IHE Master's Performance Report
UNC-Pembroke
2004-2005

The mission of the UNCP School of Graduate Studies is to provide quality master's level degree programs, opportunities for advanced study, and continuing professional and career development for students. Each graduate program is firmly grounded in theoretical and empirical bodies of knowledge. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively, and to apply theory to practice in an atmosphere of inquiry and dynamic exchange with faculty and each other. Graduate faculty share the University's commitment to academic excellence in a balanced program of teaching, research, and service. In addition to campus-based courses, during 2004-05, graduate programs were delivered at the following off-campus sites: Sandhills Community College, Richmond County Community College, and in Montgomery County. The following graduate licensure programs are available for experienced teachers: Art Education, English Education, Elementary Education, Mathematics Education, Middle Grades Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Reading Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education and School Administration. School Counseling is also available. During 2004-05 UNC Pembroke also began offering a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T) degree program with licensure concentrations in Art, English, Mathematics, Middle Grades, Music, Physical Education, and Social Studies. ESL and Curriculum and Instruction concentrations are also available as "M" add-on licensure options. All graduate programs emphasize depth of study, academic rigor, and reflection. The Graduate School seeks to foster in students a desire for excellence, a sustained commitment to learning, an openness to change, a social consciousness, and a respect for human diversity. The programs also seek to promote development of students into leaders for their respective fields.

Special Features of Master's Program

The UNCP School of Graduate Studies is primarily a nontraditional graduate school offering courses and experiences to a population of predominately adult learners. Graduate classes are held during the evening hours with most classes meeting from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Courses are never scheduled before 4:00 p.m. to accommodate teachers' schedules. Multiple courses are taught during the summer sessions and some courses are offered in an online format each semester. Enrollment in the programs is generally small, with fewer than 25-35 students per program. Almost all graduate students are part-time, taking one or two courses per semester. All of the programs are keyed to authentic assessment, culminating in various products of learning appropriate for demonstrating mastery of the advanced licensure competencies.

II. CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS

A. Headcount of students formally admitted to and enrolled in programs
leading to licensure.

B. Quality of students admitted to programs during report year.

C. Program Completers (reported by IHE).

D. Time from admission into professional education program until program completion.

E. Satisfaction of program completers/employers with the program in general and with specific aspects of the program, as rated on a 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest) scale.