Overview
A Degree Plan, also called a "Program of Work" , is a list of courses and other requirements you need to complete your degree. At UT, there There are two versions of your Degree Plan available:
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:Available in UT Box, these are user-friendly
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planning tools that you can download and use to track your progress. IMPORTANT: The year on the Degree Plan refers to your cohort year - the year you entered the program (e.g. “2025 Degree Plan” is for students who started in 2025).
Graduate Degree Planner:This is your official Degree Plan in the University system. You will access it every semester for advising, so be sure to bookmark the link! It tracks completed and pending requirements, and is used to certify your degree at graduation. Note: if you have any issues accessing your Graduate Degree Planner online, contact the EDP Graduate Coordinator.
New Students
Before or during Orientation, new students should review their Degree Plan to see what courses are required for the degree, and submit any Course Waiver Requests. Course descriptions can be found in the UT Catalog, and syllabi in the UT Syllabi Search system. YourGraduate Degree Planner will be become available during Orientation.
Note: HDCLS Master’s students will not be able to view their Graduate Degree Planner online until they select which of degree option to pursue (the M.A. or M.Ed. with Report, Portfolio or Thesis), so are encouraged to use the blank degree plan PDF (link at top of this page) in the meantime. Be sure to notify EDP once the degree option has been selected.
Degree Plan
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Updates
Follow the Degree Plan for your cohort year, unless your Area Chair approves otherwise. If a course is no longer offered, your Area Chair will help you choose a substitute.
Sometimes, Degree Plans differ between cohort years due to course changes, accreditation requirements, etc. If a course on your Program of Work is no longer available, your Area Chair will recommend an appropriate substitution during advising.
On occasion, students may wish to switch to a newer version of their program's Program of Work. Students who wish to do so must contact the EDP Graduate Coordinator, as this must be approved by the student's Area Chair and updated in the UT system if approved. While switches to newer versions of the Program of Work are possible, versions from before a student's entry year are not allowable.
Programs of Work
Student Entering in 2024 - Blank Programs of Work
Course Requirements on the EDP Website
The EDP Website provides information primarily for prospective students (as opposed to the Student Handbook, which is the resource for current students). Any program requirements listed on the website vs. handbook are typically specific to the most recent cohort year. As requirements may differ between cohorts, always defer to your individual Program of Work for course requirements. Your faculty adviser, Area Chair, and Graduate Adviser can also provide clarification when neededSwitching to a newer version of your program’s Degree Plan is possible only with approval from your Area Chair. Contact the Graduate Program Coordinator to request a change.
Note: students may be permitted to switch forward to a newer version - but not to one from before your cohort year.
Questions?
Your Area Chair or Graduate Adviser can help clarify requirements.