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College of Education 243 Ritter Hall, Degree Programs: Master
of Education and Doctor
of Education and Curriculum Instruction
and Technology in Education
Program Offerings: Educational Leadership
and Policy Studies Program Offerings: Urban Education Supervisory Certification
Program Psychological Studies
in Education Adult and Organizational
Development Counselling
Psychology Educational Psychology School Psychology Physical Education
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Extensions of Time Students may apply for an extension of time to complete their graduate degree program if they have exceeded the allotted time period. Students must indicate the reason(s) for the request and must submit a written plan to complete the degree within the requested time extension. This request must be signed by the student's adviser, the department chair and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. A form for this request is available in the Office of Student Services. Matriculation Time Limit Admission to a graduate program in the College of Education is valid for the semester indicated in the letter of admission. Students who do not enroll for the semester indicated must file a new application and pay a new fee. Academic Progress All graduate students are expected to maintain adequate academic progress throughout their programs. While the specific definition of adequate progress varies among programs, the general rule is that students are expected to be continuously engaged in courses or other activities that will lead to graduation. Additionally, students are expected to register for the dissertation proposal writing course (Education 899) a maximum of two semesters. Each program in the College is expected to evaluate the progress of its students at the end of the academic year. Students who are judged to not be making adequate academic progress may be dismissed from the program. A copy of each program's rules for evaluating academic progress may be obtained from the program coordinator. Appeals Students have the right to appeal negative decisions that affect their ability to complete a graduate program. Examples of such appeals include dismissal from a graduate program for failure to receive satisfactory grades, to pass an examination within two attempts, or to register continuously. The College of Education has a formal appeals process that is available in the Dean's Office. Students should read this document if an appeal is being considered. If there are any questions about the appeals process, these questions should be directed to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Master of Education (Ed.M.) and Master of Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.) Students matriculating for the master's degree have the following options:
Students in the departments of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Education; Psychological Studies in Education; and Educational Leadership and Policy Studies must take at least 9 semester hours of course work outside their program area. These credits may be taken through courses with an "Education" designation or through courses in any other program, department, or college in the University. Students should consult their academic adviser about the choice of these courses. This rule does not apply to students in the Department of Kinesiology. Students in this department should consult their academic adviser about course requirements. Each program of study reserves the right to require students to take additional or special courses, with or without graduate credit, in order to satisfy the prerequisites for successful work in their major. Master's Thesis Students who elect to earn 24 semester hours of credit in approved courses also will submit a thesis on a subject to be approved by their major professor. This thesis should demonstrate the candidate's ability to pursue a scholarly topic in the field of major concern. The thesis committee must consist of a minimum of two faculty members, and the thesis must be defended in an oral examination attended by at least one faculty member beyond the sponsoring committee. Time Limit The time limit for completion of the master's degree is four consecutive years from the date of admission. Under unusual circumstances, the College may grant one extension for an additional year. Extensions beyond this time limit must be granted by the Dean of the Graduate School. Transfer of Credit Master's students are expected to complete all course requirements at Temple. Any exception to this rule is limited, with program approval, to no more than 20 percent of the total credit hours required by the program. All transfer credits must be of "B" quality or better. Courses requested for transfer must have been taken no more than five years prior to the date when the request is made. Requests for transfer of credit must be made on the Transfer of Credit Form available in the Office of Student Services (Ritter Annex 238) and must be documented by an official transcript sent directly to the student's program by the Registrar or some other appropriate authority at the approved institution where the credits were earned. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) The Ed.D. degree requires a minimum of 78 credits, while the Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 82-90 credits (depending on the department in which the student is enrolled). Many programs, however, require more than the minimum number of credits for graduation. Students should check with their program of study for credit and course requirements. Time Requirement The program of courses, examinations, and dissertation must be completed within seven years from the time of admission. Under unusual circumstances, the College may grant three one-year extensions beyond this time. All students must be continuously registered unless they have obtained a leave of absence. Registration Requirements Unless a leave of absence has been granted, doctoral students writing a dissertation must register for a minimum of three semester hours of either dissertation proposal writing (Education 899) or dissertation credit (999) each semester until the work has been completed. A minimum of six (6) semester hours of dissertation research (999) post candidacy in the program is required in order to graduate.
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