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Lost City
Rockwood Elementary
Norman Alternative Academy
Life Span Project
Master's Program
The graduate program in Educational and Community
Renewal is an interdisciplinary program that blends the theoretical and
practical considerations of school and community renewal. The program of study
is specifically designed to prepare professionals to be effective
transformational leaders armed with the skills to guide organizations, schools
and communities through the renewal process. Educational and community renewal
is a process of transformation through redefined structures, organizational
cultures, norms, values and vision.
Current Course Syllabi:
EACS 5583
PSE5323
EACS 6970
ES6210
RCPL5723
Master's Program Overview
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Center for Educational
and Community Renewal in collaboration with College of Continuing Education
Master of Arts in Educational and
Community Renewal 36 hour non-thesis program The Master of Arts in
Educational and Community Renewal is a 36-hour professional graduate degree. The
degree focuses on successful ways to better meet the needs of children and
families through interactive, action-oriented partnerships among businesses,
schools, families, universities, community organizations and governmental
agencies. The degree emphasizes improving schools and communities through:
- examining conceptual and
practical models of high achieving schools and communities
- integrating technology to enhance
school and community development
- developing partnerships and
practicing collaborative leadership for schools and communities
- designing, implementing and
assessing a school and community renewal project.
The goal is to connect, support,
and educate change-makers as they are engaged in the process of educational and
community renewal.
This degree is part of a state-wide initiative intended to develop educational
and community leaders who will be able to enhance the ability of students to
learn, teachers to teach, and schools and communities to work together to foster
high achieving schools and communities. We intend to accomplish this by using
web-based and other cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance working and
learning together within and across schools, communities, and educational
systems.
GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
This non-thesis program requires a total of 36 hours of awarded graduate credit
for completion. The program will focus equally on the study of schools and
communities and how they can work together effectively for their mutual benefit.
Consequently, the program will be interdisciplinary in nature, drawing on the
expertise of scholars and practitioners in various areas. Disciplines
participating include: communication, educational leadership, engineering, human
relations, library and information sciences, occupational and environmental
health, regional and community planning, and political science.
DELIVERY FORMAT
This program is delivered using the University’s Advanced Programs model of
on-site intensive seminars supplemented with instruction mediated through
web-based and distance education technologies. On-site seminars will be
delivered at locations convenient to students and tailored to meet the lifestyle
of working adult learners. The typical schedule for an on-site seminar is 30
hours of instruction conducted during one extended weekend (Thursday and Friday,
from 5 p.m.-10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m). A course will
be offered every two months resulting in the completion of 6 courses per year
for a total of two years. OU's unique compressed format, combined with advanced
technology makes this an efficient and effective way for students to obtain a
masters degree.
STUDENTS
Potential students include the professionals society looks to for social and
political reform - teachers, principals, school boards, parents, government and
business leaders, community organizers and planners, and community agencies and
social service providers.
PROGRAM OF STUDY – 36 hours
Course Outline
Students will experience a cutting edge, interdisciplinary graduate program
involving advanced technology, a “centerpiece renewal project” (i.e. a project
in which students research as well as help solve a problem in their local
communities and schools), and internships with both local and international
components. The program is built around educational and community renewal
strategies which are supported by research and research-based literature.
Strategies are captured in the core concepts and associated practices of
Inquiry, Discourse, Equity, Authenticity, Leadership and Service.
DEGREE COMPLETION
To qualify for a graduate degree, each student must have an overall grade point
average of 3.00 (“B” on a 4 point scale) in all graduate work taken at the
University of Oklahoma. Students must successfully complete a Centerpiece
Renewal Project, internship, and portfolio assessment.
ADMISSION TO OU
Printable admissions applications are available
online or by
contacting the Center (405.325.1267).
Please Note: When completing the OU admissions application, the program code for
the Master of Arts in Educational and Community Renewal is 4999-M.