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SPECIALIST IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHING

PURPOSE OF THE DEGREE

The Specialist in Community College Teaching Program provides a sixth-year intermediate degree to prepare teachers and administrators for the Community College. Because the enrollee in a community college tends to be somewhat different from typical college, university, or trade school students, specialized personnel are needed to ensure that the investments made by students and institutions are maximally and mutually beneficial.

The teaching emphasis program of study will focus mainly upon the major field of specialization with adequate opportunities for breadth of preparation in the specialty area and cognate areas, and a background in research methods. Major fields of specialization are presented under degrees offered in the General Information section of the Bulletin. The administration-emphasis program of study will focus on a combination of generic higher education administration courses and specialized community college courses.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission requirements for the Specialist in Community College Teaching are those required by the Graduate School. Admission to the Specialist level will require admission to the Graduate School, a master’s degree from an accredited institution, and a satisfactory score on the GRE or MAT.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

Candidates for the Specialist degree are required to complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work. Candidates must complete a minimum of 18 semester hours of resident credit from Arkansas State University—Jonesboro. Twelve semester hours may be earned in approved non-resident classes offered by Arkansas State University. A maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred from other approved institutions.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

For required course work for the teaching emphasis and/or the administration emphasis, refer to http://education.astate.edu/ease/specialist_comm.htm

NORMAL STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED IN COMPLETING
THE SPECIALIST IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHING DEGREE

1. File an application for admission and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
2. Obtain an official statement of admission to graduate study.
3. Familiarize yourself with the Graduate Bulletin, its general requirements, and the specific regulations pertaining to your particular program.
4. Complete CCED 7003, The Community College, and CCED 7013, Community College Teaching during the first 48 hours of graduate work leading to the program. NOTE: During these courses the student will have initial contact with the community college coordinator. The courses will enable students to grasp the philosophy of the community college, and through the processes of counseling and primary experiences, make a decision concerning continuance in the program.
5. Proceed with coursework at any registration period.
6. Complete the required standardized examinations during your first enrollment period.
7. Apply for Admission to Candidacy for the degree when you have satisfied any provisions attached to your admission and have completed 42 hours of graduate work with a 3.00 grade point average. The application for admission to candidacy must be filed no later than the completion of 48 semester hours of graduate credit. Failure to gain admission to candidacy at the time that no more than 48 hours have been accumulated may result in additional enrollment and will cause a delay in your graduation. Students accumulating 48 hours of graduate credit with less than a 3.00 grade point average will be dropped from the Graduate School.
8. Complete the coursework required for the degree, including 39 semester hours in the teaching fields.
9. File an Intent to Graduate Form at the registration period when you enroll for your last graduate coursework except that a student who expects to complete the requirements for the degree during the second summer term must make application for the degree not later than the registration date for the first summer term. (See DEADLINES, page 11).
10. Successfully complete the comprehensive examination at the scheduled time during your last enrollment period.
11. Complete all requirements for the degree within six years exclusive of any time spent in the armed forces of the United States.

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE SPECIALIST IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHING

The 60 graduate hours, including the Master's degree, which are required for the Specialist in Community College Teaching degree include the following:

Minimum hours required for this program: 30 plus a master's degree