Department of Educational Studies - College of Education

Appendix A: Timeline for C & D Master's Students

Timeline for C&D Master’s Students

First Summer after Admission

Although most new students begin classes in the Fall, 3 courses are available during the summer: EDPS 50100, EDPS 53300, and STAT 50100.

First Fall
mid-October	register for Spring classes
First Spring
Jan.-Mar.	explore internship possibilities; form advisory committee (for Plan of Study) and submit Plan of Study draft by January 10
mid-March	register for Summer (if desired) and Fall classes
Feb 1	file Plan of Study with Graduate Studies office
April	confer with Program Coordinator regarding internship placement and "third level" placement
First Summer
	you may wish to take courses (talk with your advisor); EDPS 52200 and STAT 50100 are usually available
Second Fall
mid-October	register for Spring classes; mark “Candidate Yes” on form if you plan to graduate in May
end of October	plan of Study must be on file with Graduate Studies office for May graduation
December	register for NCC exam;
Second Spring
mid-March	register for summer classes (if needed); mark “Candidate Yes” on form if you plan to graduate in August
mid-April	take NCC exam; initiate licensure application in OPPL; request letters of recommendation
May	begin job applications in schools

Please note that there is a very helpful EDST Graduate Student Guide on the web at: http://www.education.purdue.edu/gradoffice/