Master's Advisement Procedures
Each master's degree or certification student in the special education program is assigned an advisor by the Program Coordinator. The student's advisor will assist the student in registering for classes each semester and completing a degree plan and/or endorsement plan. The student must contact the assigned advisor in advance to arrange a time for advisement during preregistration or registration week.
New students entering the special education program should contact the Program Coordinator who will assign an advisor. The student may opt to attend open advisement during preregistration or registration week to meet with a temporary advisor for the purposes of enrolling in classes for the upcoming semester. However, a permanent advisor will be assigned immediately thereafter by the Program Coordinator.
The certification plan (for certification) and/or degree plan (for graduation) are the primary advisement tools. Both are completed early in the student's program, ideally in the first semester, and provide the listing of courses needed for graduation. The student is responsible for keeping the endorsement and/or degree plans updated and for bringing the plans to advisement sessions. Students need to file degree plan changes when necessary.
The student's advisor will provide other forms of guidance as requested by the student. This includes providing suggestions for preparing for the comprehensive examination.