Programs of Study 

What is a Program of Study?

Programs of Study (PoS) are the roadmap to completing your degree. They outline the courses required to take and allow students to map out your time in your graduate program. 

All students are required to submit a Program of Study. Failure to submit your Program of Study will result in an academic hold being placed on your account and makes you ineligible to graduate.

Your Program of Study is reviewed and signed by your faculty advisor as well as the Associate Dean of Graduate Student Services and becomes a part of your record while at the Lynch School. 


When is the Program of Study Due?

Master's Deadlines

For master's students, except for those in the Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling program, the Program of Study is due during your second term of enrollment. If you begin your program in the fall semester, your Program of Study is due during the spring semester. 

Fall Program of Study Deadline: October 1st

Spring Program of Study Deadline: March 1st

Summer Program of Study Deadline: July 1st

Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling students must submit their Program of Study in their first semester of enrollment, according to the deadlines below.

MHC Program of Study Deadline: December 1st

School Counseling Program of Study Deadline: November 1st

Doctoral Deadlines 

All doctoral students, except for those in the Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. program, must submit their Program of Study by the Fall Deadline during their second year of enrollment.

Curriculum & Instruction Ph.D. students must submit their Program of Study by the Spring Deadline during their first year of enrollment. 

How Do I Complete my Program of Study?

In order to complete your program of study you must meet with your faculty advisor. You'll discuss the courses you plan to take and your goals for completing your degree. 

For each course you should indicate the year and the semester that you took or plan to take the course.  All electives must be filled out with proper course numbers and titles or your Program of Study will not be accepted. 

If you plan to transfer in credits, waive a requirement, or substitute a course, please make sure to indicate that in the T/W column and submit the appropriate paperwork along with your Program of Study. 

Please see the Example Program of Study for more information. 

Once you complete your Program of Study, please submit it to the Graduate Office through the Forms Submission Link. Our team will review your form and circulate it for signatures through PandaDoc. 

Example Program of Study

Example Program of Study.pdf

Step by Step Instructional Video

Program of Study- Instructional Video.mp4