Slippery Rock University

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Phone: 1-724-738-2051
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Description:
The Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology offers both the Master of Arts and Master of Education in specific areas of psychology. All five programs give students the option to complete an approved thesis if so desired. The Master of Arts degree in community counseling is a 60 credit hour program based upon the standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Degree(s):
M.A. - Community Counseling, Adult;
M.A. - Community Counseling, Addition;
M.A. - Community Counseling, Child and Youth;
M.A. - Student Personnel;
M.Ed. - Elementary Guidance and Counseling;
M.Ed. - Secondary Guidance and Counseling
 

Research Areas:
Program offers both thesis and non-thesis options.

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Description:
All three areas of concentration are designed to strengthen those skills and competencies necessary for effective classroom teaching.

Degree(s):
Certificate - Early Childhood Education;
Certificate - Reading Specialist
M.Ed.- Early Childhood Education;
M.Ed.- Elementary Mathematics and Science;
M.Ed.- Reading;

 

Research Areas:
Program offers both thesis and non-thesis options.

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Description:
The Master of Arts in English is designed to prepare students for greater competencies in English language and literature. The degree in Professional Writing will expand the students writing skills used in the professional writing arena.

Degree(s):
M.A.- English;
M.A.- Professional Writing
 

Research Areas:
Thesis and non-thesis programs are available

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Description:
The Master of Education degree in Environmental Education is a 30 credit hour program with emphasis on environmental education methodology, content background, and natural history skills. This is a thesis-optional program. Students may elect to do a thesis, which involves substituting three hours of research methods and six hours of thesis credits for nine hours of electives. Students selecting the non-thesis option are required to write two professional papers and complete a competency examination.
The Master of Science degree in Parks and Recreation with emphasis in environmental education is also a 30 credit hour program, with the option of a thesis.

Degree(s):
M.Ed.- Environmental Education;
M.S.- Parks and Recreation
 

Research Areas:
Programs include Thesis;professional papers; internships

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Phone: 1-724-738-2051
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Description:
The History program is design specifically to provide advanced study of American, European, and Non-Western history, to develop critical analysis skills, stimulate research and publication, and serve as an avenue to a more advanced degree.

Degree(s):
M.A. - History
 

Research Areas:
Thesis and non-thesis programs are available

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Phone: 1-724-738-2843
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Description:
The MSN degree is offered in conjunction with Clarion University of Pennsylvania. The program focused on Family Nurse Practitioner.

Degree(s):
M.S.N. - Master of Science in Nursing
 

Research Areas:
Programs offer thesis or non-thesis option.

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Phone: 1-724-738-2051
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Description:
The program is designed to provide graduates with a sound base in ecological understanding and management theory.

Degree(s):
M.S.-Parks and Resource Management
 

Research Areas:
Programs are Thesis and non-Thesis based. Professional papers and Internships available.

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Phone: 1-724-738-2843
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Description:
Slippery Rock's DPT program has one of the largest seating capacities in the country. This program has a strong research focus and opportunities for clinical residency.

Degree(s):
D.P.T. - Doctor of Physical Therapy
 

Research Areas:
Programs offer thesis or non-thesis option.

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Description:
The Department of Secondary Education/Foundations of Education offers a master's degree with an emphasis in mathematics or science education. This degree is designed for those who posses a bachelor's degree with coursework in mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, or physics. This degree will not only offer the students a master's degree, but Pennsylvania certification as well.

Degree(s):
M.Ed .- Secondary Education
 

Research Areas:
Thesis and non-thesis programs are available

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Description:
The Master of Sustainable Systems (MS3) has been created for all persons interested in the relationship of human ecology to the environment and the natural systems founds there.

Degree(s):
M.S.- Sustainable Systems
 

Research Areas:
Thesis and non-thesis programs are available

Phone: 1-724-738-2051
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Description:
The special education department at Slippery Rock University has been preparing professionals to serve persons with disabilities since 1963. The faculty in special education is committed to the belief that the department includes faculty, students, the curriculum, and the learning experiences we create for one another. Our mission is to prepare entry-level teachers who will join the world of education with depth of knowledge, effective skills, and a professional disposition that qualify as excellent. Our curriculum follows the standards recommended by the Council for Exceptional Children, our professional education society. In addition, course goals, objectives and activities are cross-referenced with the Framework for Teaching as adopted by the SRU College of Education. Graduate students in the master teacher program must complete courses in five areas including: (1) General Foundations of Special Education, (2) Research, (3) Core Courses in Special Education, (4) Practicum, and (5) Portfolio or Thesis. The program permits students already holding the Certificate in Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped (M/PH) to develop state-of-the art competencies in the field of special education.

Accreditation Description:
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Degree(s):
Mentally/Physically Handicapped Teacher Certification (27 credit hours); Pennsylvania Certification in School Supervision (36 credit hours)
M.Ed.- Master Teacher Program (36 credit hours)
 

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Phone: 1-412-738-2051
Fax: 1-412-738-2908
 

Description:
The Special Education program offers a general and research foundation, as well as, specific areas of interest for the students to choose from.

Degree(s):
M.P.H. - Teacher Certification;
M.Ed. - Early Childhood;
M.Ed. - Master Teacher;
M.Ed. - Mentally and Physically Handicapped;
M.Ed.- Social Restoration;

 

Research Areas:
Thesis and non-thesis programs are available

Phone: 1-724-738-2051
Fax: 1-724-738-2416
 

Description:
The Master of Science in Park and Resource Management is a 30 credit hour thesis or internship required program. It is available through the Internet via Slippery Rock University's online distance learning server. The online M.S. program in PRM is one of the only programs of this nature in the United States. It is designed for professionals in the field and allows one to complete course work as time is available. Program Information The program is designed to meet the needs of PRM professionals serving as park superintendents, resource managers, park rangers, park interpreters, resource management specialists, outdoor recreation planners, and similar professional positions. The program is designed to provide graduates with a scientific orientation to resource-based understanding and management theory. Curriculum The program consists of 24 semester hours of coursework plus a 6 semester hour thesis or internship, for a total of 30 semester hours. Two program courses are offered online each semester, thereby allowing students to complete course work in four semesters. Courses in the MS-PRM program are taught using the Slippery Rock University virtual classroom and online communication system.

Accreditation Description:
The National Recreation and Park Association; The NRPA Council on Accreditation has approved 100 academic programs in colleges and universities that prepare new professionals to enter the broad field of parks, recreation and leisure services.
Degree(s):
Master of Science
 

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Description:
The Master of Education program in Physical Education is designed for certified teachers in k-12 health and physical education interested in the applied study of teaching, field-based active research, standards-based curriculum development, and/or the supervision and administration of physical education programs. The program is structured for certified K-12 PE teachers who wish to pursue an advanced degree or earn graduate hours for permanent certification or Act 48 clearances. Non-certified professionals with a strong interest in the field of physical education are also accepted in the program, based on the understanding that they prepare for the program via readings and research suggested by the SRU PE graduate faculty and disseminated by the Graduate Coordinator. Students will concentrate on individualized professional development through courses specifically structured to focus on applied teaching skills and "best practices in teaching physical education," thereby turning theory into "real world" developmentally-appropriate opportunities for change in existing K-12 programs. Through courses focusing on current research in physical education, professionals enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to learn and apply many health-related fitness activities, standards-based teaching strategies and technology in their own professional venues. The degree culminates in a required practicum experience.

Degree(s):
M.S.- Sport Management; M.S -
 

Research Areas:
Thesis and non-thesis programs are available