2015-2016 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Educational Studies and Research
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Thomas J. Lipscomb, Ph.D., Chair
118 College Drive #5093
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5093
(601) 266-4621
Chesnut, Hill, Lipscomb, A. Lucas, Martin, Mohn, O’Brien, Platt, Shelley
The Department of Educational Studies and Research (ESR) offers coursework in adult education, higher education administration, statistics, research methods, educational foundations, and student affairs administration. The department offers three graduate degrees: Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Students with a bachelor’s degree can earn the M.Ed. in Higher Education (student affairs administration emphasis) or the M.S. in education with emphasis in Educational Studies and Research. For those interested in pursuing a terminal degree, the department offers the Ph.D. in Education, with emphasis in Research, Evaluation, Statistics and Assessment, and the Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. Finally, while pursuing their primary degree, students may choose to minor in adult education, higher education administration, educational research, or student affairs administration. Certificates are also offered.
Admission to all graduate programs in ESR is selective and is conducted in accordance with university policies (please refer to the Admissions Requirements and Procedures section of the Graduate Bulletin). In general, these procedures include the submission of application and credentials to the manager of graduate admissions. Additionally, all degree applicants should submit: (a) a letter explaining their interest in and reasons for pursuing the degree and (b) a résumé of academic and job-related experiences, and (c) three letters of recommendation. Interviews may be required for doctoral programs. Admission is contingent on having graduated from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency. In addition, the ESR Graduate Admissions Committee recommends admission only for those applicants whose academic background, work experience, and communication skills meet the challenging demands of graduate programs in educational studies and research.
Once admitted to one of ESR’s degree programs, students will be assigned an advisor. Then, in accordance with departmental policy, students, in collaboration with their advisor, will design plans of study that reflect their long-term goals and interests. The degree plans detailed below set forth only the minimum core requirements. It is mandatory that the student consult early in his or her program, and frequently thereafter, with his or her advisor concerning the selection of courses and sequence in which these courses will be taken. Basic admissions eligibility and graduation criteria are discussed in the sections which follow.
ProgramsMaster of EducationMaster of ScienceDoctor of PhilosophyCertificate
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