Master’s Degree Planned Program of Study STUDENT: PLEASE RETAIN THIS FORM FOR YOUR REFERENCE

College of Education Graduate Support Office EDU 320

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The Planned Program of Study form is a document listing all of the courses students must take to complete their degree

programs. This form is also used to certify students for graduation. This form is completed by the student in collaboration with the

student’s program advisor. It is recommended that the program of study be completed by the end of the first semester after the

student's admission to the program, or, before 12 hours of graduate coursework have been completed, whichever occurs first.

The form should be signed by the student, program advisor in the major area, subject area advisor (if applicable), and the

department chairperson. Once these signatures are secured, the program advisor should forward the form to the College of

Education’s Graduate Support Office (EDU 320). The Graduate Support Office reviews the planned program of study for compliance

with College, University, and applicable State of Florida Department of Education requirements. When the program is approved, a

signed copy will be distributed to the Department Academic Program Specialist and to the student.

General Master’s Degree Student Policies (Adapted from USF Graduate Catalog: https://www.usf.edu/graduate-studies/)

Degree Time Limit: Master's degrees must be completed within five (5) years from the student's date of admission for

graduate study. Any courses taken prior to admission to the USF graduate program which will be accepted toward degree requirements (for example as non-degree seeking or from other institutions that were transferred in) can be no older than seven years at the time of graduation.

Graduate Grade Point Average: Graduate students must maintain an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in all courses taken as a graduate student, and an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in all courses taken in each of the student's degree-seeking programs. No grade of C- or below will be accepted toward a graduate degree; individual programs may have stricter requirements for acceptable grades. Students who fail to maintain good standing may be placed on probation or academically dismissed. Students must meet the requirements to be in good standing to graduate.

Enrollment Requirements: All graduate degree-seeking students must be continuously enrolled. Continuous enrollment is defined as

completing, with grades assigned, a minimum of 6 hours of graduate credit every three continuous semesters. Colleges and

programs may have additional requirements. Students on an approved leave of absence are not subject to the enrollment

requirement for the time approved for the leave. Students must also be registered for a minimum of 2 graduate credit hours the

semester of comprehensive exam and of graduation

Graduation Requirements: All “I” and “M” grades must be cleared for graduation to be certified.

Changes to Course Requirements on an Approved Planned Program of Study: If courses completed and listed on the student's

transcript are not consistent with those listed on the Program of Study form, the courses will not be counted as satisfying degree

requirements unless an approved request for course substitution is completed by the program advisor and submitted to the

Graduate Support Office.

Please note: the request for course substitution is used when a course on the approved planned program of study is being replaced

with a different course taken at USF. To apply courses completed at another institution to the USF planned program of study, please

use the Transfer Course Form.

University of South Florida College of Education

Department: Teaching & Learning Program: Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

Concentration: Secondary Education Social Science (MED-CUR-CSO)

Date: Name: U#: New Revised Plan: Catalog Year: Admission Term: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Home Cell Work E-Mail Address:

Course Number & Title Credit Hours

Grade Semester/Year

Taken Core Courses (9 credit hours) EDF 6432 Foundations of Measurement 3 EDG 6627 Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction 3 Concentration Courses (18 credit hours) (Numbers in parentheses refer to notes specific to those courses. Please refer to corresponding notes below.) SSE 5946 Practicum in Social Science Education (1, 2, 3, 6) 3 SSE 6932 Selected Topics: (7, 9, 10)

3

SSE 6932 Selected Topics: (7, 9, 10)

3

EDF 6481 Foundations of Educational Research 3 SSE6636 Current Trends in Social Science Education (4, 5, 8) 3 Concentration Elective (As approved relevant to Social Science Education. Elective can be taken in COEDU or CAS at the 5000 or 6000 level.) 3 Electives – Areas of Special Interest (6 credit hours) Elective can be taken in COEDU or CAS at the 5000 or 6000 level. Courses not clearly relevant to advancing one’s knowledge and skills as a social studies educator such as PED, Art, Music, etc. require prior approval of the advisor. 3 3

Total Minimum Number of Credit Hours 33 Program Specific Notes:

1. Prerequisite: Students who do not have a bachelor’s degree in social studies education or an approved social studies methods course must also take SSE 5331 as a prerequisite to SSE 5946, adding 3 hours to the program of study that does not count towards Concentration or Elective requirements.

2. Practicing Teachers, see https://www.usf.edu/education/areas-of-study/social-science-education/ for “Alternative Assignment”

3. Offered only in the Fall and Spring semesters. 4. Offered only in the Fall semester and should be taken in the last Fall semester of the program.

5. Required Comprehensive Exam: The Comprehensive exam is taken while enrolled in SSE 6636

Trends and Issues. Consult the Program website, https://www.usf.edu/education/areas-of-study/social-science-education/, or the program’s coordinator for specific requirements.

6. See Criminal Background Check Requirements at hhttps://www.usf.edu/education/areas-of-study/social-science-education/

7. Rarely are two sections of SSE 6932 offered in the same semester. 8. All Students must purchase Chalk and Wire, see https://www.usf.edu/education/undergraduate/chalk-

and-wire.aspx 9. You do not need to indicate the course name when completing the Program Plan. We realize that what

the actual course will be will change based on availability and your plans. 10. Options for SSE 6932 include an “Other” option in the event that a new selected topic is offered that is

not part of the current list. If using “Other” the title will need to be provided and approved by the program advisor/coordinator.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Courses taken in lieu of those listed here must be approved in writing by both the program and the COEDU’s Graduate Support Office. Additional Notes: 1 – Transfer of Courses: Up to 50% of credits earned as a Non-Degree Seeking student or transferred from another accredited university (that were not used to satisfy another degree’s requirements) may be applied to satisfy graduate degree requirements. Other USF campuses’ courses are considered transfer credits. [These courses must be approved by the program advisor, the COEDU Graduate Support Office, and all other appropriate administrative offices.] Please list the transfer credits below.

USF Equiv.

Prefix Number Credit Hours

Title University Term/Year Grade

2 – Course Currency: At graduation, all credits used to satisfy requirements for the Master’s degree must have been completed within five (5) academic years. It is not guaranteed that courses will be offered by the University at these times; however, efforts will be made to keep the student on track for graduation.

3 - Field Experience: Before graduating with a Master of Education Degree, all candidates must complete a Field Experience Component. See SSE 5946 Practicum in Social Science education, see https://www.usf.edu/education/areas-of-study/social-science-education/.

4 - Graduation: Apply by the end of the fourth week of the semester (see Registrar’s website for exact deadline dates) for graduation via the student’s OASIS account.

5 – Relevant Experience: As part of admissions, the Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.) requires that students have two years of relevant experience, as judged by the program faculty. Please describe your experience below:

Description Total Number of Years Dates of Experience

Teaching Experience

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Other Relevant Experiences (Please provide Justification

*THE M.ED. IN SECONDARY EDUCATION DOES NOT LEAD TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION*

Print Name Signature Date

Student

Advisor

Department Chair

COEDU Graduate Support Office

Graduate Support Office Use Only

Passing Comp Exam Result Received:

Course Substitutions: Received: Approved: