To monitor candidate’s progression through the MAEd Program, transition points have been determined to monitor candidate’s academic progress, satisfactory progress of degree requirements, and demonstration of expected professional dispositions. Beginning Summer 2019, the plan for these transition points is:

• Application to program: applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.00 G.P.A. from a regionally accredited institution OR earn a score in at least the 50th percentile on the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

• EDUC 502 (early in program): In order to attend this course, the course instructor will review the academic transcript and completed disposition form for each candidate to be sure each candidate has:
  • 2.5 semester GPA,
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA,
  • A’s and B’s in every course,
  • Satisfactory progress in degree plan,
  • Target on all disposition areas.
• EDUC 512 (middle of program): In order to attend this course, the course instructor will review the academic transcript and completed disposition form for each candidate to be sure each candidate has:
  • 2.5 semester GPA,
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA,
  • A’s and B’s in every course,
  • Satisfactory progress in degree plan,
  • Target on all disposition areas.
• EDUC 581 (end of program): In order to attend this course, the course instructor will review the academic transcript and completed disposition form for each candidate to be sure each candidate has:
  • 2.5 semester GPA,
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA,
  • A’s and B’s in every course,
  • Satisfactory progress in degree plan,
  • Target on all disposition areas.
• Graduation from program: candidates must have:
  • Cumulative 3.0 GPA in M.A.Ed. courses;
  • Completion of 12 credit-hours in Education Common Core with at least a B in each course;
  • Completion of 18 credit-hours in specific area of emphasis with at least a B in each course;
  • Successful completion of M.A.Ed. Professional Dispositions forms;
  • Completion of all M.A.Ed. requirements within seven years.
• If any expectation is not met during any course transition point (EDUC 502, 512, 581), the candidate, advisor, and program director will meet to develop, document, and implement a remediation plan.
• A graduate student must fulfill the requirements listed in the WLU Graduate Catalog that was in effect at the time of his/her original entrance to WLU. After consulting with his/her assigned academic advisor, a graduate student may request a change to a more recent Graduate Catalog if it is in his/her best interest to do so. If a graduate student is not enrolled at WLU for at least one fall or spring semester and decides to reenroll the following academic year, he/she will be required to complete the graduation requirements of the WLU Graduate Catalog in effect at the time of reenrollment. Graduation requirements for teacher certification/licensure programs are subject to changes mandated by the state at any time.