester of classes . AcceptaBle sceres en the Praxis I Writing; Reading; and Math; er CBE:;\T: er \VE:;\T B: Writing, Reading, and Math Current test numbers and minimum scores can be found at www .eed .state.ak.us/T eacherCertification/prof .html.

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vi. Passing scores on the appropriate Praxis II Exam(s) required before enterin g EDSE F678-­Special Education Clinical Practice: Initial. Current lest numbers and minimum scores can be found at www .eed .slate .ak .usiT eacherCerlifi cati on/prof.htm l. Candidates should consult the employing school di strict to determ ine preferred tests based on teachin g assignment.

2. All prerequi site courses must be completed with a minimum final grade of B . Once the admi ssion requirements, prerequi site courses and testing requirements have been met , applicants wil l be formally admitted to the program.

3. Complete the ge neral uni vc rsitv requirements . 4. Complete the MEd degree requ irements 5 . All students not possess in g a cu1Tent Alaska teacher certificate are required to take 6 credits of clinical practice.

Clinical practice cou rses are taken the last two semesters of the program. To enter the clinical practice , students must apply for authorization from the State of Alaska. This includes fin gerprinting and a background check. Fingerprint clearance may take up to six months to complete. Submit the clini cal practice appli cation two semesters prior to the desired placement. Failure to comply with the requirement, fal sification of information, or ev idence of a criminal conviction that is named in the law or the Professional Teaching Practices Commi ssion is considered an ethics violation. Thi s will result in denied access to field placement in Alaska school di stricts. Authorization is req uired before clinical practice can begin .

6. Complete the fo ll owing: EDSE F610--Assessment of Students with Disabilities--3 credits EDSE F612- Cuniculum , Management, and Strategies I: Low Jncidence--3 credits EDSE F622- Curriculum , Management, and Strategies II : High lncidence--3 credits EDSE F625--Teaching Mathematics to Special Learners-3 credits EDSE F632--Special Education Law: Principles and Practices--3 credits EDSE F677-Engli sh Language Arts Assessment, Curriculum , and Strategics For Special Learners --3 credi ts EDSE F678- Special Ed ucation Clinical Practice: Initi al-3 credits EDSE F680--Special Education Cl inical Practice*--3 credits

7. Complete three of the fo llowing graduate level special education electives approved by the candidate ' s graduate committee EDSE F605 -- Early Childhood Special Education (3) EDSE F633 - Autism and Other Developmental Di sabilities: Communication and Social Interventi ons (3) EDSE F640-Col!aboration and Consultative Methods (3) EDSE F642-Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Di sabilities: Sensory and Behavioral Interventions (3)

EDSE F648-FASD: Diagnosis , Intervention and Strategies (3) - 9 credits

6. Complete OHe of tl=te followiHg: EDSE F605 Early Cl=t ildl=tood Special EdHcatioH (3)

or EDSE F625 Teacl=tiHg Matl=tematics to Special Learners (3) or EDSE F677 ReadiHg AssessmeHt, CllrrirnlHm , aHd Strategi es (3) 3 credits

7. Complete oHe of tl=te fo ll owiHg: EDSE F624 Social/EmotioHal DeYelopmeHt, AssessmeHt aHd lHterveHtioH (3)

or EDSE F633 Alltism: CommHHicatioH aHd Social Disorders (3) or EDSE FMO CollaboratioH aHd CoHsHltative Metl=tods (3) or EDSE FM2 Autism aHd Asperger SyHdro1He: Social aHd Bel=tavioral IssHes (3) 3 credits

8 . Compl ete two gradHate level special edHcatioH electi\'es appro\'ed by caHdidate's graaHate committee 6 credits 8. Complete the following courses:

EDSE F678 Special EducatioH CliHical Practice: lHitial * 3 credits EDSE F680 Special EducatioH CliHical Practice* 3 credits EDSE F68I Special EdHcatioH Portfolio** 3 credits ED F601--Introduction to Appl ied Social Science Research--3 credits ED F603--Field Study Research Methods (3)

or ED/CCS F604--Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3)--3 credits 9. Complete comprehensive examination*** IO. Minimum credits required--39 credits

*Additional fee required. Charges are added to fee statements every semester.

ll +Students pursuing a K- 12 Special Education certificate must complete a G-<jinical-P prnctice aHd Portfolio in a public school setting.

*** Must be enrolled in 3 graduate credits the semester the comprehensive exam is completed.

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preferred lesls based OH tea chi Ag assigAment.

Ed ucati onal Leadership

The Master of Education in educational leadership is a statewide program offered through the Uni1'ersity of Al aska Anchorage for more iAformatioA see the following website: http: /.'coe .uaa.alaska.edu/programs/leadershi p/.

In terdiscip li nary PhD Degree

Students wishing to further their educati on beyond a master of education degree may pursue an interdi sciplinary PhD degree. For more information , refer to the program secti on on interdiscipJinarv stud ies -- PhD degree ,

D. ESTIMATED IMPACT

WHAT IMPACT, IF ANY, WILL THIS HAVE ON BUDGET, FACILITIES/SPACE, FACULTY, ETC.

Online Innovation and Design: Adding ED 659, Multimedia Tools for Educators as a required class in the Online Innovation and Design concentration of the M. Ed. will make the class size larger. ED 659 is currently required for Curriculum and Instruction majors and is used widely as an elective for other M. Ed . programs. Deleting ED 432 from the program removes the course from the instructor's workload, which will be reworked.

Making ED 654 a required class will create the necessity to offer the course on a consistent basis. As an elective course it was cancelled frequently due to low enrollment.

Special Education: Changes to the required and elective classes in the special education program may change the student numbers in the courses. EDSE 625 and EDSE 677 will likely be larger classes, as they will now be required. The classes moved to the elective block may be smaller as students will only need 3 of the 6 choices. This could lead to the cancellation of smaller courses or a change to the way course are offered (i.e. every other year instead of every year).

Other proposed changes will not impact budget, facilities or faculty.

E. IMPACTS ON PROGRAMS!DEPTS:

What programs/departments will be affected by this proposed action? Include information on the Prowams/Oepartments contacted (e.g., email, memo)

Online Innovation and Design M. ED Instructors in the ONID concentration will be affected by the proposed changes to the program. The instructors met over the summer (6/25, 7/15, 7/22 7/29, 817 2014) to discuss revisions to the program structure, review learning outcomes, re-design assignment rubrics, and brainstorm marketing strategies.

Special Education M. Ed Instructors in the special education program will be affected by the proposed changes to the special education program. Changes to the program are the result of recommendations from the accrediting specialty association, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and discussed at length during preparation for a report to the association.

Elementary M. Ed. The elementary education faculty discussed change to the M. Ed. in Elementary Education. Changes for the post-baccalaureate elementary education program were approved by the faculty senate for the 2013-14 catalog. An accompanying change to the M. Ed. was not submitted at that time. The change in this form brings the two programs into alignment. (Previous change increased ED 678 and ED 688 from 2-credit classes to 3-credit classes. Current change removes one elective from the M. Ed. and makes the degree credit total 30).

Other changes are largelv editorial and do not impact programs or departments.

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F. IF MAJOR CHANGE - ASSESSMENT OF THE PROGRAM:

Descrip tion of the student learning outcom es assessm ent process.)

Online Innovation and Design M. ED Much of the discussion about changes to the degree requirements in the ONID program centered around student assessment. Student outcomes are aligned with the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) standards. Certain classes were made required to ensure that students would be instructed and assessed on each ISTE standard. ONID faculty created a matrix that aligns program outcomes by class and assignment with each ISTE standard. Assessment data is collected on rubrics tied to key assignments and is used to report to the accrediting organization as well as to the UAF Office of the Provost.

Special Education M. Ed. Changes to the special education program were based on recommendations from the accreditation organization (CEC). Student learning outcomes and program assessment was heavily considered when these changes were agreed upon. The special education program student assessment system is based on the Council for Exceptional Children standards. SPED faculty created a matrix that aligns program outcomes by class and assignment with each CEC standard. Assessment data is collected on rubrics tied to key assignments and is used to report to the accrediting organizations as well as to the UAF Office of the Provost.

Elementary Education M. Ed. Changes to the M. Ed. in Elementary Education will not impact the assessment process.

JUSTIFICATION FOR ACTION REQUESTED The purpose of the department and campus-wide curriculum committees is to scrutinize program/degree change applications to make sure that the quality of UAF education is not lowered as a result of the proposed change. Please address this in your respon se. This section needs to be self-explanatory. If you drop a course, is it because the material is covered elsewhere? Use as much space as needed to fully justify the proposed change and explain what has been done to ensure that the quality of the program is not compromised as a result.

Online Innovation and Design M. Ed. Changes to the ONID program were driven largely by in depth review of student learning outcomes. ONID faculty members are committed to graduating students who possess the body of knowledge and skills recommended by ISTE. Faculty members also considered preparation for the workplace when determining which classes to make required. Graduates from the program need to be prepared for entry-level positions in online course development or be prepared to utilize technology (including online learning modules) in K-12 or university classrooms. Replacing ED 432 with ED 659 will provide a richer experience for students. ED 659 will be a larger class drawing students from various concentrations. Student projects will improve with more peer interaction and evaluation. ED 650 title change more accurately reflects the course content.

Special Education M. Ed. Special education teachers are in great demand in the state of Alaska and across the nation. The UAF program has been accepting students since 2009 and grows each year . It is imperative that the program is consistently reviewed and updated to ensure quality graduates ready for the workplace. This is the first major revision to program requirements and class titles/descriptions since the program was first approved. These changes are based on the revised Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards for special education teacher preparation programs and are also informed by other university special education programs. Making EDSE 625 and EDSE 677 required courses guarantees that graduates have preparation in teaching math and reading to students with special needs. Removing EDSE 681, Special Educational Portfolio allows students to take an additional content course with a focus in an area of interest to them (i.e. autism spectrum disorders, collaboration, F ASD).

Elementary Education M. Ed.

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Other concentrations in the M . Ed. program required 30 credits. The elementary degree required 33. Changing the elective credit requirement from 6 to 3 credits brings the elementary M. Ed. in line with the other concentrations.

Editorial changes were made to clean up catalog language.

APPROVALS: SIGNATURES MUST BE OBT.. NED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE GOVERNANCE OFFICE

Date Si

Date

Schoolof Ed~cation

Date School of Education

CHAIR SIGNATURE OBTAINED FOLLOWING APPROVAL BY FACULTY SENATE COMMITTEE

Signature, Chair, UAF Faculty Senate Curriculum Review Committee

Graduate Academic and Advisor Committee

Date