Dr. Lisa Allen, Dean
Campbellsville University, UPO 791, 1 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718
lsallen@campbellsville.edu 270-789-5506
School of Education Mission and Goals
The mission of the School of Education of Campbellsville University is to prepare teachers and administrators for their respective fields by providing an academic infrastructure based on scholarship, service, and Christian leadership. The primary goal of the program is to advance scholars who are competent, caring and qualified, who can positively impact student learning, and who are committed to life-long learning in a global society.
The goals for achieving the mission of the School of Education are:
- Provide a comprehensive program in curriculum, instruction, and supervision for graduate students.
- Emphasize the development of the cadre of master teachers and administrators in the contiguous area of the Commonwealth.
- Provide the opportunity for teachers leading toward advanced certification, specifically Rank II and Rank I certification.
- Reflect the character-based, moral and ethical-based, and faith-based components of one’s personal life and professional integrity.
Financial Aid
Students who wish to complete financial aid information are advised to consult the current University Bulletin/Catalog and the University’s Office of Financial Aid. Information related to student aid available specifically for candidates for all degree programs. The following source of scholarship opportunities is:
Title II Reporting Requirements
In compliance with the requirements under federal law, Campbellsville University provides annual disclosure of the reporting requirements under Title II. These requirements report the PRAXIS II pass rate percentage of cohort students completing the undergraduate Teacher Education Program. All candidate performance data is available at www.campbellsville.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/school-of-education/caep/caep-annual-reporting-measures
The graduate education program implements a Continuous Assessment Plan (CAP) that monitors student progress throughout the program. The Plan consists of three checkpoints along the continuum of the program:
- CAP 5: admission into the program
- CAP 6: mid-point check
- CAP 7: program completion/exit
Students must successfully meet the criteria at each checkpoint. A student will not be permitted to progress in the program if the criteria are not met. The CAP system will be explained in detail in the appropriate education courses.
Up to a third of the total program hours of graduate credit may be transferred from other accredited graduate institutions if those credits match the course requirements of the graduate program. Approval of transfer credits will result from an examination of the transfer request (accompanied by appropriate documentation) by the Dean or his/her designee. Transfer classes must be full term or equivalent classes. Workshops will not be accepted for graduate classes. While these may be valuable to the graduate student, a collection of one and two hour workshops is not acceptable in the education graduate program. When entering the graduate education program, a commitment is made to the completion of the design of the program. A student may appeal a request to the Dean and Graduate Council in cases where the student believes just grounds exist.
Faculty and Staff
Dean of the School
Lisa Allen, Ed.D.
B.S., Asbury College; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ed.D., University of Kentucky
Kerri Adkins, Ed.D.
B.S., Western Kentucky University; M.A. Ed., Georgetown College; Ed.D., Western Kentucky University
Julie Ann Ball, M.Ed.
B.A., San Jose State, M.Ed., Montessori Emhasis, Loyola University
Jane Bragg, Ed.D.
B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A. Ed., University of Louisville; M.A.SI, Campbellsville University; Ed.D., Liberty University
Don Cheatham, MA/Rank I
B.S., Campbellsville College; M.S.E., University of Kentucky; Rank I, Western Kentucky University
James Dantic, Ed.D.
B.A., Center College; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ed.D., Eastern Kentucky University
Dottie Davis, Ph.D.
B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A.E., Rank I, Campbellsville University; Ph.D., Capella University
Valerie Flanagan, Ph.D.
B.A., M.Ed., Lindsey Wilson College; Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands
Lisa Fulks, Ph.D.
B.A., University of Louisville; M.Ed. University of Louisville; Ph.D., University of Louisville
Marilyn Goodwin, Ph.D.
B.A., Campbellsville College; M.Div, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. , Capella University
Holly Graham, Ed.D.
B.S. Ed., Murray State University, M.A.T., Ed.S., Lee University Ed.D, Carson-Newman University
Charles Hamilton, Ed.D.
A.A., St. Catherine Junior College; B.S., Rank l, Eastern Kentucky University; Ed.D., University of Kentucky
Ellen Hamilton-Ford, Ed. D.
B.S., Campbellsville University; M.A., Bellarmine University; Ed. D., Spalding University
Jeffrey Herron, Ed.D.
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., Miami University; Ed.D., Eastern Kentucky University
Sharon Hundley, Ed.D.
B.A., Western Kentucky University; Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Certification, M.A., Ph.D., Oral Roberts
University
Joetta Kelly, Ed. D.
B.S. Campbellsville College; M.S. Murray State University; M.Ed., Murray State University; Ed.D., Western Kentucky
University
Elisha Lawrence, Ed.D.
B.S., M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ed.D., Eastern Kentucky University
Robin Magruder Ed.D.
B.S., University of Louisville; M.Ed., Indiana Wesleyan University; Ed.D., University of Kentucky
Wanetta Morrow, Ed.D.
B.S., Campbellsville University; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands
Adarrell Owsley, Ed.D.
B.S., University of Kentucky; M.Ed., Indiana Wesleyan University; Ed.D., Eastern Kentucky University
Seneca Rodriguez, Psy. D.
B.A., New Mexico State University; M.A. New Mexico State University; Psy. D. California Southern University
Rhonda Simpson, Ed.D.
B.A., M.A., Ed.D, Western Kentucky Univeristy
Kathryn Smith, Ed.D.
B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A.T., Asbury University; Ed.D., University of Kentucky
Franklin Thomas, Ed. D.
B.S., University of Kentucky; M.S. University of Kentucky; Ed.D., Eastern Kentucky University
Joseph Wallace, D.SL.
B.A., Berea College; M.A., Morehead State University; D.SL., Regent University
Adjunct Faculty
Sonya Anglin, Ed.D.
B.A., Berea College; M.A. Eastern Kentucky University; Ed.D., Eastern Kentucky University
Carol Bartlett, Ph.D.
B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Ph.D. University of Louisville
Kirk Biggerstaff, Ed. D.
B.A., M.S., and Ed.D., Western Kentucky University
Jacob Bryant, Ed.D.
B.A. Western Kentucky University; Ed.D., Oakland City University
Jason Detre, Ed.D.
B.S., Western Kentucky University; M.A. Western Kentucky University; Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands
Richard Dooley
B.S., Campbellsville University; M.A. School Counseling, Ed.D., Western Kentucky University
Stephen Dunnivant
B.S., Florida State University; M.A., George Washington University; Ed.D., University of West Florida
Justy Engle, Ph.D.
B.A. University of Louisville; M.A. University of Louisville; Ph.D. University of Louisville
Heather Erwin, Ph.D.
B.S., Central Missouri State University; M.Ed., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kristin Froedge
B.S., Campbellsville University; M.A., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., Ed.D., Western Kentucky University
Robert Fulk, Ed.D.
B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., University of Louisville
Linda Jessie-Jones, Ph.D.
B.A., Illinois State University; M.A., Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Richard Kessler, Ph.D.
B.S., Campbellsville University; M.S. University of Louisville; Ph.D., University of Louisville
LaTiya Kirby-Curlin
B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.Ed., Miami University; Ed.D., Western Kentucky University
Josh Matthews, Ed. D.
B.S., Western Kentucky University; M.B.A., Morehead State University; Ed.D., University of the Cumberlands
Mickey McFall, Ed.D.
B.S., M.A., Eastern Kentucky University; Ed.D., University of the Cumberlands
Ogochukwu Onyiri, Ph.D.
B.S., M.S., Rivers State University of Science and Technology; Kentucky Teacher Certification (8-12) Campbellsville University; Ph.D., University of Louisville
Sharon Todd, Ph.D.
B.S., M.A. Ed., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands
Lauren Willis, Ph.D.
B.S., Campbellsville University; MASM, Campbellsville University; PhD, University of Kentucky
Julia Wilson, Ph.D.
B.S., Kentucky State University; M.A. Indiana University; Ph.D. University of Louisville
Wendy Wood, Ph.D.
B.S., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Support Staff
Ms. Erika Adams, Graduate Programs Administrative Assistant
Ms. Elizabetth Franklin, Assistant to the Dean of the School of Education
Ms. Lisa Kirtley, Undergraduate Administrative Assistant
Ms. Candace Newton, Clinical Support Specialist
Graduate Degree Program Option
- Ed. S. in Educational Administration (Principal, Supervisor of Instruction, Director of Pupil Personnel) for Rank I
- Ed. S. in Educational Administration (Supervisor of Instruction, Director of Pupil Personnel, Superintendent) for Rank I
- Teacher Leader Master of Arts in Education (TLMAE) program leading to advanced studies in a specific content area or curriculum or increased certification with an endorsement. (Approved for Rank II and Rank I).
- Teacher Leader Master of Arts in Special Education (TLMASE) program leading to P-12 Learning Behavior Disorder (LBD) certification.(Approved For Rank II and Rank I).
- Master of Arts School Counseling (MASC) program leading to P-12 certification in school counseling (approved for both Rank II and Rank I).
- Master of Arts in School Improvement (MASI) program leading to advanced studies in a specific content area or curriculum or increased certification with an endorsement. (Approved for Rank II and Rank I).
- Master of Arts in Special Education (MASE) initial certification program leading to P-12 Learning Behavior Disorder (LBD) certification.
- Master of Arts in Teaching Primary - 5 initial certification program.
- Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades 5-9 initial certification program leading to certification as a middle school English, Math, Science or Social Studies teacher.
- Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Grades 8-12 initial certification program leading to certification as a high school English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, or Social Studies teacher.
- Master of Arts in Teaching Health and PE Grades 8-12, initial cerrtification program leading to certification as a P-12 Health and Physical Education teacher.
- Master of Arts in Teaching IECE initial certification program leading to certification as an early childhood/kindergarten teacher.
- Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Educational Administration (Principal P-12) leading to P-12 certification as a school principal.
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Montessori Education
- Master of Arts in Education (MAESI) in Educational Administration (Supervisor of Instruction P-12)
- Master of Arts in Education (MAESU) in Educational Administration (Superintendent)
Add-On Licensure Options
Campbellsville University offers several endorsements and certifications that may be taken as part of a degree program or may be taken alone.
Endorsements
Gifted and Talented Education Endorsement
Educating students with intelligence beyond their age offers unique challenges and obstacles. The Gifted and Talented Education Endorsement gives teachers the knowledge and skills they need to help these students reach their full potential. Courses cover the development, implementation and direction of successful gifted and talented programs. The program offers students opportunities to collaborate and learn from current gifted education experts. Endorsement completion gives educators the credentials and experience they need to enter this in-demand field.
ESL Endorsement
One of the most in-demand areas of the education field is the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL). As the population of students in need of these programs expands, so too does the demand for teachers with this skill set. The ESL Endorsement provides teachers with the skills required to reach ESL students from grades P-12. Courses offer instruction on tried and true strategies for success, including sheltered English and full immersion. Completion of this endorsement gives educators the opportunity to help a growing population and increases earning potential.
Certificates
Director of Pupil Personnel
Campbellsville University’s Director of Pupil Personnel (DPP) Certification Program is a 12-hour online program that has both a traditional and Option 6 track. It will be delivered by administrator program faculty in collaboration and partnership with area school district personnel. At the heart of the program is the foundational goal of all CU educator preparation programs: empowerment for learning.
Director of Special Education
The Director of Special Education (DOSE) program at Campbellsville University is committed to providing candidates the experiences designed to increase their skills in working with students with disabilities. The program is designed to empower special education administrators with leadership skills at the district level in designing, implementing, supervising and assessing the provision of special education programs and services to students with disabilities. To impact student learning positively, candidates will draw on best research, theory, and wisdom to demonstrate commitment to education and to their belief that all learners of all ages and abilities can be educated.
Advanced Level Certification in Moderate and Severe Disabilities (P-12)
The Advanced Level Certification in Moderate and Severe Disabilities graduate program gives teachers the tools to educate a growing population of students. Courses include instruction on moderate and severe disabilities as well as autism spectrum disorders. Teachers learn about using assistive technology, applied behavior analysis, and other strategies to make classrooms more beneficial for all students.
Standard Certificate in School Counseling
For school counselors with a 48 hour master’s degree and provisional certification in school counseling, this program provides the additional 12 hours of school counseling coursework needed to earn a standard certificate and Rank I. Advanced coursework focuses on managing and preventing school crisis, legal and ethical issues, and school counselor accountability.
Superintendent
The Superintendent Certification Program includes district level certification and prepares candidates to be the chief administrator of public school districts. During this online program, candidates take advanced leadership coursework. It is a 15-hour program that has both a traditional and Option 6 track. It will be delivered by administrator program faculty in collaboration and partnership with area school district personnel through clinical experiences.
Supervisor of Instruction
Campbellsville University’s Supervisor of Instruction Certification Program (P-12) is a 12-hour online program that has both a traditional and Option 6 track. It will be delivered by administrator program faculty in collaboration and partnership with area school district personnel through clinical experiences.
Program Descriptions and Guides
Campbellsville University offers several degree programs that provide candidates with opportunities to meet certification requirements, change rank, enrich their knowledge and skill in teaching pedagogy and content areas, and move into administrative fields.
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Special Education
Master of Arts in School Improvement
Master of Arts in Teaching
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Endorsement
Teacher Leader Master of Arts in Education
Teacher Leader in Master of Arts in Special Education
Master of Education
Education Specialist
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis