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Program of Study

Students must submit a Program of Study to the Graduate School within the first semester, or prior to earning 12 credit hours of course work (inclusive of transfer credit). The degree program is developed in consultation with and approved by the student's graduate program advisor. Students who list thesis/specialist project/dissertation courses (599, 699, 799) on the Program of Study must also specify research committee members and topic selection on page two of this form.

Program of Study Change Form

Any change in the Program of Study must be approved

Course Substitution Approval Form 

Any change in the program of study that deviates from the approved folio must be documented on a Course Substitution Approval Form to include a rationale of how the course requested for substitution meets the same content standards as the course it would replace, if approved. This form must be signed by the student, the advisor and the department head, and submitted to the Office of Teacher Certification for approval. This form may be completed electronically and submitted to the Office of Teacher Certification via the Forms page.

Extension Request Form

For Certification Only, Planned 5^th Year or Planned 6^th Year program ONLY

Students that are enrolled in a Certification Only, Planned 5^th Year or Planned 6^th Year program may request an extension forcourses taken more than 10 years prior to when the student's program of studies is written. This form must be signed by the student, the advisor and the department head, and the Dean. This form may be completed electronically and submitted to the Office of Teacher Certification via the Forms page.

Mentoring Agreement

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