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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) - Traditional Fifth-Year Certification Programs for Teachers
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Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
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Purpose
The purpose of the fifth-year certification program for teachers is to provide an opportunity for advanced study within their discipline for candidates who are seeking advanced certification in the same discipline/level in which they hold baccalaureate level professional educator certification.
Advanced Certification at the Master’s Level
The College of Education offers the Traditional Fifth-Year Master of Science in Education Program for candidates seeking advanced certification in the same discipline/level in which they hold baccalaureate level professional educator certification.
Initial Certification at the Master’s Level
For candidates seeking initial certification at the graduate level, or those who are seeking certification in an area or at levels other than those in which they hold baccalaureate level certification, the Alternative Fifth-Year (Alternative-A) Master of Science in Education Program is offered. See specific programs for any additional admissions and/or certification requirements.
In addition to the programs for teachers, fifth-year certification programs are offered in the following instructional support areas: Instructional Leadership & Administration and School Counseling.
Admission Requirements for Traditional Fifth-Year Certification Programs
Unconditional admission to the Graduate School does not constitute unconditional admission to any professional education program. In addition to the admission requirements for the Graduate School, candidates seeking admission to a traditional fifth year certification program for teachers must hold A valid bachelor’s-level professional educator certificate in the same teaching field(s) in which the Class A Professional Educator Certificate is sought, except for special education, including Gifted. Temporary, provisional, and other nonrenewable certifications are not acceptable. See specific program descriptions for any additional admission requirements.
Admission to the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP)
The following documents will be submitted at the time the candidate applies for admission to the University. Teacher Education staff will approve the admission and remove the candidate’s hold for taking graduate courses.
- A valid bachelor’s-level professional educator certificate in the same teaching field(s) in which the Class A Professional Educator Certificate is sought.
- Successful completion and submission of an essay on the Candidate’s teaching philosophy.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check/fingerprinting.
Candidates must clear university requirements for admission and the College of Education admission requirements listed above prior to enrolling in any graduate work. There is no Conditional Admission for this program.
Troy Global Campus students must meet all specialized accreditation requirements to be classified as graduates of specialized accredited programs (CACREP).
Required Courses for the Traditional Fifth-Year Certification Program for Teachers
Common Required Core (18 sh)
Note:
In addition to the required core, a survey course in special education is required unless previously completed at the undergraduate and graduate level. After July 1, 2017, a special education course must be at the graduate level.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) (Grades P-3): 36 sh
Required Core Courses: (18 sh)
See Common Required Core.
(EDU 6629 must be taken as one of student’s first four courses)
Teaching Field Courses: (15 sh)
- Select 9 semester hours of adviser-approved ECE courses
- Select 6 additional hours of adviser-approved ECE courses or other adviser-approved courses related to the profession (e.g., EDU, ELE, SPE, RED). A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript.
Note: At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.
Required Capstone Course: (3 sh)
Elementary Education (ELE) (Grades K-6): 36 sh
Required Core Courses: (18 sh)
See Common Required Core.
( EDU 6629 must be taken as one of student’s first four courses)
Teaching Field Courses: (15 sh)
- Select 9 semester hours of adviser-approved ELE courses.
- Select 6 additional hours of adviser-approved ELE courses or other adviser approved courses related to the profession (e.g., EDU, ECE, SPE, RED).
Note: A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.
Required Capstone Course: (3 sh)
Collaborative/Special Education Teacher (Grades K-6): 36 sh
Additional Admission Information for Collaborative Teacher:
Candidates holding professional baccalaureate-level certification in any teaching field may be admitted to the Collaborative/Special Education Teacher Traditional Master’s Program provided all other admission criteria are met. A candidate’s prior coursework will be evaluated by the College of Education to determine if undergraduate coursework is required. All prerequisites must be satisfied prior to unconditional admission.
Required Core Courses: (15 sh)
Note:
In addition to the required core, a survey course in special education is required unless previously completed at the undergraduate or graduate level. After July 1, 2017, a special education course must be at the graduate level.
Teaching Field Courses: (12 sh)
Required Capstone Course: (3 sh)
Practicum
Successful completion of a practicum is required for initial certification in all special education teaching fields by taking one of the following courses:
Collaborative/Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-12): 36 sh
Additional Admission Information for Collaborative Teacher:
Candidates holding professional baccalaureate-level certification in any teaching field may be admitted to the Collaborative/Special Education Teacher Traditional Master’s Program provided all other admission criteria are met. A candidate’s prior coursework will be evaluated by the College of Education to determine if undergraduate coursework is required. All prerequisites must be satisfied prior to unconditional admission.
Required Core Courses: (15 sh)
Select ONE of the following: (3 sh)
Teaching Field Courses: (15 sh)
Required Capstone Course: (3 sh)
Select ONE of the following: (3 sh)
Practicum
Successful completion of a practicum is required for initial certification in all special education teaching fields by taking one of the following courses:
Secondary Education (Grades 6-12): 36 sh
Troy: Biology, History, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science
Required Core Courses: (18 sh)
See Common Required Core.
(EDU 6629 must be taken as one of student’s first four courses)
Teaching Field Courses: (18 sh)
Select 18 semester hours of adviser-approved courses specific to the major. Choices for major are biology, English/language arts, history, mathematics, and social science. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level.
Comprehensive degree programs (i.e., English/language arts, and social science) require course work in multiple disciplines. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field.
Interdisciplinary Education (Grades P-12): 36 sh
Required Core Courses: (18 sh)
See Common Required Core.
(EDU 6629 must be taken as one of student’s first four courses)
Teaching Field Courses: (18 sh)
Choices are art, instrumental music, choral music, or physical education. For art education, students should select 12 semester hours of adviser approved courses in art, and ART 6662 (3) Seminar in Art Education. For music education, students should select 13 hours of advisor-approved courses in music, MUS 6696 Practicum (2), and MUS 6638 Literature Analysis (3) to meet the Teaching Field course requirements. All other fields should select 18 semester hours of adviser-approved courses specific to the major. A candidate may not enroll in a 5000-level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript. At least nine semester hours of teaching field courses must be at the 6000 level. Candidates should consult their academic adviser regarding any specific course requirements in the teaching field.
Gifted Education (Grades P-12): 30 sh
Additional Admission Information for Gifted Education
Candidates holding professional baccalaureate-level certification in any teaching field may be admitted to the traditional master’s program in Gifted Education provided all other admissions criteria are met. A candidate’s prior coursework will be evaluated by the College of Education to determine if undergraduate coursework is required. All prerequisites must be satisfied prior to unconditional admission.
Required Core Courses: (12 sh)
Note:
In addition to the required core, a survey course in special education is required unless previously completed at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Required Teaching Field Courses: (18 sh)
Application Requirements for Gifted Education Additional Certification
- Application
- Application fee made payable to Troy University
- Satisfactory completion of a State-approved program with a minimum GPA of 3.25 on all courses in the Alabama State Board of Education approved educator preparation program.
- An official transcript from a regionally accredited institution documenting an earned master’s degree.
- Hold a valid Class A Professional Educator’s Certificate in any field
- One letter of recommendation from a current school supervisor
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
Required Teaching Field Courses: (18 sh)
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