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Educational Specialist Degree Forms and Deadlines

For information contact
Eva Bachman
1100 Seaton Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0619
402-472-8669
ebachman1@unl.edu

Complete the numbered steps below, and refer to the deadline list as needed.

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1

Appointment of the Supervisory Committee

The Appointment of Supervisory Committee form should be filed by the student prior to the completion of 42 credit hours.

  • Download this form in PDF format. The form must be typed.
  • The Graduate Chair of the department must sign the form.
  • The committee must consist of at least three graduate faculty.
  • If any changes to the committee are made after this form is submitted to Graduate Studies, the student's advisor must notify Eva Bachman in writing.
  • For more information, Graduate Bulletin.

2

Program of Studies for the Ed.S. Degree

The Program of Studies form must be completed and submitted to the Graduate Studies office within three weeks of approval of the Supervisory Committee by Graduate Studies.

  • Download this form in PDF format. The form must be typed.
  • The form must be signed by the Supervisory Committee Chair.
  • The Ed.S. degree requires a minimum of 66 total credit hours. At the time of the filing of the Program of Studies, there should be at least 24 hours remaining to be taken.
  • After the Program of Studies has been filed with Graduate Studies, any changes should be submitted in writing. A "Request for Change of Program" form is available from Graduate Studies, or a memo may be submitted by the student's advisor to Eva Bachman outlining the additions, deletions, or substitutions.
  • For more information, refer to the Graduate Bulletin.

3

Application for Degree

Download this form in PDF format.

The completed form and $25 payment should be filed with Graduation Services, 109 Canfield Administration Building, before the deadline date for the expected graduation term.


4

Final Report for the Ed.S. Degree

A final report must be filed with Graduate Studies 14 days before graduation. This should include signatures of committee members, the date the comprehensive exam was passed, and information about the student.

  • Download this form in PDF format. The form must be typed.