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Graduate Degrees Offered
The University of Arkansas at Monticello offers four master’s degree programs:
Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Forest Resources
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree in Educational Leadership
Master of Arts (M.A.T.) Degree in Teaching
Admission to the University
All students must be admitted to the University before they may enroll in
graduate
classes. A completed application for graduate school must be submitted to the
Office of
Admissions. Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
institution and
who have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better may
be
unconditionally admitted to the University and enroll in graduate-level courses.
Graduate school applicants are required to submit an official transcript
verifying their
baccalaureate degree. Students who do not submit an official transcript may be
admitted
provisionally. Provisional students may not enroll for a second semester without
the required
documents. Graduate students living in a UAM residence hall must also submit
proof of
immunization as required by state law. In addition, applicants may be required
to
submit scores on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general test. To pursue
a graduate degree, applicants must also be admitted to the appropriate school.
Specific master’s degree programs may require a certain GRE score before
students may be admitted to that program. Students should refer to the specific
master’s degree program for its requirements.
International applicants must submit scores from the Test of English as a
Foreign
Language (TOEFL) and must submit supporting documents required to receive an
I-20. A
minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the TOEFL is
required for
admission.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum grade point average of 2.50 may petition
to the
Graduate Council for probationary admission. Probationary admission will allow a
student to
enroll in up to 12 hours of course work. To continue enrollment in graduate
classes, students
admitted on probationary admission must complete 12 hours with a grade point
average of 3.00
or better.
A graduate student who has not been enrolled for a period of two calendar years
will be
classified as inactive. To resume graduate study, the student must reapply for
admission to the
University through the Office of Admissions.
Acceptance of Transfer Credit
Normally, no more than six transfer credits will be accepted from another
institution for
inclusion into a student’s UAM academic record. Additionally, no courses with
grades below a “B” will be accepted for transfer credit.
As many as 9 (nine) credits, not to include specifically required courses in
areas of
specification may be accepted from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Acceptance of transfer credit toward the student’s degree plan must be approved
by the
degree program committee and/or advisor, and the dean of the school.
Course Loads and Course Work
Normally, the maximum course load must not exceed 12 graduate hours during the
spring
or fall semesters and six (6) hours for each summer term. Students who hold a
graduate
assistantship must enroll for a minimum of six 6) hours during the fall and
spring semesters. To be considered full-time status, during the academic year,
graduate students must enroll in six (6) hours during the fall and spring
semester. Students, especially graduate assistants, should refer to their
specific degree programs for additional enrollment requirements.
Normally, courses older than six (6) years will not apply to a graduate program
of study.
Courses older than six years must be appealed to the Graduate Council.
Independent Study
A graduate student’s intellectual growth can be enriched when he/she is engaged
in
independent study.
Independent study courses may require extensive independent study, research,
formal
written reports and regular conferences with the instructor. A detailed
description of the
independent study and its requirements must be submitted for approval to the
instructor,
dean/chair, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Graduate Dean. Students may
complete only one independent study course each semester. Independent study
should not
duplicate existing courses in the academic catalog.
Only students who have been admitted to a degree program will be eligible for
independent study. Normally, a maximum of nine hours of independent study may
apply to a
degree program.
Professional Development Courses
Courses offered specifically for the purpose of professional development are
designated with a PD course prefix. These courses focus on the exact skill
development needed by the professional that is relevant for a specific need and
purpose. PD courses are not transferable into a master’s degree graduate program
of study at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Graduate Certificate Program
The graduate certificate program is a focused collection of courses in a given
discipline or set of related disciplines. The completion of a graduate
certificate provides the individual with a coherent academic program of 12-18
hours. The eligibility requirements for this graduate certificate include
meeting admission and completion requirements of UAM’s graduate school.
Grades and Academic Status
Graduate students may earn grades of A, B, C, D, or F. These grades indicate the
following:
A Excellent graduate work
B Good graduate work
C Marginal graduate work
D Poor graduate work
F Failing graduate work
Students whose grade record includes three courses in their approved graduate
program of study with grades of “C” or lower will be dismissed from their
Graduate Program.
Undergraduate
Students Enrolling in Graduate Courses
Qualified undergraduate students may be permitted to enroll in graduate courses
for either undergraduate or graduate credit within the following guidelines.
Only undergraduate students within 30 hours of graduation may petition to enroll
in graduate courses through the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Graduate
Dean. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00, approval by the course
instructor, faculty advisor, and consent of the dean or chair of the offering
unit must be presented as part of the petition. When circumstances warrant, upon
petition from the student, the Graduate Council may authorize awarding graduate
credit. Students enrolling in graduate courses for graduate credit (not
undergraduate credit) may not apply such credits to undergraduate degree
requirements.
Academic Conduct Code
Academic dishonesty involves any act that undermines the professional standards
and
integrity of the academic programs at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Academic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: A) cheating, B) plagiarism; and, C)
misuse of
University documents.
Academic dishonesty is considered unsatisfactory progress and may result in an
AF@
grade(s), withdrawal from a course(s), dismissal from the UAM Graduate School
and/or from the
graduate degree program. The level of penalty is determined by the faculty
member, advisor,
school dean, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Graduate Dean.
Dismissal
Any graduate student whose course work is unsatisfactory or violates good
student conduct or campus employment rules may be dismissed from graduate
courses or graduate programs.
Policy and Regulation Changes
The University further reserves the right to change any other regulations
affecting the student body. Changes shall become effective whenever the proper
authorities so determine, and shall apply not only to prospective students, but
also to those currently enrolled in the University.
Graduation Under a Particular
Catalog
Students have a maximum of six years to graduate under the catalog in effect at
the time of their admission to a specific graduate program.
Students have the following two options: 1) abiding by the requirements of the
UAM catalog in effect at the time of their original enrollment, or 2) abiding by
a more current active UAM catalog, as long as they were enrolled at UAM during
the period that the catalog was in effect. Changes in academic programs or
actions taken by authorities external to the University (e.g., accrediting
agencies or state agencies) may make it necessary for a student to move to a
more recent catalog.
The present catalog is in force from Summer II 2005 through Summer I 2007.
Appeals of Academic Policy
Appeal rights are open to all students in graduate programs. Appeals should be
initiated through the graduate student’s advisor and pursued with the school
dean, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Graduate Dean, and the Graduate
Council.
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