Return to the top of page Comprehensive Examinations Successful completion of the MEd Comprehensive Examination is a requirement for the M.Ed. degree. The examination is administered each semester in October, February, and June. Applications are available from the education secretary in Welder 222. Students may attempt the examination a maximum of three administrations. Return to the top of page Degree Conferral After completion of at least 24 graduate hours, the degree-seeking student must present an application for graduation to his or her academic advisor.
Applications are available in the education office.
May, August, and December. Students must have completed all course requirements, the MEd Comprehensive Examination, and the field experience requirement prior to actual degree conferral and transcript posting. Return to the top of page Commencement Graduates are strongly encouraged to participate in the annual May commencement ceremonies. Since many graduates complete degree requirements during the summer, the Education Graduate Committee may approve participation in Commencement ceremonies in the May preceding the summer of course completion. Such students must also have pre-registered for the remaining requirements to be completed during the summer term immediately following the ceremonies.