Master's Degree
Minimum degree requirement is 33 graduate credits, 27 of which must be in Education and 6 of which may be in related fields. The student must pass a written and/or oral final comprehensive examination or submit a professional portfolio for review and approval upon completion of the program of studies. Applicants for departmental master's degrees should take the following steps:

1. Seek Admission to UWM Graduate School

• Application forms can be obtained by mail or in person from the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School, Mitchell Hall, Room 261, The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201, (414) 229 4982. On-line applications are available at: on-line applications.

• Read the instructions carefully and complete the forms accurately. Return them to the Dean of the Graduate School (indicate clearly the emphasis in Educational Administration).
  

 

• An undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 is required for clear admission. Students with less than a 2.75 G.P.A. may be admitted on probation if satisfactory evidence of ability to perform graduate study successfully is provided (graduate course work completed that shows academic ability, GRE scores, Miller Analogy Test scores, etc.).

• Applicants with low undergraduate grade point average may be required to take one or more graduate courses to indicate their ability to perform satisfactorily in graduate studies. Applicants with low UGPA's, who have already completed several graduate courses here or elsewhere, may use these courses to qualify them for admission. Courses used to qualify for admission would not be accepted to satisfy degree requirements.

• Students who wish to transfer credits from other campuses to their UWM programs must fill out an "Application for Transfer of Credit" available from the Graduate School in Mitchell Hall. The application should be completed during the first semester following admission or as soon as possible following completion of such a course. Up to 12 graduate credits may be transferred, with the approval of the Graduate School and the advisor.
  

 

• For detailed information on Graduate School requirements, see the Graduate School Bulletin available at the Graduate Student Services Office, Room 261, Mitchell Hall.

2. Allow for action on your application
The Graduate School will send your application to the Department of Administrative Leadership for review and recommendation. The Graduate School will notify you of the final action on your application.


3. Plan your program
If action on your application is favorable, you will receive a letter from the Department Chairperson suggesting an advisor to consult concerning your Master's Degree program. Before enrolling in any course, students should meet with an advisor to discuss the master's and Certification requirements, using this guide to become familiar with the program prior to initiating a conference. This conference should culminate in a program of studies signed by both the student and the advisor. It is strongly suggested that this be completed before or during the first semester of graduate work.

*Any changes in a program must have advisor approval, which can be obtained most of the time over the telephone. Advisors in the Department of Administrative Leadership are committed to helping students achieve success in their graduate programs and will be readily available to discuss any questions that students have regarding their professional objectives and academic progress. Students who wish to change advisors may do so by requesting a change from the Department Chair. Reasons for such a request will not be required; under no circumstances will a request for change of advisors impede progress toward the degree or certification sought.

4. Note time limits
Master's Degree programs must be completed within seven years of admission. For students in full time residence, it is possible to complete master's degree requirements in one academic year, plus one or two semesters. Part-time students are likely to require from three to five years to complete degree requirements, depending on whether or not they attend summer sessions.

5. Departmental grade requirements
Students who receive a grade of "C" or below in any departmental course, or a "B-" in two departmental courses may be dropped from the program.

• Applicants seeking licensure who already hold a Master's Degree are not required to complete a second graduate degree. They may register for all of the required course work as Non Degree Candidates (NDC) and be recommended for the appropriate license upon its successful completion. Work completed prior to beginning certification at UWM may be applied toward certification requirements as appropriate. There is no grade-point average admission requirement for NDC status.
  

 

• Completion of the Master's Degree in the Department of Administrative Leadership will meet Wisconsin academic requirements for certification as Principal, Director of Special Education and Pupil Services, Director of Instruction, or School Business Administrator only if the program includes the specific courses required by the Certification Code. Completion of the specialist certificate will meet Wisconsin academic requirements for certification as a superintendent only if the program includes specific courses required by the certification code. If certification is a goal, advisors must be notified in order to insure that all required course work is included in a program.
  

 

• Students who wish to appeal any action or decision of the department, any of its faculty, or the Graduate School may do so by following the Appeals Procedures listed in the current Graduate School Bulletin.