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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - GRADUATE
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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;
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.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S CANDIDACY
After completion of 12 credits, student must apply for Master’s
Candidacy. Admission to Master’s Candidacy is based
on:
a. admission to degree seeking status (ED/M/2);
b. a Program of Study on file in the Associate Dean's Office;
c. GPA of at least 3.0;
d. writing competency requirement met based on a score of at least 4.0 on the GRE Analytical Writing Assessment. Students who score below 4.0 on the GRE must develop an academic plan with Program Director to demonstrate writing competency;
e. approval from area committee if in a counseling program;
f. Students pursuing a Master’s degree that leads
to eligibility to apply to the FLDOE for certification must
provide proof that they have passed the General Knowledge
Test or achieved a score of 1000 or more on the GRE to receive
Master’s Candidacy.
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 pursuing initial certification must pass the
General Knowledge Test (GKT), Professional Education Test
and appropriate Subject Area Exam(s) of the Florida Teacher
Certification Examination (FTCE).
4. Students are required to pass all SAE for eligible certification
of the degree program.
5. Students in teacher education programs must meet Florida
Department of Education (DOE) ESOL requirements.
6. Students are required to complete all master’s degree requirements within 6 years.
7. Students in counseling must complete the required “Personal
Growth Experience” form and document this with completion
of the form.
DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
In addition to the formal academic requirements, the School
of Education requires its student 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 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 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.
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.
ADMISSION TO SPECIALIST CANDIDACY
After completion of 12 credits, student must apply to Specialist
Candidacy. Admission to Specialist Candidacy is based on:
a. admission to degree seeking status
b. program of study on file in Associate Dean’s Office
c. GPA of at least 3.0
d. d. writing competency requirement met based on a score
of at least 4.0 on the GRE Analytical Writing Assessment
or attendance at the SOE Writing Seminars. Only if the writing
seminars are not available, visits to the UM Writing Center
will be required. (See your advisor).
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 masters 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
of 3 faculty members (a chairperson and 2 other members).
MAJOR
Currently, the following majors are available leading to the Specialist in Education degree: Exceptional Student Education/Pre-K Disabilities, Reading, Exceptional Student Education/Reading, Elementary Education, and Resource Teacher (in secondary mathematics, or secondary science, or elementary math-science-technology). Upon admission to the specialist program, a formal program of studies is approved by a committee of 3 faculty members.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION/PROJECT
A written examination, (portfolio and oral examination may
be required) or a 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 admission to the program.
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.
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
1. exercise physiology,
2. counseling psychology,
3. language and literacy learning in multicultural settings,
4 .mathematics and science education,
5. exceptional student education, and
6. research, measurement, and evaluation.
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;
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 bachelors is 60, including a minimum of 12 dissertation credits must be taken.
6. 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 department concerned and from the School of Education.
7. Fifteen credit hours of statistics and research methods are required as prescribed by the supervisory committee.
8. 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.
a)Note: Failure to do so may result in additional fees
and/or inability to continue the program.
In addition to the formal academic requirements, the School
of Education requires its student 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 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 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.
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