Graduate Student Resources

Student Resources

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.

• USF Graduate Catalog  
• Thesis and Project Information  
• Comprehensive Exam  
• Master's Student Handbook  

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.

• USF Graduate Catalog  
• Supervisory Committee Information  
• Thesis and Project Information  
• Comprehensive Exam Information  
• Ed.S. Student Handbook  

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.

• USF Graduate Catalog  
• Supervisory Committee  
• Qualifying Exam and Candidacy  
• Dissertation Process  
• Doctoral Student Handbook  

General Student Information

Additional information pertinent for all graduate degree-seeking students in the College of Education as they work to complete their degrees.

• USF Graduate Catalog  
• Additional Forms and Processes  
• Enrollment Requirements  
• Reinstatement/Readmission  
• Graduation  

Dates and Deadlines

Learn more about important dates and deadlines related to the Qualifying Exam, thesis defense, and dissertation defense sessions.

• Dates and Deadlines