Graduation Requirements

To receive a master's degree, the candidate must meet the following academic requirements:

  • Completion of all coursework and key assessments:

    No credits earned with a grade below a B- will be accepted for graduation requirements.

    Any credits earned with a grade of C+, C, or C- must be retaken during the regular schedule of courses resulting in a delay of graduation.

    Any credits earned with a grade of D or F in any class will result in the immediate disenrollment from the University regardless of the cumulative GPA.

  • Submit candidacy form upon completion of 12 semester hours (see further requirements under "Candidacy for the Master's").

Successfully participate in an Exit Summative or Assessment/E-Portfolio over one’s major field of study. This is required during the final semester of the candidate’s program. Exit Assessment/Summative Assessment/E-Portfolio or any portion thereof may be repeated only once.

  • Apply for graduation with the School of Education office.
  • Successfully complete ALL required field experiences.
  • Complete master’s level coursework within a five-year period of the beginning date of program.