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The Department of Educational Studies provides courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of educational leadership and administration, cultural studies of education, educational research and evaluation, technology in teaching and learning, and international studies in education.

The academic specialties of the department faculty and the courses they teach are interdisciplinary in nature and relate to programs across the entire College of Education. The faculty work in close collaboration with the other two departments in curriculum planning, teaching, advising, and research.

For more information about programs, contact the Chair, Department of Educational Studies, College of Education, Ohio University, McCracken Hall, Athens, OH 45701-2979.

Educational Administration (EDAD)

The program places special emphasis on rural and small schools. Course work and field experiences integrate conceptual and practical knowledge, grounding leadership practice in a thoughtful appreciation of the context in which schooling takes place.

The Educational Administration Program offers graduate degrees at the master's and doctoral levels as well as course work required for Ohio licensure as an elementary-middle or middle-high school principal or as a superintendent.

Computer Education and Instructional Technology

The program prepares classroom teachers to use technology effectively in their teaching and to become technology leaders in their schools or districts.

Graduates of the program who hold an Ohio teaching license will be qualified for the multi-age endorsement in Computer Education and Technology.

The doctoral specialization in Instructional Technology is designed for individuals whose major professional interest is in instructional and informational technologies in elementary and secondary schools or in institutions of higher education.

The program prepares graduates for positions as technology leaders in school districts, state technology consortia, professional development centers, educational technology centers, or distance learning projects; as instructional designers for educational enterprises; and for faculty positions in higher education.

It may also prepare individuals for technology leadership positions in ministries of education and higher education administration.

Cultural Studies in Education (EDCS)

Both the master's and doctoral specializations in Cultural Studies are designed to meet the academic needs of individuals, and the faculty views the diversity of students as one of its important strengths.

Students in the master's program take core courses in Culturl Studies topics, prepare themselves in one method of inquiry, and, in collaboration with an advisor, develop a plan of study for an individualized concentration. At the end of their programs of study, students complete a master's research project or thesis.

In the doctoral program, students develop programs of study that build upon coursework in Cultural Studies focusing on history and philosophy of education, diversity issues, gender studies, democratic education, and critical pedagogies. Elaborating an interdisciplinary perspective, the program enables students to construct programs of study that incorporate coursework from a variety of related disciplines such as Philosophy, Communications, Sociology, African Studies, and African-American Studies. Having also focused attention on several methods of systematic inquiry, doctoral students propose, conduct, an present culminating dissertation studies based on original research or creative scholarship.

Educational Research and Evaluation (EDRE)

Low minimum course requirements allow students to design individualized programs with courses across the University. In particular, we often have students taking courses in higher education, mathematics, psychology, and computer science. In addition, many students develop areas of interest within various specializations of teacher education.

Our students come from a variety of undergraduate disciplines. While there are no specific requirements, we seek students with a reasonable background in mathematics (calculus and linear algebra) or in an area closely related to mathematics. Statistical and/or computer skills are desirable.

Department of Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education offers programs of graduate study designed to meet the academic and professional requirements of those involved in teaching, learning, and curriculum development.

Master's degree programs are offered in teacher education, including emphases in middle child education, reading, adolescent to young adult education, special education, mathematics education, and curriculum and instruction/learning. An initial teaching license may be pursued in the following areas: middle child, adolescent to young adult, or special education.

The doctoral program in teacher education is designed to prepare curriculum and instruction personnel to serve in schools, two-year community or technical colleges, and university settings. The Ph.D. program provides a common core of experiences. Areas of specializations include curriculum and instruction/learning, reading and language arts, social studies education, mathematics education, middle level education, and special education.

To pursue graduate study, you must meet established graduate entrance requirements and be accepted by the departmental graduate committee. Depending upon the grade-point average you earned as an undergraduate, you may be required to submit the results of the Graduate Record Examination (verbal and quantitative) or the Miller Analogies Test if you are applying for master's degree study. If you are applying for doctoral study, you must submit Graduate Record Examination (verbal and quantitative) or Miller Analogies Test scores.

Students not seeking a degree may pursue graduate courses on a non-degree basis in a planned professional development program.

You should arrange to complete the application process a month in advance of the term in which you plan to begin study, since you can take the Graduate Record Examination only on certain dates throughout the year. Submit your application for financial aid by March 15 to receive consideration for the following academic year.

For more information about programs, contact the chair, Department of Teacher Education, or the Office of Graduate Studies in the College of Education, 124 McCracken Hall, Athens OH 45701.

Special Education

Additional information concerning these programs may be obtained from a special education faculty advisor or from the Office of Graduate Studies, Student Personnel Services, McCracken Hall 124, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, 740-593-4413.

Planning Graduate Programs of Study.Before or while completing the first 16 credit hours of graduate study, students must meet with their advisor to clarify personal and professional goals, which are to be written on Form A. Before completing 25 credit hours, students should plan a graduate program of study based on their professional goals. The graduate program of study is to be approved by the advisor who forwards it to the graduate committee for final approval. Any change in a graduate program of study must be approved by the advisor and the graduate committee and be filed with the student's original program of study.

Students must complete a minimum of 48 graduate hours of course work. The number of hours required is determined in consultation with their advisor and is based on previous experience and areas of preparation. A typical intervention specialist teacher license program is 57 hours for a person with a previous elementary teacher license or certification and it will require 82 hours for persons seeking their initial teacher license in a single area and 96 hours for a dual license. The typical non-license program of study totals 48 hours.

Requirements for Continuation.Students must maintain a 3.00 average to remain in the program.

Professional Laboratory Experiences