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Purpose of the Bulletin
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About the President
Programs of Study
The Vision for Graduate Education
Graduate Admissions Requirements
Admission Process
Categories of Admission
International Students
Admissions Decisions
Administrative Hold
Master’s Programs
Master of Accountancy
Master of Rehabilitation Counseling
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Non-Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs
Specific Education Specialist and Doctoral Programs
Educational Specialist Degree Programs
Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law, Ed.D.
Doctoral Program in Microbiology, Ph.D.
Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, DPT
General University Information
My ASU
152 Years of Leadership
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Accreditation and Standing of the University
Credit Hour Institutional Definition
Student Activities and Services
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Graduate Student Association (GSA)
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Religious Activities
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Testing Services
University Bookstore
The University Library and Learning Resources Center
Expenses and Financial Aid
Graduate Student Tuition
Special Fees
Veterans’ Expenses
Non-Alabama Resident Students
Credit Balances
Financial Aid
Policy on Financial Aid Applications
Financial Aid Application Procedures
Loans
Annual Loan Limits
Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships
Grants
State Grants
Financial Aid Application Procedures
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requirements for Federal Financial Aid Recipients
General Rules
Former ASU Students Returning to Complete their Degree:
Maximum Time Frame Requirement:
Probation Period:
Appeal of Financial Aid Suspension:
Conditions for Reinstatement:
Graduate School Policies and Procedures
Student Responsibility
Student Academic Responsibility Code
Course Load
Academic Status
Grading System
Registration
Advisement and Counseling
Continuous Enrollment Policy
Legal Residency Policy, Procedure and Requirements
Residency Requirements for Graduate Programs
Attendance and Absences
Admission to Candidacy
Master of Rehabilitation Counseling
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Master of Accountancy
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Master of Arts in History
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Science in Forensic Science
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Science in Applied Technology
Master of Education Traditional and Alternative-A
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology
Educational Leadership Policy and Law (Ed. D./Ph.D.)
Educator Certification
Grade Change
Course Substitution
Course Cancellation
Repeat Policy
Senior Privilege Option
Appeals
Comprehensive Examination
Transient Students/Courtesy Enrollment
English Proficiency for Graduate Students
Policy on Withdrawal from the University
Practicum
Transfer Credit
Thesis
Auditing Courses
Time Limitation
Revalidation of Coursework
Graduation and Certification
Language Requirement
Computer Language Option
Transcripts
Leave of Absence
Second Master’s Degree
Educational Specialist Programs
Doctoral Programs Policies
Educational Leadership, Policy and Law
Revalidation of Course Work Policy
Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology
Dissertation
The Graduate Council
The Graduate Faculty
Colleges and Programs
College of Business Administration
College of Education
Traditional Educator Preparation Programs
Alternative Educator Preparation Programs
Applied Technology, Master of Science
Biology, Master of Education
Biology, Master of Education (Alternative A)
School Counseling, Master of Education
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science (Non-Teaching)
Early Childhood Education, Master of Education
Early Childhood Education, Master of Education (Alternative A)
Elementary Education, Master of Education
Elementary Education, Master of Education (Alternative A)
English/Language Arts, Master of Education
English/Language Arts, Master of Education, (Alternative A)
Health Education, Master of Education
Health Education, Master of Education, Alternative A
History, Master of Education
History, Master of Education (Alternative A)
Instructional Leadership, Master of Education
Admissions Requirements
Instructional Leadership, Certification Only Option
Library Media P-12, Master of Education
Mathematics, Master of Education
Mathematics, Master of Education (Alternative A)
Department of Music
Evaluative Interview
Advisory Examination
Basic Exit Criteria for Advanced Degrees
Music, Master of Education, Vocal/Choral Emphasis or Instrumental Emphasis
Music, Master of Education (Alternative A)
Physical Education, Master of Education
Physical Education, Master of Education, Alternative A
Reading Specialist, Master of Education
Social Sciences, Master of Education
Social Sciences, Master of Education (Alternative A)
Special Education/Collaborative (K-6 or 6-12), Master of Education
Special Education/Collaborative (K-6 or 6-12), Master of Education (Alternative A)
Educational Specialist Degree Programs
Biology, Educational Specialist
Instructional Leadership, Educational Specialist
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Educational Specialist (Non-Certification Option)
School Counseling, Educational Specialist (Certification Option)
Early Childhood Education, Educational Specialist
Elementary Education, Educational Specialist
History, Educational Specialist
Library Media, Educational Specialist
Mathematics, Educational Specialist
Social Sciences, Educational Specialist
Teacher Leader, Educational Specialist
Educational Leadership, Policy and Law
College of Health Sciences
Clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy, Master of Science
Prosthetics and Orthotics, Master of Science
Master of Rehabilitation Counseling, MRC
Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling (Online)
Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies, Policy and Services (Online)
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Master of Arts, History
Master of Arts, History
Master of Social Work
Advanced Standing (one-year)
Traditional Full-Time (two-year)
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Biology, Master of Science
Forensic Science, Master of Science
Microbiology, Doctor of Philosophy
Mathematics, Master of Science