Master's Student Flow Chart (PDF)
Track your progress toward graduation by viewing the Master's Student Flow Chart (PDF).
Transfer of Credit
A maximum of 12 semester hours may be transferred from accredited institutions if the following conditions are met:
Graduation Application Process
Students nearing completion of their coursework are required to complete the online graduation application, available through FlashLine, by published deadlines. The online application is used for all degree and certificate programs. See our page on Applying to Graduation for more information.
Licensure Requirement (Not Required for Graduation)
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.
Change of Degree or Major
The appropriate form must be completed if students decide to change their degree/major. Upon approval, a new plan of study must be filed. The form should be used when students desire to change from one Master's or Ed.S. program into another.
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Thesis/Master's Project
The Master of Arts degree in which a student is writing a thesis includes a minimum of 6 credit hours of Thesis I 60199. Upon completion of the 6 required hours, students must continually register for Thesis II 60299 each semester until completion of degree requirements. No more than 6 hours of thesis credit may be counted toward completion of degree requirements.
Please Note: All theses must be submitted electronically