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GRADUATE STUDENTHANDBOOK – MASTER’S2018-2019Graduate Support Office College of Education University of South Florida
Masters Program HandbookContentsPreface . 4MISSION, VISION, GOALS . 5COEDU Mission. 5COEDU Vision . 5Goals of Graduate Education. 5Student Rights and Responsibilities . 6Student Rights . 6Student Responsibilities . 6Most frequently used online links: . 7Graduate Admissions Information . 7Time Limitations. 7Time Limit Extensions . 7Course Currency . 8Student Status . 8Academic Policies and Regulations . 9Registration Information. 9Oasis . 9On-Time Registration . 9Late Registration . 10Academic Integrity . 10Disruption of the Academic Process . 11Student Academic Grievance . 11Graduate Catalog . 12Enrollment Requirements . 13Validation of Admission . 13Continuous Enrollment for All Graduate Students . 13Readmission/Reinstatement Following Non-enrollment . 13Enrollment during Comprehensive Exams . 15Enrollment during Semester of Thesis Submission. 15Enrollment during Semester of Graduation. 15Enrollment for Graduate Teaching and Research Assistants . 15Leave of Absence (LOA) . 151
Masters Program HandbookAuditing of Courses . 16Transfer of Credit . 16EXTERNAL . 16INTERNAL . 16Academic Standards and Grades . 17Minimum University Requirements . 17Grade Point Average (GPA) . 18Satisfactory (S)/Unsatisfactory (U) Grades . 18Incomplete (I) . 18Missing (M) . 19Continuing Registration Grades (Z) . 19CF Grade . 20Academic Probation . 20Graduate Certificates . 20Offices and Organizations for Governing Graduate Study. 21University of South Florida . 21College of Education . 22Associate Dean for Graduate Education . 22Graduate Support Office . 22Graduate Programs Committee (GPC) . 22Credentialed Graduate Faculty . 23College of Education Graduate Student Council. 23Resources for Funding and Financial Assistance . 23Degree Options . 24Initial Certification Information . 24Degree Programs and Concentrations . 24Dual Concentrations . 25Dual Degree (Now called ConCurrent Degree) . 25Change of Program vs. Change of Concentration . 26Change of Degree Program . 26Change of Concentration . 27Faculty Advisors . 27Planned Program of Study . 282
Masters Program HandbookCompletion and Filing of Planned Program of Study Form . 28Changes to Course Requirements on an Approved Planned Program of Study . 28Comprehensive Exam . 28Comprehensive Exam Information . 28Registration Requirements . 29Application and Clearance to take the Comprehensive Exam . 29Submission of Comprehensive Exam Results . 29Master’s Thesis/Project . 29M.A. Thesis Requirements . 30Master's Project Information . 30Graduation Requirements . 30General Information/Graduation Video Tutorial . 30Applying for Graduate Degree . 31Participation in Commencement Ceremony . 31Late Graduation Application . 31Withdrawal from Graduation . 32Certifying Degree Completion . 32Denial of Degree . 32Letters of Completion . 32Order Transcripts . 33APPENDICES . 34Appendix I . 343
Masters Program HandbookPrefaceThe purpose of the College of Education Graduate Handbook is to assist graduate studentsto better understand the processes associated with graduate education in the College. ThisHandbook does not replace University requirements delineated in the USF Graduate Catalog.It is intended to complement the Catalog.It is the responsibility of the graduate student to be knowledgeable about requirementsstipulated in the Graduate Catalog as well as the College of Education (COEDU) GraduateHandbook. Individual programs may have requirements that exceed those listed in thesedocuments. Students are required to meet all University, College and specific programrequirements.PLEASE NOTE: While advisors, directors, department chairpersons and deans are availableto help the student meet these requirements, it is the student's responsibility to make surethat he/she has met all degree requirements as specified in the Degree Requirementssection of the Graduate Catalog, as well as any College and Program requirements for thedegree. The entire USF Graduate Catalog is available online at the USF Office of GraduateStudies' website at http://grad.usf.edu/.The USF Graduate Catalog and information on COEDU policies are available online. Manydepartments also have handbooks that outline policies and procedures unique to theprogram. Please refer to these documents for specific information. In instances whereUniversity, College, department and program requirements differ, students must meet thehighest level of requirements presented. Please note that university, COEDU and programrequirements are stated always as minimum requirements.Students should review official university documents, and collaborate with an assignedfaculty program coordinator prior to making academic decisions, since program and/orcourse requirements are subject to change, per state legislative mandates, Florida StateDepartment of Education program approval standards, and accreditation criteria.In addition to the University’s regional accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the College is accredited by theCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for the preparation of P‐12 educators. Its initial certification programs are approved by the Florida Department ofEducation.This Handbook has been designed to attain the following objectives: to provide information to about graduate program options, requirements, andprocedures;to inform faculty and staff of degree requirements and procedures, and therespective responsibilities of students and faculty relative to these requirementsand procedures;to provide a basis for interaction between faculty and students regardinggraduate degree programs, andto inform faculty of the requirements and procedures of graduate programs andthe responsibilities attendant with various faculty roles.4
Masters Program HandbookMISSION, VISION, GOALSCOEDU MissionThe USF College of Education envisions itself as a leader in regional, national andinternational education. Leadership in education encompasses: Academic excellenceResearch, scholarship, and inquiry that renews the educational processCollaboration that serves communities, institutions, and individualsPreparation that builds on academic excellence, scholarship, clinical practice, andcollaboration and that contributes to a just and productive society.COEDU VisionTo fulfill its vision, the College of Education is committed to: offering challenging learning opportunities in a supportive and diverse environment;creating and supporting research, scholarship, and inquiry in education;preparing the next generation of educators, scholars, and leaders for pK-12 and theprofessoriate through exemplary undergraduate and graduate degree programs;serving the community through collaborative relationships; and working withschools, agencies, and communities to offer programs that prepare professionalswho work competently, collaboratively, and ethically to improve educationaloutcomes for all.Goals of Graduate EducationGraduate education at the University of South Florida is an intellectual and professionalresponse to the needs and aspirations of the diverse communities served by the University.It has as a core value a commitment to disciplined inquiry as a basis for generatingknowledge and improving professional practice.The College of Education's graduate programs reflect the University's philosophy of graduateeducation. The COEDU is a professional school offering degree programs for educationalscholars and practitioners. Within a professional school, disciplined inquiry is a process bywhich information is collected, evaluated, and applied to problems and issues. Skilled,rigorous inquiry contributes to the theoretical and information bases from which educationaldecisions are made and practices are developed. From this orientation, the following goalsare derived for graduate education in the College of Education: to create a vigorous community of scholars in the field of education;to develop a highly competent community of educational leaders and practicingprofessionals;to foster disciplined and rigorous inquiry about educational practices, theories, andproposals; andto promote the development of educational theory and practices.5
Masters Program HandbookStudent Rights and ResponsibilitiesStudent Rights You have the right to considerate and respectful attention with appreciation forindividual dignity, protection of privacy and appropriate confidentiality ofinformation.You have the right to a prompt and reasonable response to questions.You have the right to know what student support services are available in thecollege and university.You have the right to know what rules and regulations apply to your conduct asan education major at USF.You have the right to know the identity and professional status of individualsproviding educational services.You have the right to obtain from your academic advisor accurate and currentinformation concerning your educational status in terms you can reasonablyunderstand.You have the right to be informed about the grievance protocols in the College ofEducation.Student Responsibilities You are responsible for upholding the ethical standards of the University of SouthFlorida and following the rules and regulations regarding student conduct aspublished in the university documents, catalogs and handbooks.You are responsible for reading and understanding the information published inthe USF and College of Education handbooks and catalogs.You are responsible for treating your peers, support staff and faculty withcourtesy and respect.You are responsible for meeting all deadlines.You are responsible for providing accurate and complete information and toreport unexpected changes in your status or intentions regarding your plannedprogram.You are responsible for seeing that all needed documents and transcripts arereceived by the Registrar's Office.You are responsible for making it known if a course of action or expectation is notunderstood.You are responsible
University of South Florida Scholarships and Financial Aid Services College of Education Scholarships and Financial Aid _ Graduate Admissions Information Please consult the Graduate Admissions and Registration and General Information sections of the current USF Graduate Catalog for University requirements for admission to graduate programs.
