Transition Points

TRANSITION POINTS IN THE MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM

In the MAED there are four major transition points candidates should be knowledgeable about. The first occurs at admission with entry into the graduate program; the second occurs when admitted to candidacy or entry into the graduate practicum; and the last point is at graduation with exit from the graduate practicum. In addition, the Division of Education will also attempt to follow candidates’ progress after graduation and into the first year of teaching. Through the use of surveys, the division will retroactively assess candidate satisfaction.

Data is collected at each gate to measure program effectiveness and to determine adjustments in the curriculum to ensure each MAED candidate adequately meets the minimum standard for the six candidate proficiencies. Candidates should be aware of deadlines and program requirements for each transition point and should work closely with their advisors to ensure all pre-conditions are met in a timely basis.

OPTION # 2

TRANSITION POINT #1

ENTRY INTO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

Transition Point #1 for students in the MAED program occurs during the admissions process. Candidates pursuing admission to the MAED would need to complete or submit each of the following:

• Miller Analogies (396) or GRE (900 combined) for everyone
• Entrance Essay with rubric, (minimum rating of 2)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Verify current teaching license
• Clear BCII and FBI check
• Complete application to the office of admissions

TRANSITION POINT #2

ENTRY INTO GRADUATE PRACTICUM

In order for the MAED candidates to move into the next phase of their graduate program the candidate must successfully fulfill the following requirements:

• 3.0 GPA in accepted graduate work
• Completion of 18 hours of foundation courses and assigned assessments (minimum grades B)
• Comprehensive exam (minimum rating of 2)
• Presented to and approved by Graduate Council

TRANSITION POINT #3

EXIT FROM GRADUATE PRACTICUM

• Completion of EDF 701 course (minimum grade of B)
• Professional development project (minimum rating of 2)
• Action Research/Impact project, (minimum rating of 2)

TRANSITION POINT #4

PROGRAM FOLLOW-UP

• Focus groups with alumni
• Alumni surveys
• Employer survey