Mesa State College
Center for Teacher Education
Master’s Degree Program Handbook
Office of Graduate Studies 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
(800) 982-MESA; (970) 248-1786; (970) 248-1112 (fax)
Table of Contents
Section 1: Rationale and Mission ……….
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Conceptual Framework
Why Mesa State for Graduate Work?
Degree Program
Areas of Study
Section 2: Overview of Graduate Program of Study ………
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Program Requirements
Cohort Model
Sequence of Courses
Section 3: Admission Requirements and Advising ………..
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Admission Requirements
Procedure for Application
Graduate Record Examination
Course Transfers
Professional Licensure
Plan of Study
Section 4: Program Continuation and Sequence ………
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Grades and Program Standing
Distance Learning Coursework
Section 5: Graduation ……….. 10
Graduation Requirements
Diploma and Graduation
Section 6: CTE Graduate Program Faculty ……… 11
Application Forms
Rationale and Mission of the Program
Conceptual Framework
At Mesa State, we pride ourselves on the personal touch. Graduate professors have doctorates in a field of education, and are experienced, knowledgeable, accessible, and intensely dedicated to the improvement of public education. Most faculty also have been classroom teachers themselves and understand from the ―inside‖ the professional needs and pressures of teaching. Advising faculty offer one-on-one guidance in programs of study, course selection, and future educational goals. As reflective practitioners, professors are always striving for ways to improve the quality of learning in our programs and in the schools in which we work.
The objectives of the Masters Program are to enhance the professional careers of educators and ensure high student achievement in their classrooms and schools. The program focuses upon innovative approaches to curriculum design and differentiation so that we might better meet the needs of our diverse learners. Finally, theory-based learning from current research and literature is translated into application-oriented and discussion-based instruction within every program course.
Why Mesa State for Graduate Work?
The Center for Teacher Education offers a unique setting for graduate coursework. We are positioned in the center of Western Colorado with opportunities to outreach as a regional education provider to fourteen neighboring counties. Mesa State offers a Master of Arts degree in ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages), and EDLD (Educational Leadership) leading to principal licensure. Our graduate program
operates in a cohort model, meaning classes are small and professors can give individual attention to students and their learning.
Degree Program
Both the MA in ESOL and the MA in Educational Leadership are designed to be
completed in five semesters. Both require 36 credit hours of study and are anchored in 11 credit hours of core classes and 25 credit hours of content specific classes. All MA candidates are required to do a capstone presentation in the fall following completion of all course work. The programs are designed using the cohort model with a group of
Educators already holding a Master’s degree can apply to an endorsement program of only the 25 credit hours of content specific classes in Educational Leadership. The EDLD endorsement program qualifies the student to apply for a Colorado principal license. Students applying to the ESOL program may pursue an MA degree or endorsement only track.
Areas of Study
Educators can choose to pursue their MA in either ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) or EDLD (Educational Leadership.)
ESOL is a comprehensive, full-time Masters in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) with endorsement options. The Graduate Masters in English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement k-12 is designed to prepare certified teachers with specialized knowledge and training in applied linguistics, curriculum, teaching, testing, methodology and cross-cultural awareness.
EDLD is designed as a dynamic, current program to meet the needs of education professionals as they gain expertise in leadership to prepare them for principal licensure. The program is designed to provide the student with ten hours of core knowledge in educational design, theory, assessment, and research. The endorsement classes allow the student to focus on content and practice critical to success as a
principal or school/district leader.
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Culture and Pedagogy (3 credits)
Pedagogy that explores the relationships between culture and learning as well as teacher ideology and belief systems.
Examines critical pedagogy, pedagogies of resistance, and teaching for social justice.
Educational Leadership Content Classes
Reform and Organizational Change in Education Dynamic School Leadership in a Democratic Society The Principalship (Part A)
The Principalship (Part B)
Legal Aspects of School Administration: Educational Policy and the Law School Finance and Budgeting
Internship (300 hours)
School Improvement and Accountability Strategies in School Improvement
Instructional Supervision and Management Best Practices in Curriculum and Instruction
ESOL Content Classes
Language Systems & Linguistic Diversity
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language ESL Strategies in the Content Area
Theories of Second Language Acquisition Multicultural Narratives for K-12
Assessment in English as a Second Language
K-12 Internship
Capstone Presentation
The capstone offers candidates the opportunity to design a professional presentation to demonstrate their learning and growth through the program. Topics must be a synthesis of research and application as an emerging leader. An abstract and bibliography are required. The 20-minute presentations are reviewed by a panel of three faculty members with an audience of invited participants. The indicators of proficiency include content, creativity, and use of technology. A final score aligns with three categories: recommend, recommend with modifications, or do not recommend. Capstone projects may be archived in the Tomlinson Library.
Overview of Graduate Program of Study
Program Requirements
The Center for Teacher Education MA Programs are characterized by the following requirements for successful degree completion:
A minimum of 36 credits for EDLD and 35 for ESOL to complete the MA degree.
A minimum of 25 credit hours for the Endorsement programs—ESOL 24
Completion of a Capstone presentation for the MA degree.
A maximum of 9 semester credits of graduate level coursework in the content areas may be recommended for transfer if approved by the graduate advisor. Credits earned from a previous degree will not be accepted.
All coursework toward the degree must be completed within three years of the beginning date of the program.
Cohort Model
The master’s program uses a cohort model, meaning an entire core sequence of courses is offered to a group of 15-25 participants that begins and remains together until the completion of the program, ensuring availability of course offerings. Cohorts offer candidates a consistent peer learning community. The cohort program was designed to prepare teachers to be agents of continuing, research-based change in their profession. Cohorts also provide a safe environment for teachers to network, share ideas, and challenge one another as they get to know each of their colleague’s learning styles. Cohorts function as professional learning communities to work together to explore new kinds of knowledge.
Sequence of Courses
Core classes are offered in the summers. Endorsement (content) classes are in the summer and in the evening and weekends during the school year. MA capstone presentations are scheduled in the fall (5th semester) following all course work.
While the sequence is structured to be completed in four or five semesters, the program can be extended up to three years. A formal request for timing out must be made
through the candidate’s graduate advisor. However, students must recognize that if they need to join a future cohort to complete coursework, they are not guaranteed the same schedule or location of classes.
Candidates do have the option of taking an equivalent content course approved for transfer by the advisor, with a new plan of study approved and signed by the Director of Teacher Education, before that course is taken for equivalency. Area of study courses may be taken at any time during the sequence with the approval of the graduate advisor.
Admission Requirements and Advising
Admission Requirements
The Center for Teacher Education encourages applications from all individuals meeting the following criteria, upon which competitive selection will be made by the graduate committee:
At least three years teaching experience (EDLD program only)
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Evidence of a strong academic background and ability to pursue advanced study
Evidence of dedication and promise to the field of education as a professional leader
Evidence of excellent English reading, writing, and critical thinking skills
A minimum overall grade point average of 3.0
GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores or evidence of registration within the first semester of the program. (MA candidates only)
Evidence of active involvement with youth in an educational context or Educator License.
Two recommendations (EDLD program: three) on application Form B: one from current supervisor
Contract with a building supervisor to oversee a 300 hour internship (EDLD program only.)
Procedure for Application
The first step in the application process is to complete an application packet, found online at http://www.mesastate.edu/schools/shss/education/index.htm.
Please print copies of required documents and submit the application and fee by mail to: Mesa State College
Admissions Office 1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO, 81501.
Following the priority application deadline of January 15th for ESOL and March 1st for EDLD, all applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee. You will be notified in writing as to your status. Your application must include:
Completed application (form A)
Non-refundable application fee of $50 made payable to Mesa State College
Two official transcripts from the college or university from which you received your Bachelor’s Degree (these must remain sealed to be ―official‖)
3 letters of recommendation (form B)—2 letters for ESOL
Documentation of Working with Youth (form C) or copy of Educator License
Statement of Purpose for Graduate Study (form D)
School administrator agreement to supervise internship (form E)
Graduate Record Examination
To access more information on locations, fees, and test dates for the Graduate Record Examination, call GRE at 1-800-GRE-CALL or visit their website at www.gre.org. The GRE is offered in computer format and is available at the Grand Junction Unified Technical Education Center Testing and Prometric Center by appointment (970-255-2750). When registering for the GRE, the institution code for Mesa State is R4484. You must request that the Educational Testing Service forward results to Mesa State.
We must receive an official copy of your scores directly from Educational Testing Services for admissions purposes. Please plan to take the GRE within the first semester of the program. Appointments are usually scheduled at least one month prior to the test date. Allow three to four weeks after you take the test for your scores to be received by the Center for Teacher Education office. At the completion of the test, you will receive unofficial scores for the verbal and quantitative section, but not for the writing section.
Course Transfers
A maximum of 9 semester credits of graduate level coursework may be recommended for transfer to the content classes if approved by the graduate advisor. The credits cannot come from a previously earned degree. Copies of syllabi including course
descriptions and sequence and an additional transcript must be included in order to be considered for transfer credit. All requests must be in writing with written documented evidence. Any courses submitted for transfer credit will only be considered upon
application to the program. The Center for Teacher Education is under no obligation to accept any specific course transfer. Please note that workshop or inservice credits do not fulfill graduate degree requirements.
Professional Licensure
Neither of the Master’s Degree areas of study will qualify a candidate to be
recommended for teaching licensure at any level. However, successful completion of the EDLD program will result in recommendation for a Colorado Principal License. For those who have already completed their Master’s degree, a total of 24 credit hours are required for endorsement. A total of 36 credit hours are required for the MA degree and includes endorsement for the Colorado Principal License.
Plan of Study
Upon acceptance into the program, graduate candidates will be assigned a graduate advisor. This advisor provides candidates with program information, assistance in following the degree plan, helps design an individualized degree plan specifying an approved area of study, and evaluates course approval for that degree plan. The Director of Teacher Education will sign all degree plans. It is the responsibility of the candidate to meet regularly with the advisor.
It is the responsibility of the student to track their own progress and to communicate with their advisor if they foresee any changes in the plan. A semester before graduation, the degree should be submitted to the advisor
Program Continuation and Sequence
Committee and Director of Teacher Education for possible dismissal and stipulated conditions for readmission.
Concerns regarding any course grade should first be discussed with the course
instructor. If a resolution cannot be reached, formal written appeal may be made to the Coordinator of the MA program. The grade will then be reviewed in a meeting by the coordinator, instructor, and candidate.
A candidate may be dismissed from the program for non-academic reasons, such as unethical conduct, unprofessional behavior, an inability to successfully meet the
demands of the program of study, or other reasons that may be documented by graduate program faculty and staff. When a concern about a candidate’s performance arises, the candidate will be asked to meet with the candidate’s graduate advisor and the
Coordinator of the MA program to review documentation and determine a plan for growth. This growth plan will be issued in writing to the candidate and a copy will be placed in the candidate’s file. In the event that remediation is not reached within the time frame dictated by that plan, the parties will reconvene for discussion related to dismissal from the graduate program with stipulations regarding readmission to the program.
Distance Learning Coursework
Mesa State College is committed to alternative delivery methods which include hybrid, broadcast, and online formats.
Graduation Requirements
Upon successful completion of the Plan of Study and Capstone presentation, the
candidate will be recommended by the Center for Teacher Education Graduate Program for the Master of Arts Degree in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or
Educational Leadership (EDLD.) Minimum requirements for graduation include:
Completion of Plan of Study
Successful completion of capstone presentation
Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
Minimum of a B or better in all graduate courses
Diploma and Commencement
Masters level candidates who are participating in the commencement ceremonies should check the Mesa State College website for information on ordering a cap and gown and additional information.
A diploma will be mailed approximately 6-8 weeks after completion of your degree.
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Faculty
Dr. Blake Bickham bbickham@mesastate.edu
Dr. Julie Bruch jbruch@mesastate.edu
Dr. Maggie Cason mcason@mesastate.edu
Dr. Cynthia Chovich cchovich@mesastate.edu
Professor Harry Easton heaston@mesastate.edu
Professor Paul Freeman pfreeman@mesastate.edu
Dr. Jan Henwood jhenwood@mesastate.edu
Dr. Jodi Mimmack jimmack@mesastate.edu
Dr. Ted Okey tokey@mesastate.edu
Professor J.D. Snodgrass jdsnodgrass@mesastate.edu
Dr. Brian Waite bwaite@mesastate.edu
Mesa State College Center for Teacher Education
Office of Graduate Studies1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
(800) 982-MESA; (970) 248-1786; (970) 248-1112 (fax)
Application for Graduate Admission Form A
(Please type or print in black ink and complete both sides)YEAR OF EXPECTED ENROLLMENT ________ INTENDED AREA ______________________ YEAR AND TERM OF EXPECTED DEGREE COMPLETION ______________________
HAVE YOU EVER APPLIED FOR GRADUATE STATUS AT MESA STATE? NO YES IF SO, WHEN? ___________________ ADMISSION TYPE: FIRST TIME PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED FULL LEGAL NAME _________________________________________________________
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ___________________ BIRTHDATE ___________________ MAILING ADDRESS _________________________________________________________
STREET OR BOX CITY STATE ZIP
(_____) __________________ (______) ___________________ SEX ______________
HOME WORK
DATE OF APPLICATION ________________ E-MAIL ___________________________ COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP ________________ IF NOT U.S., TYPE OF VISA _____________ ALIEN REGISTRATION NUMBER ______________________ DATE OF ISSUE _____________ (PLEASE ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF VISA OR PERMANENT REGISTRATION CARD)
ETHNICITY (FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, USED IN NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER)
AFRICAN-AMERICAN OR BLACK, NON-HISPANIC HISPANIC, CHICANO, MEXICAN-AMERICAN, LATINO
AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKAN NATIVE WHITE, NON-HISPANIC
ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER MULTIRACIAL _____________________________
I DO NOT WISH TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE SERVICE QUESTION MUST BE ANSWERED TO COMPLY WITH CO STATE LAW:
If you are male, born after Dec. 31, 1959, are you registered with selective service? YES NO
EMERGENCY CONTACT: _____________________________________________________ NAME RELATION ADDRESS PHONE
LIST IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ALL PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE INSTITUTIONS – YOUR EXACT GPA WILL BE CALCULATED PRIOR TO ADMISSION
INSTITUTION, CITY, STATE DATES
ATTENDED DEGREE MAJOR
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
GRADUATE COURSES COMPLETED (WITHIN LAST 5 YEARS)
COURSE NUMBER/TITLE INSTITUTION CREDITS GRADE
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? NO YES IF YES, ATTACH AN EXPLANATION
Are you or have you been a member of U.S armed forces? NO YES Are you claiming tuition classification as a colorado resident? NO YES Will you be applying for financial aid? NO YES Do you currently possess a teaching license? STATE _________________ NO YES EMPLOYMENT
WORKPLACE/WORK TYPE LOCATION DATES
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
Graduate Record Examination scores: Writing ______ Verbal _______ Quant. _______ Your official score report must be sent directly to the CTE Office of Graduate Studies
Graduate program application (A) $50 non-refundable application fee
Request two (2) official transcripts to be sent to the CTE Office of Graduate Studies Two (2) letters of recommendation (B)
Documentation of Working with Youth (C) or copy of Professional License Statement of Purpose for Graduate Study (D)
I have read the instructions, and hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge, the information furnished in this application is true and complete. I understand that, if found to be otherwise, it is sufficient cause for refusal or dismissal.
Applicant’s Signature _________________________________________ Date ____________
APPLICANT DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
Admit for cohort TERM _____________
Admit provisionally requiring _________________________ TERM ____________ Refuse admission
Mesa State College Center for Teacher Education
Letter of Recommendation Form B
(Please type or print in black ink and complete both sides)
APPLICANT’S NAME ____________________________________ DATE: ______________
The above named person is an applicant to the Master’s Program in Education at Mesa State College. Please provide specific examples that evaluate the applicant’s capacity for leadership at the district
level and/or building level. Rate each category on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest rating. When completed, please send this form in a sealed envelope directly to the address listed above. Some categories may not apply per context. As you fill out this form, please consider the leadership potential of the candidate in your school or in the district.
PROFESSIONALISM: NUMERIC RATING _______
(open to feedback, collaborative skills, confidentiality, professional appearance/demeanor, timeliness) Examples:
MOTIVATION, DRIVE, AND INITIATIVE: NUMERIC RATING _______
Examples:
WORK ETHIC: NUMERIC RATING _______
(shows initiative, flexibility, and good judgment, completes tasks, reliability) Examples:
ABILITY IN WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: NUMERIC RATING _______
Examples:
LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL: NUMERIC RATING _______
Examples:
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUTH: NUMERIC RATING _______
Mail this form directly to:
Graduate Coordinator Center for Teacher Education Mesa State College
1100 North Avenue
CREATES A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT: NUMERIC RATING _______
Examples:
RAPPORT WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND COLLEAGUES: NUMERIC RATING _______
Examples:
ACADEMIC ABILITY, SCHOLARSHIP, LIFELONG LEARNER QUALITIES: NUMERIC RATING _______
Examples:
FUTURE CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD OF EDUCATION: NUMERIC RATING _______
Examples:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OVERALL RECOMMENDATION:
________ RECOMMEND HIGHLY ________ RECOMMEND
________ RECOMMEND WITH RESERVATIONS ________ DO NOT RECOMMEND
RECOMMENDER’S NAME __________________________________
TITLE/POSITION ______________________________ PHONE ______________________ INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION _________________________________________________
Mesa State College Center for Teacher Education
Documentation of Working with Youth Form C
(Please type or print in black ink)
APPLICANT’S NAME ____________________________________ DATE: ______________ One of the requirements for acceptance into Mesa State College’s Master’s Program in Education is evidence of active involvement with youth in an educational context. Most experiences will have occurred in an elementary, middle, or high school, in a public, private, or alternative setting, with groups (3 or more) of children (ages 5-12) or youth (ages 13-18), and under the direct supervision of an educational
professional who can attest to the candidate’s active participation. Observation, program development, or behavior monitoring will not be considered as valid experience. Please have your building supervisor fill out the bottom portion. Attach a valid Colorado teaching license to this form.
SUPERVISOR:
Please complete all parts of this form and return it to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature and date across the seal. We ask that you only provide documentation of the time spent under your direct supervision. The information you provide will be used as verification of hours completion. INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION _________________________________________________ AGE OF CHILDREN/YOUTH _________ APPROXIMATE DATES OF WORK ________________ TOTAL HOURS SPENT WITH THIS GROUP __________ ACTIVITY _______________________
In the space provided, please give a description of the responsibilities held by the candidate in your building or within the district:
____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDER’S NAME __________________________________
Mesa State College Center for Teacher Education
Statement of Purpose for Graduate Study Form D
(Please type or print in black ink)
APPLICANT’S NAME ____________________________________ DATE: ______________ As an applicant to Mesa State College’s Master’s Program in Education, you are required to include a written statement that describes your interest in the program, your educational strengths, and the professional goals you hope to achieve through work in the program. Specifically address the area of study that you are interested in pursuing in relation to the following indicators.
This essay should be 2-3 typed, double-spaced pages. Please use this form as a cover sheet and attach
your statement to it for application. Faculty will evaluate the statement according to the following criteria:
Writing skills demonstrated in your essay
Summary of candidate’s long-term professional and educational goals Reasons for pursuing this graduate degree
The relationship between your professional goals and your graduate study
The degree to which your background experiences have prepared you for the program
The degree to which your personal beliefs will support excellence and motivation in the program
Your commitment to advanced study and educational success
Mesa State College Center for Teacher Education
Documentation of Teaching Experience Form E
(Please type or print in black ink)
APPLICANT’S NAME ____________________________________ DATE: ______________ One of the requirements for acceptance into Mesa State College’s Educational Leadership Master’s Program is evidence of teaching experience. You must have at least three years of fulltime experience teaching in a school setting in order to qualify for this program. In the space below please list all previous teaching experience starting with the most recent and working your way back. Be sure to fill in “Years Taught” in terms of dates. (Ex. Aug. 2006 – May 2008)
School: __________________________________________ Years Taught: _______________________ Address:_____________________________ State ____ Zip Code ______ Phone Number __________ Leadership experiences: _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
School: __________________________________________ Years Taught: _______________________ Address:_____________________________ State ____ Zip code ______ Phone Number __________ Leadership experiences: _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
School: __________________________________________ Years Taught: _______________________ Address:_____________________________ State ____ Zip code ______ Phone Number __________ Leadership experiences: _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
School: __________________________________________ Years Taught: _______________________ Address:_____________________________ State ____ Zip code ______ Phone Number __________ Leadership experiences: _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
