IHE Master's Performance Report
Gardner-Webb University2002 - 2003
Overview of Master's Program
The master’s programs leading to North Carolina licensure at Gardner-Webb University are under the auspices of the Graduate School. The Graduate School is administered through the Graduate Office, under the supervision of the Dean of the Graduate School. This office is responsible for the overall coordination of graduate programs leading to master’s degrees and licensure in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, English Education, School Counseling, and School Administration. Additional graduate programs (non-licensure) include Agency Counseling, English, Nursing, and Sport Science and Pedagogy. The Dean of the Graduate School works very closely with the Dean of The School of Education/Licensure Officer to ensure that the programs are in compliance with national and state requirements and produce high quality graduates who represent the GWU conceptual framework of “Educator as Theorist and Practitioner.” In 2000, the three teaching master’s programs (Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, and English Education) were revised to meet the Advanced Master’s competencies and are temporarily authorized by the Department of Public Instruction. These programs will undergo an initial review at the next NCATE/DPI review in fall, 2004. In addition to the Boiling Springs campus, Elementary Education programs are offered in Burke County, Surry County, and Iredell County. The Middle Grades graduate program is only offered on the Boiling Springs campus. The School Administration programs are offered on the Boiling Springs campus, in Burke County, Mecklenburg County, Forsyth County, Davidson County, and Iredell County. According to the Graduate School, enrollment in Spring, 2003 in graduate licensure programs was the following: Elementary Education, 84; Middle Grades Education, 16; English Education, 12; School Counseling, 38, and School Administration, 241. The University is accredited by SACS and all licensure programs are accredited by NCATE and approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Special Features of Master's Program
II. CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS
A. Headcount of students formally admitted to and enrolled in programs leading to licensure.
Full Time
Male Female
Graduate American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 0 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 0
Hispanic 0 Hispanic 0
White, Not Hispanic Origin 1 White, Not Hispanic Origin 2
Other 0 Other 0
Total 1 Total 2
Licensure-Only American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 0 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 0
Hispanic 0 Hispanic 0
White, Not Hispanic Origin 0 White, Not Hispanic Origin 0
Other 0 Other 0
Total 0 Total 0
Part Time
Male Female
Graduate American Indian/Alaskan Native 1 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Asian/Pacific Islander 1 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 21 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 71
Hispanic 1 Hispanic 3
White, Not Hispanic Origin 157 White, Not Hispanic Origin 372
Other 0 Other 0
Total 180 Total 447
Licensure-Only American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 0 Black, Not Hispanic Origin 0
Hispanic 0 Hispanic 0
White, Not Hispanic Origin 0 White, Not Hispanic Origin 2
Other 0 Other 0
B. Quality of students admitted to programs during report year. Masters MEAN GPA 3.15 MEAN MAT 41 MEAN GRE 1,396 MEAN NUMBER OF YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE NA NUMBER EMPLOYED IN NC SCHOOLS NA Comment or Explanation:
C. Program Completers (reported by IHE).
Program Area Masters Degree Graduate Licensure Only N= #Completing NC=# Licensed in NC N NC N NC Prekindergarten (B-K) 0 0 0 0 Elementary (K-6) 30 30 0 0 Middle Grades (6-9) 5 5 0 0 Secondary (9-12) 3 3 0 0
Special Subject Areas (K-12) 0 0 0 0 Exceptional Children (K-12) 0 0 0 0 Vocational Education (7-12) 0 0 0 0 Special Service Personnel 99 99 1 1
D. Satisfaction of program completers/employers with the program in general and with specific aspects of the program, as rated on a 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest) scale.
Satisfaction with... Program
Completers Employer
Satisfaction with the quality of the graduate program... 3.71 3.69 Better prepared to connect subject matter and learner's needs... 3.61 3.65 Better prepared to implement research-based approaches in
education... 3.58 3.65
Better prepared to assume leadership roles... 3.74 3.65 Better prepared to facilitate learning for diverse students... 3.58 3.67 Better prepared to engage in continuous professional
development... 3.74 3.71
Number of Surveys Received 38 52
