M.A. Graduate Handbook

August 2005, 9th Edition

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Preface

This is the ninth edition of the Graduate Handbook for the College of Education. Its purpose is to assist graduate students to better understand the processes associated with graduate education in the College. This Handbook 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 requirements stipulated in the Graduate Catalog as well as the College of Education (COEDU) Graduate Handbook. Individual programs may have requirements that exceed those listed in these documents. Students are required to meet all University, College and specific program requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: While advisors, directors, department chairpersons and deans are available to help the student meet these requirements, it is the student's responsibility to make sure that he/she has met all degree requirements as specified in the Degree Requirements section of the Graduate Catalog, as well as any College and Program requirements for the degree.  The entire USF Graduate Catalog is available online at the USF Office of Graduate Studies' website at http://www.grad.usf.edu.

This Handbook has been designed to attain the following objectives:

• to provide information to prospective applicants about graduate program options, requirements, and procedures;
  
  
• to inform students of degree requirements and procedures, and the respective responsibilities of students and faculty relative to these requirements and procedures; and
  
  
• to provide a basis for interaction between faculty and students regarding graduate degree programs.
  
  
• to inform faculty of the requirements and procedures of graduate programs and the responsibilities attendant with various faculty roles.

Please be advised that program and/or course requirements are subject to change, per state legislative mandates, Florida State Department of Education program approval standards, and accreditation criteria.

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