Course List

Code	Title	Hours
APS 921	The Scholar Practitioner	3
APS 922	Strategic Leadership	3
APS 960	Education Policy	3
APS 945	Analysis and Assessment of Education Programs	3
APS 946	Leadership in Professional Learning	3
APS 947	Curriculum Innovation and Leadership	3
APS 985	Leadership Portfolio in Education	3
APS 933	Foundations of Research	3
APS 979	Practicum in Education: Education Leadership	3
APS 997	Capstone	6
Education Specialist Comprehensive Exam
Total Hours		33

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees¹ require:

• Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
• A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
• Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
• Degree completion within 8 years.

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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
APS 921	The Scholar Practitioner	3
APS 922	Strategic Leadership	3
APS 945	Analysis and Assessment of Education Programs	3
	Hours	9
Spring
APS 946	Leadership in Professional Learning	3
APS 947	Curriculum Innovation and Leadership	3
APS 960	Education Policy	3
	Hours	9
Second Year
Fall
APS 933	Foundations of Research	3
APS 985	Leadership Portfolio in Education	3
	Hours	6
Spring
APS 997	Capstone	6
	Hours	6
	Total Hours	30

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.