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GRADUATION 08 | Students
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STUDENTS | Undergraduate Minor
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Degrees
Master of Education
M.Ed. Overview
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree provides intermediate-level graduate training which enhances professional knowledge and prepares students for further graduate study, if desired. Each of the four
broad educational areas in the College of Education (Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, and Special Education) offers the M.Ed. degree. The various programs in these areas have specific requirements in terms of courses, credit hours, internships, etc. The information below is intended to be a guide; each student should consult the Area office for information pertaining the student’s specific program.
Understanding Graduate School and College of Education Minimum Requirements
Each M.Ed. student must satisfy both Graduate School and College of Education minimum requirements in order to receive the degree. It is the student’s responsibility to learn these requirements and to ensure that the Course of Study is designed in such a way as to meet them.
The Graduate School’s minimum requirements for the master’s degree are summarized below. A complete list and explanation of the requirements can be on-line at http://www.grad.washington.edu/stsv/mastersinfo.htm.
- A minimum of 36 quarter credits of graduate course work, 18 of which must be for courses numbered 500 or higher;
- Numerical grades must be received in at least 18 quarter credits of course work taken at the UW;
- A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 is required to graduate and a minimum grade of 2.7 must be earned in all courses counting for the degree;
- No more than 6 graduate level quarter credits can be transferred from other academic institution (this applies only to the master’s degree);
- Up to 12 Graduate Non-Matriculated credit hours can apply towards master’s degree (masters students who also wish to transfer credit hours from another institution may apply any combination of GNM and up to six approved transfer credits totaling twelve credits);
- To graduate in any quarter, a student must complete all requirements for the degree by the last day of final examinations for that quarter;
- A student must be registered at the University for the quarter in which graduation requirements are met and the degree is requested.
The College of Education’s minimum requirements for the master’s degree are summarized below. Each student should consult the Area office pertaining to the student’s specific program for complete information about requirements.
- A minimum of 45 credits of upper division (300-level) and graduate (400 or 500-level) coursework;
- Removal of any “X,N, or I” grades from transcripts by completing courses;
- A minimum grade of 2.7 in all coursework used to satisfy M.Ed. requirements;
- Fulfillment of culminating thesis, project, or exam, as well as other area requirements.
Establishing a Course of Study
Upon admission to the M.Ed. program, each student is assigned a faculty advisor in the chosen program of study. Working together, the student and the faculty advisor will prepare a tentative Course of Study which will meet the goals of the student and the requirements of the Area, the College and the University. Although the role of faculty advisors is designed to assist students in completing the M.Ed. degree, it is each student's responsibility to follow all procedures of the Graduate School and College of Education.
The Course of Study may change over time depending upon the student’s interests, course availability, or other individual circumstances. However, a final copy of the Course of Study, signed by both the student and the advisor, must be submitted to the Office of Student Services during the quarter the student expects to graduate. A form is available for this purpose, and can be found on the College’s web site at http://depts.washington.edu/coe/students/forms/#study.
Completing Your Culminating Work (Thesis, Project, Exam, Etc.)
Every M.Ed. student must prepare a culminating work prior to graduation. The available options for this culminating available will differ depending on the chosen program of study, but may include any of the following:
- A comprehensive written exam, usually completed in one 4-hour sitting;
- A research undertaking culminating in a formal master’s thesis, along with an oral defense of the thesis;
- A portfolio project on a chosen topic, along with an oral presentation of the project;
- A non-thesis work (research project, internship experience, special assignment, etc.), along with an oral defense of the work.
Each student should meet with the assigned advisor early to decide which option is best given the student’s interests and aptitudes. In addition, each student should create a plan for how to complete the requirements of the culminating work.
(Special Notes for M.Ed. Students Completing a Thesis)
A student who chooses to complete a thesis will need to complete at least 9 thesis (700-level) credit hours. In addition, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the thesis meets current Graduate School requirements. The student may obtain a free copy of the Style & Policy Manual for Theses and Dissertations from the Graduate School (G-1 Communications Bldg) or online at http://www.grad.washington.edu/stsv/stylman/00stylman.htm.
Once the student has successfully defended the thesis and has completed any revisions requested by the student’s committee, the remaining step is to submit the thesis to the Graduate School. In preparation for submitting the thesis, the student should keep the following Graduate School policies in mind:
- Every student should make note of the thesis submission deadlines established by the Graduate School. These can be found on-line at http://www.grad.washington.edu/area/qtrdeadlinesgrid.pdf. Note that the Graduate School requires two copies of the thesis to be submitted.
- Any student who decides to submit the thesis during the quarter following the completion of all coursework and other program requirements may be able to take advantage of the Graduate Degree Late Fee. The Late Fee option is available to students who have completed all other requirements except submission of the thesis. The Late Fee option is only available until the Fourth Friday of the quarter; after the Fourth Friday, students must enroll for credit hours in order to graduate. Complete information about the Graduate Degree Late Fee can be found here: http://www.grad.washington.edu/area/degreelatefee.html.
Submission of the thesis involves two steps: the preliminary review and the final submission. The preliminary review is a service offered by the Graduate School where a thesis adviser will assess the formatting of your document according to the Style and Policy Manual noted above. The student should drop off a copy of the thesis in Graduate School’s Office of Student Services (G-1 Communications Building), and an e-mail message will be sent when the document is ready to be picked up. A blue Preliminary Check Receipt will accompany the returned document, listing any necessary changes.
Once any necessary changes have been made, the student should make a final submission appointment with the Graduate School. During finals week, final submission is on a drop-in basis only, which may require having to wait for an extended period of time. The student should review Graduate School instructions on dissertation submission here: http://www.grad.washington.edu/area/thesissubmittips.html.
Requesting a Master’s Degree from the Graduate School
Every M.Ed. student must apply for the degree on-line to the Graduate School during the anticipated quarter of graduation. Application for the master’s degree is solely the responsibility of the student. The on-line application can be found here: http://www.grad.washington.edu/stsv/mastapp.htm.
A student may submit a request from the 1st day of the quarter of expected graduation until the Sunday (midnight Pacific Time) of the seventh week of the quarter of expected graduation. If a student misses the deadline, then the student may still submit a request until the Sunday (midnight Pacific Time) of the ninth week of the quarter of expected graduation, but must pay a $250 graduate degree late fee. If degree requirements are not met in the requested quarter and/or a student neglects to pay the late fee, they must submit another degree request for the next quarter (complete information about the Graduate Degree Late Fee can be found here: http://www.grad.washington.edu/area/degreelatefee.html.
Submitting Course of Study and Degree Completion Forms
In addition to requesting the master’s degree from the Graduate School, each M.Ed. student must complete and submit a Course of Study form and a Degree Completion form. Both forms must be signed by the student and by the advisor, and must be submitted to the Office of Student Services (206 Miller Hall) before the College of Education will recommend the student to the Graduate School for graduation. Course of Study forms can be found on the College web site at http://depts.washington.edu/coe/students/forms/#study; the Degree Completion form can be found at http://depts.washington.edu/coe/students/forms/#completion.
Master of Education
