The administrative structure has four levels: closest to the student is the faculty advisor, who must advise and concur with the student on all programmatic decisions. Next, the Division Head insures that students' programs follow divisional guidelines. Then, the Office of Student Services approves all programmatic decisions. Last, the Committee of Degrees, Admissions and Standards (CDAS) is the final authority.
Empowered by the Chair and the Department of Education faculty to develop and oversee the implementation of educational policy, CDAS also serves as an appeals board for students or faculty members who feel that decisions made at lower levels were unfair or ill-informed.
This handbook is a summary of all Department of Education policies and procedures for Master's and Doctoral students. It includes only those policies which diverge from, or are supplemental to, Universities. The handbook generally does not include university-wide policies and procedures, nor specific Department of Education Divisional requirements. Students are strongly advised to consult both the Standards and Procedures Handbook for Graduate Study at UCLA and any Divisional publications for other procedures and requirements. Students are also advised to consult with the Office of Student Services on any specific policy for changes or updates.
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