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The MPAc Program is designed to provide accounting students with advanced studies that prepare them for successful careers. It also fulfills the 150 semester hour requirement for the CPA certification and prepares students for other professional certifications, such as the CIA and CMA. Students completing this degree will have the education necessary to begin a career in virtually any field of accounting including public, private, and governmental accounting.
This program is designed for individuals certified in learning and behavior disorders who want advanced information in working with student learning and behavior disorders. The program must be preplanned with an advisor and allows for advanced training in behavior, environmental ed, and psychology. Most professionals completing this degree are teaching in public and private schools. Department Website
The purpose of this degree is to provide an opportunity for professional agricultural personnel to obtain an education at the graduate level or to prepare for terminal degree work at the doctoral level. Faculty advisors assist students in planning an appropriate course of study to meet their individual goals and to assure a balanced program. The degree provides concentration in agricultural science or agricultural education. Students completing this program are prepared for many careers, including: Agriculture teacher, seed or chemical sales representative, horticulturist, veterinarian, animal nutritionist, production animal specialist.
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The Department of Biological Sciences offers the Master of Science in Biology degree with thesis and non-thesis options. The program prepares students to assume an active career in teaching and/or research or to pursue further graduate studies. A faculty mentor will direct each student admitted to the program. Research strengths of the department include aquatic biology, wildlife biology, mammalogy, physiological ecology, paleontology and evolution, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics, microbial ecology, parasitology, animal behavior and botany. Most faculty have research labs and are supported by grants. Graduate education is necessary for many fields of biology. Although some state, federal and private sector jobs are available for baccalaureate students, many employers prefer individuals with advanced training. Sometimes the M.S. is necessary in order to qualify for higher income or a more challenging position. Students with the M.S. may find employment with various industrial or state and federal agencies (e.g., fish and wildlife units, National Institute of Health (NIH) labs, pharmaceutical companies).
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The Arthur J. Bauernfeind Graduate Program in Business at Murray State University has a long and rigorous tradition of excellence in management education, and a recognized capacity for meeting the educational needs and challenges of MBA students in the 21st Century. In addition to the main campus in Murray, the MBA can be completed at campuses in Paducah, Hopkinsville, and in Henderson. Since Spring of 2005, we also offer the program in Cyprus. Our longstanding AACSB accreditation attests to the prestige and quality of the Murray State MBA Program. However, it is our faculty, our students, our flexible curriculum, and the variety of student-centered instructional methods—such as the case approach, simulations and web-based instruction—that provide us with competitive advantages over other MBA programs. Every year we also attract new MBA students from over 15 foreign countries, making for a diverse and lively student body.
Murray MBA students are among the very best in the world. For instance in 2001, three of our MBA students placed 6th among 400 teams worldwide who participated in the international L’Oreal E-Strat Marketing Challenge, beating out some of the very best Business Schools in the world: among them Harvard, Wharton, Northwestern, Stanford, Oxford, London Business School, and Cambridge. The ERacers team was directed by Marketing Professor W. Glynn Mangold of the Department of Management, Marketing, and Business Administration.
The MBA Curriculum: A total of 30 semester hours of graduate-level courses is required for completing the MBA Program. These 30 hours include 21 semester hours of specified "graduate core" (required or compulsory) courses and 9 hours of electives. Depending on their undergraduate major, new students may be required to take up to ten (10) undergraduate business foundation courses.
What do people do with their MBA degrees?: The MBA is the most versatile of all graduate degrees, in terms of the range of career options it affords you. You can use the MBA in virtually any field, because it gives you the kind of multidimensional, multifaceted, multi-industry and multifunctional dimension that no other graduate degree does. And, of course, if you wish to pursue a teaching career in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and other business areas, our MBA students have gone to some of the best doctoral/PhD programs in the world including, but not limited to: Columbia University, Purdue University, and University of Edinburgh (Scotland).
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The Department of Chemistry offers the Master of Science in Chemistry degree with thesis and non-thesis options. The non-thesis option is intended for candidates with at least two years experience in industrial or governmental laboratories. Both options require a minimum of 30 total credit hours. To enhance confidence and poise, each student is encouraged to participate in the departmental teaching program and is required to present seminars in specialty areas. For students who choose the thesis option, these will consist of one literature and one research seminar. Non-thesis students will be required to present two seminars, one of which is ordinarily a presentation describing the industrial or governmental laboratory experience that is to be substituted for the thesis requirement. The Master of Science graduate program in chemistry is designed to prepare the student for further academic work or for immediate employment in the chemical industry. We have been quite successful in placing our graduates in both of these areas. Our students gain "hands-on" experience with research tools including GC/MS, AA, NMR and FT-NMR, IR, UV/VIS, HPLC, molecular modeling and other modern analytical techniques. Active research is conducted in diverse areas of both pure and applied research ranging from the study of novel reaction mechanisms to the analysis of environmental pollutants.
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The master's degree is a two-year program, with thesis and non-thesis tracks. The program includes graduate course work and multiple clinical practicum experiences each semester. These experiences include the MSU Speech and Hearing Clnic, three preschool programs, area schools, hospitals, and various medical settings. The program is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Speech-language pathology is an education/health-related profession whose practitioners work in schools, hospitals, skilled care facilities, rehabilitation centers and clinics. Graduates are elgible for the Clinical Certificate of Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as well as professional licensure in most states in the U.S. Professionals work with various developmental child speech and language disorders, voice, stuttering and neurogenic disorders with adults, oral communication disorders resulting from oral, facial, or laryngeal pathologies and traumas, or aural habilitation with hearing impaired populations. Employment opportunities are widely available, with critical shortages in some parts of the country.
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The primary objective of the low-residency MFA program is to provide advanced instruction to creative writers while allowing them to live where they choose. The MFA is a terminal degree and provides the necessary academic credentials for a writer to teach creative writing at the college or university level. It also provides a foundation in writing that can help prepare graduates for careers in a variety of fields, such as writing, publishing, advertising, or teaching at the secondary level. Our foremost goal, however, is to facilitate the growth of writers.
Of the 48 hours required for the degree, at least 27 hours, and up to 36 hours, are completed via distance learning. The program requires a total of four 10-day residencies at Murray State University, for a total of 40 days on MSU’s campus. The residencies are intensive periods during which the community of faculty, students, and visiting writers gather for workshops, lectures, seminars, readings, and social events. At each residency, the student also conferences with a mentor to plan a course of study for the following semester. The advantages of the low-residency format for the MFA in Creative Writing are that it emphasizes the mentor-student relationship, attracts greater diversity of students, and meets the needs of the writer for instruction and community, while allowing the flexibility to write where the student lives.
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Students in this program can either complete a traditional M.S. degree in Economics or can concentrate on completing a Finance option. The degree is designed to assist students who are interested in entering a variety of Ph.D. programs as well as entering the job market directly after finishing the program. Recent graduates have completed Ph.D. programs at school such as Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, and George Mason. Our graduates who went directly into the workforce are working at places such as the Paducah Bank and the United Parcel Service.
In order to succeed in this program, students will need a good undergraduate background in Calculus, Statistics and Economics. It is not unusual that entering students are advised to take a few undergraduate classes when they begin their studies in the M.S. in Economics program. Many of the students selecting the Finance option study for the first and second exams leading to the CFP designation.
Students who are interested in becoming a PreK-12 building level principal may enroll in our 30-hour Master’s Degree Program. Our program is designed to educate students in the field of educational leadership through outcome-based curriculum. Finance, Law, Curriculum, School & Community Relations, Leadership, Ethics, Policy, Research, and Seminar/Practicum courses encompass the degree. Upon completion of this degree, students must take a national and state test to complete certification requirements.
The graduate program in elementary education is designed for certified teachers seeking a Specialist in Education or Master of Arts in Education degrees. The department also offers two non-degree programs: Fifth Year and MA + 30. The MA degree program consists of 33 semester hours of graduate level coursework, including a minimum of 18 hours of core professional education courses and 12 hours in an area of specialization or endorsement. A written comprehensive examination or thesis is required. At least 21 semester hours must be earned at MSU, and the student should plan to complete the program within a period not to exceed eight years from the time the student initially enrolled in the program. Classes are offered at Murray State University and at regional sites in Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Paducah. The programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
The endorsement for crossover extends the basic elementary counselor certification from K-8 to K-12. The endorsement for crossover to secondary counselor extends the basic secondary certification from grades 5-12 to K-12. This endorsement program adds an additional certification making the individual K-12 certified to be a school counselor in Kentucky.
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The literature track is designed primarily for students planning to pursue advanced studies. The English education track is designed for practicing teachers wishing to improve their classroom skills while earning advanced certification. The creative writing track is designed for students wishing to refine their writing skills in fiction and/or poetry. The English studies track is designed for students seeking a mix of courses (professional and/or creative) in literature, linguistics, and rhetoric. The English with philosophy as a cognate discipline track is designed for students with continuing interest in both English and philosophy.
Students earning an M.A. in English are equipped to enter a variety of professions, including teaching at the secondary school or college level; careers in professional or technical writing; careers in publishing, etc.
The EE Endorsement has the purpose of providing persons interested in environmental education the opportunity to have training that meets national standards developed by the North American Association for Environmental Education. This endorsement allows persons with a teaching certificate to add this to their teaching certificate. Those persons interested in being leaders in environmental education for their school system, their school, or in their classroom would benefit by taking courses that culminate in the endorsement in environmental education. Having the endorsement in environmental education signifies an achievement in the field and recognizes that certain requirements have been accomplished.
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The Exercise and Leisure Studies program is designed to provide exercise science and recreation students advanced knowledge and internship possibilities at the graduate level.
This degree will enhance the students’ ability to pursue advanced job placement (e.g., assistant director/director positions) in exercise, wellness, and leisure careers.
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The program is designed to prepare individuals to work in regular or special classrooms with students properly classified as gifted, or to work as coordinators of programs for the gifted. Completion of the program shall result in the student being recommended for the endorsement as teacher of gifted students. The endorsement shall be valid for grades P-12, except in those circumstances where the teaching assignment is to a full-time self-contained gifted education class; in which case the endorsement shall be restricted to the level of the
gifted education professionals; education graduates; K-12 classroom teachers, administrators.
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The Department of Geosciences offers the Master of Science in Geosciences degree with thesis and non-thesis options. The program prepares students for positions in the public and private sectors and for additional graduate study. The program focuses upon remote sensing, digital image processing, and geographic and archaeologic information systems as applied to areas of interest of faculty in the department and beyond. Graduate students work closely with faculty on research projects and grants providing valuable practical experience that enhances employment opportunities and supports continued graduate education. The Department has close ties with the Mid-America Remote sensing Center (MARC), a center dedicated to teaching, research, and service to the community in remote sensing and GIS. Research opportunities are also available at the Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, the Murray State Archaeology Laboratory, and the Center of Excellence for Reservoir Research (CRR) where water-related research is conducted.
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The School Counseling program is designed to prepare Elementary (K-8) and Secondary (5-12) School Counselors. This preparation focuses on providing personal/social, academic and career development help for students in school settings. This program prepares School Counselors for multiple roles in leadership, advocacy, teaming and collaboration, counseling and coordination, assessment and use of data within the public schools of Kentucky.
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The master of arts program in history offers advanced study in American and modern European history, complemented by offerings in non-Western and public history, to qualified students with the goal of developing research and analytical skills, an understanding of historical processes, and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. There are two tracks to the master of arts degree: 1) the thesis track, a 30 hour program of advanced study requiring a thesis; and 2) two non-thesis track options (American or European history) of 36 hours in which the thesis is replaced with nine-hours in an approved collateral field of advanced study in anthropology, art history, economics, education, English literature, philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, or a combination developed in consultation with the graduate advisor.
An M.A. in history provides excellent preparation for doctoral work, for law school or other professional programs, and for careers in government, public and private agencies or any career requiring research, analytical and writing skills. It also enables teachers to meet Rank II certification in Kentucky public schools. Admission applications for the Fall Term should be received by June 1 of the same calendar year. The Department of History does not review any graduate applications until all materials–the graduate application, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, letters of recommendation, writing sample, and official transcript–have been received. The history department awards a limited number of assistantships each academic year, applications for which should be made to the department’s graduate coordinator by April. All applications and GRE scores should be sent to Graduate Admissions, Murray State University, Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071. All other materials should be sent to Graduate Coordinator, Department of History, Murray State University, 6B Faculty Hall, Murray, KY 42071.
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The Human Development and Leadership Program is a 33 hour program. There is a core of seven classes that focus on people development skills. Then the student chooses a concentration area consisting of 12 hours. Students with a degree in Human Development and Leadership work in a very wide range of careers. They work in the non-profit area, for colleges and universities, and in business and industry.
The coursework in this program teaches the skills needed to do intellectual and academic testing for children referred to special education programs in the public K-12 schools. The certified school counselors who obtain this endorsement serve on multi-disciplinary teams in the public K-12 schools. They administer and interpret psycho-educational tests.
The Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement (P-12) prepares P-12 certified teachers to infuse technology into their own teaching and to assume positions of leadership in the instructional computer technology use in their schools and districts. Program participants learn how to develop more effective instruction with appropriately infused technology so that all students can learn at higher levels. They develop the skills and dispositions of reflective decision-makers through an endorsement program that prepares them to assess and identify instructional computer technology opportunities in their teaching, to develop technology-infused instruction, and to reflect on and refine the impact of their instruction. Courses can be taken specifically for the endorsement or for the specialization portion of a masters or rank program. The endorsement advising sheet can be found online at http://coekate.murraystate.edu/advsheet/ICTGuidesheet.pdf.
This graduate program is designed for educators seeking Rank I, Rank II, or initial certification in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. Educators certified in IECE may work with young children with and without developmental delays from birth through kindergarten. Educators certified in IECE may work as Developmental Interventionists providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays, teach in public school kindergarten or preschool or Head Start programs. This is a growing field and additional career opportunities are opening up for students completing a graduate program in IECE.
The 30-Hour School Media Librarian Program for Rank I program currently consists of 3 hours of graduate credit in professional education and 27 credit hours in the specialization field of library media, including a supervised practicum. The program qualifies for certification as School Media Librarian in the state of Kentucky after the successful completion of the PRAXIS II Specialty Examination (0310). The primary goal of the Library Media Program is to prepare graduate students for service as certified school library media specialists, grades P-12, but the courses available through the program may be applied in many contexts, including continuing education for librarians in all kinds of libraries and for teachers.
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The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology offers the Master of Science in Management of Technology degree as a 30 credit hour non-thesis degree program. The Management of Technology degree is designed for individuals who wish to further their knowledge of management, leadership, and technology. Emphasis is placed on involvement with real situations and problems. The student, with an advisor, will develop an interdisciplinary plan of study to increase skills in specific technical areas and to strengthen abilities to communicate effectively in the management of technical functions. In addition to other college and university requirements for graduate admission, this program requires successful completion of a Bachelor of Science degree and prior completion of undergraduate mathematics and science prerequisites as directed. Potential careers involve positions in business and industry related to resource management, supervision and training, quality control, environmental and safety management, and information systems. Department Website
The Mass Communications masters program is a 30 hour, non-thesis track with 18 hours required and electives restricted mainly to graduate courses within the department. Capstone course, JMC 690, is a research or professional project in selected area of mass communications. The objectives of the graduate program are: (1) To prepare graduate students for positions in mass communications and research; (2) To provide a foundation for study at the doctoral level; and (3) To prepare graduate students for teaching mass communications at the college level.
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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers three graduate degrees. They are a Master of Science in Mathematics (M.S.), Master of Arts in Mathematics (M.A.), and a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics (M.A.T.). The M.S. and M.A. degrees are designed to provide students with the opportunity to study graduate level mathematics so that they may (1) obtain preferred employment in mathematics with government or industry, (2) teach at the junior college level or be better prepared to teach at the secondary school level, or (3) continue working toward a doctor of philosophy degree. The M.A. program is a broadly based program that includes a study of algebra, analysis, topology, and the foundations of mathematics. The M.S. program consists of a core of applied mathematics together with a core (at most 12 hours) in an allied field such as business, computer science, or physics. The M.A.T. program is designed for certified teachers who wish to strengthen their background in mathematics and keep up with current information in educational theory, curriculum and research. The program provides for both reasonable depth in the mathematics area and graduate-level exposure in supporting disciplines. Completion of this program fulfills the requirements for Rank II classification.
This program is designed for individuals certified in regular education who want certification in learning and behavior disorders. This will give you P-12 learning and behavior disorders certification (LBD). LBD encompasses mild mental disorders, learning disabilities, and behavior disorders. Most professionals completing this degree are teaching in public and private schools.
This program is for individuals with elementary, middle school, secondary or special education certifications (any area) who wish to obtain a P-12 in functional mental disabilities. . Most professionals completing this degree are teaching in public and private schools.
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The Master of Music Education degree program is designed to help develop the candidate's qualities of professional leadership. The curriculum is planned to emphasize the investigation of important ideas and practices pertaining to school music, continue the development of musical skills and concepts, and provide opportunities to acquire both greater breadth of musicianship and a useful degree of specialization as it affects the music teaching/learning process. Graduates may be public school music teachers or teach at the college/university level. Some pursue careers in administration.
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The MSN program prepares advanced practice nurses who when certified hold prescriptive authority and third party reimbursement privileges in Kentucky and many states. In order to practice as an advanced practice nurse, graduates must successfully pass the certification exam within their option.
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The clinical training program is a post baccalaureate education and training program for graduates of accredited university dietetics programs. The two semester program provides 1200 hours of supervised clinical training experience and classroom instruction in the areas of clinical dietetics, food service management, and community nutrition. Students begin the program in the fall semester and complete studies in the spring semester.
Upon successful completion of the program a student is eligible for active membership in the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and is qualified to take the national examination to become a registered dietitian. Students are employed in a variety of clinical settings where an R.D. is required.
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The Department of Occupational Safety and Health offers a Master of Science degree. The curriculum options available under this program are designed to provide the philosophical, scientific, and technical knowledge required of individuals seeking professional management and administrative positions in the field. The graduate program in occupational safety and health is designed to prepare students to become competent and demonstrate knowledge in the occupational safety and health program options; environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, and safety management.
The graduate program in occupational safety and health (OSH) at Murray State University provides a comprehensive broad-based educational background to prepare practical-oriented and academically sound graduates advanced positions in the safety, health, and environmental profession. The program provides the technical and professional knowledge required by individuals pursuing careers in safety management, occupational health, industrial hygiene, loss/risk control management, ergonomics, emergency planning and response, and environmental health and safety. Our graduates are academically prepared to pursue advanced degrees in higher education.
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The Department of Organizational Communication offers the Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in organizational communication. Graduate study in organizational communication prepares students for effective membership, humane management, and prudent leadership in organizations. Coursework focuses on various organizational, interpersonal, and small group communication processes vital to personal and organizational success. Students acquire advanced communication knowledge and skills in such areas as conflict resolution, managerial communication, leadership, customer relations, team communication, organizational change, healthcare communication, persuasion, intercultural communication, training, and organizational learning. The program, which is theoretically and experientially oriented, provides students with course offerings allowing in-depth study and opportunity to pursue individual interests.
Coursework is designed for both focused study and maximum flexibility to meet the unique career goals of each student. The program prepares individuals (1) to enter areas of business, industry, government, and nonprofit administration, where knowledge of and competence in communication are essential; (2) to enter other vocations where communication is of prime importance (e.g. the ministry, law, public service); (3) to continue study of communication at the doctoral level; and (4) to teach organizational communication at the college level. Recent degree options in organizational communication and the innovative “Weekender” master’s degree in organizational communication reflect the department’s commitment to respond to regional needs.
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The clinical psychology graduate program is accredited by the Master’s in Psychology Accreditation Council and prepares students for certification to practice psychology. The clinical program is based on the philosophy that the master’s degree is first and foremost a degree in psychology, and students should achieve a broad base of knowledge in the field. Thus, students are required to take five psychological foundation courses which prepare the graduate to enter the field of psychology and also provide the general psychology courses required by state licensing boards. The training graduates receive enables them to work in a variety of settings such as community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, prisons, comprehensive care centers, and schools. Some graduates also choose to teach at two-year academic institutions.
Following core courses in assessment (administration, scoring and interpretation of intelligence and personality tests) and psychotherapy, students complete a supervised two-semester, 20-hour per week clinical practicum. Clinical psychology students serve their practica at the MSU Psychological Center, an on-campus treatment center that provides therapy and assessments for children, adults, and families from the community as well as for university students and staff. In addition, students receive 2.5 hours per week of supervision with our Ph.D. licensed clinical psychologists. This allows for a fine-tuning of clinical skills as well as an added assurance that the clinician is providing the best and most ethical services to the center’s clients.
The master’s degree in General Psychology provides a strong foundation of knowledge and understanding of the core areas of psychology. The curriculum was developed to provide exposure to the breadth of psychology as well as intensive study of those areas which are currently of greatest concern in the field. In addition, work in statistics and research design is provided and participation in research is required.
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The master’s degree in General Psychology provides a strong base for those who wish to go on to earn a doctorate degree in psychology or in related fields. Graduates with a master’s degree in General Psychology are also prepared to teach in two-year colleges and to obtain careers in government agencies, the non-profit sector, and in business. Note that the master’s program in General Psychology does not train students in the practice of psychology. Thus, graduates with this degree cannot conduct any form of counseling, psychotherapy, psychological testing, or psychological evaluations. (The master’s program in Clinical Psychology trains students in the practice of psychology.)
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The MPA program provides education and training for professional careers in government agencies and non-profit organizations. It is a great way to prepare students who seek a career in public service or to enhance the careers of those already employed in the public sector.
Currently, our non-thesis program requires students to complete seven core courses in subjects such as human resource administration, organization theory and behavior, public budgeting and fiscal administration, research methods, and public policy analysis, as well as a survey seminar in public administration. Non-thesis students are also expected to complete twelve additional hours of electives. There is also a capstone course requirement required of all students pursuing the non-thesis option.
We offer classes at a variety of locations and through a variety of formats. Courses are offered at the main campus in Murray, at the English Center at Fort Campbell, and at the new Murray State campus in Hopkinsville. We have also offered some courses on-line as well as through interactive television (ITV) format.
The graduate programs in reading/writing are designed for K-12 teachers seeking Rank II or Rank I certification. M.A. students are required to successfully complete the reading/writing portfolio. All of the graduate programs in reading/writing meet Kentucky requirements for the reading/writing endorsement K-12. This endorsement is appropriate for classroom teachers as well as reading specialists.
The 6th year school psychology certification program is designed to provide persons with a master’s degree in a related field the additional coursework and training needed to obtain the standard school psychology certificate in Kentucky. Most successful applicants have master’s degrees in school counseling, clinical psychology, or special education. Although the program was designed to match Kentucky’s school psychology certification requirements, the program is robust enough to permit students to become certified in most others states without any additional coursework. Each student’s program is individually designed to take advantage of existing coursework, although most students are required to take courses in consultation/problem solving, individual intelligence and academic assessment, and behavior assessment and intervention.
Program participants will be safety leaders both in their school and district. They will develop the skills and dispositions of reflective decision-makers through an endorsement program that prepares them to create and maintain a safe school learning environment. The endorsement shall be valid for Kentucky schools/districts. This program is designed for P-12 teachers and administrators as endorsed by the Education Professional Standards Board to have achieved additional training in school safety to assist schools and/or districts with school safety issues.
The Superintendent of Schools Endorsement is the required program by the Education Professional Standards Board to serve as Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent in the public schools of Kentucky. This endorsement provides the appropriate certification for an individual to serve in the public schools of KY as Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.
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This masters program provides the educational skills to teach English to students whose first language is in another language. In addition to the six semester hours credit for practicum and internship requirements, the program requires 28 hours of specified coursework, including courses in applied linguistics, teaching methods, language and culture, course design, intercultural competence, evaluation, computer-assisted language learning, and seminars in grammar, writing, and speaking.
The M.A. in TESOL is the recognized teaching degree in the field of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, a field that has shown phenomenal growth in the past few years. This degree is regularly cited as the preferred degree in position announcements for community college and university teaching positions in pre-college English programs for international students; positions in industry in training programs for non-English speaking employees; and positions to teach English in primary and secondary schools and colleges outside the U.S. The ESL Certificate Endorsement certifies holders of valid Kentucky Teaching Certificates to teach pre-K through 12 ESL in Kentucky public schools.
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This is Kentucky's only Program of Distinction of its kind and is one of very few in the nation and the world. The TSM graduate program provides students with a very unique competitive edge rarely found in other graduate programs; graduates from the program come away knowing how to manage technology, as well as how to manage with telecommunications technology. This unique combination of skills is possible because of the program's interdisciplinary nature, combining technical and technology skills with business skills to produce well-rounded, competitive-edge graduates for the 21st Century telecommunications industry.
The full time program is offered in Murray, while the online program is also available. Students complete ten graduate courses (30 credit hours) broken down into 24 hours of required courses (8 courses) and six hours of electives (2 courses).
Graduates from this program have gone to work in the U.S. and some foreign countries for banks, insurance companies, technology companies, governmental agencies, and universities in such positions as telecommunications systems administrator, technical sales executive, internet engineer, SQL database administrator, information technology analyst, business development executive, e-commerce developer, and data network supervisor, among many others.
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The Center for Reservoir Research (CRR) program in Water Science is an interdisciplinary master's program within the College of Science, Engineering and Technology designed to prepare students for careers or for further graduate studies in the broader aspects of water management and science. Each student's course of study will be designed to fit individual educational goals and may be concentrated in any aspect of water science. All students must complete a core curriculum, advanced courses in their areas of interest, and research thesis. During the first semester, students must work at the Chemical Analysis Laboratory (CAL), the Mid-America Remote sensing Center (MARC), or the Hancock Biological Station (HBS). The program of study totals 36 credit hours and requires a thesis. Utilizing each of the three CRR components (CAL, HBS, and MARC) the M.S. in Water Science is organized as an interdisciplinary program that provides students with an approach to a master's level education in water science that presently does not exist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The program is designed around teaching and research resources of the CRR and will utilize the region's extensive aquatic ecosystems.
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Courses are taught in a unique weekend format to meet the needs of employed professionals who are seeking advancement, desiring additional professional development, or considering a career change. Typical weekend courses meet five times during the semester, with the first meeting on a Friday evening and the final meeting on a Saturday. The middle three weekends meet Friday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A schedule of alternate weekends allows students to take up to two weekend courses per semester. Students often supplement weekend courses with departmental independent study courses. Additional evening courses are offered for those students who can attend. Students can also take approved graduate level electives offered by other departments, many of which are delivered through ITV or taken online. The entire program can be finished through weekend and independent directed study courses. |
