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Arkansas Tech University Graduate College: Admission to Candidacy (2019-2020)
Master of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Non-Traditional Teacher Leadership Option
BEFORE completing this candidacy form, you must complete the Admission to Candidacy Survey
T#___________________ Last Name: _________________________ First Name: ______________________
Daytime Phone: _____________________ Advisor: ____________________Option: Portfolio
Email:_____________________ Expected Graduation Term:_________ GPA: ______
ACT Reading*: _____ ACT Math*: _____ ACT Writing: _____
*Required score of 19 or better in both Reading and Math
I request permission to transfer the following from another institution (official transcript included):
Course: ____________________ Institution: ______________________for ATU Course: ________________________
Course: ____________________ Institution: ______________________for ATU Course: ________________________
Course: ____________________ Institution: ______________________for ATU Course: ________________________
I request to substitute the following ATU courses (provide course prefix, number and title):
ATU Course: ___________________________________ for ATU Course: ____________________________________
ATU Course: ___________________________________ for ATU Course: ____________________________________
ATU Course: ___________________________________ for ATU Course: ____________________________________
Program of courses to be completed (38 hours)
Term Term
Required Courses (27 hours): Grade Completed Anticipated
MTLL 6202 Professionalization of Teaching for the Master Teacher
MTLL 6003 School Organization and Leadership for Teacher Leaders
MTLL 6113 Action Research and Data Analysis for School and Classroom Use
MTLL 6223 Teaching and Learning for the Master Teacher
MTLL 6262 Action Research Practicum for the Master Teacher
MTLL 6271 Resource Acquisition for the Master Teacher
MTLL 6242 Cognitive Coaching and Mentoring for the Master Teacher
MTLL 6123 Instructional Leadership for the Master Teacher
MTLL 6133 Basic Elements of Curriculum
MTLL 6143 Organizational Change and the Role of the Master Teacher
MTLL 6152 Professional Portfolio for the Master Teacher
Term Term
MTLL-NTL Option Courses (11 hours): Grade Completed Anticipated
MTLL 6233 Advanced Teaching and Learning for the Master Teacher
MTLL 6252 Communication, Advocacy & Policy Development
MTLL 6292 Evaluation of Classroom Learning for the Master Teacher
MTLL 6551-4 Internship (semester 1 of 4)
MTLL 6551-4 Internship (semester 2 of 4)
MTLL 6551-4 Internship (semester 3 of 4)
MTLL 6551-4 Internship (semester 4 of 4)
Please send signed and completed forms to the Graduate College Tomlinson Ste. 113 or scan and email to
gradcollege@atu.edu
This student has completed twelve graduate hours, and is hereby recommended for admission to candidacy for the
above Master’s Degree. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the degree will be awarded.
Student: ________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Advisor: ________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Program Director: ________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Department Head: _______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Dean of Graduate College: _________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Revised November 2, 2018