Introduction
This handbook has been prepared by the Department of Educational Psychology (EDP) to help Educational Psychology graduate students progress through their degree as smoothly as possible. Students should always reference this handbook online vs. printed or previous versions, as updates are frequent.
In addition to this handbook, your faculty adviser and Area Chair / Program Director will also provide guidance regarding program requirements. Additional rules, policies, important dates and resources are covered by the:
Students are responsible for understanding the rules, policies and procedures that govern their academic degrees to ensure successful academic progress to degree. You are advised to use all resources available and plan in advance to meet deadlines.
Note: If you and your faculty adviser cannot find the answer to your question, the EDP Graduate Adviser and EDP staff are available to assist you as well.
Handbook Contents
- Introduction
- Department Organization & Contacts
- Incoming EDP Graduate Students
- Degree Plans (Program of Work)
- Course Waivers
- Advising and Registration
- Grades
- Master's Report/Thesis
- En-Route Master's Degrees (Ph.D. Students)
- QP, Candidacy, Dissertation (Ph.D. Students)
- Graduation
- Leave of Absence, Withdrawals and Dismissals
- Funding & Employment
- Student Services & Support
- Joining Professional Organizations
- Student Responsibilities
- Subject Pool Researcher Information
- Program-Specific Handbook Addendums