The DSA Office is here for our students from application to graduation. The information on this page will help orientate our new students, provide current student forms, and get you ready for graduation.
Please review our Welcome Packet below, it contains lots of helpful information for newly admitted DSA students. Also visit the Graduate College page for degree deadlines, there are required forms for all students.
| Fall and Spring | Summer* | Final Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 9 hours full time | 6 hours full time | Minimum 2 hours |
| 5 hours half time | 3 hours half time | Minimum 2 hours |
* International students whose first semester is in the summer semester must enroll in 6 credit hours. All other times summer enrollment is optional
Add / Drop - 3 credit hour class
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Second Friday of semester | Second Friday of semester | 2nd day of class |
Add / Drop - 1 credit hour class
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd day of class | 3rd day of class | 1st day of class |
Changes to enrollment should not be made without contacting the DSAI office, doing so could delay graduation. Please review the univeristy policies for Add/Drop.
Students must complete the Request for Withdraw - Current Term to drop a course(s).
| STUDENT | REQUIRED FORMS |
|---|---|
| ALL MASTERS STUDENTS | Must complete a Program of Study their second semester. |
| THESIS STUDENTS | Must complete a Master's Thesis Topic and Committee Membership Form WITH their program of study. |
| BEFORE their final semester they must also submit their Request Authority for Thesis Defense form and Request for Degree Check. | |
| CERTIFICATE STUDENTS | Must complete a Program Report Form their first semester. |
| DOCTORAL STUDENTS | Must first complete an ACR and Committee form. Followed by General Exam Application for the Doctoral Degree, Request for Degree Check, Report of Reading Copy Submission and Request for Authority to Defend, Approval for Thesis/Dissertation Submission to SHAREOK |
| COURSE REPEAT | If you repeat a course you must submit a Repeat Policy Request Form for grade calculation. |
Here are example syllabi for the required core courses:
All students will complete DSA 5900 Professional Practice as part of their degree. To help prepare for this class please review the syllabus and these helpful documents:
Here are some examples of elective syllabi offered:
