Graduate Academic Support and Advising

Academic Support within the College of Education serves two unique functions. The first is to maintain accurate records for each student enrolled in the programs of the College. This includes but is not limited to programs of study, applications to the college, and graduation. Located below are printable copies of forms students will need to fulfill the requirements of their programs. Also included are deadlines for these materials to be returned to the Office of Academic Services. These dates are guidelines for returning these items. Please contact Academic Services for more information regarding each semester's specific deadlines.

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Admission to Teacher Education

Graduate Deadlines

Summer 2008 Graduate Deadlines

Master's Program of Study

Specialist's Program of Study

Requirements for Doctoral Study

Doctoral Program of Study

Dissertation Prospectus Guidelines and Approval Procedures

Dissertation Prospectus Guidelines
Prospectus Clearance Form
Dissertation Prospectus Approval Form (required by FSU in addition to the COE form)
COE Dissertation Prospectus Approval Form
COE Committee Approval Form
Outside Committee Member Evaluation Form
Thesis Prospectus Approval Form (required by FSU in addition to the COE form)
Outside Committee Member Dissertation Defense Report Form
Dissertation and Thesis Preperation
Graduate Exception Requests Form
Request for Evaluation and Posting of Graduate Transfer Credit

Supervisory Committee Form

FSU Office of Graduate Studies Forms

FSU Office of Graduate Studies

FSU Office of Graduate Studies offers information on funding opportunities, news and events, electronic thesis and dissertation (ETD) guidelines, degree programs and certificate programs, fee waivers, as well as links to staff contact information, a searchable scholarship database, important forms for students and much more.

The second function of the COE Academic Support Services is to maintain and report accurate data as requested by external certification and regulatory agencies regarding the College of Education. Our staff creates the numerous reports that allow for advanced certification in programs like the National Council for the Accreditation for Teacher Education. They also provide information for our inclusion in renowned media reports like the U.S. News and World Reports issue on colleges and universities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the college admission standards? -- See Undergraduate Information, Graduate Information, and University Admissions.

I have to drop/add a class, what do I do? -- During the first three days of class, individual courses may be added, dropped, or sections of a course changed. Students are financially liable for any fees that appear on their schedule after the third day of class. Courses may now be dropped through the SEVENTH WEEK OF CLASSES, per new University policy. After the seventh week of classes, courses may be dropped ONLY in EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. Such courses will appear on the student's transcript with the notation, "WD." ALL STUDENTS MUST PICK UP A PETITION TO DROP/ADD COURSES FROM THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SERVICES (108 Stone). You will be required to fill out official forms. No forms....no drop/add!

I have exempted the CLAST exam. What exams should I take for admissions? -- For persons who are already exempt from the CLAST, The Florida Teacher Certification General Knowledge Test is acceptable in lieu of CLAST for admission.

New FTCE Administrator

I want to change my major to education. What do I have to do? -- If you have completed your Liberal Studies program and wish to be an education major, you should visit the department in the area of your interests and find out what the department's admission requirements are. Some programs limit the number of students due to the large number of applicants. It is strongly advised that you do this as early as possible within the semester and or year. However, if you have NOT completed your Liberal Studies program, you should contact the Office of Academic Services, 108 Stone Bldg. to seek advisement.