2015/16 Millersville University Graduate View Book

Graduate Program Guide 2015/2016

Introduction................................................................................................................. 2 Education Graduate Degree Programs........................................................ 3 – 4 Education Graduate Certification Programs.............................................. 5 – 6 Psychology Graduate Programs..................................................................... 7 – 8 Social Work Graduate Programs........................................................................... 9 Nursing Graduate Programs................................................................................ 10 MS in Emergency Management......................................................................... 11 MS in Integrated Scientific Applications......................................................... 12 MA in English............................................................................................................ 13 MA in Languages and Cultures Concentration in French, German or Spanish............................................... 14 MA in History............................................................................................................ 15 Next Steps/Information........................................................................................ 16

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STATE-OF-THE-ART

LEARNING FACILITIES

WANT TO TAKE YOUR CAREER POTENTIAL TO THE NEXT LEVEL? WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE. Since 1855, Millersville University has been helping students make the most of their potential. Today, our College of Graduate Studies and Adult Learning offers a range of affordable master’s, doctoral and certificate/certification programs and degrees designed to further your knowledge and skills to help you stand apart in your field.

FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS

DESIGNED TO MEET

YOUR SCHEDULE

Led by world-class faculty—many of whom are recognized experts in their respective areas of study—you’ll benefit from personalized support and challenging field-experience opportunities. Plus, our graduate programs are built with flexibility to fit the schedule of busy professionals through online and hybrid-format classrooms.

If you’re ready to make a smart choice for your graduate studies, we have the people, programs, resources and value to help you go farther than ever!

AFFORDABLE IN-STATE

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EDUCATION GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Millersville University is pleased to offer graduate programs intended to add both depth and breadth to an educator’s level of expertise and help you gain a professional edge that will make a profound difference.

MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.) ART EDUCATION Ideal for both in-practice and aspiring art educators, students in the M. Ed. in Art Education program take coursework in art education, general education, art history, studios and elective credits.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education prepares professionals for teaching and administrative positions in childcare and preschool settings, elementary schools, and early-intervention and special education programs.

ENGLISH Through refined research, analytical and writing skills development, the M.Ed. in English enables students to advance in their teaching careers, or into doctoral programs or other professional endeavors.

ONLINE TEACHING The Online Teaching—M.Ed. in Assessment, Curriculum and Teaching (ACTE) program allows teachers to expand their knowledge base and examine emerging educational fields in depth.

SCHOOL COUNSELING Through a multidisciplinary approach to school counseling, students advance their skills through careful examination of knowledge bases and research in the fields of education, psychology and counseling.

SPECIAL EDUCATION The M.Ed. in Special Education prepares educators to facilitate an empowered and unified K-12 learning community to be successful through respect, collaboration, mutuality and the realization of each individual gift.

GIFTED EDUCATION The M.Ed. in Gifted Education is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide the specialized knowledge needed by teachers and other educational personnel who work with gifted and able students (K-12).

SPORT MANAGEMENT Offering a comprehensive and convenient format, this program is designed for students who wish to work in the business of sport management and includes courses in management, law, marketing, education and research, with a choice of two concentrations: Athletic Management and Athletic Coaching.

LANGUAGE AND LITERACY EDUCATION The M.Ed. in Language and Literacy Education allows students to choose one of two concentrations: a literacy concentration leading to a reading specialist certification, or an ESL concentration leading to ESL certification.

STEM EDUCATION The Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)—M.Ed. in Assessment, Curriculum and Teaching (ACTE) program offers active, project-based learning and expands the student’s knowledge base in this growing cross-disciplinary content area.

LEADERSHIP FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING Designed to prepare teachers for leadership roles such as principal, department head, curriculum director and supervisor, this course of study offers a master’s degree in education, a K-12 Principal certificate and a K-12 Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction certificate.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION The M.Ed. in Technology & Innovation offers a customizable program of study that provides new ways of thinking about the world through concepts such as creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, design thinking and innovation.

MATHEMATICS The M.Ed. in Mathematics offers a variety of mathematics education courses that allow graduate students to investigate the nature, teaching and learning of mathematics and apply learned skills in their own classrooms.

Fully online format * Joint program with Shippensburg University.

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (ED.D.)* EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP This program focuses on poverty and technology, and provides school district, state and organizational leaders with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to develop and implement programs that support the Commonwealth’s children in realizing their full academic potential.

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“ My degree from Millersville has proven invaluable in the classroom and also in the pursuit of my career goals.”

Michele Transue ‘03 Assistant Principal, Central Manor Elementary School

“ Serving students from low-income families is a passion for me and gives them the technology resources to be successful. I was drawn to Millersville’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership program, as I believe it will help further my knowledge and ability to make these key focus areas a reality.”

Matthew Campbell Assistant Principal, Milton Hershey School; Doctorate in Educational Leadership Student

DID YOU KNOW?

Lancaster is ranked as the #1 place in the U.S. to be a teacher.

(According to a 2015 study by GoodCall)

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EDUCATION GRADUATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS CERTIFICATIONS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • Gifted Education (online program)

POST-MASTER’S SUPERVISORY CERTIFICATION • Art Education

• Letter of Completion in Coaching Education

• Communication (English)

• Writing

• Curriculum and Instruction

POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATION (INSTRUCTIONAL I) • Art

• Foreign Languages

• Biology • Chemistry • Early Childhood • Earth & Space Science • English • French • German • Industrial Arts/Technology Education • Mathematics • Music

• Mathematics • Music Education • Reading Education • School Health Services • School Guidance Services • School Psychological Services • Science • Social Studies • Special Education • Technology Education

• Physics

PROGRAM SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE • ESL

• Social Studies

• School Nurse

• Spanish

SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION • Online Teaching Endorsement

• Special Education (PreK-8 or 7-12) POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATION • Elementary and Secondary School Counseling • Principalship • School Psychology

• Reading Specialist • STEM Teaching Endorsement

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Educator Workshops • Summer Institutes for Educators • Cohort Programs

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“ When we signed up for the Reading Institute with Dr. Jennifer Shettel, we were not sure what to expect, but we knew it would be worthwhile and has changed the way we teach! Each speaker provided a slightly different perspective, and the days seemed to fly by, listening to all of the speakers’ insights. By taking this course, we were able to gain valuable knowledge that was instantly beneficial to our students and counted towards our continuing education and professional development.”

Holly Mercadante English Teacher/Freshman Class Co-Advisor, Penn Manor High School

Lisa Mayo English Teacher/ Creative Writing Club, Penn Manor High School

DID YOU KNOW?

Millersville is recognized among the “Top Colleges in Pennsylvania Shaping the Next Generation.”

(The Online College Database: Based on the number of future educators that postsecondary institutions graduated in 2012)

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PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAMS Millersville University’s psychology master’s degrees and certification programs are designed to prepare students for careers as clinicians, school psychologists and school counselors.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS)

CERTIFICATIONS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY This comprehensive program prepares practitioners to work in mental-health settings or pursue advanced doctoral study, and meets the educational requirements for the licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.

POST-MASTER SUPERVISORY CERTIFICATION • School Guidance Services • School Psychological Services

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY Built to meet the needs of working professionals, this program will prepare students for positions as school psychologists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

MASTER OF EDUCATION WITH CERTIFICATION IN SCHOOL COUNSELING This program offers a multidisciplinary approach to school counseling with options leading to elementary and secondary school counselor (PreK-12) certification and to LPC eligibility.

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SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Advance your career in the field of social work through our flexible and innovative master’s and doctoral degree programs.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)*

DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WORK (DSW)**

Designed with flexibility for working professionals, the MSW program prepares graduates to work in a variety of human service programs and agencies in an advanced clinical and/or administrative capacity.

Pursue your passion for social justice through enhanced leadership and the transformative opportunity to explore and develop yourself as a scholar and practitioner. Led by expert faculty who bring global research and expertise to the classroom, this new program focuses on preparing leaders and educators for career advancement in social service agencies, government and higher education.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK & MASTER OF SCIENCE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (DUAL PROGRAM) Developed in response to emerging trends in social work as a result of the impact of traumatic events such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, this program offers research-informed practice interventions in relation to emergency management and response, specifically in the fields of mental health and trauma.

With coursework completed primarily online and a weekend residency face-to-face learning component once a semester, the DSW program is designed with the working professional in mind. Whether you live in southcentral or southeastern Pennsylvania or anywhere beyond, learn with the best in your profession, and prepare to continue to make a difference. * Joint program with Shippensburg University. ** Joint program with Kutztown University.

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NURSING GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Two master’s degrees in nursing and a range of certification/certificate programs are offered for nurses pursuing an advanced practice role.

NURSING (MSN) FAMILY/INDIVIDUAL ACROSS LIFE SPAN NURSE PRACTITIONER This program is designed for the part-time student, and upon completion, graduates are eligible for certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. They are also eligible to sit for national certification examinations as offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

NURSING EDUCATION The Nursing Education Program is designed for students pursuing a career as a nurse educator.

Graduates are prepared to teach in nursing education programs or healthcare agencies.

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP) The DNP program is designed to develop the next generation of nursing practice leaders who will have a positive impact on healthcare in the central Pennsylvania region. The program is offered in a blended, part-time format to meet the needs of the professional student population.

CERTIFICATION/CERTIFICATES • Respiratory Therapy • Post-Master’s Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Education • Education—Program Specialist Certificate, School Nurse • Education — Post-Master’s Supervisory Certification, School Health Services

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT “ Anyone looking for the best way to grow in emergency management should consider this program. The coursework is practical and the instructors strive to provide us with the latest emerging research in this expanding field.”

Jeff Jumper Current MSEM Student, FOX 43 Meteorologist

Would you like to impact the world for the better and help others to be prepared in the event of a national crisis or emergency? Emergency management is a growing profession with a bright outlook.

•L earn from real-world experts. Courses are taught by faculty with diverse academic and applied experience in emergency management through the interdisciplinary Center for Disaster Research and Education.

DID YOU KNOW?

Our student chapter of the International Association of Emergency Managers was selected as “The Chapter of the Year”

by IAEM in 2014.

et career-ready. The program of courses and electives is designed to enhance • G student skills in leading efforts in planning, mitigating and responding to disastrous events.

• Stand out in a growing field. Graduates are prepared to serve in a variety of positions in the emergency management field and attain certification in emergency management.

• Enjoy the advantages of a flexible, fully online format.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATED SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS

Millersville University’s Master of Science in Integrated Scientific Applications (MSISA) degree was developed in response to a growing need for highly skilled, technically astute scientists possessing strong business and collaboration skills.

The program offers students four specializations: •C limate Science Applications—Learn to interpret and articulate climate science information, emphasizing impacts on society, infrastructure and critical resources.

•E nvironmental Earth Systems Management—Prepare for careers that bridge environmental sciences with business competencies, collaborative skills and geospatial data management.

• G eoInformatics—Obtain skills in remote sensing, data management, GIS and image analysis, and learn to apply them within a business context.

•W eather Intelligence and Risk Management—Develop proficiencies in quantifying uncertainty and managing weather risk within the business enterprises.

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MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

Whether you are pursuing a career in writing, research, media, entertainment, business, finance or government, the faculty of Millersville University’s Department of English is ready to help you reach your goal. Plus, through our international internships and global study-abroad partnerships, you’ll have access to unparalleled experiences and networking opportunities.

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

CERTIFICATIONS

ENGLISH The Masters of Arts in English (M.A.) is a 36-credit program that features courses which emphasize the history of literature and language, and prepares students for a diverse range of careers.

POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATION (INSTRUCTIONAL I) GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN WRITING

Admission to the program is open to applicants who possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university, with an undergraduate major in English, or by special permission.

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MASTER OF ARTS IN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES CONCENTRATION IN FRENCH, GERMAN OR SPANISH

Acquiring proficiency in a second language is an essential skill for the global economy of the 21st century, and many educators and employers consider the foreign language program at Millersville University to be first rate and our graduates highly employable.

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)*

SUMMER GRADUATE INSTITUTES

LANGUAGES AND CULTURES The Department of Foreign Languages at Millersville University offers a Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures, with concentrations in French, German and Spanish. Course materials are presented in culturally authentic situations, using state-of-the-art technologies.

Graduate programs in French, German and Spanish are totalimmersion summer schools, which allow students to practice their language both in and out of the classroom and are ideal for: • Teachers working toward a master’s degree or certification.

• Persons planning to travel abroad.

• Those desiring “refresher courses” for credit or by audit.

* Joint program with West Chester University.

The summer institute’s faculty is composed of native and near-native speakers of the various foreign languages—several of whom come to the United States from France and Germany just to teach this summer program.

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MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY

Through the support of faculty, advanced historic research methodology and field internship opportunities, graduates of the Master of Arts in History program at Millersville University stand out as competent and engaging historians.

MASTER OF ARTS (MA) HISTORY Led by faculty dedicated to teaching, historical research and scholarship, this program offers a wide range of courses in the traditional fields of U.S. and European history. The department also offers courses dealing with Africa, Latin America, the Atlantic, the Middle East, violence, women and the Holocaust.

Included in the degree program is an advanced historic research methodology course and local and global internship opportunities that provide students with the skills, knowledge and experience to enter into a Ph.D. program or a number of fields, including academics, curation and historic writing.

DID YOU KNOW?

According to U.S. Census data, those who earn a master’s degree earn $400,000 more in their lifetime.

(Source: census.gov/prod/2002pubs/p23-210.pdf)

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NEXT STEPS/INFORMATION Ready to take the next step toward your goals? Millersville University’s College of Graduate Studies and Adult Learning is ready to help you get there. Visit millersville.edu/graduate to get started. If you have any questions, please contact us at 717-871-4723 (GRAD) or email gradadmissions@millersville.edu.

SPRING 2016 GRADUATE PER-CREDIT COSTS GRADUATE PROGRAMS PA resident

Non–PA resident $705 - per credit

Tuition

$470 - per credit

General Fee*

$108.75 per credit ($1,305 - 12 or more credits)

Tuition Technology Fee

$25 per credit

$37 per credit

Total per credit

$603.75

$850.75

ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAMS (Master of Education in ACTE and related endorsements and gifted certificate, Master of Education in Special Education, Master of Science in Emergency Management)

Tuition

PA resident

Non–PA resident

$470 - per credit

$545 - per credit $37 per credit

Tuition Technology Fee

$25 per credit

Academic Support Fee*

$55.50 per credit

General Fee*

N/A

Total per credit

$550.50

FINANCIAL SUPPORT STUDENT LOANS Whether you are pursuing your master’s degree or post-baccalaureate certification, you may qualify for a loan. Read more about applying for financial aid at millersville.edu/loans.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS Millersville offers graduate assistantships to students who have been admitted into a master’s degree or doctoral program. Graduate assistants (GAs) are assigned to an academic department or administrative office, usually relating to their area of study. First-year GAs working full-time (20 hours per week) earn a tuition waiver of 24 credits per year and a stipend of $5,000. A limited number of part-time (10 hours per week) graduate assistantships are also available, which compensate for half of the tuition waiver and stipend. Learn more about becoming a GA at millersville.edu/GA. SCHOLARSHIPS A listing of national scholarship search databases is available at millersville.edu/scholarships.

$637.50

* Doctoral programs are not charged a general fee or an academic support fee.

They are charged a doctoral fee of 99.00 per credit.

HOUSING The best way to get connected to Millersville is to live on campus, which offers opportunities to engage in the community, attend intriguing programs and lectures, stay fit in the Student Memorial Center’s fitness center and enjoy the convenience of a central location.

Located throughout many of the residence halls, living-learning communities provide a unique experience that connects classroom learning with the added benefit of residing among a group of students that share common academic goals and interests.

Typical annual costs for room and board range from $9,884–$12,876 (based on room option selection and 19 meals/week plan). Learn more about our housing options at millersville.edu/housing.

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DELIVERING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SINCE 1855.

Then and now: Formerly the library, Biemesderfer Center’s architectural elegance graces the heart of our beautiful campus, serving as a reminder of the pride and quality of Millersville’s academic offerings. Since 1959, our graduate program has continued to grow and expand in breadth and reputation.

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Master’s degree graduates (2015)

Senior class (1899)

Want to go far? Then it’s time to think big at a university that has been producing leaders for generations.

Today, the multitude of choices you have for pursuing postgraduate studies may seem overwhelming and leave you with questions and uncertainty. “What is the right school for me? Will I receive the faculty attention and resources I need to succeed? Is the program affordable, yet known and respected? Will it fit my busy schedule?”

The answer to a lot of these questions can be found at an institution that has been educating leaders for 160 years and is considered one of the most highly regarded public universities in the North— Millersville University.

Our College of Graduate Studies and Adult Learning offers a range of affordable master’s, doctoral and certificate/certification programs, and is home to a faculty of dedicated educators considered among the very best in their disciplines. Combined with challenging field and internship opportunities, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience required by today’s employers. Plus, through online and hybrid-format classrooms, we also cater to the busy schedules of today’s students.

Take a closer look at our programs and discover for yourself why generations have made Millersville University their choice.

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C O L L E G E O F G R A D UAT E S T U D I E S A N D A D U LT L E A R N I N G

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