Ohio University
Graduate Catalog

Education


Master's Programs

To major in a given area, you must have a program of study planned and approved by a faculty advisor to meet your professional needs and objectives.

The minimum number of credit hours varies from area to area, depending on program requirements and standards for certification, when applicable. Specific criteria for admission and requirements for various program areas are available upon request from the Office of Graduate Studies, College of Education.

Master's programs are offered in several areas of professional education:

Applied Behavioral Sciences and Educational Leadership

Counselor Education
Educational Leadership
College Student Personnel
Educational Administration
Higher Education

Educational Research and Evaluation


Curriculum and Instruction

Computer Education and Technology
Economic Education
Elementary Education (includes emphasis in reading)
Middle School Education
Secondary Education (includes emphases in mathematics education and supervision)
Special Education

A concentration in gifted and talented is available.


Doctoral Programs

Advanced preparation leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered in the School of Applied Behavioral Sciences and Educational Leadership and the School of Curriculum and Instruction. Processes for application and admission are listed under the two schools.

If you are admitted to the doctoral program, you are expected to apply for admission to advanced studies after two quarters of coursework. Admission is based upon review of your progress, faculty recommendations, completion of at least nine hours of course credit, and results of a qualifying examination.

Doctoral candidates are required to successfully complete a written and oral comprehensive examination and an acceptable dissertation.

You are assisted throughout your program of study by a faculty advisor and a doctoral program committee.

Specific information regarding criteria for admission, financial assistance, scholarships, etc., is available from the Office of Graduate Studies, College of Education, McCracken Hall 124.

Applied Behavioral Sciences and Educational Leadership

Educational Specialist Certificate (Educational Administration)Doctor of Philosophy, including emphases in:

Counselor Education
College Student Personnel
Educational Administration
Higher Education Educational Research and Evaluation


Curriculum and Instruction

Doctor of Philosophy, including emphases in:

Curriculum and Instruction
Economic Education
Instructional Technology
Mathematics Education
Middle Level Education
Reading and Language Arts
Social Studies Education
Supervision

Note: If you have earned a master's degree in education at Ohio University and plan to take additional coursework in education, you must reapply for admission through the Office of Graduate Student Services.

Alternative admission may be granted if you do not meet the required grade-point average or test score on one of the required standardized tests. Alternative admission may be based on the achievement of a compensating test score, on successful completion of an interview with program area faculty, or factors such as extensive work experience or outstanding recommendations.


Professional Laboratory Experiences



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University Publications and the Computer Services Center revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/~gcat/95-97/area/educate.html ) April 13, 1998.

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