2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...
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Master <strong>of</strong> Arts and Master <strong>of</strong> Science Degree (A.M.; M.S.)In addition to the specific requirements st<strong>at</strong>ed above, individualdepartments in the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> may require additional coursesto complete the student’s degree program. A student who passes apr<strong>of</strong>iciency examin<strong>at</strong>ion in any <strong>of</strong> the required courses listed above isexcused from th<strong>at</strong> course requirement. However, unit credit toward thedegree is not given for courses passed by such an examin<strong>at</strong>ion.MASTER OF ARTS AND MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE(A.M., M.S.)The Master <strong>of</strong> Arts and Master <strong>of</strong> Science ProgramThe Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (A.M.) and Master <strong>of</strong> Science (M.S.) degree programsare for the student who has research interests in educ<strong>at</strong>ion. Thecandid<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong>ten enters these programs with the intent <strong>of</strong> eventuallypursuing a doctoral program leading to the Ed.D. or Ph.D. degree. Themajor difference between these degrees and the Ed.M. is the requirementth<strong>at</strong> a master's thesis be completed and defended as part <strong>of</strong> the degree.Program PlanUpon admission to a Master <strong>of</strong> Arts or a Master <strong>of</strong> Science program, eachstudent is assigned an academic adviser in a field <strong>of</strong> specializ<strong>at</strong>ion. Thestudent and adviser plan a program <strong>of</strong> study to meet the student’sindividual goals and general degree requirements. Departments mayrequire th<strong>at</strong> a copy <strong>of</strong> the program plan be kept on file.Unit RequirementsOnce admitted to the A.M. or M.S. program, students must complete aminimum <strong>of</strong> 8 units on the <strong>Urbana</strong>-Champaign campus or in <strong>University</strong>extramural courses, <strong>of</strong> which 2 units may be for thesis credit (499). Aminimum <strong>of</strong> 1/2 unit <strong>of</strong> thesis credit (499) is required.Credit for Work Completed ElsewhereA Master <strong>of</strong> Arts or a Master <strong>of</strong> Science candid<strong>at</strong>e may petition totransfer up to 2 1/2 units <strong>of</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e credit earned <strong>at</strong> other universitiesto apply toward the 8-unit requirement. Official transcript(s) must be<strong>at</strong>tached to the petition if not previously filed in the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong>.Work involved must be <strong>at</strong> the gradu<strong>at</strong>e level and must have beencompleted within the last five years with grades <strong>of</strong> A or B. A petitionermust have completed <strong>at</strong> least 2 units <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> <strong>at</strong><strong>Urbana</strong>-Champaign. Credit acceptance cannot exceed 1/4 unit for 1semester hour or 1/2 unit for 3 quarter hours. When transfer credit isrecommended, a valid<strong>at</strong>ing st<strong>at</strong>ement by someone who teaches a similar22
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