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DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION (VAED) Barbara E. Hinton Department Head 100 Graduate Education Building, 575-4758
B.R. Lyle Graduate Coordinator * Professors Dutton, Hinton, Thompson (C.) Degrees Conferred: GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate studies in the Department of Vocational and Adult Education at the University of Arkansas provide rigorous and intellectually stimulating programs compatible with graduate students' needs and goals and the requirements of vocational and adult education in the future. Individualized programs are designed to advance communications, critical thinking, human resource development, pedagogy/andragogy, problem solving, professional and personal development, research and scholarship, and technical skills. Graduate programs are designed for entry into and advancement in professional careers in education, government, and the private sector. Graduate programs in vocational education and adult education studies serve professionals in a number of subject-matter specialties. By selecting appropriate course work and other experiences that strengthen a subject specialization, individuals prepare either for master teaching, or for supervisory and leading positions in public and private education, industry, and other agencies. Specialty Studies The Department of Vocational and Adult Education offers graduate work in the following areas, with (*) denoting state certification and (**) denoting state endorsement of the area: Adult Education
Vocational Education
Vocational and Adult Education
Doctoral Studies The doctorate represents significantly advanced work beyond the master's and/or specialist's level. Students desiring to work toward the doctoral degree should have the ability and desire to do quality research and be willing to seek innovative methods for providing leadership in vocational and adult education. This degree is not awarded simply on the basis of completion of minimum requirements. Course work leading to the doctoral degree includes College of Education and Health Professions core, vocational and adult education core, specialty studies, substantive areas, research block and cognate areas. Students are encouraged to have at least one substantive area outside the Department of Vocational and Adult Education. A student becomes eligible to take the candidacy examination, consisting of both oral and written components, when most course work requirements have been completed. There are normally four steps required in the process leading to the doctoral degree: completion of all course work, the candidacy examination, completion of the dissertation, and the final examination. The dissertation is a significant part of the doctoral program. The student and the major adviser, in consultation with the student's dissertation committee, are responsible for identifying and developing a tentative dissertation topic. This topic is then developed into a complete proposal and presented to the graduate committee. Once the proposal is accepted by the committee, the major adviser is responsible for direction of the research. The final examination, conducted by the graduate committee, is held no sooner than one academic year after the candidacy examination. This is an oral examination which is primarily focused on, but not limited to, the dissertation and related problems. The graduate faculty in the Department offers the Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree with a concentration in vocational or adult education. The Ed.D is designed for professionals who primarily synthesize and apply knowledge to problems of practice. Course work taken beyond the master's degree (not to exceed 12 hours) in other departments or in other institutions prior to admittance may be accepted as part of the program of study at the discretion of the doctoral committee and with the approval of the Graduate Dean. Requirements for the Educational Specialist Degree (Adult or Vocational Education Emphasis): The Ed.S. program contains a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work beyond the master's degree in a planned program. The program for each student must include the requirements listed below and any courses which are assessed for deficiencies. A master's degree and two years of experience related to the student's academic goal are prerequisites for entrance into the Educational Specialist degree program. After students have been admitted to the Graduate School, they may seek acceptance in adult education or vocational education. Departmental approval is based on the total profile of the applicant's educational background and career objectives. All candidates must have obtained a master's degree, have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.25, and submit a score on the Miller Analogies Test or on the Graduate Record Examinations. Students with a grade-point average below 3.25 must submit a score of 55 or greater on the Miller Analogies Test or 1300 on the Graduate Record Examinations. Educational Specialist Degree Requirements: 30 hours 1. College of Education and Health Professions Core (9 hours normally taken in the master's degree) 2. Vocational and Adult Education Core - 3 hours (VAED 6123 or 6213 or 6303) 3. Specialty Studies: 9-12 hours (Vocational and/or Adult Education) 4. Research: 6 hours (EDFD 5013 and EDFD 5393 or 6403) 5. Electives: 0-9 hours 6. Cognate (outside department): 9 hours 7. Project or Research: 1-6 hours Requirements for the Doctor of Education Degree (Adult or Vocational Education Emphasis): A minimum of 96 semester hours of graduate study is required for the Ed.D. degree. Candidates for the doctoral degree will complete the requirements listed below plus any courses assessed for deficiencies. The Doctor of Education degree is offered in the general field of adult and vocational education. The nature of the program will vary, depending upon the field selected and the candidate's objective. A Residence Plan must be filed with a minimum of two semesters of residence required. With the help of the faculty advisers, doctoral students develop their individualized plan of study based on prior academic and professional experience, interests, and career objectives. All candidates must have obtained a master's degree, have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.50 and submit a score on the Miller Analogies Test or on the Graduate Record Examinations. Students with a grade-point average below 3.50 must submit a score of 55 or greater on the Miller Analogies Test or 1500 on the Graduate Record Examinations. Doctor of Education Degree Requirements: 96 hours 1. College of Education and Health Professions Core (9 hours normally taken in the master's degree) 2. Vocational and Adult Education Core: 6 hours (VAED 6123 or 6213 or 6303) 3. Specialty Studies: 12-15 hours (Vocational and/or Adult Education) 4. Research: 9 hours(12 hours if EDFD 5013 has not been previously taken) 5. Electives: 0-6 hours 6. Cognate (outside department): 9 hours 7. Dissertation: 18 hours VAED605V Independent Study (1-18) (IR) VAED6113 Administrative Leadership for Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) The function of administering vocational and adult education programming is addressed through the study of leadership style, function, and constituency. VAED6123 Supervision in Vocational and Adult Education (SU) Principles and procedures of effective supervision; supervisory techniques and practices in facilitating and improving instructional programs and vocational and adult education. VAED6133 Instructional Management in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) An analysis of designing and managing vocational and adult instructional programs with competency developing in directing curriculum development, improving instruction, formulating schedules, and installing competency-based education. VAED6143 Student Services in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) A comprehensive course which includes managing student recruitment and admissions, providing systematic counseling and guidance services, maintaining overall school discipline, establishing a student placement service, and coordinating follow-up studies. VAED6203 Instructional Materials in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) A comprehensive course designed to give students the opportunity to understand, prepare, and test materials leading toward excellence in instruction. VAED6213 Curriculum Development in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Determining principles of curriculum development, organizing curricula, and evaluating curriculum materials with special reference to vocational and adult education. VAED6223 Advanced Methods in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Improvement of instruction in vocational and adult education; particular emphasis upon formulating goals and objectives, structuring course of study, group and self-instructional methods, and evaluation of instruction. VAED6303 Program Planning and Evaluation in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis is given to understanding the theoretical foundation upon which the programming process is predicated, developing a theoretical mode, and acquiring the conceptual tools necessary for analyzing the programming process in any vocational or adult education organization. VAED6403 Special Topics in Human Resource Development (FA, SP, SU) Designed for persons interested in exploring topics specific to vocational and adult education and human resource development in business and industry settings. Emphasis given to examining vocational and adult education research as applied in the public and private sector. VAED6413 Developing Human Resources (FA, SP, SU) Practical and innovative strategies for making the optimum use of all employees in both private and public organizations. VAED6423 Foundations of Human Resource Development (FA, SP, SU) An overview of human resource development (HRD) in organizations. Focus on the integration of individual development (training), career development, and organizational development. Topics include strategic planning for human resource development, needs assessment, program development, application of workplace learning theories, career development theories and methods, and application of organizational learning theories. VAED6433 Facilitating Learning in the Workplace (FA, SP, SU) Facilitation of learning and performance improvement in the workplace. Application of instructional methods, informal and incidental learning strategies, coaching team building, and formal and informal on-the-job learning tactics. Focus on facilitating individual and group learning to affect organizational change. VAED6443 Program Evaluation in Human Resource Development (SP, Even years) This course is a doctoral level course designed as an introduction to program evaluation in human resource development, training, and other HRD interventions. Emphasis is on (a) systems thinking applied to evaluation, (b) organizational development and program improvement, and (c) the integration of evaluation with strategic planning and performance improvement. VAED6453 Training in the Workplace (FA, SP, SU) An introduction to and survey of current theories and practices in training in the workplace. Students are expected to explore selected interdisciplinary topics in areas such as adult education, vocational education, human resource development, organizational behavior, instructional technology, and economics as they relate to training in the workplace. VAED6463 Training Needs Assessment (FA, SP, SU) Emphasis on analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training for business and industry. VAED6503 Computer Technology in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) A study of computer technology as it relates to vocational and adult education. Brief introduction to computers, overview of hardware and software, hands-on learning of word processor, spreadsheet, data base, desktop publishing, telecommunication, graphics, CAD/CAM, and/or CAI/CMI packages are covered. VAED6513 Continuing Education in Vocational and Adult Education (FA, SP, SU) Examination of the continuing education or public service functions of higher education institutions. Includes history, philosophy, and models for effective organization and dissemination systems. VAED660V Workshop (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing. VAED674V Internship (1-18) (IR) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing. VAED680V Educational Specialist Project (1-6) (IR) An original project, research paper, or report required of all Ed.S. degree candidates. Prerequisite: admission into E.D.S. program. VAED692V Directed Field Experience (1-18) (IR) Teaching and supervision in secondary or post-secondary schools or work in business or industry under guidance. For students who desire or need directed experience. VAED699V Seminar (1-18) (IR) VAED700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (IR) Prerequisite: candidacy.
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