Graduate Student Resources
Student Resources
Dates and Deadlines
Visit the Dates and Deadlines page to learn more about significant deadlines for doctoral Qualifying Exams, Education Specialist theses and projects, and the doctoral dissertation process. If you need to attend a defense session, a list of defenses for the current semester can be found on the Dissertation Announcements page.
General Student Information
To learn more about USF Graduate School policies and procedures, visit the links below. Our web resources include information about how to make changes to your registration, minimum enrollment requirements for graduate students, and how to apply for graduation.
Master's Students
The master’s degree programs offered by the College of Education lead to a Master of Arts, a Master of Arts in Teaching, a Master of Education, or a Master of Science degree. Degree requirements for each program can be reviewed in the USF Graduate Catalog.
Specialist Students
The Education Specialist degree is designed to provide professional educators with an opportunity to develop competencies in areas of special needs and interests. Degree requirements for each program can be reviewed in the USF Graduate Catalog.
Doctoral Students
The College of Education offers several advanced graduate degree programs that lead to the Doctor of Education degree and the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Degree requirements for each program can be reviewed in the USF Graduate Catalog.