Courses Outside the Department
It is possible for students to complete part of their program (up to four half-courses) outside the Department. Courses for this purpose should be approved in writing by the Department in advance.
Deadlines
Graduate studies are subject to a variety of deadlines, ranging from when assignments are due to deadlines for submission of theses or application for awards or grants. Students should be familiar with such deadlines and should abide by them. It is noted that deadlines imposed by the University or external agencies are not within Department control. The Department assumes no responsibility for the consequences of students not adhering to deadlines.
Educational Administration Graduate Course Grading Policy
Evaluation of student performance in graduate courses is according to the following criteria and categories:
CRITERIA FOR GRADING A GRADUATE TERM PAPER
GRADING CATEGORIES:
90-100 Exceptional paper in all respects, and in addition, contains original, creative thought publication quality
85-89 Excellent paper with respect to most or all criteria.
80-84 Very good paper Meets most of the criteria very well.
75-79 Good paper. Meets some of the criteria very well, and the remaining adequately.
70-74 Satisfactory paper. Meets all the criteria adequately. Competent, though not outstanding.
60-69 Minimally acceptable paper Lacks originality in that it imitates references too closely, or it is deficient in three or more of the criteria.
< 60 Not acceptable.A paper that is deficient on most of the listed criteria. Does not meet the standards required for writing at the graduate studies level. Revised January 1999
CRITERIA
1. Research is evident, the student has reviewed literature that is relevant current and useful in understanding the topic. Not only books, but journals, monographs, research reports, and possibly non-print sources such as interviews, tapes, films, microfiche, and microfilm have been used.
2. Sources of information are acknowledged in an acceptable manner (i.e. AP class="arial12"A 5th Edition).The names of authors consulted are used in the text of the paper.
3. The paper says something substantive about the topic that is of value to the reader. The writer has been selective in the literature reviewed.
4. The writer's own input is evident, the ideas taken from the literature are utilized to make observations, discuss implications, develop generalizations and draw conclusions.
5. The paper is characterized by clarity simplicity, parsimony and good English. It can be easily read and understood by a colleague.
6. The paper has overall quality. The writer understands the topic and displays an ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to evaluate ideas and to express thoughts fluently.
Evaluation of Teaching
Evaluation of teaching is a Departmental practice for all courses taught. During the last two weeks of each course, students are asked to complete an online questionnaire (SEEQ) rating the strengths and weaknesses of the course and instruction. An opportunity is also provided for comment. The Student Evaluation of Educational Quality (SEEQ) is found in PAWS under the student course tools.
Information gathered is confidential. NSIDs are used only to validate course registration and to ensure that no one completes the same evaluation more than once. After the final grades have been approved and posted, a summary of the numeric responses along with any written comments are released to the department head and the instructor.
Reading Courses
Open to students in the Masters thesis option or Ph.D. Reading courses must comply with the regulations of Graduate Studies. A work plan is prepared in advance and must be approved by the sponsoring Faculty member and the Head.
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