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Commencing in fall 2023, graduate programs will have the opportunity to become a Graduate Program of Excellence. Programs seeking to earn this distinction must be able to provide strong, compelling data and other examples as evidence of the program's excellence. Those programs earning the Graduate Programs of Excellence designation will receive a $7500 stipend to further student achievement and success. Therefore, programs are required to advance a budget plan as part of the application process to demonstrate how awarded funds will be used to advance student achievement and success.
Four criteria are used when reviewing a program for this designation:
For further information and application instructions please visit: Graduate Programs of Excellence requirements and application information
Graduate Program of Excellence Recipient |
Awarded |
MA in English | Spring 2023 |
MA in Political Science | Spring 2024 |
MS in Sustainability | Spring 2024 |
MS in Counseling | Spring 2024 |
MS in School Psychology | Spring 2024 |
MS Communication Disorders & Sciences | Spring 2024 |
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