Post-Master's Certificate in Developmental Education
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Purpose
The purpose of the program is to prepare faculty and administrators who have master’s
or doctorates in various academic disciplines to work more effectively in developmental
and remedial education and learning support programs serving academically underprepared,
at-risk and nontraditional learners in community and technical colleges and four-year
colleges and universities. The program is designed particularly to appeal to faculty
and administrators in community and technical colleges where many personnel are not
expected to have terminal degrees but do need some graduate preparation to work with
developmental learners who comprise a large part of their clientele.
Vision
The vision of the Post-Master’s Certificate in Developmental Education is to become
the premier provider of graduate-level coursework in the field of developmental education
to practicing developmental educators and learning assistance professionals who do
not wish to seek a terminal degree in the field.
Mission
The mission of the Post-Master’s Certificate in Developmental Education is to provide
practicing developmental educators and learning assistance professionals with the
knowledge, skills, and competencies identified in research and best practices literature
as being critical for effective developmental instructors, learning assistance specialists,
and program leaders. Candidates will have strong theoretical foundations in the developmental
nature of learning and the needs of nontraditional learners.
Frequently Asked Questions:
WHAT IS THE POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE?
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Developmental Education is a 21-hour online, post-master’s
certificate program that is designed for developmental education and learning assistance
professionals.
This certificate is ideal for professionals who have earned a master’s degree in various
academic disciplines, but who want to pursue graduate work in developmental education
without earning the doctoral degree.
WHY GRAMBLING’S POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE?
Grambling State University was the first institution in the nation to offer the Doctor
of Education with the major in Developmental Education and has offered Master’s and
Doctoral degrees in Developmental Education for more than 30 years.
Our various degree programs have a strong history of producing leaders in the field
of Developmental Education.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE (PMC)?
–Convenience. The PMC is 100% completely online and is therefore a great choice for working professionals.
–Transfer option. Candidates have the option to transfer all PMC courses into the Doctor of Education
Degree Program.
–Demand for the Certificate. The demand for professionals in the field of developmental education is expected
to grow as more states relegate developmental education to community colleges and
require certifications in the field.
–Longevity. Grambling State University was the first institution in the nation to to offer the
Doctorate of Education with a major in Developmental Education. Grambling has offered
Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Developmental Education for more than 30 years.
Requirements
Following admission to the Graduate School, the individual must submit to the Department
of Developmental and Higher Education an application for admission to the PMC program.
Applicants must have three recommendations sent by appropriate individuals to the
department. When an individual’s application materials are complete, they are evaluated
by the department’s graduate admissions committee, and the student is notified of
the committee’s decision regarding admission to the program.
The Department admits students twice a year during the fall and spring semesters.
To be considered for admission for the fall semester, the Department must receive
the student’s complete application package by April 1. To be considered for admission
for the spring semester, the Department must receive the student’s complete application
package by October 1.
Students entering the PMC program must have at least a master’s degree from an accredited
institution, and must meet the same criteria required by the Department of Developmental
and Higher Education for admission to the master’s degree program in developmental
education.
Requirements for admission to the Post Master’s Certificate program in Developmental
Education include the following criteria:
-A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or
proof of equivalent training at a foreign university
-At least a 3.0 grade point average on the last Master’s Degree earned
-A writing sample on the application form – 500 words minimum
-The GRE score as accepted by the Department of Developmental and Higher Education
-The Admissions Committee may interview the applicant
How to Apply
A degree-seeking applicant for admission to the School of Graduate Studies must:
- Submit a completed application for graduate admission. All questions must be answered.
Incomplete applications will be returned.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Submit two (2) official transcript(s) of work completed at each accredited college
or university attended, including GSU. If work is in progress, a supplementary transcript
must be sent at the end of the term. International applicants must submit official
transcripts to World Education Services (WES) for course-by-course evaluation.
- Have three completed recommendation forms sent directly from the sources: Individuals
who can attest to academic ability, critical thinking skills, communication skills,
etc.
- Submit official results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants for the
MPA degree can submit GRE or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. All
scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
International applicants must submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) and an affidavit of sponsorship in addition to the information requested above.
Applications for these tests are available from www.ets.org or:
Educational Testing Service
Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
An application fee of $20.00 for first admission and $10.00 for re-admission (year
or older application fee: $20.00). International students must remit $30.00 for first
admission.
The application fee must be in the form of a money order or cashier’s check made payable
to Grambling State University and must accompany the application at the time it is
filed.
PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. DO NOT SEND CASH. The fee is neither credited toward the matriculation fee if the applicant is not accepted,
nor is it refunded if the applicant does not enroll.
Non-Degree Students
Test scores and recommendation forms are not required for non-degree students; however,
an official transcript of the last degree awarded must be submitted. Non-degree students
may apply for a maximum of 15 hours to be counted towards a degree.
The application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies & Research and all
supporting documents should be on file at least 60 days prior to registration. Late
applications will be processed in due course. No guarantee can be made that these
applications will be processed in time for registration.
Re-Admission
Any admitted student not enrolled for one regular semester, excluding summer sessions,
must apply for re-admission to the School of Graduate Studies. The following documents
must be submitted to the School:
Application for re-admission (completed and signed)
$10.00 re-admission application fee (money order or cashier’s check, made payable
to Grambling State University (Year or older application fee: $20.00);
Two (2) official copies of transcript from college(s) attended while absent from Grambling
State University.
Please return completed application and requested documents to:
School of Graduate Studies & Research
Grambling State University
GSU Box 4239
Grambling, LA 71245
ALL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS BECOME THE PROPERTY OF GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY AND WILL
NOT BE RETURNED.
Additional Information
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Curriculum
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