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University of the Cumberlands

Curriculum Contract

GRADUATE PLANNED PROGRAM/CURRICULUM CONTRACT

Masters of Arts in Education – Teacher Leader Endorsement with Area of Specialization in Science 30 Hour Program

Candidate Name: / Student ID Number: / School:
Home Address: / Home/Cell Phone : / School Phone:
Course Number / Course Title (Suggested Sequence) / Date Completed / Grade / Hours
12 Hour Teacher Leader Core Courses
EDOL / 630 / Research Methods in Education (must be taken within first 15 hours) / 3
ADOL / 653 / Assessment of and for Student Learning / 3
EDOL / 643 / Best Practices for Coaching and Mentoring Teachers / 3
EDOL / 647 / Teacher Leader in Professional Learning (Final Course –Spring/Fall only) / 3
18 Hour Teacher Leader Specialization Courses
SCOL / 531 / Methods and Materials for Teaching Science at the Secondary Level / 3
REOL / 533 / Teaching Reading in the Content Area / 3
SCOL / 630 / Science Topics: Principal Application and Implications 1 / 3
SCOL / 630 / Science Topics: Principal Application and Implications 1 / 3
MPAS / 511 / Clinical Anatomy I / 2
MPAS / 512 / Clinical Anatomy II / 2
MPAS / 513 / Clinical Anatomy III / 2

1Surveys selected basic principles from earth and space science, physical and biological sciences. This course provides a body of science content essential for the teaching of science in the public schools. May be repeated.

*This area of specialization in the Teacher Leader Program will NOT change the area a candidate is certified to teach*

Continuous Assessment: Once admitted, a GPA of 3.0 must be maintained.

Admissions to the University / Pillar VII
Unit Admission Assessments / Pillar VIII
Midpoint Assessment / Pillar IX
Exit Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited IHE
Yes No
Minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA
Screening to Determine Existing Skills and Dispositions for Leadership - One of which must be from a school principal or superintendent
1. 
2. 
3. 
Valid Teaching License – Area
(state)
(date)
Screening to Determine Existing Skills and Dispositions for Leadership
(date)
Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics
(date) / Entry Level Writing Assessment Y N
Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics
(date) / Teacher Leader Portfolio Discussion:
(date)
Completed Planned Program on File:
Y N
Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
Two Favorable Disposition Assessments
(date)
Field Experience Completed (date)
Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics
(date)
UC Character and Fitness Completed (date) / Fifteen (15) hours of 600 level courses completed
A minimum of 21 hours completed at University of the Cumberlands
Portfolio Presentation/Approval
(date)
Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
Six (6) year time limit not exceeded
Application for Graduation submitted
Field Experience Completed (date)
Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics
(date)
TC-1 submitted to UC Certification Office (required for rank change)
Signature of Candidate (Indicating Responsibility for the above) / Date / Advisor / Date
Dean of Education / Date / Registrar / Date

REV 5/2014