Graduate Programs

Fall 2017 Course Schedules 

Advanced Studies in Teaching & Learning

Curriculum & Instruction

Dyslexia Endorsement (Reading Program)

Dyslexia Endorsement (Special Education Program)

Ed.D. in Leadership

Ed.S. in Leadership

Gifted & Talented Endorsement

M.Ed. in Leadership

Master of Arts: Excellence in Teaching

M.A.T. K-6, 4-8, 7-12, or K-12

M.A.T. Birth-K Integrated with Special Education Birth-K

M.A.T. Special Education K-12

National Board

Professional Counseling

Reading

Special Education

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Endorsement

Spring 2017 Schedules 

Advanced Studies in Teaching & Learning

Curriculum & Instruction

Dyslexia Endorsement (Reading Program)

Dyslexia Endorsement (Special Education Program)

Educational Technology

Ed.D. in Leadership

Ed.S. in Leadership

Gifted & Talented Endorsement

M.Ed. in Leadership

Master of Arts: Excellence in Teaching

M.A.T. 4-8, 7-12, or K-12

M.A.T. Birth-K Integrated with Special Education Birth-K

M.A.T. Special Education K-12

National Board

Professional Counseling

Reading

Special Education

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Endorsement

Summer 2017 Course Schedules 

Advanced Studies in Teaching & Learning

Curriculum & Instruction

Dyslexia Endorsement (Reading Program)

Dyslexia Endorsement (Special Education Program)

Ed.D. in Leadership

Ed.S. in Leadership

Gifted & Talented Endorsement

M.Ed. in Leadership

Master of Arts: Excellence in Teaching

M.A.T. K-6, 4-8, 7-12, or K-12

M.A.T. Birth-K Integrated with Special Education Birth-K

M.A.T. Special Education K-12

National Board

Professional Counseling

Reading

Special Education

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Endorsement

Activate Your Account:  All students must activate their Harding student account before beginning classes.  As a graduate student, this account will give you a Harding email address, allow you to view and pay your business office account, view and accept financial aid records, view grades, order textbooks, and access several other services. 

To do so, go to pipeline.harding.edu and click on the Student Access tab on the right side of the page.  Click Activate my Account.  This will open a new page that asks you to fill in your personal information.  Please note: If you have a SSN, leave the "PIN" spot blank.  Once all information has been filled in, click on the Activate My Account button.  If  the account activation was successful you should see your user name displayed in red.  If you receive an error message while trying to activate your Pipeline account, please ensure that you are typing your birthday in the correct format:  mm/dd/yyyy.  If the problem persists please call DormNet at 501-279-4545. 

View Your Courses:  To view, add, and drop classes, and use the Schedule Planner log into pipeline.harding.edu and click the blue Student bar.  Scroll about half way down and click on the sub-section called My Classes. 

View Your Student Records:  To check your grades, submit academic appeals, and view and pay your bill log into pipeline.harding.edu and click on the blue Student bar.  Scroll toward the bottom and click on the sub-section Student Records.

For more information on Financial Aid opportunities, please email the Financial Aid office finaidgrad@harding.edu.

You should order your textbooks a few weeks before classes begin. To order your textbooks online, visit the Harding Bookstore. ClickTextbooks. Select your department and course in the drop-down menus provided. Click Add Course and then click Get Course Materials and options for purchasing the textbooks for that course will appear. If this website is not working, contact the bookstore at hutextbooks@harding.edu.

Special Student

If you wish to take graduate classes simply for personal or professional advancement, you may take up to 6 hours of credit as a "Special Student." There is no application fee required but a Special Student Application must be submitted.

Special Student Application pdf

Note: Applications can NOT be filled out online; they must be printed off and sent to:
Chair of Graduate Studies in Education
Box 12261
Searcy, AR  71249
Fax: 501-279-4083
gradstudiesedu@harding.edu

Not Seeking a Degree

If you are seeking additional licensure through one of our programs of study or if you have already taken the 6 hours of graduate work allowed under the "Special Student" designation, you are classified as "Not Seeking a Degree" (NSD).  All NSD students must apply for admission to the Graduate program and are required to submit all admission paperwork and fees.

Not Seeking a Degree Application pdf

NOTE: Applications can NOT be filled out online; they must be printed off and sent to:
Chair of Graduate Studies in Education
Box 12261
Harding University
Searcy, AR  72149
Fax: 501-279-4083
gradstudiesedu@harding.edu

For additional information about these options, you may want to consult the Catalog. First select the desired Academic Catalog year, then select the Cannon-Clary College of Education from the Directory.  The Graduate Program Information will be found half way down the page under Cannon-Clary College of Education Graduate.

This page is about classes offered for candidates of the Arkansas Professional Pathway to Educator Licensure (APPEL) program; formerly known as the Non-Traditional Licensure (NTL) program. Looking for a Master's while you get your license? Check out our Master of Arts in Teaching with Licensure program!

Our Master of Education in Educational Leadership rigorously prepares you to become a highly qualified building level administrator. If you already have a Master's degree, a program of study can be specifically designed for you by the Director of Educational Leadership. Completion of either the degree or the program of study, along with the successful completion of the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and 4 years of teaching experience, will qualify you for standard building level licensure as a P-12 administrator.

What is the delivery method?

The Building Level Administrator program of study is offered in a hybrid format.

How many hours are required?

Course load is variable as programs of study are designed on a case by case basis.

How do I apply?

To be accepted into the program, you must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. You will also need to fill out this application form pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the Building Level Licensure Program of Study please contact:

Dr. Lynette Busceme, Director of Educational Leadership
lbusceme@harding.edu

Susan Hawkins, Assistant to Director of Educational Leadership
edleadership@harding.edu

Our Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction prepares you to become a highly qualified Curriculum Program Administrator (CPA) Curriculum Specialist. If you already have a Master's degree, a program of study can be specifically designed for you. Completion of either the degree or the program of study, along with the successful completion of the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and 4 years of teaching experience, will qualify you for standard Curriculum Program Administrator licensure at the P-12 level.

What is the delivery method?

The CPA: Curriculum Specialist program of study is offered in a hybrid format.

How many hours are required?

The CPA: CurriculumSpecialist program of study involves 19 hours. These hours are highlighted on the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction curriculum plan pdf.

How do I apply?

To be accepted into the program, you must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. You will also need to fill out this application form pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the CPA: Curriculum Program of Study please contact:

Dr. Lynette Busceme, Director of Educational Leadership
lbusceme@harding.edu

Susan Hawkins, Assistant to Director of Educational Leadership
edleadership@harding.edu

Our Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction prepares you to become a highly qualified Curriculum Program Administrator (CPA) in Special Education. If you already have a Master's degree, a program of study can be specifically designed for you. Completion of either the degree or the program of study, along with the successful completion of the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and 4 years of teaching experience, will qualify you for standard Curriculum Program Administrator licensure at the P-12 level.

What is the delivery method?

The CPA: Special Education program of study is offered in a hybrid format.

How many hours are required?

The CPA: Special Education program of study involves 19 hours. These hours are highlighted on the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction curriculum plan pdf.

How do I apply?

To be accepted into the program, you must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in Special Education. You will also need to fill out this application form pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the CPA: Special Education Program of Study please contact:

Dr. Lynette Busceme, Director of Educational Leadership
lbusceme@harding.edu

Susan Hawkins, Assistant to Director of Educational Leadership
edleadership@harding.edu

Our Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership provides you with the competencies necessary for school district leadership. If you are not interested in obtaining an Ed.S. degree, a state approved program of study for obtaining district level administrator licensure is also available. If you already have your standard building level licensure, completion of either the Ed.S. degree or this program of study, along with the successful completion of the School Superintendent Assessment, will grant you district level administrative licensure.

What is the delivery method?

The District Level Administrator program of study is offered in a hybrid format.

How many hours are required?

The District Level Administrator program of study involves 24 hours. These hours are outlined in the District Level Administrator Licensure Program of Study curriculum plan pdf.

How do I apply?

To be accepted into the program, you must have a minimum of 4 years of teaching experience and a Building Level License. You will also need to fill out this application form pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the District Level Administrator Licensure Program of Study please contact:

Dr. Lynette Busceme, Director of Educational Leadership
lbusceme@harding.edu

Susan Hawkins, Assistant to Director of Educational Leadership
edleadership@harding.edu

Schools are needing teachers who understand dyslexia, dyslexia assessment, and how to help these students who struggle to read and write. This program can be completed in one calendar year. It is an Arkansas Department of Education-approved endorsement program and meets the standards of the International Dyslexia Association, the Arkansas Teaching Standards, and the International Literacy Association standards for Reading Professionals.

What is the delivery method? 

The Dyslexia endorsement is offered fully online.

How many hours are required?

The Dyslexia endorsement requires 15 hours. These hours are outlined in the Dyslexia curriculum plan pdf.

How do I apply?

To be accepted into the program, you must have a teaching license. You will also need to fill out this application form pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the Dyslexia endorsement please contact:

Dr. Susan Grogan, Associate Professor

sgrogan@harding.edu

If you are a licensed teacher seeking an MED in Special Education K-12 and would like to add the Dyslexia endorsement, this program is for you! By completing two additional courses from the Dyslexia program of study, you will have completed the course work requirement for the Dyslexia endorsement. 

What is the delivery method?

All course work except for SPED 656, Special Education Practicum and Internship K-12, is offered online for this endorsement.

How many hours are required?

The Dyslexia Special Education K-12 endorsement consists of 15 hours which include clinical experiences in Special Education K-12. These hours are outlined in the Dyslexia curriculum plan pdf.

How do I apply?

To be accepted into the program, you must have a teaching license. You will also need to fill out this application form  pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the Dyslexia endorsement please contact:

Dr. Carol Douglass, Associate Professor and Director of Special Education

If you are a licensed teacher with a current, standard Arkansas Educator License in Early Childhood P-4, Elementary Education K-6 or 1-6, P-4 Special Education (Special Education Instructional Specialist), or Special Education K-12 (other licensure areas may be acceptable with additional coursework) seeking a birth through kindergarten endorsement, the Early Childhood Birth-Kindergarten/Special Education Integrated program is for you!

What is the delivery method?

All course work is offered online for this endorsement. 

How many hours are required?

The Early Childhood Birth-Kindergarten/Special Education Integrated endorsement involves 15 hours which include clinical experiences in early childhood settings. These hours are outlined in the Early Childhood Birth-Kindergarten/Special Education Integrated curriculum plan pdf.

How do I apply?

To apply for this endorsement, you will need to fill out this application form pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the SPED B-K Endorsement, please contact:

Dr. Carol Douglass, Associate Professor and Director of Special Education

cdouglass@harding.edu

If you are looking for an endorsement that you can complete fully online in one calendar year, the Gifted and Talented Licensure Endorsement Program is designed for you. This state-approved program is designed for the working professional and meets current Arkansas state guidelines leading to Gifted & Talented licensure endorsement.  

What is the delivery method?

The GT Endorsement is offered fully online.

How many hours are required?

The GT Endorsement involves 15 hours. These hours are outlined in the GT curriculum plan pdf.

How do I apply?

To be accepted into the program, you must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. You will also need to fill out this application form  pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the GT Endorsement please contact:

Dr. Lynette Busceme, Assistant Professor
lbusceme@harding.edu

If you want to deal with curriculum at the building level (rather than at the district level like the Curriculum Program Administrator in Curriculum or Special Education), the Instructional Facilitator Endorsement is for you!

What is the delivery method?

The IF Endorsement is offered in a hybrid format.

How many hours are required?

The IF Endorsement involves 17 hours. These hours are outlined in the Instructional Facilitator curriculum plan pdf.

How do I apply?

To be accepted into the program, you must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. You will also need to fill out this application form pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the IF Endorsement please contact:

Dr. Lynette Busceme, Director of Educational Leadership
lbusceme@harding.edu

Susan Hawkins, Assistant to Director of Educational Leadership
edleadership@harding.edu

Harding's Reading Endorsement is designed to provide you, as a classroom practitioner or literacy supervisor, with rigorous intensive training and advance knowledge. The reading endorsement content consist of 30 hours of study in:  linguistic and cognitive bases of the reading process, reading comprehension, word identification, and vocabulary development, reading methodologies, diagnosis and reading program development. Our program's philosophical underpinnings reset in a glanced literacy approach to teaching of literacy and establishing highly effective literacy processes based on current research and best practices. The course of study is aligned with standards derived from national associations as well as the Arkansas Department of Education. The national agencies who standards drive the course content of the program include the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the International Reading Association (IRA).

What is the delivery method?

The Reading Endorsement is offered through classroom instruction and online classes.

How many hours are required?

The Reading Endorsement requires 30 hours. These hours are outlined in the Reading Endorsement curriculum plan pdf.

How do I apply?

To apply for the Reading Endorsement, you will need to fill out this application form pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

Dr. Wendy Ellis, Director of Reading
graduatereading@harding.edu

If you are a licensed teacher holding a standard K-6 or 4-8 license or a standard 7-12 license in a content area of English Language Arts, Mathematics, or Science seeking a Resource K-6 or 7-12 licensure, the Special Education K-6 and 7-12 Resource program is for you! This endorsement will prepare you to teach students with exceptionalities in the K-6 or 7-12 population.

What is the delivery method?

All course work is offered online for this endorsement.

How many hours are required?

The Special Education K-6 and 7-12 Resource Endorsement requires 12 hours. These hours are outlined on the Special Education K-6 and 7-12 Resource Licensure Endorsement Curriculum Plan  pdf.

How do I apply?

To apply for this endorsement, you will need to fill out this application form  pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the SPED K-6 and 7-12 Resource Endorsement, please contact:

Dr. Carol Douglass, Associate Professor and Director of Special Education

cdouglass@harding.edu

Schools are needing teachers who are highly qualified to help all students learn. If you have a teacher’s license and are interested in working with students who learn differently, but do not have a Special Education K-12 endorsement, the Special Education K-12 Endorsement is for you! This endorsement, approved by the Arkansas Department of Education, can also be applied to a Master of Education in Special Education K-12.

What is the delivery method?

The method of delivery is fully online for the Special Education K-12 endorsement. The majority of the courses for the M.Ed. in Special Education K-12 are offered online as well.

How many hours are required?

The SPED K-12 Endorsement involves 21 hours. These hours are outlined in the SPED K-12 Curriculum Plan  pdf.

How do I apply?

You will need to fill out this application form  pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the SPED K-12 Endorsement, please contact:

Dr. Carol Douglass, Director of Special Education

cdouglass@harding.edu

If you are looking for an endorsement that makes you very marketable and can be completed in one calendar year, the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) endorsement program is designed for you. This state-approved program is designed for the working professional and meets current Arkansas Department of Education guidelines leading to Teaching English as a Second Language endorsement. This is a P-12 endorsement that enables teachers to be English Language Learners (ELL) coordinators in schools, English as Second Language (ESL) teachers, or general education classroom teachers better equipped to reach all students in their classroom, especially students whose first language is not English. ESL is a high-need field in many areas of the United States. The population of ESL students is growing to become a significant part of the K-12 student population, and teachers with coursework in bilingual and bicultural education are needed.

What is the delivery method?

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) endorsement is offered face-to-face on the Searcy campus, through distance learning classes for students at the North Little Rock Professional Center and the Northwest Arkansas Professional Center, and two of the four classes are usually offered completely online during the summer.

How many hours are required?

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) endorsement involves 12 hours. These hours are outlined in the TESL curriculum plan  pdf.

How do I apply?

You will need to fill out this application form  pdf.

Who do I contact for more info?

For more information about the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) endorsement please contact:

Mrs. Lauren Boone, Assistant Professor

lboone@harding.edu