Graduate Student Resources
Graduate Studies in the College of Education
Here you will find a wealth of information related to graduate studies in the College of Education. This site includes very helpful information for new and current students, an academic planning handbook for graduate students enrolled in the College of Education, a list of Important Deadline Dates for graduating students, graduation steps, forms used by graduate students, and tips for survival in graduate studies.
Areas Offered by Graduate Departments
This site provides an overview of the College of Education graduate degrees and areas of specialization available within its six departments.
New Student Information
Be sure to read this site! Information is provided on advising, degree distinction, examinations required, exceptions to policy processes, deadlines, how to register, time limits, and transfer credit. Even current students will find this site very helpful.
Graduate Student Involvement
This site contains helpful information for graduate students regarding various organizations, social life, research news, and the graduate lounge in the Stamp Student Union.
***International Students****
Early each semester all international students must verify their information by accessing the SEVIS web site. International students are also encouraged to review reporting requirements and subscribe to the IESNEWS list-serve. All information is available through the International Education Services web site.
Steps Toward Graduation
This site provides step-by-step actions that need to be taken in progress toward graduation. Also offered is an option to request a personalized Graduation Audit.
Important Dates for Graduating Students
This site includes key dates of importance to graduate students who are preparing for graduation.
Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students
Forms Used by Graduate Students
Here you will find an explanation of most of the standardized forms, in printable formats that will need to be submitted for approval at various times throughout your program of graduate study.
Satisfactory Progress Requirements
Graduate students admitted to the Graduate School, College of Education, must
make satisfactory progress in meeting programmatic requirements, must
demonstrate the ability to succeed in his or her course of studies or research,
and must attain performance minima. The College of Education has set the
minimum satisfactory progress requirements. Please note that Department
requirements and deadlines may exceed those established by the Graduate School
and/or College of Education.
The satisfactory progress requirements for doctoral students are available in
the Progress to Degree for the Doctoral Degree: Expectations for Completion document. (PDF)
The satisfactory progress requirements for master’s students are available in the Progress to Degree for the Master’s Degree: Expectations for Completion document. (PDF)
Thesis and Dissertation Information.
This site provides you with instructions, training workshop dates, and a style manual for submitting your thesis or dissertation on-line.
Handbooks for Graduate Students
This site provides various handbooks available for graduate students.
Tips for Graduate Students...
Tips on how to make your life as a graduate student easier. We're adding to this list as current students send us additional tips to be added! E-mail us with your ideas!
College of Education Technical Standards/ Foundational Competencies
Any graduate student who is in an approved program leading to initial teacher certification, or advanced certification, in professional preparation programs are expected to demonstrate that they are prepared to work with children and youth in educational settings. This preparation results from the combination of successful completion of university coursework and field/internship experiences and the demonstration of important human characteristics and dispositions that all educators should possess.
