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Requirements for the Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration and Policy

Program of Study
Degree Program Notes
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Applying for the Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration and Policy
Requirements for Students Entering the Program Prior to Summer 2007

Beginning with students who matriculate in summer 2007, there are some changes to the Program of Study requirements for the Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Policy. Students who matriculated before summer 2007 are grandfathered with the requirements in full force at the time they were admitted to the University of Georgia in the Program in Educational Administration and Policy.

The requirements for the M.Ed. prior to the summer 2007 changes may be viewed at the end of the document in the section entitled, Requirements for Students Entering the Program Prior to Summer 2007.

Program of Study

The Program of Study for the M.Ed. in the Program in Educational Administration and Policy requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework. This program is defined below unless an equivalent course, approved by the advisor and graduate coordinator, is substituted:

1. Core Courses (18 Semester Hours)

Note: No requests for Transfer of Credit will be approved for Core Courses

2. Policy (3 Semester Hours)

3. Research (3 Semester Hours)

4. Electives in Educational Administration and Policy (9 Semester Hours)

5. Practicum (3 Semester Hours) *

* Note: Three Semester hours of EDAP 7800 until EDAP 7801, EDAP 7802, and EDAP 7803 are scheduled (anticipated implementation of 7801-7803 courses—spring 2008).

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Degree Program Notes

1. Practicum A total of three (3), one (1) hour course hours completed over three semesters in the Practicum, EDAP 7801, EDAP 7802, and EDAP 7803.
1. Professional educational administration experience shall not count toward satisfying the requirements of the Practicum for the L5 add-on Certificate, the Master’s Degree, and/or the Specialist in Education Degree at the University of Georgia.
2. The requirements of the Practicum shall not be met through transfer of credit hour(s).
3. Students may enroll in the first hour of the Practicum as long as they are enrolled in a minimum of the first core course. It is suggested that M.Ed. students sustain enough Core Courses to be able to make sense of the work required in the practicum courses.

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2. Policy on Transfer of Credit It is the exception that transfer credit will be applied toward a Program of Study for the Master’s Degree. Prior approval from the academic advisor and the Graduate Coordinator must be secured before sustaining coursework from another institution if that coursework is to be considered as part of the Program of Study.

Please note that the Program in Educational Administration and Policy limits the number of courses and hours to one (1) course or to a maximum of three (3) semester hours. Transfer of Credit for core course requirements will not be considered at the Master’s Degree.

To consider whether a course can be considered for transfer to the overall Plan of Study, the student is required to:

1. Submit a copy of the official course description from the university in which the course was sustained.
2. Submit a copy of the course syllabi from the university in which the course was sustained.

These documents will be presented to the advisor who will make the determination of suitability of the course related to the overall Program of Study. The student will be notified within three (3) weeks of the request. Time is needed to consult with the faculty member who has expertise in the content area in which the course covers.

If transfer credit is to be included in the Program of Study, requests for transfer of credit with accompanying official transcript must be in the Graduate School at least 30 days prior to the time the student plans to graduate. Pursuant to Graduate School policy, all courses must have been taken within the six-year time limit of the degree and must carry a grade of B or above.

Transfer credit must be related to the overall Plan of Study for the Master’s Degree and will be accepted as approved by the advisor, the Graduate Coordinator, and the Graduate School. Note that credit earned to satisfy a prior degree requirement cannot be accepted as transfer credit for the Specialist in Education Degree.

If a request is approved at the Program Area level, following the sequence described above, please

1. Complete the Request for Transfer Credit Form found at
   http://www.coe.uga.edu/leap/adminpolicy/forms_4_students.html
2. Do not submit this form unless an official transcript is attached or it has been determined that an official transcript is on file in the Graduate School. The transcript must show that the student was admitted to graduate school, and that the work taken carried graduate credit. No grade below B can be transferred. The course to be transferred may not have been used as part of requirements for another advanced degree.
3. Once you have completed this form, please bring the form plus an official transcript in a sealed envelope from the university in which the credit was earned to your advisor.
4. Once this documentation is received, the Graduate Coordinator and the Degree Program Specialist will submit the paperwork to the Graduate School.
5. Please note that there are deadlines in which Transfer of Credit must be received by the Graduate School. These deadlines can be found at
   http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/academics/deadlines.html

3. Application for Graduation The Application for Graduation Form must be submitted electronically, and the graduation fee must be paid no later than the Friday of the first full week of classes the semester in which a student anticipates graduation.

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The deadlines of the Graduate School shall dictate the date in which the Application for Graduation must be electronically filed. Graduate School Deadlines may be viewed at http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/academics/deadlines.html

The Electronic Application For Graduation Form may be accessed at http://www.coe.uga.edu/leap/adminpolicy/forms_4_students.html

If the deadline for filing the Application for Graduation is missed, the student will need to consult the Policy for Late Filing at http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/forms&publications/late_grad.pdf There is a $ 50.00 late fee.

4. Program of Study An approved Program of Study must be filed no later than the beginning of the semester graduation is expected but no later than the Friday of the first full week of classes the semester in which a student anticipates graduation. The deadlines of the Graduate School shall dictate this date.

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The Program of Study Form can be found at http://www.coe.uga.edu/leap/adminpolicy/forms_4_students.html

Graduate School Deadlines may be viewed at http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/academics/deadlines.html

If the deadline for filing the Program of Study is missed, the student will need to complete the Late Filing for Graduation Form which can be found at http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/forms&publications/late_grad.pdf and pay a $50.00 late fee.

5. Continuous Enrollment The candidate must be enrolled for at least three (3) semester hours of credit from the University of Georgia during the semester in which degree requirements are completed. Moreover, in each semester of attendance, a graduate student must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) semester hours as per Graduate School policy.

Beginning fall 2007, the Continuous Enrollment Policy of the Graduate School begins. Essentially, the policy is that degree-seeking graduate students must register for a minimum of three (3) hours for at least two (2) semesters in each academic year (fall, spring, summer).
As you plan your studies at the University of Georgia, please become familiar with the policy in the Graduate Bulletin at
http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/academics/registration.html

6. On-line and WebCT Courses Courses sustained as part of the WebCT L-5 program shall not be used to satisfy any courses for the Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Policy.

7. Oral Examination and Portfolio A comprehensive oral examination and presentation of the portfolio must be scheduled and completed during the final semester of studies. The comprehensive examination includes developing a vision and philosophy for educational administration and policy and submitting artifacts in a portfolio.

The requirements for the Master’s Degree Portfolio may be viewed at
http://www.coe.uga.edu/leap/adminpolicy/med/requirements_masters.html

The Master’s Degree Comprehensive Examination Assessment Rubric for the Portfolio may be viewed at http://www.coe.uga.edu/leap/adminpolicy/pdf/MASTERS_RUBRIC.pdf

8. In-service and Transfer Credit A combination of in-service and transfer credit may not exceed one-half of the total hours on a program of study.

Admissions

The applicant must submit many documents as part of the application process. The contents within the file will provide information so that a decision whether to admit the candidate may be made. Documents include the 1) application form,2) transcripts from all colleges and universities where coursework has been sustained, 3) official test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), and 4) three letters of recommendation and recommendation forms.

As a base line, applicants will have a minimum of an undergraduate grade point average of 2.6 and respectable scores on the combined verbal and quantitative sections on the Graduate Record Examination or on the Miller Analogies Test. Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's professional and/or academic work are required, as well.

Applying for the Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration and Policy

Application Procedures

1. Application must be made to the University of Georgia Graduate School at http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/admissions/requirements.html by completing the online application materials.
1. Complete the online form APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION/READMISSION TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS at http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/admissions/requirements.html
2. Select "Apply Online!" from the admissions list toward the bottom of the page.
1. Follow the directions on this page to begin the Web-based application process

Note that an application can not be considered until all materials are received. Consult the Graduate School Homepage for application deadlines http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/admissions/deadlines.html

The following materials need to be received to complete the application to the University of Georgia for the Program in Educational Administration and Policy.

1. Graduate Record Exam OR the Miller Analogies Test All GRE test scores are subject to a five-year time limitation, and the official posting of the GRE takes approximately two weeks. All MAT test scores are subject to a five-year time limitation, and the official posting of the MAT takes approximately two weeks.

The Graduate Record Exam

The general test of the GRE is offered year-round as a computer-based test at centers worldwide. GRE subject tests are offered several times a year at numerous testing centers. Advance registration for tests is required. Information about the GRE can be obtained from the following source

GRE-ETS
Web: http://www.ets.org/
Phone: 1-866-473-4373
Graduate Record Examinations
Educational Testing Service
PO Box 6000
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6000

The Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

The MAT is given at various colleges and universities approved by the Psychological Corporation. For information concerning the test as given at the University of Georgia, contact the Office of Testing and Evaluation, Clark Howell Hall, telephone (706) 542-8378. For general information, consult the following source

Miller Analogies Test
Harcourt Assessment, Inc.
Miller Analogies Test
PSE Customer Relations—MAT
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, Texas 78259
Telephone: 1-800-622-3231 or 210-339-8710
Fax: 1-888-211-8276 or 210-339-8711
Email: MATscoring.services@harcourt.com
Web: www.milleranalogies.com

2. Transcripts The University of Georgia requires official transcripts from all college coursework sustained. .Retrieve and print the Transcript Request Form available in the "Downloadable Forms" section of the online application. Two official sets of transcripts are required. from each and all institutions, and these transcripts should be sent in a sealed envelope to

The University of Georgia
Graduate Admissions
Graduate School
320 E. Clayton Street
Suite 400
Athens, GA 30602-4401

3. References The applicant is required to secure three (3) recommendations to UGA. Presently, those individuals familiar with the applicant's professional and/or academic work can submit their recommendations either electronically or by hard copy using “downloadable forms.” See the instructions at http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/admissions/requirements.html for the process of the online recommendation process because the applicant is required to do some set-up work.

Hard copies of the Recommendation Forms are also available in the on-line application packet in the Downloadable Forms section and also at the Graduate School website, as a downloadable file with the entire application packet.

In either case, electronic or “hard” downloadable forms, applicants are instructed to fill out the top portion of the Recommendation Form completely, sign the Recommendation Form, complete the Graduate Coordinator’s name and address portion of the Recommendation Form, and ask those who are providing letters to attach the Recommendation Form to the detailed letter of recommendation.

If your references are submitting “hard copies” of the Recommendation Forms, the Letters of Recommendation are to be returned by the referee directly to the academic department. The three Recommendation Forms and the three letters of recommendation are to be mailed to

Degree Program Specialist
University of Georgia
Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy
850 College Station Road
315 River's Crossing
Athens, GA 30602

4. Note that no application can be considered until all materials are received.
5. If you should need assistance with the Admissions process, please email Graduate Admissions at gradadm@uga.edu or the Degree Program Specialist, in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy at leapinfo@uga.edu
6. Applicants can check on the status of their application and the receipt of documents by using the tracking feature available through Graduate Admissions.

Requirement for Students Entering the Program Prior to Summer 2007

Students who entered the Program in Educational Administration and Policy PRIOR to Summer 2007 follow the Program of Study and requirements in affect the semester in which they matriculated. The following Program of Study and requirements were in effect prior to summer 2007.

Program of Study

The Program of Study for the M.Ed. in the Program in Educational Administration and Policy requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework. This program is defined below unless an equivalent course, approved by the advisor and graduate coordinator, is substituted:

1. Social or Ethical Foundations of Education3 semester hours addressing social or ethical foundations of educational leadership. Students must consult with their advisor before sustaining the social or ethical foundations course
2. Research 4 semester hours in Research in Educational Administration and Policy (EDAP7600).
3. Major Concentration 24 semester hours of major concentration to include the following 6 courses:
1. EDAP 7020—Supervision of Instruction—4 semester hours
2. EDAP 7030—Organizational Leadership—4 semester hours
3. EDAP 7040—School Law —4 semester hours
4. EDAP 7050—Personnel Administration and Staff Development—4 semester hours
5. EDAP 7060—School Business and Resource Management—4 semester hours
6. EDAP 7070—Curriculum Development and Evaluation—4 semester hours

Note: No requests for Transfer of Credit will be approved for Major Concentration Courses.

4. Practicum A total of 2 semester hours completed over two consecutive semesters in a Practicum, EDAP 7800.
1. Students seeking the Master’s Degree and who matriculate beginning fall, 2006 shall not enroll in the Practicum until completing four of the six required core courses at the University of Georgia. Since requirements have undergone changes due to program review, please note that students who were admitted prior to fall 2006 are required to complete three of the six core courses prior to sustaining EDAP 7800
2. Professional educational administration experience shall not count toward satisfying the requirements of the Practicum for the L5 add-on Certificate, the Master’s Degree, and/or the Specialist in Education Degree at the University of Georgia.
3. The requirements of the Practicum shall not be met through transfer of credit hour(s).
5. Electives 3 semester hours of electives.

Degree Requirement Notes

1. Policy on Transfer of Credit

It is the exception that transfer credit will be applied toward a Program of Study for the Master’s Degree or the Specialist in Education Degree. Prior approval from the academic advisor and the Graduate Coordinator must be secured before sustaining coursework from another institution if that coursework is to be considered as part of the Program of Study.

Please note that the Program in Educational Administration and Policy limits the number of courses and hours to one (1) course or to a maximum of three (3) semester hours. Transfer of Credit for core course requirements will not be considered at the Master’s Degree or at the Specialist in Education Degree.

To consider whether or not a course can be considered for transfer to the overall Plan of Study, the student is required to:

1. Submit a copy of the official course description from the university in which the course will be sustained.
2. Submit a copy of the course syllabi from the university in which the course will be sustained.

These documents will be presented to the advisor who will submit them to the Graduate Coordinator for consideration. The student will be notified within three weeks of the request. Time is needed to consult with the faculty member who has expertise in the content area in which the course covers.

If transfer credits are to be included in the Program of Study, requests for transfer of credit with accompanying official transcript must be in the Graduate School at least 30 days prior to the time the student plans to graduate. All courses must have been taken within the six-year time limit of the degree and must carry a grade of B or above.

Transfer credit must be related to the overall plan of study for the Master’s Degree and the Specialist in Education Degree and will be accepted as approved by the advisor, the Graduate Coordinator, and the Graduate School. Note that credit earned to satisfy a prior degree requirement cannot be accepted as transfer credit for the Master’s Degree or the Specialist in Education Degree.

See your advisor on the steps to follow if transfer of credit is approved.

Transfer credit will not be considered until the student has sustained at least 50 percent of the coursework for the Masters' Degree or the Specialist in Education Degree required at the University of Georgia.

A combination of in-service and transfer credit may not exceed one-half of the total hours on a program of study.

Please note that there are deadlines in which Transfer of Credit must be received by the Graduate School. These deadlines can be found at
http://www.gradsch.uga.edu/For_Students/Enrolled_Students/
Enrolled_Students_deadlines.html#fall

2. Application for Graduation The Application for Graduation form must be submitted, and the graduation fee must be paid no later than the Friday of the first full week of classes the semester in which a student anticipates graduation. The deadlines of the Graduate School shall dictate this date.
3. Program of Study An approved Program of Study must be filed no later than the beginning of the semester graduation is expected but no later than the Friday of the first full week of classes the semester in which a student anticipates graduation. The deadlines of the Graduate School shall dictate this date.
4. Enrollment The candidate must be enrolled in at least 3 semester hours of credit from the University of Georgia in the semester in which degree requirements are met. Moreover, in each semester of attendance, a graduate student must be enrolled in a minimum of three semester hours as per Graduate School policy.
5. Oral Exam A comprehensive oral exam and presentation of the portfolio must be scheduled and completed during the final semester of the program of study.

Last Updated on July 2, 2007

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