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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - GRADUATE
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DEPARTMENTS
• Educational and Psychological Studies (EPS)
• Exercise and Sport Sciences (ESS)
• Teaching and Learning TAL)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
The requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Education
are described in a separate section.
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION
The requirements for the degree of Specialist in Education
are described in a separate section.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION
The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in education
is designed to develop personnel competent to conduct research
in a particular field of education or behavioral sciences.
Concentrations are offered in:
• exercise physiology (ESS),
• counseling psychology (EPS),
• language and literacy learning in multicultural
settings (TAL),
• mathematics and science education (TAL),
• special education (TAL), and
• research, measurement, and evaluation (EPS).
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
The Doctor of Education degree is designed to develop personnel
in education competent to utilize the results of research
in practical situations.
Concentration is offered in:
• higher education leadership (EPS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to Doctor of Philosophy in Education
1. Consideration for admission to the doctoral program will
be based on the following factors:
a. acceptable Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken within
the past five years; international applicants whose native
language is not English must pass the Test of English for
Foreign Languages (TOEFL);
b. professional experience relevant to degree program;
c. undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better (on
a four point scale);
d. three letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s
academic potential;
e. available student space in program;
f. admissions interview (optional for TAL);
g. personal characteristics relevant to the profession;
h. For TAL: availability of faculty advisor willing to mentor
the student.
2. Upon admission to graduate study, a supervisory committee,
consisting of three members, will be appointed by the School
of Education.
a. The student will meet with the chairperson of this committee
to design a Program of Study/Residency Plan.
b. The Program of Study/Residency Plan must be approved
by the supervisory committee, the department chairperson,
and the Associate Dean of Academic Studies in the School
of Education.
c. The Program of Study/Residency Plan must be filed with
both the Graduate School and the School of Education by
the end of the second semester of enrollment or future registration
will not be permitted.
3. All students are required to submit a signed Student Responsibility
Checklist and the Graduate Student Honor Code by the end of
their first semester of enrollment.
4. The residence requirement is two full-time consecutive
semesters at the University of Miami.
5. The minimum total credits required beyond the Bachelor’s
is 60, plus a minimum of 12 dissertation credits.
6. Fifteen credit hours of statistics and research methods
are required as prescribed by the supervisory committee.
7. Students are required to maintain enrollment of at least
one credit hour on a continuous basis during all fall and
spring semesters until such time as they fulfill their doctoral
degree requirements. Note: Failure to do so may result in
additional fees and/or inability to continue the program.
8. Students are required to complete all Ph. D requirements
within 8 years of initial enrollment.
In addition to the formal academic requirements, the School
of Education requires its students to demonstrate personal
qualities that, in the judgment of the faculty, would permit
them to function effectively in their professional roles.
The School of Education reserves the right to dismiss any
student who is academically or personally unwilling or unable
to carry out the professional responsibilities of the respective
professions for which he/she is being trained. Conduct which
may be considered unprofessional may include research or professional
misconduct, dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism, sexual harassment,
discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion,
or sexual orientation, and inappropriate interpersonal behavior.
It is up to all students to fulfill their responsibilities
in a timely and professional manner, to represent themselves
and the University with honesty, and to treat others with
dignity and respect.
Admission to Doctor of Education
1. Consideration for admission to the doctoral program will
be based on the following factors:
a. acceptable Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken
within the past five years; international applicants whose
native language is not English must pass the Test of English
for Foreign Languages (TOEFL);
b. professional experience relevant to degree program;
c. undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better (on
a four point
scale):
d. three letters of recommendation;
e. available student space in program;
f. admissions interview
g. personal characteristics relevant to the profession;
2. Upon admission to graduate study, a supervisory committee,
consisting of three members, will be appointed by the School
of Education.
a. The student will meet with the chairperson of this committee
to design a Program of Study/Residency Plan.
b. The Program of Study/Residency Plan must be approved
by the supervisory committee, the department chairperson,
and the Associate Dean of Academic Studies in the School
of Education.
c. The Program of Study/Residency Plan must be filed with
both the Graduate School and the School of Education by
the end of the second semester of enrollment or future registration
will not be permitted.
3. All students are required to submit a signed Student
Responsibility Checklist and the Graduate Student Honor Code
by the end of their first semester of enrollment.
4. The minimum total credits required beyond the bachelors
is 60, including a minimum of 12 dissertation credits.
5. A supporting area consisting of at least 12 credits is
required; the student must be qualified for admission to graduate
status in this area, and receive approval for enrollment from
the appropriate department and from the School of Education.
6. Fifteen credit hours of statistics and research methods
are required as prescribed by the supervisory committee.
7. Students are required to maintain enrollment of at least
one credit hour on a continuous basis during all fall and
spring semesters until such time as they fulfill their doctoral
degree requirements. Note: Failure to do so may result in
additional fees and/or inability to continue the program.
8. Students are required to complete all Ed. D requirements
within 8 year of initial enrollment.
In addition to the formal academic requirements, the School
of Education requires its students to demonstrate personal
qualities that, in the judgment of the faculty, would permit
them to function effectively in their professional roles.
The School of Education reserves the right to dismiss any
student who is academically or personally unwilling or unable
to carry out the professional responsibilities of the respective
professions for which he/she is being trained. Conduct which
may be considered unprofessional may include research or professional
misconduct, dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism, sexual harassment,
discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion,
or sexual orientation, and inappropriate interpersonal behavior.
It is up to each student to fulfill their responsibilities
in a timely and professional manner, to represent themselves
and the University with honesty, and to treat others with
dignity and respect.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
1. Admission to the Master of Science in Education is based
on the following:
a. acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
taken within the past five years. International applicants
whose native language is not English must pass the Test
of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL] and the GRE. Teachers
with at least three years full-time teaching experience
may apply for a GRE waiver. If a GRE waiver is sought, a
3-page essay on an important educational topic is also required.
b. completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution;
c. acceptable undergraduate grade point average;
d. three letters of recommendation;
e. an interview (required by some programs);
f. personal characteristics relevant to the profession;
g. teachers who apply for a GRE waiver must submit a 3-page
essay on an important topic in education.
2. Students must select a major from the areas offered. A
School of Education faculty advisor in the student's major
will be appointed to meet with the student to design a Program
of Study. The Program of Study must be on file in the Associate
Dean's Office by the end of the first semester of study or
future registration will not be permitted.
3. All students are required to submit a signed Student Responsibility
Checklist and the Graduate Student Honor Code by the end of
their first semester of enrollment.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
1. Students must pass a comprehensive written examination,
portfolio (with an oral examination as a possible additional
requirement), capstone course, project, thesis, or requirement
specified by the program. When a thesis is chosen (in the
ESS Dept. or EPS Dept.), a maximum of six credits may be counted
toward the total degree requirement, and an oral examination
in defense of the thesis will be required.
2. Students must complete a minimum of thirty credits at
the graduate level with an average of B and no grade lower
than C-. Course substitutions will not apply toward graduation
without the written approval of the chairperson of the Department
and the Associate Dean. Students are required to have Department
and Associate Dean's approval prior to taking a course at
another university.
3. Students enrolled in any Florida Department of Education
approved program must fulfill any and all additional requirements
(e.g., passing state teacher tests) specified by the program
approval.
4. Students are required to complete all master’s
degree requirements within 6 years of initial enrollment.
5. Students in counseling must complete the required “Personal
Growth Experience” form.
DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
In addition to the formal academic requirements, the School
of Education requires its students to demonstrate personal
qualities that, in the judgment of the faculty, would permit
them to function effectively in their professional roles.
The School of Education reserves the right to dismiss any
student who is academically or personally unwilling or unable
to carry out the professional responsibilities of the respective
professions for which they are being trained. Conduct which
may be considered unprofessional may include research or professional
misconduct, dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism, sexual harassment,
discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion,
or sexual orientation, and inappropriate interpersonal behavior.
It is up to each student to fulfill their responsibilities
in a timely and professional manner, to represent themselves
and the University with honesty, and to treat others with
dignity and respect.
RECENCY OF CREDIT
All work towards the Master’s degree must be completed
within six years of initial enrollment.
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION
The Specialist in Education is a graduate degree requiring
a minimum of 30 hours beyond a Master's degree. It is administered
by the School of Education through the Graduate School.
RELATION TO DOCTORAL WORK
The Specialist in Education is a degree independent of the
Doctor of Philosophy in Education. Although there is normally
some overlap in coursework, admission to a specialist program
does not imply admission to a doctoral program.
ADMISSION TO THE SPECIALIST PROGRAM
Admission to this program is based upon the recommendation
of the faculty of the School of Education. Among the factors
to be considered are the following:
1. Completion of a master's degree with an outstanding
record from an accredited institution;
2. Adequacy of previous study in the field of education;
3. An appropriate period of successful teaching experience;
4. Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or approval of a GRE waiver. If a GRE waiver is sought,
a 3-page essay on an important educational topic is also
required.
5. Programs may require an interview.
6. Submission of signed Student Responsibility Checklist
and the Graduate Student Honor Code. These documents must
be submitted to the Office of the Associate Dean by the
end of the student's first semester of enrollment.
Applications for admission to the program are filed directly
with the Graduate Admissions Office in the School of Education.
Application papers and further information may be secured
by addressing the Department Chair of the specific Doctoral
Program.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
A supervisory committee consisting of three faculty members
in the student’s area of study will be appointed by
the School of Education.
CREDIT
A minimum of 60 graduate credits, (or 30 credits after completion
of the Master’s program) is required. The program must
include at least 30 graduate credits earned at the University
of Miami and at least 18 graduate credits earned following
admission to the specialist program. The specialist program
of study is developed in consultation with the Supervisory
Committee that consists of 3 faculty members (a chairperson
and 2 other members).
MAJOR
Upon admission to the specialist program, a formal program
of study is approved by Supervisory Committee that consists
of 3 faculty members.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION/PROJECT
A written examination, portfolio, or capstone project will
be required. The written comprehensive examination will cover
the student’s program of studies. The examination must
be taken during or after the final semester in which the student
is enrolled for coursework in the program. The project will
be directed by the Chairperson of the Specialist Committee.
RECENCY OF CREDIT
All work for the degree of Specialist in Education must be
completed within six years of initial enrollment.
DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
All specialist students must engage in teaching and/or research
appropriate to their degree program. In addition to the general
academic requirements, the School of Education requires that
specialist students demonstrate personal qualities which,
in the judgment of the faculty, would permit them to function
effectively in their professional capacities. The School of
Education reserves the right to dismiss any student who is
academically or personally unwilling or unable to carry out
the professional responsibilities of the respective professions
for which he/she is being trained. Conduct which may be considered
unprofessional may include research and professional misconduct,
dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism, sexual harassment, discrimination
on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation,
and inappropriate interpersonal behavior. It is up to all
students to fulfill their responsibilities in a timely and
professional manner, to represent themselves and the University
with honesty, and to treat others with dignity and respect.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
This applies to all programs. Note: The School of Education
provides many forms of financial assistance for students enrolled
in its graduate programs. These include tuition discounts,
scholarships (including federally funded scholarships), tuition
waivers, training fellowships, and other forms of help. Financial
assistance is to be used only for enrollment in courses that
define each student’s program. Students who are found
to have enrolled in courses outside of their programs of study
will be charged full tuition for those courses.
Note: Teacher Tuition Discounts does not apply to PhD programs.
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