Dr. Cathy Shultz, dean of the school of nursing, teaches a graduate level nursing class. Shultz served as b~th the dean and a professor for the program. School of Education Broadens Graduate Program Classes Offered on Memphis Campus Last January, School of Education began offering twO Master's degrees in Education at the Harding Graduate School of Religion (HUGSR) in Memphis, Tenn. Students may choose between a M.Ed. in secondary administration or in elementary education . To accommodate non-traditional students, initial teacher licensing will be available for those seeking a master's degree in education. The coordinacors of the training program plan co add even more class options in the future as the school grows. Currently, Harding offers Bachelor and Master's degrees at the main campus in Searcy. By broadening its horizons, a new range ofprospective students can be reached and can receive their graduate education through the University. The new graduate program offers classes which afford co take off from work to attend full-time. By putting a graduate teacher-training program in Memphis, the school is able ro take the classes co the students. This new extension of Harding's well-established teacher training program is approved by both Tenn. and Ark. departments of education. Also, it is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The University is a member of the National Commission on Accreditation. "The purpose [of placing the school in Memphis] is to provide an alternative for Christian students in that area," N ichols said. The Memphis campus for graduate studies in education recognizes the need for quality school administrators. meet four days a week, including Saturdays. Courses are also held in the eveni ng to accomodate working students. "The purpose [of placing the school in MemIn an effort to provide a high-quality education for the graduate students, only professo rs holding doctorate degrees will be hired to teach in the Memphis program. One such professor is Dr. Harold Bowie, who has been affiliated with Harding for more than 30 years. Other new instructors include Sam Jenkins, Melanie Semore and Michael Semore. phis] is to provide an alternative for Christian students The classes are held in (he facili(ies ofche HUGSR, which is an outgrowth of the graduate studies program that began on the Searcy campus in 1952, expanding into an extension of the University's program in 1958. The campus is conveniently located in a quiet residential section of Memphis. in that area." This year Nichols and others associated with the graduate school have provided extensive publicity for the new graduate program. -Dr. Jim Nicho ls Dr. Jim Nichols, direcror of graduate studies, believes that educarors living and working in the Memphis area will find no better place to complete their graduate degree. The curriculum, which is approximately 35 hours of credit, is designed to be completed in one year. Memphis was chosen for the location of the Graduate School of Education for several reasons. A survey found that more than 500 Christians from Harding University live in the Memphis area. Of these, 175 hold certification in education. According co Nichols, some people cannot commute to Searcy or 82 Academics Because of the vaSt circulation of fliers, brochures and other advertising information, the graduate program achieved a fu ll enrollment during the spring semester, according to Nichols. He said a large part of the reason that the program is already promising success is because President David Burks has provided his full support. "The success of the program is based on if you' re going co stay there," Nichols said. "We've committed to stay and get it off the ground." -Rachel Wilson -Sara Koehler
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