College of Education

The College of Education offers teacher education programs that lead to certification as well as non-certification programs in graduate study. Offerings reflect a flexible program of current curricula, educational plans, and requirements, which may be altered as warranted by changes in the professions and accrediting agencies. As regulating agencies (e.g., Alabama State Department of Education, CAEP, CACREP, and CORE) modify standards and expectations, programs may be modified during a candidate’s period of study. At such time, candidates may be subject to revised program or certification requirements. The purpose of all College of Education graduate programs is to develop innovative, informed, reflective, global, and effective decision makers.

Teacher Certification Programs

Approved by the Alabama State Department of Education

* Please refer to http://admissions.troy.edu/ for specific program availability by location
^Traditional program offered online through Global Campus
^^ Offered as blended program. A blended program combines both online and face-to-face courses in the required program of study.

Adult Education

Counseling Programs

**All courses for the Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling are online with the exception of the internship which will be completed online with two face-to-face intensive days at the Troy Campus.

Psychology Programs

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

*Please refer to http://admissions.troy.edu/ for specific program availability by location.

Accreditation

• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
  The Master of Science in Counseling degree program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the Master of Science degree programs in Rehabilitation Counseling offered at the Alabama Campuses in Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and Troy are accredited by CACREP; as well as TROY supports sites in Florida: Ft. Walton Beach, Panama City, Pensacola, Tampa; and TROY Augusta support site in Georgia. The Master of Science in Education in School Counseling a offered at the Alabama Campuses in Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and Troy are CACREP accredited.
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  The Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) at the Troy, Dothan, Montgomery, and Phenix City campuses is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation and advanced education preparation programs. CAEP is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.

Teacher Certification

All teacher education certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the specific program for eligibility and program completion requirements. Only those students who are properly admitted to an approved teacher certification program and complete all current requirements will be recommended for certification.

The purpose of all certification programs in the College of Education is to develop practicing master teachers, instructional support personnel, and education specialists who more effectively serve students in P-12 settings. As master teachers, instructional support personnel, and education specialists, they participate as leaders in their schools and contribute to their profession.

College of Education students in Troy Global Campus must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates of specialized accredited programs (CAEP, CACREP and CORE). Up to 12 hours of coursework completed at a site/university without appropriate specialized accreditation may be considered for application toward program completion. See TRANSFER CREDIT section for additional information.

Certification in Alabama

Candidates completing an approved teacher certification program are eligible to apply for the Alabama Class A professional certificate, provided they meet the following:

• For Class A program completion, a minimum GPA of 3.25 overall is required for candidates unconditionally admitted to a program.
• For Class AA program completion, a minimum GPA of 3.5 overall is required for candidates unconditionally admitted.
• A grade of “C” or better in all coursework which applies to certification.
• A grade of “B” or better in the research requirements for the program.
• Any “D” earned in a teaching field course must be successfully repeated with a grade of “C” or better.
• Successful completion of the Praxis II examination in all areas of initial certification.
• Successful completion of internship in all areas of initial certification
• All teacher candidates seeking initial certification in the state of Alabama must achieve a passing score, set by the Alabama State Department of Education, on the Teacher Performance Assessment edTPA.

Any candidate who applies for a professional certificate is subject to all regulations set forth by the Alabama State Department of Education. These regulations may include a comprehensive background check, verification of appropriate experience, and prior certification specific to the certification sought. Additional requirements (e.g., standardized examinations to demonstrate content mastery) may be added as the Alabama State Board of Education and other accrediting agencies modify regulations. Candidates should consult their education adviser for details.

Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification program and who successfully fulfill all program and certification requirements will be recommended for certification. The Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend candidates for certification in any state.

Certification in Other States

Other states may grant professional certification to candidates completing the Troy University teacher education program. Some states may have additional requirements. Candidates seeking certification in other states should contact the appropriate State Department of Education.

Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification program and who successfully fulfill all program and certification requirements will be recommended for certification. The Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend candidates for certification in any state.

Fingerprinting Requirement

Any candidate applying for admission to a State-approved program is required to be fingerprinted for a criminal history back-ground check through the Alabama State Department of Education to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) pursuant to Act 2002-457. Fingerprinting must be done prior to conduction of observations in P-12 schools.

Admission Requirements for College of Education

Unconditional admission to the Graduate School does not constitute unconditional admission to specific programs in the College of Education. Students seeking advanced degrees in the College of Education should refer to the admission requirements specific to the degree program.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of four courses (12 semester hours) taken at another regionally accredited institution each with a grade of “B” or better within eight years of graduation may be considered for application toward the degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the specific degree program and must be approved by the appropriate department chair and dean. If the Troy program holds specialized accreditation, all courses taken at other sites/institutions will be reviewed to ensure that they are eligible for credit under specialized accreditation requirements.

Degree Requirements

Successful completion of the courses listed under each program area with an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is necessary to fulfill requirements for the degree. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may be retaken or another elective may be taken in its place.

Program Completion Requirements

All graduate programs require successful completion of specific end-of-program assessments. These assessments may include, but are not limited to, written comprehensive examinations, a portfolio, a thesis, a field project, and standardized examinations.

Statement of Guarantee for New Educators

Candidates who are recommended by Troy University for Alabama State Teacher Certification or other school personnel certification shall be granted remediation at no cost if:

1. Teaching or have employment in-field and at level of the awarded certificate;
2. Not meeting minimum criteria using the State evaluation system or state approved system evaluation;
3. Remediation is requested within two years of the valid date of the Professional Educator certificate, issued based on recommendation by the unit. In no case shall the unit be required to provide remediation for more than the first two years of employment.

Programs

• Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S. in Education - Gifted Education - Grades P-12 Certification/Traditional Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education - Grades 6-12 Certification/Traditional Program Teaching Fields Options - Biology, History, or Mathematics Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Collaborative/Special Education Teacher Education - Grades 6-12 Certification/Alternative Fifth-Year Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Collaborative/Special Education Teacher Education - Grades 6-12 Certification/Tradition Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Collaborative/Special Education Teacher Education - Grades K-6 Certification/Alternative Fifth-Year Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Collaborative/Special Education Teacher Education - Grades K-6 Certification/Traditional Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Early Childhood Education - Grades P-3 Certification/Alternative Fifth Year Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Early Childhood Education - Grades P-3 Certification/Traditional Program, Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Elementary Education - Grades K-6 Certification/Alternative Fifth-Year Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Elementary Education - Grades K-6 Certification/Traditional Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Instructional Leadership and Administration Certification/Traditional Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Interdisciplinary Education - Grades P-12 Certification/Alternative Fifth-Year Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Interdisciplinary Education - Grades P-12 Certification/Traditional Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: School Counseling Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Secondary Education - Grades 6-12 Certification/Alternative Fifth-Year Program Teaching Field Options - Biology, History, or Mathematics Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Secondary Education - Grades 6-12 Certification/Alternative Fifth-Year Program Teaching Field Options - English/Language Arts Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Secondary Education - Grades 6-12 Certification/Alternative Fifth-Year Program Teaching Field Options Social Science or General Science Degree Plan/Progress Record
• M.S.Ed.: Secondary Education - Grades 6-12 Certification/Traditional Program Comprehensive Teaching Field Options - Social Science, English/Language Arts, or General Science Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Master of Science (M.S.) Adult Education
• Master of Science (M.S.) Second Language Instruction
• Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Master of Science - Student Affairs Counseling Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Master of Science - Substance Abuse Counseling Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Master of Science Adult Education Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Master of Science in Counseling (M.S.C.P.)
• Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) - Alternative Fifth-Year Certification Program for Teachers
• Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) - Traditional Fifth-Year Certification Program in Instructional Support Areas
• Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) - Traditional Fifth-Year Certification Programs for Teachers
• Master of Science in Psychology
• Master of Science in Psychology Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Master of Science in Second Language Instruction Degree Plan/Progress Record

• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Certification Program - Sixth-Year Certification Program for Instructional Support Areas
• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Counseling Non-Certification Program
• Education Specialist - Instructional Leadership & Administration Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Education Specialist - School Counseling Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Education Specialist - Teacher Leader Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Education Specialist Certification Program, Ed.S. (Sixth-Year Certification Program for Teachers)
• Education Specialist: Counseling - Non-Certification Program Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Education Specialist: Early Childhood Education - Grades P-3 Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Education Specialist: Elementary Education - Grades K-6 Degree Plan/Progress Record

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Global Leadership
• Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership - Higher Education Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership - Instructional Leadership and Administration Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership - Organizational Leadership Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership - Public Administration Degree Plan/Progress Record
• Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership - Strategic Communication Degree Plan/Progress Record

• Certificate in Rehabilitation and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Studies
• Certificate in Curriculum and Instructional Design
• Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling
• Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling Certificate Plan/Progress Record
• Certificate in Instructional Technology
• Certificate in Leadership Studies
• Certificate in Rehabilitation and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Studies Certificate Plan/Progress Record
• Certificate in Workforce Development
• Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling
• Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling Certificate Plan/Progress Record
• Graduate Certificate in Adult Education - Curriculum and Instructional Design Certificate Plan/Progress Record
• Graduate Certificate in Adult Education - Instructional Technology Certificate Plan/Progress Record
• Graduate Certificate in Adult Education - Leadership Studies Certificate Plan/Progress Record
• Graduate Certificate in Adult Education - Workforce Development Certificate Plan/Progress Record
• Graduate Certificates in Adult Education
• Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate Plan/Progress Record
• Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling Military Populations
• Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling Military Populations Certificate Plan/Progress Record