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History Education

School/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: Master of Arts in Teaching
Graduate Coordinator: James Wood   Email:  woodj@ncat.edu  Phone: 285-2324
Department Chair: Olen Cole, Jr.  Email: coleo@ncat.edu   Phone: 285-2324

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The Master of Arts in Teaching - History Education (M.A.T.) program builds upon the knowledge and skills already mastered by teachers at the undergraduate level and is intended to continue the History Department and School of Education's commitment to develop professional teachers for secondary schools in North Carolina. This program is designed to meet all requirements for licensure and will provide a coherent and complete curriculum that meets the highest standards.

The M.A.T. is planned for the college graduate of the respective areas who seeks licensure and graduate studies in teaching grades K-12. The proposed program will address the needs of teachers with provisional (lateral entry) or emergency licensure, teachers wishing licensure in the fields, and/or those individuals changing careers to become teachers.

The primary design of the M.A.T. program is two-tiered.  The first tier includes all of the course work needed for "A" licensure, including an internship requirement and passing the appropriate examinations of Praxis II. The second tier includes a research requirement and other courses that complete requirements for the advanced master's degree and qualifies the candidate for the advanced "M" licensure.

Additional Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (Phase I Admission)
• Prior completion of required prerequisite courses (24 credit hours in the content area of History/Social Studies): HIST 206 & 207 (Pre-Modern and Modern World, HIST 204 & 205 (US to 1877 and US Since 1877), HIST 250, 400, OR CUIN 605 Computers in Education, HIST 435, 409) (Phase I Admission)
• INST 605 Instructional Technology for the 21st Century or equivalent (Phase I Admission)
• GPA of 3.0 or better in Phase I coursework (Phase II Admission)
• Passing scores on Praxis II and Class A licensure (Phase II Admission)
• Satisfactory recommendations from the candidate's principal, if teaching, or from three persons knowledgeable of his/her interactions with children or adolescents (Phase II Admission)
• DPI letter of employment or letter from school system (Phase II Admission)
• GRE or MAT scores (Phase II Admission)
• Applicant's Essay of Purpose (Phase II Admission)

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Program Outcomes:

• Students completing the MAT in History Education shall be able to: apply advanced knowledge of pedagogical and thematic subject matter standards of the social studies curriculum to teach middle and high school social studies effectively in a culturally diverse setting; demonstrate advanced knowledge of major historiographical schools of thought and significant periods of history; demonstrate competencies essential for the teaching of history and social studies in secondary schools.
• Students completing the MAT in History shall be able to effectively communicate their knowledge of social studies and the educational concepts and theories necessary to teach middle and high school social studies in a culturally diverse setting.
• Students completing the MAT in History shall be able to: demonstrate an awareness of the contributions of historical and social research to policy analysis and decision-making; demonstrate an understanding of how students differ in their approaches to learning and be able to create teaching and learning strategies that address the needs of diverse learners; demonstrate an understanding of the impact of various groups, institutions, and nations on global history and development; demonstrate an understanding of how to select appropriate objectives consistent with state and local curriculum guidelines, the learning needs of students, and the standards established by the National Council of Social Studies and Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC).
• Students completing the MAT in History shall be able to: demonstrate instructional leadership as an individual and collaboratively; show improvement in performance and practice through self-evaluation, reflection, and applied research; secure employment in the field of social studies; gain admission to a variety of doctoral programs.  

Degree Requirements

The MAT - History Education requires a total of 42-45 semester hours of coursework with initial 27 semester hours of coursework in Phase I study, and an additional 18-21 semester hours of coursework in Phase II study.

Subject Core Course(s) for Phase I coursework (27 Credit Hours)

•           CUIN 618/619 Learning Theories for the 21st Century Classroom  (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 715 Assessing and Evaluating 21st Century Learning (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 729 Diversity Issues in K-12 Schools (3 credit hours)

•           HIST  735 Historiography (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 627 Literacy in the Content Area (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 640 Methods of Teaching in 21st Century Schools (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 660 Clinical Practice in Teacher Education (Internship)  (6 credit hours)

Course Subject Area(s) for Phase II coursework (18-21 Credit Hours)

•           HIST 730 Seminar in History (3 credit hours)

•           HIST 740 History, Social Science, and Contemporary World Problems (3 credit hours)

•           or HIST 750 Thesis in History (3-6 credit hours)

•           CUIN 711 Research and Inquiry (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 728 Integrating Technology in K-12 Curricula (3 credit hours)

•           ELED 788 Comprehensive Examination in Education (0 credit hours)

•           HIST elective I (3 credit hours)

•           HIST elective II (3 credit hours)

Electives (6 hours required):

Phase II coursework electives (6 credits)  must be chosen from the following:  HIST 701 (3), 712 (3), 703 (3), 713 (3), 714 (3).

Seminar Courses (if applicable) (3 credit hours)

•           HIST 730 Seminar in History (Phase II) (3 credit hours)

Requirements specific to specializations/program options/tracks:

Thesis Option:         3-6 (Phase II)                 

Additional Details

• In addition to the 24 credit hours required for Phase I (Initial Licensure) students must have previously completed 24 credit hours in the content area (History/Social Studies) to be granted licensure. This may include undergraduate and graduate courses. Undergraduate equivalents may be substituted on a case by case basis.
• Students who choose the thesis option must declare that option at the end of Phase I.  Students will work with their advisor, the chairperson, and two additional History faculty members to design an acceptable thesis proposal and timetable for its completion.
• In addition to the course requirements for Phase II (Masters Licensure) students must successfully complete the comprehensive examination in History to earn the MAT degree.  Students should make arrangements with their advisor to take this exam during Phase II coursework.
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Comprehensive Exam, if appropriate:       Required

Licensure requirements, if appropriate:     Required

 

Internships

Secondary school teaching internships as arranged by the School of Education

 

Advising

All MAT - History Education students are advised by the program coordinator.

Licensure

Phase I:  Class A teaching licensure

Phase II:  Class M teaching licensure

Industrial and Systems Engineering, MS

School/College:  College of Engineering
Degree(s) Offered:  Master of Science, Doctoral
Graduate Coordinator:  Eui H. Park    Email:  park@ncat.edu         Phone: 336-285-3732
Department Chair:  Paul Stanfield       Email:  stanfiel@ncat.edu    Phone: 336-285-3735

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) program prepares students for successful careers in industry and continuation to doctoral study.   The program emphasizes the systems engineering, collaboration and engagement skills critical to addressing the complex societal problems of tomorrow.  ISE graduate students tackle these problems in a supportive environment working with nationally-recognized faculty. 

ISE programs are inclusive of many undergraduate majors.  Any engineering major may choose graduate education in ISE to expand systems skills.  Many related non-engineering majors might choose ISE with some background courses to expand technical capability.

 

Program Outcomes:

The Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering program will prepare graduates to:

• Decompose systems into component parts and logically model and evaluate using mathematical, statistical and computational tools.
• Construct and improve integrated systems or processes consisting of people, materials, information, equipment and energy considering life cycle factors.
• Formulate and solve multi-objective problems using industrial and systems engineering methods and tools.
• Apply systems analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving to real world settings to reduce cost and improve productivity and quality.
• Perform presentable research under the supervision of a faculty member.
• Communicate Industrial and Systems technical information a professional level in written, oral, and business graphics formats.

Degree Requirements:

The MS graduation requirements are given below:

1.  Credit Hour Requirements:

The student must complete the following credit hour requirements:

• (i)   Project Option:            30 credit hours of course work and 3 credit hours of project
• (ii)  Thesis Option:             24 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis
• (iii) Course Option:            33 credit hours of course work and 1 credit hour of an M.S. comprehensive exam

2.  700-Level/800-Level Course Requirements:

The student is strongly encouraged to meet the following 700-level/800-level course requirements:  Project Option: 12 credit hours; Thesis Option:  9 credit hours; Course Option:  12 credit hours.  The student's advisor and the Graduate Program Committee must approve any exception. INEN 792, INEN793, INEN 794, INEN 796, and INEN 797 may not be counted towards completion of the 700-level/800-level course requirements.

3.  Seminar Course

The student must register and attend the INEN 792 course during two semesters of his or her graduate study.  This course does not count towards credit hour requirements.     

Subject Core Course(s)(12 Credit Hours)

•           INEN 625(3 credit hours)

•           INEN 655(3 credit hours)

•           INEN 665(3 credit hours)

•           INEN 675(3 credit hours)

Course subject area(s) (9 Credit Hours)

Course subject areas are dependent on the selected student specialization.  M.S.I.E. specializations are Human-Machine Systems Engineering, Manufacturing and Service Enterprise Engineering, and Operations Research and Systems Analysis.  Elective options are available in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Handbook.

Electives (9-13 hours required) As shown below:

The student must complete the following elective credit hour requirements:

(i)         Project Option:            9 credit hours of course work and 3 credit hours of project

(ii)        Thesis Option:             3 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis

(iii)       Course Option:            12 credit hours of course work and 1 credit hour of an M.S. comprehensive exam

Seminar Courses (if applicable) (2 credit hours)

•           INEN 792(1 credit hours)

•           INEN 792(1 credit hours)

 

Requirements specific to specializations/program options/tracks:

Project Option:        30            Coursework Hours         3   Project Hours

Thesis Option:         24            Coursework Hours         6   Project Hours   

Comprehensive Exam, if appropriate:       Required

 

Assistantships

Limited financial support is available from the department for positions as Graduate Teaching Assistants or Graduate Research Assistants.  The number of assistantships available varies from semester to semester as the research and other needs of the department and the operating budget changes.  Students should make known their financial needs to their major professor or to the Graduate Program Coordinator.  The major professor may have support available for his/her students.  The final decision on the award of an assistantship to any student is made by the Department Chairperson.  In addition, there are other financial supports for African-American students interested in the Ph.D. programs through two types of fellowships:  Title III and Sloan.

Students should not depend on assistance from North Carolina A&T State University in making their financial plans.  Assistantships are strictly dependent on the availability of funds.

 

Advising

All students enrolled in the graduate program must have an academic advisor.  Upon admission to the program, the Graduate Program Coordinator acts as the student's advisor on a temporary basis.  Ph.D. students must choose a major professor by the end of the second semester. Thereafter, the major professor also serves as the student's Academic Advisor. The major professor must be a graduate faculty as designated by the School of Graduate Studies.

 

Committees

The MS committee consists of a major professor and two committee members, and the major professor acts as the chair of the committee. Students may select a non-ISE faculty for his/her committee, but the student may not have more than one outside member on this committee. If a student would like to have a non-ISE faculty member as a major advisor, he/she must select another ISE faculty member as a co-advisor. Any outside member for a student's committee must be approved in advance by the departmental Graduate Program Committee.

 

Research Opportunities/Experiences

Limited financial support is available from the department for positions as Graduate Research Assistants.

 

Tuition Waivers

Limited tuition waivers are available from the department. 

The Master of Arts in Teaching - History Education (M.A.T.) program builds upon the knowledge and skills already mastered by teachers at the undergraduate level and is intended to continue the History Department and School of Education's commitment to develop professional teachers for secondary schools in North Carolina. This program is designed to meet all requirements for licensure and will provide a coherent and complete curriculum that meets the highest standards.

 

The M.A.T. is planned for the college graduate of the respective areas who seeks licensure and graduate studies in teaching grades K-12. The proposed program will address the needs of teachers with provisional (lateral entry) or emergency licensure, teachers wishing licensure in the fields, and/or those individuals changing careers to become teachers.

 

The primary design of the M.A.T. program is two-tiered.  The first tier includes all of the course work needed for "A" licensure, including an internship requirement and passing the appropriate examinations of Praxis II. The second tier includes a research requirement and other courses that complete requirements for the advanced master's degree and qualifies the candidate for the advanced "M" licensure.

 

Additional Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (Phase I Admission)

• Prior completion of required prerequisite courses (24 credit hours in the content area of History/Social Studies): HIST 206 & 207 (Pre-Modern and Modern World, HIST 204 & 205 (US to 1877 and US Since 1877), HIST 250, 400, OR CUIN 605 Computers in Education, HIST 435, 409) (Phase I Admission)

• INST 605 Instructional Technology for the 21st Century or equivalent (Phase I Admission)

• GPA of 3.0 or better in Phase I coursework (Phase II Admission)

• Passing scores on Praxis II and Class A licensure (Phase II Admission)

• Satisfactory recommendations from the candidate's principal, if teaching, or from three persons knowledgeable of his/her interactions with children or adolescents (Phase II Admission)

• DPI letter of employment or letter from school system (Phase II Admission)

• GRE or MAT scores (Phase II Admission)

• Applicant's Essay of Purpose (Phase II Admission)

•  

Program Outcomes:

• Students completing the MAT in History Education shall be able to: apply advanced knowledge of pedagogical and thematic subject matter standards of the social studies curriculum to teach middle and high school social studies effectively in a culturally diverse setting; demonstrate advanced knowledge of major historiographical schools of thought and significant periods of history; demonstrate competencies essential for the teaching of history and social studies in secondary schools.

• Students completing the MAT in History shall be able to effectively communicate their knowledge of social studies and the educational concepts and theories necessary to teach middle and high school social studies in a culturally diverse setting.

• Students completing the MAT in History shall be able to: demonstrate an awareness of the contributions of historical and social research to policy analysis and decision-making; demonstrate an understanding of how students differ in their approaches to learning and be able to create teaching and learning strategies that address the needs of diverse learners; demonstrate an understanding of the impact of various groups, institutions, and nations on global history and development; demonstrate an understanding of how to select appropriate objectives consistent with state and local curriculum guidelines, the learning needs of students, and the standards established by the National Council of Social Studies and Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC).

• Students completing the MAT in History shall be able to: demonstrate instructional leadership as an individual and collaboratively; show improvement in performance and practice through self-evaluation, reflection, and applied research; secure employment in the field of social studies; gain admission to a variety of doctoral programs.  

 

Degree Requirements

The MAT - History Education requires a total of 42-45 semester hours of coursework with initial 27 semester hours of coursework in Phase I study, and an additional 18-21 semester hours of coursework in Phase II study.

 

Subject Core Course(s) for Phase I coursework (27 Credit Hours)

•           CUIN 618/619 Learning Theories for the 21st Century Classroom  (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 715 Assessing and Evaluating 21st Century Learning (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 729 Diversity Issues in K-12 Schools (3 credit hours)

•           HIST  735 Historiography (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 627 Literacy in the Content Area (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 640 Methods of Teaching in 21st Century Schools (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 660 Clinical Practice in Teacher Education (Internship)  (6 credit hours)

 

Course Subject Area(s) for Phase II coursework (18-21 Credit Hours)

•           HIST 730 Seminar in History (3 credit hours)

•           HIST 740 History, Social Science, and Contemporary World Problems (3 credit hours)

•           or HIST 750 Thesis in History (3-6 credit hours)

•           CUIN 711 Research and Inquiry (3 credit hours)

•           CUIN 728 Integrating Technology in K-12 Curricula (3 credit hours)

•           ELED 788 Comprehensive Examination in Education (0 credit hours)

•           HIST elective I (3 credit hours)

•           HIST elective II (3 credit hours)

 

Electives (6 hours required):

Phase II coursework electives (6 credits)  must be chosen from the following:  HIST 701 (3), 712 (3), 703 (3), 713 (3), 714 (3).

 

Seminar Courses (if applicable) (3 credit hours)

•           HIST 730 Seminar in History (Phase II) (3 credit hours)

 

Requirements specific to specializations/program options/tracks:

Thesis Option:         3-6 (Phase II)                 

 

Additional Details

·         In addition to the 24 credit hours required for Phase I (Initial Licensure) students must have previously completed 24 credit hours in the content area (History/Social Studies) to be granted licensure. This may include undergraduate and graduate courses. Undergraduate equivalents may be substituted on a case by case basis.

·         Students who choose the thesis option must declare that option at the end of Phase I.  Students will work with their advisor, the chairperson, and two additional History faculty members to design an acceptable thesis proposal and timetable for its completion.

·         In addition to the course requirements for Phase II (Masters Licensure) students must successfully complete the comprehensive examination in History to earn the MAT degree.  Students should make arrangements with their advisor to take this exam during Phase II coursework.

·

Comprehensive Exam, if appropriate:       Required

Licensure requirements, if appropriate:     Required

 

Internships

Secondary school teaching internships as arranged by the School of Education

 

Advising

All MAT - History Education students are advised by the program coordinator.

 

Licensure

Phase I:  Class A teaching licensure

Phase II:  Class M teaching licensure

Industrial and Systems Engineering, MS  

School/College:  College of Engineering
Degree(s) Offered:  Master of Science, Doctoral
Graduate Coordinator:  Eui H. Park    Email:  park@ncat.edu         Phone: 336-285-3732
Department Chair:  Paul Stanfield       Email:  stanfiel@ncat.edu    Phone: 336-285-3735

 

 

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) program prepares students for successful careers in industry and continuation to doctoral study.   The program emphasizes the systems engineering, collaboration and engagement skills critical to addressing the complex societal problems of tomorrow.  ISE graduate students tackle these problems in a supportive environment working with nationally-recognized faculty. 

 

ISE programs are inclusive of many undergraduate majors.  Any engineering major may choose graduate education in ISE to expand systems skills.  Many related non-engineering majors might choose ISE with some background courses to expand technical capability.

 

Program Outcomes:

The Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering program will prepare graduates to:

·         Decompose systems into component parts and logically model and evaluate using mathematical, statistical and computational tools.

·         Construct and improve integrated systems or processes consisting of people, materials, information, equipment and energy considering life cycle factors.

·         Formulate and solve multi-objective problems using industrial and systems engineering methods and tools.

·         Apply systems analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving to real world settings to reduce cost and improve productivity and quality.

·         Perform presentable research under the supervision of a faculty member.

·         Communicate Industrial and Systems technical information a professional level in written, oral, and business graphics formats.

 

 

Degree Requirements:

The MS graduation requirements are given below:

 

1.  Credit Hour Requirements:

The student must complete the following credit hour requirements:

·         (i)   Project Option:            30 credit hours of course work and 3 credit hours of project

·         (ii)  Thesis Option:             24 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis

·         (iii) Course Option:            33 credit hours of course work and 1 credit hour of an M.S. comprehensive exam

 

2.  700-Level/800-Level Course Requirements:

The student is strongly encouraged to meet the following 700-level/800-level course requirements:  Project Option: 12 credit hours; Thesis Option:  9 credit hours; Course Option:  12 credit hours.  The student's advisor and the Graduate Program Committee must approve any exception. INEN 792, INEN793, INEN 794, INEN 796, and INEN 797 may not be counted towards completion of the 700-level/800-level course requirements.

 

3.  Seminar Course

The student must register and attend the INEN 792 course during two semesters of his or her graduate study.  This course does not count towards credit hour requirements.     

 

Subject Core Course(s)(12 Credit Hours)

•           INEN 625(3 credit hours)

•           INEN 655(3 credit hours)

•           INEN 665(3 credit hours)

•           INEN 675(3 credit hours)

 

Course subject area(s) (9 Credit Hours)

Course subject areas are dependent on the selected student specialization.  M.S.I.E. specializations are Human-Machine Systems Engineering, Manufacturing and Service Enterprise Engineering, and Operations Research and Systems Analysis.  Elective options are available in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Handbook.

 

Electives (9-13 hours required) As shown below:

The student must complete the following elective credit hour requirements:

(i)         Project Option:            9 credit hours of course work and 3 credit hours of project

(ii)        Thesis Option:             3 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis

(iii)       Course Option:            12 credit hours of course work and 1 credit hour of an M.S. comprehensive exam

 

Seminar Courses (if applicable) (2 credit hours)

•           INEN 792(1 credit hours)

•           INEN 792(1 credit hours)

 

Requirements specific to specializations/program options/tracks:

Project Option:        30            Coursework Hours         3   Project Hours

Thesis Option:         24            Coursework Hours         6   Project Hours     

Comprehensive Exam, if appropriate:       Required

 

Assistantships

Limited financial support is available from the department for positions as Graduate Teaching Assistants or Graduate Research Assistants.  The number of assistantships available varies from semester to semester as the research and other needs of the department and the operating budget changes.  Students should make known their financial needs to their major professor or to the Graduate Program Coordinator.  The major professor may have support available for his/her students.  The final decision on the award of an assistantship to any student is made by the Department Chairperson.  In addition, there are other financial supports for African-American students interested in the Ph.D. programs through two types of fellowships:  Title III and Sloan.

Students should not depend on assistance from North Carolina A&T State University in making their financial plans.  Assistantships are strictly dependent on the availability of funds.

 

Advising

All students enrolled in the graduate program must have an academic advisor.  Upon admission to the program, the Graduate Program Coordinator acts as the student's advisor on a temporary basis.  Ph.D. students must choose a major professor by the end of the second semester. Thereafter, the major professor also serves as the student's Academic Advisor. The major professor must be a graduate faculty as designated by the School of Graduate Studies.

 

Committees

The MS committee consists of a major professor and two committee members, and the major professor acts as the chair of the committee. Students may select a non-ISE faculty for his/her committee, but the student may not have more than one outside member on this committee. If a student would like to have a non-ISE faculty member as a major advisor, he/she must select another ISE faculty member as a co-advisor. Any outside member for a student's committee must be approved in advance by the departmental Graduate Program Committee.

 

Research Opportunities/Experiences

Limited financial support is available from the department for positions as Graduate Research Assistants.

 

Tuition Waivers

Limited tuition waivers are available from the department.