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Master of Arts in Human Environmental Studies Education
Department Of Human Environmental Studies (CF) (CT) (FE) (FN) (HE) (HI)
Dr. Paula King, Chairperson and Graduate Program Coordinator
(573) 651-2312, E-mail: pking@semovm.semo.edu
Program Objectives
The Master of Arts in Human Environmental Studies Education offers two options. Option I is designed for the certified classroom teacher. In addition to holding a valid secondary teaching certificate, the applicant must have at least 15 semester hours of undergraduate credit in Human Environmental Studies.
Option II is recommended for the person with a baccalaureate degree who is in a professional role related to improving the quality of life for individuals and families. In addition to the baccalaureate degree the applicant must have completed 15 hours of credit in Human Environmental Studies and/or related disciplines.
Core Course Requirements
Option I
The objectives of this option are to:
- Prepare a master teacher at the secondary level.
- Provide for continued study in Human Environmental Studies-related subject matter areas.
- Provide a foundation in history, philosophy, and theory related to Human Environmental Studies.
- Promote an understanding of and/or activity in research relative to the discipline of Human Environmental Studies.
Additional Course Requirements: Minimum Of 21 Hours
Specific courses in the subject matter related to teaching and curriculum development are to be determined by the advisor and student. A minimum of 36 hours is required to graduate.
Option II
The objectives of this option are to:
- Prepare professionals to interface more effectively with individuals and families for improved quality of life.
- Provide for continued study in Human Environmental Studies subject matter areas.
- Provide a foundation in history, philosophy, and theory related to Human Environmental Studies.
- Promote an understanding of and/or activity in research relative to individual and family life.
Additional Course Requirements: Minimum Of 21 Hours
Specific courses in the subject matter related to teaching and curriculum development are to be determined by the advisor and student. A minimum of 36 hours is required to graduate.
Dietetic Internship
The purpose of the dietetic internship is to provide a high quality post-baccalaureate program that prepares competent entry-level dietitians possessing both the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the health and nutrition needs for the residents of Southeast Missouri and of the greater midwest region.
The Southeast Missouri State University Dietetic Internship is designed to be a generalist internship. This type of internship meets all the core competencies outlined by The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) and in addition provides the experiences to meet selected competencies within the nutrition therapy, community, foodservice systems management and business/entrepreneur emphases. The internship provides a broad base of diverse experiences necessary for future career mobility and the opportunity to begin to develop the necessary depth for future proficiency in a specific area of dietetic practice. During the dietetic internship, the student will enroll in FN605, FN610, FN620 and HE612 for a total of 14 hours.
The objectives of the Dietetic Internship are to:
- Provide for a supervised practice experience that will meet the Core Competencies outlined by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
- Prepare graduates to meet the requirements for dietetic registration.
- Provide opportunities for the training of registered dietitians that will positively affect the quality of life for residents of Southeast Missouri.
- Develop and promote the role of the dietetics profession throughout the service region.
- Encourage and promote self-assessment and lifelong learning for dietetic preceptors and dietetic interns.
Admission Criteria
- A baccalaureate or advanced degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or a foreign degree evaluated as equivalent to at least a U.S. baccalaureate degree.
- Completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as approved by The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) or evidence of completing all but one year of coursework in an undergraduate DPD.
- A minimum of 2.75 g.p.a. on a 4.0 scale.
Application
Completed applications should be mailed to the internship director, postmarked by the specified date. Appointments will be made in April for entrance in August. All of the materials listed below must be included for consideration of admission:
- Letter of Application: Should be no longer than 2 pages and should include but not be limited to: short-term and long-range professional goals, reasons for choosing dietetics as a career, expectations related to the internship, and the areas of strength that make the applicant a viable candidate.
- Completed Supervised Practice Program application.
- Three Recommendation Forms (one must be from a former professor or academic advisor).
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
- Verification form or Intent to Complete form from the undergraduate DPD.
- A non-refundable application fee of $40.00. Make check to Dietetic Internship-Dept. of Human Environmental Studies.
- All applicants to the dietetic internship must participate in computer matching. Applicants should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their DI or AP4 preferences. Applicants should request this material from any ADA approved Didactic program or from D&D Digital Systems. This request should be made to allow turn around time for submitting by the designated postmark deadline. There is no charge for the material. However, there is a $40.00 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant's prioritized ranking. Address requests to: D&D Digital Systems, Suite 301 304 Main Street, Ames, IA 50010-6148.
- Application must be made separately to the School of Graduate Studies and Research at Southeast Missouri State University. Application for an unclassified graduate student can be obtained by contacting: Dean of Graduate Studies, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
The Southeast Missouri State University Dietetic Internship is currently granted developmental accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. For more information contact: The American Dietetic Association, 216 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Il 60606-6995, (312) 899-4876.
Core Course Descriptions
GR691: Methods of Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Designs
Designed to prepare students to understand, interpret, evaluate, and design qualitative and quantitative research as well as develop the ability to select and use appropriate research methods. (3 credit hours)
PY571: Introductory Behavioral Statistics
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in the reporting of educational and psychological research. (3 credit hours)
HE600: Foundations of Human Environmental Studies
A study of history, theory and philosophy as related to the Human Environmental Studies. Prerequisite: Introductory Philosophy course or instructor's permission. (3 credit hours)
HE603: Research Issues and Theories in Human Environmental Studies
Critical evaluation of human environmental problems and issues using research tools to interpret, evaluate, and create theories. Prerequisites: GR691 and HE600 or consent of instructor. (3 credit hours)
HE608: Supervision and Personnel Development in Human Environmental Studies
Evaluation of supervision theories, models and employee development for private/ public institutions with emphasis on Human Environmental Studies areas. (3 credit hours)
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
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