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GENERAL INFORMATION  Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ'S)
 How do I know when I have been admitted to a degree program?
When the Office of Graduate Studies approves your program
plan, your classification is changed to classified graduate and a
copy of your approved program plan is mailed to you.
What is a program plan?
A program plan is a form your adviser completes and you sign which lists
all of the required courses to complete your degree program. It must
also be approved by the division chairperson and the Charter College of
Education graduate dean.
When and how do I file for advancement to candidacy?
You file for candidacy in the Office of Graduate Studies as soon as
you have completed 16 units of course work on your program plan with a
GPA of 3.0 or above and have passed the WPE or filed a petition
for exemption.
How do I make a change in my degree program plan?
You meet with your adviser to secure approval for a Course Substitution.
The adviser completes and submits the required form.
How do I secure credit for courses I want to transfer into my program?
If your courses were taken on another campus, your adviser will file
a Request for Course Level Evaluation with the Office of Admissions and
Records. When this form is approved, the courses can be transferred
into your program. Your adviser will determine which courses will
be acceptable for transfer within the 13-unit restriction at the time your
program is planned.
How do I secure an adviser?
Contact the office of the Division that offers the program you
wish to enter. Offices post advisement schedules each quarter.
How do I apply to take comprehensive examinations?
Each division and program has guidelines and an application procedure
for taking comprehensive examinations. You must be advanced to candidacy
and meet GPA requirements before you can apply.
What if I want to write a thesis or do a project rather than take
a comprehensive examination?
Each program in the Charter College of Education offers the thesis/project
option. You select which option you intend to pursue when your
program plan is designed by your adviser.
How do I secure a thesis or project faculty chairperson
and committee?
Your adviser will assist you with this process. Be sure to obtain
and read carefully the Charter College of Education Guidelines for Students
Preparing Theses or Projects and the university and program guidelines
so that you understand clearly what is required at the beginning of your
program.
What if I want to pursue a credential at the same time I am enrolled
in a master's degree program?
Many students do this. You must apply separately for a master's
degree program and a credential program even though in some programs
the coursework for both overlaps. A degree program is governed by
the university, but a credential program is governed by the Commission
on Teacher credentialing. Different requirements apply.
Be sure your program adviser understands you wish to pursue both at the
time your program is planned.
Other Questions
For questions about your approved degree program plan, advancement
to candidacy, course substitutions, transfer courses, WPE petitions
for exemption, application for graduation, or questions about master's
degree programs contact the Charter College of Education Office of Graduate
Studies:
Location: KH D2070
Tel: (323)343-4303
For questions about application to the Charter College of Education,
credential program admission and advisement, application to credential
programs, CBEST/MSAT/SSAT or other testing required, your official student
file, applications for directed teaching, internship credentials, or any
questions concerning application and fees for California CTC -approved
credentials, contact the Charter College of Education Office of Student
Services.
Location: KH D2078
Tel: (323)343-4320
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