Candicacy

For the first 15 credits in the program, you are a pre-candidate. During this time you meet with your advisor for initial program planning. Four courses, EPDES 930 Theory and Application of Second Language Learning, TSOL 534, TSOL 535 Linguistics for Language Teachers I & II and EDUC 500 Introduction to Research and Graduate Studies, should be taken within the first 15 hours, as a foundation for the rest of your coursework.

Candidacy review will occur the quarter following the completion of 15 credits. You will receive a letter from the Program Office along with a Candidacy Form when it is time to initiate this process. Your advisor will review your records, discuss any concerns about your progress, and work with you to develop a plan to address those concerns, if any. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for candidacy. Additional criteria for candidacy are identified in the College of Education Fair Process Manual.

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The Candidacy form is a contract between you and the university and serves as the foundation of the Graduation Worksheet. It identifies which courses will be taken (including electives and transfer credits), when the Comprehensive Exam will be taken, and which degree (MA or M.Ed.) will be earned (see Degree and Certificatioin Requirements).

In the event that a candidacy form must be changed, a Petition for Exception to Policy must be filed (available in the Program Office, 206.296.5908). The Petition states the requested change and the rationale for doing so. The Petition requires the signature of the your advisor, the Program Coordinator, and the Dean/Designee of the College of Education. Petitions may also be used to request acceptance of transfer credits or course substitutions (see Transfer of Credits).