Exit from Online Programs
Capstone (Exit) Portfolio Requirements
Students complete the program by taking the M.Ed. Capstone Portfolio course during the semester of graduation. This course provides for further development of the capstone portfolio under the specific guidance of the Program Director. Students learn to select, categorize, and document their achievements and accomplishments for review and assessment related to the NBPTS certification process. A satisfactory portfolio is a requirement for recommendation for completion of the Online Masters of Education program.
The Capstone (Exit) Portfolio must be a well-written, integrated collection of the evidence that the student has acquired the competencies required for completion of the program. It should showcase the student’s best work as a graduate candidate and demonstrate the student’s expertise relative to the core propositions and discipline standards. The portfolio should provide tangible evidence of a wide range of the professional knowledge, dispositions, and performance that the candidate for graduation possesses in the following areas:
- Commitment to Student and their Learning
- Knowledge of Subject
- Management and Monitoring of Student Learning
- Reflective Practice
- Involvement in Learning Communities
A complete description of the portfolio process is presented in the Online Portfolio Guide.
Program Evaluation
Each candidate must complete the Student Evaluation of Program as part of their program completion requirements. This form is accessed through LiveText™ and may be set by the student to be confidential.
