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Degree-Specific Information<\/h1>\n

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MAE <\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 M.Ed.<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Ed.S.<\/a><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Find degree-specific information\u2014like curriculum guides, timelines, and advising resources\u2014for undergraduate and graduate programs in the School of Teaching & Learning.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_menu menu_id=”5″ module_class=”pa-vertical-menu” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” menu_font=”Lato|700|||||||” menu_text_color=”#1C2F3D” menu_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#E8E8E8″ custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” custom_css_before=”content:’Menu’;” custom_css_menu_link=”margin-left: 8px; ” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_menu][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”mae” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/school-teaching-learning\/files\/2025\/05\/halftone.png” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”2%” background_image_height=”1%” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”4px||4px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||5px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

MAE Students<\/h2>\n

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From Admission to Completion: <\/strong>Successfully Navigating the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Degree <\/strong>School of Teaching & Learning (STL), College of Education<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”A. Upon Admission to Your Graduate Program” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”eb906ed1-66bf-4c4a-a21d-638858b818b5″ title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

1. Obtain your Gatorlink account through UF\u2019s Computing Help Desk<\/p>\n

2. Send your Gatorlink username (which is your UFL email address) to: Ms. Kay Curcio (kcurcio@coe.ufl.edu<\/a>) and Mrs. Lindsey Slatton (lslatton@coe.ufl.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n

3. Familiarize yourself with your student profile within ONE.UF. Provide the University with your emergency contact information. Do this by using my.ufl.edu account. Use your Gatorlink name and password to enter the system. You must do this every semester prior to registration time; you can\u2019t register for classes without doing so.<\/p>\n

4. Schedule an appointment to meet with your advisor. Contact information for your advisor is found in your admissions letter that you received.<\/p>\n

5. Attend the STL Orientation for new masters students early in your first semester.<\/p>\n

6. Check your UFL email account regularly to get important updates from the UF Graduate School, the College of Education, and STL.<\/p>\n

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1. Schedule an appointment with your advisor to set your program of study.When you and your advisor have completed and signed your program of study, submit it to the STL Graduate Studies Office in Norman 2403.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”C. Each Semester in Your Program” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”eb906ed1-66bf-4c4a-a21d-638858b818b5″ title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

1. Schedule an appointment with your advisor to make sure you are on track with your program of study. Determine your appropriate courses for the upcoming semester(s).<\/p>\n

2. Update your emergency contact information at\u00a0http:\/\/my.ufl.edu<\/a> so you can be cleared for registration.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”D. For Students Taking the Thesis Option” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”eb906ed1-66bf-4c4a-a21d-638858b818b5″ title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1. Establish your thesis committee including your advisor and at least one other graduate faculty member.<\/p>\n

2. At least one semester prior to graduation, visit the ETD lab so you will understand how to format and write your master\u2019s thesis. Information on the ETD lab can be found at\u00a0http:\/\/helpdesk.ufl.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ETD-Guide.pdf<\/a>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”E. The Semester You Graduate” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”eb906ed1-66bf-4c4a-a21d-638858b818b5″ title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

1. Apply to graduate through Student Self Service\u00a0(https:\/\/student.ufl.edu\/<\/a>). Typically, this must be done during the first month of the semester.
2. Make sure you are registered for a minimum of 3 credit hours the semester you are graduating (2 credits if in the summer).
3. If you are taking the master\u2019s thesis option, make sure you meet the UF Graduate School deadline for the submission of your thesis. Information on deadlines and the Thesis Checklist can be found at\u00a0http:\/\/graduateschool.ufl.edu\/graduate-life\/graduation\/graduation-checklist\/<\/a>
4. Schedule your master\u2019s thesis defense with your advisor and committee.
5. If completing the master\u2019s project instead of a thesis, talk to your advisor about how to present it.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”F. Graduating” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”eb906ed1-66bf-4c4a-a21d-638858b818b5″ title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1. Follow all instructions from the UF Graduate School and COE Student Services regarding graduation instructions. These are sent to your UFL email account.<\/p>\n

2. The UF Bookstore is where you order, pick up, and return graduation regalia.<\/p>\n

3. Graduate, Celebrate, and Succeed![\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#1F7E98″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Lato|||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#1F7E98″ header_3_font_size=”18px” header_3_letter_spacing=”2px” custom_margin=”||6px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Resources<\/h3>\n

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