Graduation Requirements

All students:

• Complete course work within time limits and GPA guidelines
• Complete of a major Curriculum and Instruction project
• Complete an initial research project (EDRM505)
• Comprehensive examinations (include Portfolio Presentation)
• Document mastery of program roles through the development and presentation of the portfolio

Specialist Students with an elementary and/or secondary level:
 

• Qualify for Seventh-day Adventist and/or public-school certification in the area(s) of specialty prior to graduation.
• Achieve a minimum of two years satisfactory classroom experience prior to receiving the EdS degree.

Doctoral students:

• Meet residency requirements
• Complete basic research method project
• Complete advanced research method project (PhD only)
• Complete and successfully defend doctoral dissertation
• Research competence
• Dissertation