College of Arts and Sciences and Education

Arts & Sciences

Master of Arts in English:  A student interested in this degree must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses.  The Master of Arts in English allows students the opportunity to focus on course work in literature.  Individuals who graduate with this degree are eligible to teach dual credit courses in high school (if they are certified to teach in public school) or they may qualify to teach at a community college.

Master of Science in History:  A student with this degree must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses.  The Master of Science in History allows students the opportunity to focus on course work in history.  Individuals who graduate with this degree are eligible to teach dual credit courses in high school (if they are certified to teach in public school) or they may qualify to teach at a community college.  The Master of Science in History also provides a solid foundation for those who wish to pursue a Ph. D. in History.  Finally, the Master of Science in History is a degree that satisfies students who simply enjoy studying history and want to read and write about history.

Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies:  A student with this degree must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses.   This degree was developed to allow and encourage students to pursue their general education at the graduate level in courses that stimulate and enhance their personal, intellectual, and cultural development.

Master of Science in Adult Education:  A student with this degree must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in which they work directly with other adults in a teaching/training capacity.  Students may use this degree in industry in Training and Development, in Continuing Education at the community college, in Adult Literacy Centers, or in non-profit agencies.

Education

Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction:  A student with this degree must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses. The purpose of the M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction is to prepare teachers who are fully certified to become master-level teachers.  Prior teaching experience, although not required for program acceptance, is advisable.

Master of Science in Education:  A student with this degree must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses.  Students with this degree may major in special education or may test to become certified as an educational diagnostician.

Master of Education in Educational Administration:  A student with this degree must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2.5 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses. Students with this degree also complete the appropriate TExES exam to be certified as principals or superintendents.

Master of Science in Instructional Technology:  A student with this degree must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses. Individuals with this degree are in high demand in both industry and education for their skills with technology.  Students may also be eligible to receive the Master Technology Teacher (M.T.T.) designation with this degree.