This catalog is for 1999-2000 only. For the printed version, contact Admissions at 703-522-5600.

The School of Education and Human Services offers graduate programs for the development of professionals in the fields of Education and Psychology. The School’s graduate degree offerings include:

Master of Education
Master of Arts in Psychology
Education (M.Ed.)

The goal of the Department of Education is to develop competent, caring teachers who have positive attitudes and values. These social values, added to a mastery of content and skills of high quality, should then be reflected in the classrooms in which Marymount University graduates teach. The programs enroll those preparing for first entry into the teaching field.

The Marymount University teacher education programs are approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Commonwealth of Virginia. More than 30 other states share reciprocity with Virginia.

Graduate Programs Leading to Initial Licensure

NK-8 Grade Education

Secondary Education

*English as a Second Language (K-12)

Learning Disabilities (K-12)

School Counseling (Elementary, Middle, or Secondary)

*Note: This program is offered in cooperation with the School of Arts and Sciences.

Admission Requirements

Formal application for admission to the teacher education programs is required.

In addition to the University-wide graduate admission requirements, applicants to the M.Ed. program must submit the following items to be considered for acceptance:

· Acceptable Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. The MAT is offered by the Marymount Center for Counseling and Career Services, which provides information on the test and dates. See Graduate Admission Criteria (pages 17 and 18) for additional information.

Note: All scores should reflect testing within the last five years or be subject to review by the Admissions Committee. Applicants who have previously completed admissions requirements and a master’s degree from an accredited institution need not take the required admissions exam.

· A bachelor’s degree and minimum 2.5 GPA

· Virginia passing scores for the Praxis I exam.

Praxis I (PPST)Passing Score

Mathematics178

Reading178

Writing176

or

Praxis I (CBT)Passing Score

Mathematics323

Reading326

Writing324

M.Ed. applicants are required to interview with a faculty advisor in Education to determine adequacy of undergraduate general education for teaching licensure and to decide upon the minors they wish designated for licensure at the middle grades level.

Program Completion Requirements

The Education programs require completion of all methods coursework, a successful student teaching experience, and passing scores on the Praxis I and appropriate Praxis II specialty area tests.

The University does not accept credit on standardized tests such as the CLEP toward coursework content of any graduate Education program.

Upon completion of all licensure requirements, students submit an Application for Initial Virginia Licensure to the School of Education and Human Services and are recommended by the faculty to the Commonwealth of Virginia for endorsement.

Note: Once admitted to a master’s program, a maximum of five years is allowed for completion.

Academic Progression Requirements

Education students must achieve satisfactory progress each semester. Failure to meet requirements for progression to any course or portion of the program will result in review by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee and may result in involuntary withdrawal from the program.

Student Teaching Experience

Students seeking teaching licensure reserve one semester for the student teaching experience. Student teaching is the culmination of the Marymount teacher education program and reflects the degree to which a student will be effective as a classroom teacher. Students register for student teaching through Marymount University irrespective of the geographic location of the placement site.

Student teaching placement is available in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William counties; in Alexandria, Falls Church City, and District of Columbia public schools; the Diocese of Arlington; the Archdiocese of Washington; and in accredited private schools. Student teachers are supervised by a faculty member in the School of Education and Human Services and by a cooperating teacher.

Student teaching experiences are based on the clinical teaching and supervision model. Prerequisites to the commencement of student teaching include the following:

· Full admission to the graduate program and completion of all stipulated methods coursework.

· Enrollment and participation in the Student Teaching Seminar.

· Submission of an application and a personal statement indicating readiness for student teaching; an application fee of $35 must be submitted with the application.

· Submission of passing scores on Praxis I exam.

· Submission of passing scores on Praxis II Specialty Area Test for secondary endorsement areas.

· Permission from the Dean of the School of Education and Human Services.

Placement for student teaching is dependent upon School and faculty judgment of adequate performance in both coursework and field placement experiences.

The student teaching experience requires a minimum of 400 hours of direct classroom contact during the 10-12 weeks of student teaching experience. The student enrolled in ED 570A will teach for six weeks at an early childhood level and for six weeks at a middle grade level. Those enrolled in ED 570B will teach for 10-12 weeks in a secondary setting.

Applications for student teaching must be received by the coordinator of Clinical Experiences for Education by August 1 for spring student teaching and January 15 for fall student teaching. Students who are new to the program in the fall semester and intend to student teach in the upcoming spring must apply by October 1.

Students should consult the Marymount University Student Teaching Handbook for full information on the student teaching experience. Transportation to and from the cooperating school is the responsibility of the student. If student teaching out of the local area is necessary, the student must meet the written requirements available from the coordinator of Clinical Experiences and must pay an additional processing fee of $100.

NK-8 GRADE EDUCATION (M.Ed.)

This program is designed for those who

· have liberal arts undergraduate or graduate degrees;

· earned education degrees more than five years ago and/or seek additional endorsements; or

· seek career changes.

Four major modules of instruction cover content in a unified manner. Course credits and class time vary accordingly. Modules of instruction are desirable at the graduate level because they combine similar content areas and eliminate redundancy. ED 502 and ED 503 are required as the first courses in this program since they provide the foundation for all other courses.

The following modules and coursework provide the total master’s design:

· Foundations and Curriculum

ED 502 Foundations of Education (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 503 Curriculum: Theory and Practice (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 550 Research/Clinical Practicum (3), field experience (30 hours)

PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Disabilities (3), field experience (10 hours)

· Specialization Area

ED 518 Module II: Communications (9), field experience (20 hours)

ED 527 Module III: Skills Development (6), field experience (20 hours)

· Application of Theory

ED 536 Module IV: Creativity and Problem Solving (3)

ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom (3)

ED 570A Student Teaching: NK-8 (6) (12 weeks)

A total of 39 credits is required for program completion.

Requirements for those who have completed the Marymount University Education minor as undergraduates

A total of 36 graduate credits is required for program completion. Students with an Education minor must take the following courses:

ED 518 Module II: Communications (9), field experience (20 hours)

ED 527 Module III: Skills Development (6), field experience (20 hours)

ED 536 Module IV: Creativity and Problem Solving (3)

ED 550 Research/Clinical Practicum (3), field experience (30 hours)

ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom (3)

ED 570A Student Teaching: NK-8 (6) (12 weeks)

Two elective courses (6 credits) must be chosen, with the approval of a faculty advisor, to fulfill the 36-credit requirement.

The end result of these programs is a master’s degree in Education and NK-8 licensure.

SECONDARY EDUCATION (M.Ed.)

This program is designed for persons who already have a B.A. or B.S. in any of the following content areas:

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth & Space Science

English

General Science

Mathematics

Physics

Social Studies

ED 502 and ED 503 are required as the first courses in this program since they provide the foundation for all other courses.

Requirements for Licensure (24 credits)

ED 502 Foundations of Education (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 503 Curriculum: Theory and Practice (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 537 Reading Across the Curriculum: Secondary (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 538 Methods in Curriculum at the Secondary Level (3), field experience (20 hours)

ED 570B Student Teaching: Secondary (6) (10-12 weeks)

PS 503 Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)

PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Disabilities (3), field experience (10 hours)

Additional Requirements for M.Ed. (15 credits)

PS 511 Psychoeducational Assessment and Instructional Programming (3)

ED 550 Research/Clinical Practicum (3), field experience (30 hours)

ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom (3)

Electives (6)

Courses in undergraduate major content (up to 6 credits) may be used as electives to update or upgrade the specialty area. A total of 39 credits is required for program completion. Students must complete at least three credit hours of specialty area coursework within five years prior to student teaching.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE, K-12 (M.Ed.)

The ESL program is designed for those wishing to teach students in grades K-12 who are learning English as a second language. Coursework includes required applied linguistics and grammar courses taught by faculty in the School of Education and Human Services as well as the School of Arts and Sciences. Six credits of a modern foreign language are required for licensure in addition to the graduate program requirements. ED 502 and ED 503 are required as the first courses in this program since they provide the foundation for all other courses. The Marymount University program is designed to meet initial licensure requirements in Virginia for teaching ESL in grades K-12.

Required courses for licensure (33 credits)

ED 502 Foundations of Education (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 503 Curriculum: Theory and Practice (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 522 Reading, Language Development, and Remedial Strategies (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 543 Fundamentals of Language Arts (3),
or EN 550 General Linguistics

ED 553 Teaching English as a Second Language (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 563 ESL/ESP: Curricula, Materials,
and Tests (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 565 Cross-cultural Education and the Language Arts (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 570D Internship: ESL (6), (12 weeks)

PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Disabilities (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom (3)

Additional requirements for M.Ed.
(6 credits)

Three of these six credits must be in applied linguistics

ED 561 Teaching Language Pragmatics (3)

EN 550 General Linguistics (3)

EN 552 Applied Phonology (3)

EN 554 Applied Grammar: Syntactic Structures (3)

EN 558 History of the English Language (3)

An Education elective (3)

Six credits of a modern foreign language are required for licensure in addition to the 39 graduate credits needed for degree completion.

LEARNING DISABILITIES (M.Ed.)

This program is designed for those who wish to teach children with learning disabilities in grades K-12. Legislation and litigation at federal and state levels continue to bring the rights of the disabled into national focus. By law, disabled children and youth must be provided with an appropriate educational program designed to realize their developmental potential. The need for public services to support the growth of the learning disabled student begins in early childhood and continues through high school.

The Marymount University program is designed to meet initial licensure requirements in Virginia for teaching those with learning disabilities in grades K-12. Field experience, and 12 weeks of student teaching, are required.

Required courses for licensure (33 credits)

ED 505 Characteristics of the LD (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 512 Strategies for Teaching the LD (3), field experience (20 hours)

ED 519 Current Research, Trends, and Legal Issues in Special Education (3), field experience (15 hours)

ED 522 Reading, Language Development, and Remedial Strategies (3), field experience (10 hours)

ED 527 Module III: Skills Development (6), field experience (20 hours)

ED 530 Student Teaching of the LD (6) (12 weeks)

PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Disabilities (3), field experience (10 hours)

PS 511 Psychoeducational Assessment and Instructional Programming (3)

PS 527 Counseling and Working with Families and Community Resources (3)

Additional requirements for M.Ed. (6 credits)

ED 542 Leisure and Vocational Needs of Special Populations (3)

ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom

The School of Education and Human Services also offers these special programs:

M.A.: School Counseling

Offered by the Psychology Department, this program prepares students for licensure as school guidance counselors at elementary, middle, or secondary levels. A Master of Arts degree is attained upon completion of the required 48 graduate credits. (See page 150 for details.)

Professional Development Academy (PDA)

The PDA is a collaborative NK-8 licensure program offered in conjunction with the Fairfax County Public Schools. It is available to selected M.Ed. candidates. Interns spend a full school year at either Sunrise Valley Elementary School or Graham Road Elementary School. All field and clinical experiences, as well as student teaching, are supervised and take place at the schools. Required University classes meet on site after regular school hours.

Professional Development School (PDS)

The PDS is a collaborative secondary licensure program offered in conjunction with Arlington County Public Schools. It is available to selected teacher candidates. Interns spend a full semester in a cohort at Washington-Lee High School. Field and clinical experiences, as well as student teaching, are supervised by on-site clinical faculty and a Marymount University coordinator.

Graduate Nondegree Admission

Students seeking general nondegree admission must obtain academic advice from the Dean of the School of Education and Human Services or designee before registration. Applicants must submit the following items in order to be considered for acceptance:

· A completed nondegree admission application and nonrefundable $35 application fee.

· Transcripts reflecting all postsecondary work.

For more detailed information and for application forms, please contact the Admissions Office at (703) 284-5901 or the Education and Human Services Office at (703) 284-1620.

PSYCHOLOGY (M.A.)

The Master of Arts in Psychology program is divided into two tracks: Counseling Psychology and School Counseling.

· The Counseling Psychology Program provides training and skills in counseling theory, practice, and research to prepare graduates for work in applied settings where training at the master’s level is appropriate. The program also provides a sound foundation for working on licensure as well as for doctoral level study. A focus on training in techniques applicable to specific populations provides experiences that are transferable to the contemporary workplace.

· The School Counseling Program provides the education and training necessary to work as a school counselor in an elementary-, middle-, or secondary-school setting. Students must select one of the school levels for their training.

Admission Requirements

Minimum requirements for admission include the following:

· A bachelor’s degree and acceptable GPA.

· Official transcripts of all postsecondary education.

· Acceptable scores on the MAT or GRE (see note on page 17).

· An interview with program representatives to assess whether the candidate is an appropriate match for the goals and resources of the program.

An undergraduate major in Psychology is preferred; however, candidates from other fields will be considered. Applicants who do not have an undergraduate background in psychology are required to complete PS 500P, Introduction to Psychological Services, during the first semester of matriculation. This course is in addition to the credits required for graduation for such students. Students admitted to other Marymount graduate programs must meet the admissions requirements for Counseling Psychology before they transfer into the program. Non-degree students may not register for the following courses: PS 522, 523, 597, 599, 560, 561.

Counseling Psychology Curriculum

A total of 48 graduate credits is required for graduation.

Core Requirements:

PS 500 Research and Evaluation

PS 501 Bases of Psychopathology

PS 502 Foundations of Community Counseling

PS 503 Advanced Developmental Psychology

PS 510 Survey of Testing and Assessment

PS 520 Theories of Counseling

PS 522 Counseling for Individuals

PS 523 Group Counseling Techniques

PS 530 Career Development Counseling

PS 551 Psychology of Cultural Differences

PS 597 Practicum

PS 599 Internship (6 credits)

Two of the following three courses:

PS 517 Neuropsychological Issues, Treatments, and Assessments

PS 507 Applied Social Psychology

PS 518 Applied Learning and Cognition

Note: PS 501, 502, 520, and 522 are all pre-requisites to PS 597, and PS 523 is a co-requisite. In order to be admitted to internship, students must have completed the internship application process which includes a review of student progress, completion of appropriate paperwork, submission of the $50 required application fee, documentation of student professional liability insurance, and permission of the faculty. PS 597 and 30 hours of the program must be completed prior to internship placement. Waivers of internship and/or practicum may be arranged for students with significant amounts of documented, appropriate clinical experience.

One elective chosen from either the clinical skills or general electives, depending on student goals and interests.

Clinical Skills Electives

PS 508 Crisis Intervention

PS 509 Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention

PS 513 Assessment of Personality and Social Functioning

PS 514 Psychological Assessment Lab

PS 515 Techniques for Behavioral Diagnosis and Intervention

PS 524 Family Dynamics and Counseling Techniques

PS 527 Counseling and Working with Families and Community Resources

PS 532 Children In Treatment

PS 533 Adolescents In Treatment

PS 573 Advanced Group Techniques: Counseling/Interpersonal Problem Solving Skills

General Electives

MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior

PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Disabilities

PS 525 Employee Assistance Programs

PS 529 Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence

PS 531 Art Therapy

PS 550 Assessment of Older Populations

PS 598 Project

M.A. or permission of instructor required:

PS 610 Ethics for Psychological Services

PS 602 Grant Writing and Program Development

PS 620 Cognitive Therapy Techniques

School Counseling Curriculum

A total of 48 graduate credits is required for graduation. All students in the School Counseling track must take the following courses:

School Counseling Core Courses:

PS 500 Research and Evaluation

PS 503 Advanced Developmental Psychology

PS 510 Survey of Testing and Assessment

PS 520 Theories of Counseling

PS 522 Counseling for Individuals (School Counseling section)

PS 523 Group Counseling Techniques (School Counseling section)

PS 524 Family Dynamics and Counseling

PS 529 Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence

PS 530 Career Development Counseling

PS 532 Children in Treatment

PS 533 Adolescents in Treatment

PS 551 Psychology of Cultural Differences

PS 560 Principles and Philosophies of School Counseling

PS 599S Internship (6 credits)

and one of the following

PS 561E Practices of Elementary School Counseling

PS 561M Practices of Middle School Counseling

PS 561S Practices of Secondary School Counseling.

Note: PS 560 is a pre-requisite for PS 561 and must be taken in the fall semester. PS 561 is offered in the spring semester only. PS 522 is a pre-requisite for PS 561. PS 529 is a pre-requisite for PS 532 and PS 533. PS 560, 561, 522 and 523 are pre-requisites for PS 599S, Internship in School Counseling. In order to be admitted to internship, students must have completed the internship application process which includes a review of student progress, completion of appropriate paperwork, documentation of student professional liability insurance and permission of the faculty.