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Master of Arts in School Administration
Department Of Educational Administration And Counseling (EA) (EM) (GC) (GR)
Dr. I. Sue Shepard, Chairperson, (573) 651-2137
Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Robert Buchanan
(573) 651-2424, E-mail: rburchanan@semovm.semo.edu
Program Objectives
The program of study within the Master of Arts Degree in School Administration develops the knowledge base, management skills and personal attributes that allow individuals to advance professionally in, and provide executive leadership to, public schools. While able to accommodate students recently completing undergraduates studies in education, the program is especially organized to meet the professional goals of individuals desiring administrative positions in public schools.
This program also is specifically designed for those individuals desiring exposure to public school administrative thought and practice that will contribute to their continued effectiveness and professional advancement. This program of study is designed to equip graduates with the breadth and depth of knowledge, skill, and attitudes that will enhances their efforts in successfully meeting the state and national assessments requirements.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for degrees in school administration are required to meet admission standards that go beyond the basic requirements of the Graduate School.
Applicants who qualify for full admission to a graduate program must present the following credentials:
- The applicant must have taken the verbal and analytic components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Full admission will be contingent upon the applicant having achieved scores at the 50th percentile or above on these components of the GRE. The norms for comparison will be the scores for persons with an undergraduate major in education.
- Undergraduate grade point average of 2.75.
- Teacher certification at the level for which applicant intends to pursue a degree in administration.
- Three letters of recommendation from university faculty, school administrators, or primary employers attesting to applicant's competence.
- The credentials for each applicant for admission will be reviewed by an admissions committee composed of faculty from the program area in which a degree is to be sought. After having reviewed the applicant's credentials, the admissions committee may recommend full admission, denial of admission or probationary admission.
- An applicant having the prerequisite g.p.a. of 2.75, may be given Graduate School admission prior to completion of all steps in the admissions process. Under these circumstances the applicant may take up to 6 hours of credit while completing all the steps in the admissions process as indicated previously. Admission to a program must be achieved during the interval in which the applicant is completing these 6 hours.
- The program admission process must be completed within one calendar year. Failure to do so will result in reclassification as a non-degree student. Reinstatement to degree-seeking status will require a new application for admission. Courses taken prior to full admission will not necessarily be accepted toward meeting degree requirements.
Probationary Admission
Probationary admission will be considered by an admissions committee in a program area under the following conditions:
- When the GRE scores are below the 50th percentile. The admissions committee may assess the strengths and weaknesses of an applicant and may recommend alternatives or a course of remedial action which will be designed to enable the student to demonstrate competence to complete a graduate program.
- When the g.p.a. is below 2.75. If the applicant presents a g.p.a. that is between 2.5 and 2.749, or, if the applicant has achieved a g.p.a. of 3.0 during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work, the admissions committee may permit the student to take up to 9 hours in the program area. and will be required to achieve a grade of no less than "B" in this 9 hours of work. If the student achieves at least a "B" in each course, he/she will be awarded full admission status.
Appeals Process
Applicants who are denied admission have the option to appeal to the College of Education Graduate Appeals Committee, which is composed of one representative from each program area offering a graduate program.
Graduation Requirement
The student must attain an overall g.p.a. of 3.25 in order to graduate from the program.
The program in school administration consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours, 25 of which must be in courses focused upon school administration or supervision. Options are provided within the program for the elementary school principal, the elementary/middle school principal, the secondary school principal, the secondary/middle school principal, the special education administrator, and the vocational school director.
The last 16 hours toward a Master's Degree or certification must be completed at Southeast Missouri State University or have the advisor's prior approval in order for Southeast to act as the certifying institution.
Course Requirements
(28 credit hours plus dual certification)
Extra Requirements For Additional Certifications
Electives (8 or 9 credit hours)
Students wishing to pursue the thesis option (3 or 6 credit hours) should enroll for EA694 Thesis. If this option is chosen, it may be substituted for an elective from one or both of two areas listed previously (B. and C.) unless dual certification is an intent. Introductory Behavioral Statistics (PY571) or equivalent may become a prerequisite for the thesis.
Note: Missouri certification is also based on the possession of knowledge and/or competency in several areas. The student should work closely with his/her Directed Field Experiences supervisors (University and School District) to determine the experiences which will be most beneficial for the acquisition of these requirements. The selection of appropriate electives can aid the process significantly.
Athletic Administration Option
Department Of Physical Education
(573) 651-2100, E-mail: pmaud@semovm.semo.edu
The Department of Physical Education offers the following options:
- Athletic Administration in the Master of Arts degree in School Administration
- Athletic Administration in the Master of Science degree in Administration
- Physical Education in the Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education
The Master of Arts in School Administration with an option in Athletic Administration is designed for teachers and/or coaches who eventually may aspire to a principalship but view athletic administration as a desirable intermediate step.
For additional information contact:
Dr. Linda L. Schoonmaker, Department of Physical Education
(573) 651-2460, E-mail: ischoonmaker@semovm.semo.edu
Dr Wayne Gould, Department of Education, Administration & Counseling
(573) 651-2430, E-mail: wgould@semovm.semo.edu
Course Requirements
Thesis
If a student in the Athletic Administration Option chooses to write a thesis, the thesis hours will be additional credit hours.
Certification Regulations For Building-level Principals
Initial Certificate
An initial Missouri certificate is issued for a five year period to those who meet requirements A-E as follows:
Elementary/Middle/Secondary Principal Option
- Valid and appropriate Missouri Teaching Certificate (Elementary or Secondary).
- A minimum of two years of appropriate teaching experience (Elementary or Secondary).
Special Education Administrator Option
- Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in special education.
- A minimum of two years of teaching experience in special education.
Vocational School Director Option
- A minimum of three years of teaching or supervision in vocational education and a minimum of two years of work experience other than teaching.
- Preparation in vocational education which includes a minimum of 15 credit hours in one or more of the following vocational areas: agriculture education, business education, distributive education, health occupation education, home economics education, technical education, trade education, and vocational education.
All Options
- Completion of a course focused on the psychology and education of the exceptional child.
- Satisfactory demonstration of building-level leadership skills in a process of assessment sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (for a fee).
- Completion of an appropriate master's degree program. (See above.)
Certification Renewal
The renewal term for Missouri certificates and the requirements are stated below for options listed above.
Elementary/Middle/Secondary Principal
- One Five (5) Year Renewal
The completion of the first 15 graduate hours of an appropriate specialist degree program and institutional certification of compliance is the basis for a one-time-only renewal.
- Initial Advanced Certificate (10 Years)
Completion of an appropriate Specialist's degree program followed by institutional recommendation for advanced certification is the basis for the first10 year advanced certificate.
Special Education Administrator
The initial certificate may be renewed for five years under the following conditions:
- Persons who have served as a full-time special education administrator for two years of more (during the five) shall:
- Others shall complete a PDA approved by the Commissioner of Education which includes a planned program of graduate credit and/or professional development activities that is equivalent to eight (8) semester graduate hours.
Subsequent renewals are for ten year periods and are subject to similar requirements.
Vocational School Director
The initial certificate is renewable for five years upon completion of a professional development program which includes:
- Completion of this course: Vocational Administration.
- Completion of a Professional Development Agreement with
- Annual membership in the state and national vocational school administrator professional organizations.
- Participation in at least three annual state and/or national meetings of professional vocational education organizations.
- Participation in workshops and/or seminars on general or vocational education administration, instructional leadership, or curricular development totaling at least 30 clock hours (credit workshops and seminars counted under 5 below cannot be included).
- Participation in at least one accreditation-evaluation of schools by the North Central Association or Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education evaluation teams.
- Completion of an appropriate college course of at least two semester hours such as the following: vocational guidance, evaluation of vocational programs, history of vocational education, occupational and educational information, cooperative education, vocational education for disadvantaged-handicapped, school finance, school business and facilities management, public relations, or plant design and operation.
Course Descriptions
EA625: Foundations of Educational Administration
Course designed as the introductory course for those preparing to enter the various fields of school administration, especially the principalships and superintendency. Areas of concentration will include: development of administration; theory of administration; organization and control of american schools; local, state and federal roles in education; personnel function in administration; financing public education; management and operation of school facilities; ethics and the school administrator. (3 credit hours)
EA630: Elementary School Administration
Intended primarily for elementary school principals and those preparing for principalships. Present status of the elementary school principal; school-community relations; school services; evaluation of school program; school records; classification and curriculum needs of pupils. (3 credit hours)
Provides the knowledge and skills necessary for personnel supervision in schools. Uses adult growth and development as the context for supervisory behavior. Appropriate to any supervisor-supervisee relationship. (3 credit hours)
EA635: Secondary School Administration
Designed to provide the secondary school administrator with an understanding of the realities of modern school administration and to provide the student opportunity to explore the aspects of research, theory and practice in relation to the function of secondary school principals. (3 credit hours)
EA641: Middle School Organization and Leadership
A survey of the middle school, including the important problems of organization, administration, curriculum, and characteristics and needs of the middle school student. (3 credit hours)
EA646: Internship in Elementary School Administration
The intent of this course is to provide students majoring in elementary school administration with supervised and relevant experiences centering on the daily administrative and supervisory duties of the elementary school principal. In addition, the course complies with the most recent certification standards adopted by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Prerequisites: Students must have earned a minimum of 15 semester hours in coursework focused upon elementary school administration and supervision. Preferred courses to be included in these credit hours are Foundations of Educational Administration, Methods of Research, Elementary School Administration, Curriculum Construction (Elementary), and Supervision of the Elementary School (or equivalents). Credit/Non-Credit only. (3 credit hours)
EA647: Internship in Secondary School Administration
The intent of this course is to provide students majoring in secondary school administration with supervised experiences centering on the daily administration and supervisory duties of the elementary school principal. Complies with most recent administration certification standards adopted by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Prerequisites: EA634, EA635, and Advancement to Candidacy. Credit/Non-Credit only. (3 credit hours)
EA648: Internship in Vocational School Administration
The intent of this course is to provide students seeking a position as a director of a vocational school with supervised and relevant experiences focusing on the central administrative and supervisory duties of the vocational school director. This course is offered as an elective. Prerequisites: Students must have completed a directed field experience in Secondary School Administration and secure permission of instructor. Credit/Non-credit only. (3 credit hours)
EA649: Seminar in Current Practical Problems
Explores current educational problems which school administrators must face in their task of administering school. Study is to include areas of curriculum, food service, special education, transportation, building needs. etc. (2 credit hours)
In-depth study of Missouri school laws and federal statutes regulating the operation of the public schools and a survey of state and federal court decisions that affect the operation of the public schools. Designed primarily for practicing school administrators and those seeking permanent certification in school administration. (3 credit hours)
EA655: School Business/Facilities Management/Public Relations
Designed to prepare the aspiring and practicing school administrator for the responsibilities at the building level in financial management, facilities management, and public relations. (3 credit hours)
EA660: Administration and Supervision of Special Education
Designed for persons seeking special education administration certification. Detailed investigation of P.L. 94-142, IDEA, Sec. 504, Vocational Rehabilitation Act; other pertinent special education issues. (3 credit hours)
EA661: Internship in Special Education Administration
The intent of this course is to provide students majoring in special education administration with supervised experiences centering on the daily administration and supervisory duties of the special education administrator. Credit/non-credit. Prerequisites: EA660 and Advancement to Candidacy. (3 credit hours)
EA688: ISLLAC Problems-Principalship
Practical application of knowledge, competencies and management skills that research has identified as crucial to effective school administration. Prerequisites: Major in school administration, completion of administration core courses, EA625, EA630/635, EA634, EL606/SE637, EA646/647 and permission of instructor. (1 credit hour)
A written report based upon investigation of some subject or the completion of a creative project. See Thesis Plan for additional information. (3 credit hours)
EA695: Thesis. Second semester. (3 credit hours)
EA696: Thesis. Second semester. (2 credit hours)
EA697: Thesis. Second semester. (1 credit hour)
EA698: Independent Study in School Administration
This course is designed to permit the graduate student to pursue independent study in a topic of interest relating to Educational Leadership. It is expected that the student will secure approval of his/her major advisor and will be assigned a professor who will work closely with the student in structuring and directing the study. (1 credit hour)
EA699: Independent Study in School Administration
This course is designed to permit the graduate student to pursue independent study in a topic of interest relating to Educational Leadership. It is expected that the student will secure approval of his/her major advisor and will be assigned a professor who will work closely with the student in structuring and directing the study. (2 credit hours)
EA703: Seminar in Educational Administration
Designed for small groups of students to make an intensive study of current problems and emerging best professional practices in educational administration. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisites: Master's degree and admittance to the Specialist program or permission of instructor. (2 credit hours)
EA707: Personnel Management in Education
This course is designed to broaden the school administrator's perspective dealing with the broad subject of personnel administration and to give insight into the purposes, processes, planning, procedures and policy making in administering the personnel program. (3 credit hours)
EA708: Fundamentals of Collective Bargaining
Designed to acquaint potential school administrators with some of the basic fundamentals of collective bargaining, investigate case studies, examine the literature, and preparation for collective bargaining if the need should exist. It is an introduction to bargaining and will include a study of the glossary of terms used in labor relations. On demand. (3 credit hours)
EA709: Administrative Leadership
An exploration of leadership skills, conceptual models, and research as it relates to administration/management of educational organizations. Course format includes lectures, case studies and seminar discussion. (3 credit hours)
EA710: School District Administration
This course is designed to update understandings and knowledge related to large city school administration, examine problems and issues of major concerns to the practicing administrator, explore research findings and the literature for possible solutions to current problems, and to project the implications to present and future practices of the city school administrator. (3 credit hours)
EA737: Administration of Curriculum
Designed to provide an understanding and knowledge related to the administration and development of curriculum, to examine the national, state, district, and school roles in curriculum matters, to explore research findings in the literature for trends in curriculum change, and to understand the components of a district curriculum. Prerequisite: Master's degree and admittance to the Specialist degree program, EL606 or SE637. (3 credit hours)
EA743: Research into Administrative Practice
Designed to facilitate the process by which school leaders change schools in response to additions to an existing knowledge base. Integrates research skills and professional administrative practice, to utilize a leadership team approach to planning field tests within existing school settings, and to provide awareness of some current research with potential for school implementation. Prerequisites: GR691 or equivalent, and EA709. (3 credit hours)
A study of law that includes the basic fields of contracts, property, torts, constitutional law, and other areas of law that directly affect the educational and administrative processes of the educational system. Prerequisite: EA650 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
EA756: Financial Management and Leadership
Designed to prepare the aspiring and practicing school administrator for the responsibilities of financial management at the central office level of leadership in public schools. Includes theoretical concepts and practical skills necessary for successful school administration in the realm of finance. Emphasis on building budgets using state, local, and federal funds. Prerequisite: admittance to the graduate program Specialist level. (3 credit hours)
EA760: Directed Field Study: Specialist Level
Designed to provide advanced specialist's students with an opportunity to gain relevant experience in school administration. Students seeking an initial certification and four hours credit enroll in EA760. The EA761 option (2 credits) is for students who completed 60 clock hours of relevant field experiences (Master's level), and the one hour of credit from EA762 is required of a student who completed 90 clock hours of such experiences. Those seeking multiple certifications will probably need at least 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: EA709, EA710 and Advancement to Candidacy. (4 credit hours)
EA761: Directed Field Study: Specialist Level
Prerequisites: EA709, EA646 or EA647, and Advancement to Candidacy. (2 credit hours)
EA762: Directed Field Study: Specialist Level
Prerequisites: EA709, EA660, EA661, and Advancement to Candidacy. (1 credit hour)
EA767: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Designed for the specialist's student to acquire an understanding of the organization and functions of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in Missouri as structure and function relate to the administration of a local school district. Particularly significant to the prospective superintendent of schools. (1 credit hour)
EA785: School Plant Planning and Operation
Designed to help central office administrators become cognizant of the fundamental concepts of planning, designing and constructing new educational facilities and/or the rehabilitation, remodeling or modernization of existing facilities. Additionally, the course includes operation and maintenance programs. Prerequisite: Admission to a Specialist in Educational Administration degree program. (3 credit hours)
EA787: Topics, Issues and Trends in School Administration
Directed study of special topics, issues and trends in school administration through seminars, forums, etc. Section 1 (1 semester hour); Section 2 (2 credit hours). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
EA789: Superintendent's Assessment
Practical application of knowledge, competencies and management skills that research has identified as crucial to effective school administration. Prerequisites: Completion of EA625, EA630/635, EA646/647, admission to graduate studies, major in school administration and permission of instructor. (1 credit hour)
EA790: Independent Study in Educational Administration
Directed individual study of problems and special topics in educational administration. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate status on the specialist's degree. On demand. (1 credit hour)
EA791: Independent Study in Educational Administration (2 credit hours)
EA900: Leadership Theory and Practice
This course is intended to be an advanced study of leadership theories, concepts, and inquiry as applies to educational organizations. This course will explore leadership theories, power and authority in organizations, leader effectiveness, and organizational reform. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the conduct of leadership in organizations through application and extension of leadership theories in practice. Prerequisite: Admission to Doctoral program. (4 credit hours)
EA905: Educational Leadership Inquiry
This introductory seminar to inquiry will focus on understanding key policies related to doctoral dissertation research as set by the University of Missouri Graduate School. In addition, the seminar will explore the use of multiple search sources for information, human subjects review requirements, and research ethics. Prerequisite: Entrance into the Ed.D. program. (1 credit hour)
EA906: Team Building and Group Dynamics
The seminar will focus on teaming and team development in organizations. The seminar will explore the team building process including activities to help groups move to high performance teams. Intervention strategies will be practiced to help teams and team members assume productive roles on the team. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the cooperative doctoral cohort. (1 credit hour)
EA910: Content and Context of Learning
Students will develop the knowledge and skills for examining, designing and implementing organization, classroom, and training conditions that support quality learning experiences for learners. This theme is about learning and the issues that can enhance quality learning contexts. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the cooperative doctoral cohort. (3 credit hours)
EF690: Foundations of Curriculum Development
An exploration of the school curriculum; consideration will be given to the foundations, principals and issues, and the leadership needed to guide curriculum planning through curricular evaluation. (3 credit hours)
EF691: History of American Education
An examination of education in America from the colonial period to the present, focusing on educational ideas and practices in the context of American social and intellectual history. (3 credit hours)
EF692: Philosophy of Education
A study of the nature of philosophical inquiry in education. This course includes consideration of traditional and contemporary educational thought and the philosophical analysis of the problems of education. (3 credit hours)
EF694: Urban and Rural Education: Problems and Possibilities
An inquiry into the similarities and differences between rural and urban education; will consider history, curriculum, resources, public policies, and impact of socioeconomic factors. (3 credit hours)
EF696: Education in American Society
An examination of education in the social structure of America concentrating on the social forces that affect education in a pluralistic society and on the educational functions of schools and other social institutions. (3 credit hours)
EL262: Foundations of Reading Techniques
This field based course focuses on competencies for teaching and learning four components of the Language arts (reading, writing, speaking and listening). (2 credit hours)
EL355: Reading Study Strategies and Skills
Teaches competencies for reading instruction in the content areas coordinated with instruction in integrated field experience. (2 credit hours)
EL606: Curriculum Construction (Elementary)
A survey course designed to investigate the historical, philosophical, psychological and societal factors that have shaped the elementary school curriculum. Various organizational patterns, trends and issues are studied as they influence the curriculum. The contribution of each subject area to the total curriculum and new developments in each subject area are considered. (3 credit hours)
EM585: Selection and Utilization of Instructional Materials
General survey of the theoretical and practical aspects involved in the selection and utilization of instructional materials; includes limited production and evaluation of instructional materials. Instructional materials/media included are flat pictures, slides, filmstrips, overhead transparencies charts and displays, relia, motion pictures, television, and computers. (3 credit hours)
EM588: Administration of Educational Media
The procurement, care cataloging, retrieving, dissemination, and organization of media within the educational system on a continuum ranging from individual learning situations, the classroom, department, building and district. Prerequisite: EM585 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
EX390: Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child
Characteristics and education of exceptional children, including mental retardation; learning disabilities; behavior disorders; visual, hearing, speech language, physical impairment; Gifted. (3 credit hours)
EX601: Educational Assessment Techniques
Develops skills in selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized tests used in special education. Appraisal process is reviewed and report writing is emphasized. (3 credit hours)
EX652:Techniques of Teaching the Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical
Methods and materials needed in teaching students with mild/ moderate disabilities K-12 in cross-categorical settings will be studied. Academic, perceptual, cognitive, pre-vocational, and social skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: EX628. (3 credit hours)
GC530: Sexual Offender Treatment
Treatment components specific to sex offender therapy are emphasized. Differences between treating sex offenders and other clients will be addressed. (3 credit hours)
GC609: Family Dynamics and the Exceptional Child
Designed to provide the teachers with the basic skills in working with families of the exceptional child. To facilitate parental skills in using management techniques with the child at home. (3 credit hours)
GC610: Topics, Issues and Trends in Counseling
Directed study of special topics, issues and trends in counseling through seminars, forums, etc. (1 credit hour)
GC611: Topics Issues and Trends in Counseling
Directed study of special topics, issues and trends in counseling through seminars, forums, etc. (2 credit hours)
GC612: Topics, Issues and Trends in Counseling
Directed study of special topics, issues and trends in counseling through seminars, forums, etc. (3 credit hours)
GC622: Introduction to Reality Therapy
The course will focus on an introduction to the concepts and techniques of Reality Therapy which are used in counseling. (1 credit hour)
GC623: Foundations of Higher Education I: The Context
An overview of higher education. Exploration of the historical development of higher education; the philosophical aspects; current functions, issues and participants; and considerations related to the future status of higher education institutions. (3 credit hours)
GC625: Theories of Collegiate Student Development
A study and application of developmental theory as it relates to the higher education student, the higher education environment, and the interaction between student and environment. Prerequisite: Admission to the program or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC626: Principles and Practices in Higher Education
Development of a basic understanding of the nature of administrative work in higher education. Topics include legal and ethical issues, management theory, selection, training, supervision, evaluation, and program development. Prerequisites: GC623 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC628: Internship and Seminar in Higher Education
The second course of a two-course sequence where emphasis is placed on the practice of higher education. Students complete 300 hours of experience in a higher education setting under both faculty and on-site supervision, and attend weekly seminar sessions. Portfolio is required. Prerequisites: Completion of GC656 or permission of instructor. Credit/Noncredit. (3 credit hours)
GC629: Finance and Assessment in Higher Education
An examination of financial and assessment components of higher education. Prerequisites: GC623 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC630: Cultural Diversity in Higher Education
Exploration of the various contexts and cultures that shape students' collegiate experiences. Exploring issues of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation and their influence on colleges and universities. Prerequisites: GC623 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC631: Foundations in Higher Education II: Leadership
A study of leadership, strategic planning, public policy, and embracing change as it applies to effective administration in higher education. Prerequisites: GC626 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC635: Prevention Strategies for Adolescents
Opportunity to develop an atmosphere with diminished misbehavior as adolescents become more capable. Adolescent-adult interactions in communication, self-esteem, encouragement and decision-making will be emphasized. (1 credit hour)
Study of the nature and effect of alcohol and other drugs. The emphasis on education, prevention and referral skills. This course is designed specifically for educators. (3 credit hours)
GC640: Orientation to Personal and Professional Development in Counseling
Personal characteristics, professional issues and responsibilities, and fundamental helping skills relating to the helping professions will be explored and acquired with an emphasis on experiential learning. (3 credit hours)
GC642: Legal/Ethical Issues in Counseling
Designed to provide the prospective counselor with the knowledge of the profession's ethical and legal standards: their evaluation, methods of change, and applications to various professional activities. (1 credit hour)
Theories and techniques of counseling utilized in diverse settings including elementary, secondary, post-secondary schools and agencies, with an emphasis on practical strategies for developing and delivering services through organized counseling programs. This exploration of a variety of counseling theories provides a foundation for practice for professional counselor. Prerequisite: CP610 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC648: Skills for the Helping Professions
Provides an understanding of the philosophic bases of the helping processes. It stresses application of counseling theories, helping skills, and consultation theories. The student will explore self as a helper and learn facilitating skills to bring about change for consultees and special population clients. Prerequisites: GC640, CP612 or permission of instructor. Credit/Non-credit. (3 credit hours)
GC650: Foundations of School Guidance and Counseling
The history and trends of the modern school guidance and counseling movement and an examination of the challenges and situations the school counselor faces in the school setting. Skill development for effective delivery of a comprehensive guidance program emphasizing cultural diversities and special needs. (3 credit hours)
Provides the student with the training needed, under direct supervision, to administer and score individual intelligence tests. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC652: Psychology of Career Development
Study of career development theories and decision-making models, career planning, career education, sources of educational and occupational information, nature and structure of the world of work, and leisure and lifestyle development. (3 credit hours)
GC654: Appraisal of the Individual
The application of psychometric assessment techniques to increase understanding of the student/client and develop an individualized plan of assistance. Prerequisites: GC640 and ED615 or PY531. (3 credit hours)
Provides the student an understanding of group process, dynamics, skills, and theories. Provide the student an opportunity to investigate and experience group procedures which may be used to maximize human potential in professional counseling. Attention will be given to working with specific populations. Prerequisites: GC640, GC648, CP612 and permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC656: Supervised Practice in Counseling I
The first course of a two-course sequence where emphasis is placed on supervised practice with clients in a selected community agency, school, college counseling center or other appropriate setting. 100 hours on-site. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC658: Supervised Internship in Counseling Agency
A one semester 600 clock hour internship in a community counseling setting under appropriate supervision. Prerequisite: GC656 completed with credit and permission of instructor. Co-requirement: GC642. (5 credit hours)
GC659: Supervised Practice in Testing
Practice in an educational or clinical setting with an emphasis on the utilization of tests. Prerequisites: GC651 and permission of instructor. Credit/Non-credit. (3 credit hours)
GC660: Case Study Techniques (for Elementary Counselors)
Techniques of collecting, synthesizing, and interpreting information concerning individuals and their relationship to their environment. Prerequisites: ED615 and GC640. (3 credit hours)
GC661: Cognitive Behavioral Counseling
A study of the theory and application of cognitive behavioral approaches to counseling adults and children. Prerequisite: CP612 or permission of instructor. (2 credit hours)
GC662: Gerontological Counseling
Provides the student the opportunity to develop a better conceptual system for understanding the phenomena of aging. Students will gain personal insight and learn practical counseling skills necessary for meeting the demands of coping with aging in our society. (3 credit hours)
GC664: Marriage and Family Counseling
An overview of the historical development and principal conceptualizations of marital and family counseling. (3 credit hours)
GC665: Social and Cultural Aspects of Counseling
This course provides a study of social changes and trends in sex roles stereotyping, societal subgroups, and different lifestyles. Attention is given to how stereotyping has influenced counselors' judgments in counseling different populations. Prerequisite: GC640 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC666. Counseling the Substance Abuser
This course will provide counselors with techniques which are useful for adapting their existing skills to the special needs of substance abusing clients. (3 credit hours)
GC668. Independent Study in Guidance and Counseling
Independent study designed to meet specific needs of students who may wish to pursue additional study of selected topics. (1 credit hour)
GC669: Independent Study in Guidance and Counseling (2 credit hours)
A study of Alfred Adler's theory and techniques as applied to counseling in schools and clinical settings. Prerequisite: CP612. (3 credit hours)
Designed to provide the prospective counselor with knowledge and understanding of the nature and needs of clients at different developmental levels, normal and abnormal human behavior, personality theory and learning theory. Counseling interventions for specific problem areas will be stressed. Prerequisite: GC640 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
Designed to provide the prospective school counselor with the knowledge and/or competencies as specified by Missouri counselor certification requirements. This unit will include such topics as needs assessment, program development, staffing, record keeping and public relations. (3 credit hours)
GC673: Consultation in the Helping Professions
Designed to provide the prospective school-based helping professional with the knowledge of theories and techniques to be an effective consultant with administration, staff and parents regarding the school environment, classroom climate and individual student concerns. Prerequisites: GC640 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC674: Educational Processes and the School Psychological Examiner
This course is a requirement for the School Psychological Examiner Certification in the elementary, middle and secondary schools. It is designed to provide an understanding of student characteristics and methods of assessing and evaluating variability of students and their performance. Prerequisite: ED615 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC675: Issues and Techniques of Classroom Management
Focus is on the practical aspects in: 1) developing a positive learning climate in a classroom; 2) dealing with conflict and problem areas in teaching. (3 credit hours)
GC678: Supervised Internship in Counseling-Agency
First of a two-part internship which consists of 300 clock hours in each part in a community counseling setting under appropriate supervision. Prerequisite: GC656 completed with credit, permission of instructor. Co-requirement: GC642. Credit/Non-credit. (2 credit hours)
GC679. Supervised Internship in Counseling-Agency
Second part of a two-part internship which consists of 300 clock hours in a community counseling setting under appropriate supervision. Prerequisite: GC678 completed with credit and permission of instructor. Credit/Non-credit. (3 credit hours)
GC680. Counseling in Community Agencies
An overview of the role and scope of the community counselor, the community counseling agency, and the community counseling service programs. Prerequisites: GC640 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC681. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
An Introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Emphasis will be placed on developing a working knowledge of the organizational structure and the professional terminology used in the manual. (1 credit hour)
GC682: Introduction to Gestalt Therapy
The course will focus on an introduction to the concepts and techniques of Gestalt Therapy which are used in counseling. Prerequisite: CP612. (1 credit hour)
GC685: Psychodiagnostics and Treatment
Introduction to Psychodiagnostics using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Emphasis will be placed on developing a working knowledge of the organizational structure and the professional terminology used in the manual and subsequent treatment plan development including an introduction to Psychopharmacology. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC687: Advanced Practicum in Elementary School Counseling
The second course in a two-course sequence. Emphasis will be placed on the actual interview experience. Clients for the interviews are drawn from appropriate elementary school settings. Prerequisites: GC656 with a grade of credit and permission of instructor. Credit/ Non-credit. (3 credit hours)
GC688: Advanced Practicum in Secondary School Counseling
The second course in a two-course sequence. Emphasis will be placed on the actual interview experience. Clients for the interviews are drawn from appropriate secondary school settings. Prerequisites: GC656 with a grade of credit and permission of instructor. Credit/ Non-credit. (3 credit hours)
GC689: Therapeutic Alliances with Children
Focus will be given to the definition, history and basic assumptions of play therapy. Process and skills will be reviewed along with the application of therapeutic strategies to high incidence childhood emotional and behavioral disorders and problems. Prerequisites: GC640 and GC648, or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
GC690: Advanced Internship in Counseling
Advanced Internship consists of 120 clock hours per credit hour in an appropriate counseling setting under appropriate supervision. Prerequisite: Master's degree in counseling or credit equivalent (48 credit hours), a minimum of 600 acceptable and verifiable clock hours of counseling experience, and permission of instructor. (1-5 credit hours)
GC693: Organization and Administration of Guidance Services
Procedures for planning, organizing, and evaluating a school guidance program. Principles of administration, staffing, and budgeting for the school guidance program will be studied. Prerequisite: 30 hours of graduate work in guidance and counseling or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
A written report based upon investigation of some subject or the completion of a creative project. See Thesis Plan for additional information. (3 credit hours)
GC695: Thesis. Second semester. (3 credit hours)
GC696: Thesis. Second semester. (2 credit hours)
GC697: Thesis. Second semester. (1 credit hours)
Advanced study of group theory, techniques, and leadership skills. The student will conduct a group under the supervision of the instructor. Prerequisite: GC655 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
Designed to concentrate on the techniques of supervision of counselor trainees and practicing counselors. Emphasis is placed on theories and methodology of supervising staff in education institutions, government, and other agency settings. Prerequisite: GC657 or GC658 or consent of the instructor. (3 credit hours)
Designed to prepare students to read, understand, and evaluate educational research and to provide the research skills necessary to submit problems of curriculum and methods of empirical analysis. (3 credit hours)
IE595: Teaching Adults in Vocational Education
Definition, importance, concepts, problems, and movement with characteristics, interests, and abilities of adults. Techniques of overcoming problem areas, methods of conducting classes, and role of school system in an adult vocational education program. (3 credit hours)
IE596: Philosophy of Vocational Education
Introduction to the foundations of vocational and industrial education including history, philosophy, definitions, state plan, handbook, certification, recertification, occupational surveys, safety programs, career education, area vocational-technical schools, co-op education, CETA programs, apprenticeships, related instruction, state department evaluations, accountability, follow-up studies, advisory committees, facilities, funding and federal acts. (3 credit hours)
SM540: Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
This course is designed to introduce the student to the various legal principles applicable to the sport industry. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing or permission of instructor. (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)
SE602: Effective Teaching at the Middle Level
This course is designed for teachers of middle level students. The course will focus on the determination of specific needs of middle level students and the teaching techniques/strategies most effective in meeting those needs. Prerequisite/Corequisite: SE601. (3 credit hours)
SE603: Curriculum Development at the Middle Level
The course is designed for teachers of middle level students or persons interested in the curricular structure of the middle school. Prerequisite: SE602. (3 credit hours)
SE637: Curriculum Construction (Secondary)
Recent developments and current trends in the American high school curriculum. Emphasis on the various subject areas of the secondary school. (3 credit hours)
SM570: Management and Leadership in Sport Organizations
This course will provide students with the opportunity to understand and apply contemporary management concepts to the operations of sport organizations. (3 credit hours)
SM612: Topics, Issues and Trends in Sport
Directed study of special topics, issues and trends in sport through seminar. Prerequisite: Six hours of graduate credit in Athletic Administration or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
SM655: Design and Operations of Sport Related Facilities
Prepares the prospective and practicing athletic administrator in the design and operations of sport related facilities. Prerequisite: PE460 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
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