Readiness for Graduation

Completion of the major in Education includes the development of both a Capstone project and an electronic portfolio of the student's work, which is updated in each education course. These demonstrate a student's successful mastery of each of the program's learning outcomes and the Zayed University learning outcomes.

The Capstone project is presented by the student along with her final portfolio. It is planned during the sixth and seventh semesters and completed in the final semester of study. The project is expected to synthesize the knowledge and experiences of academic study and professional practice.  Students are encouraged to be innovative and collaborative with the capstone so that they complete a project that enables them to integrate their knowledge and skills.  Students are assessed on their Capstone project by the faculty. Assessment tools have been specifically designed to evaluate each project's fulfillment of its objectives and relationship to the world of practice.

All students must meet the University's graduation requirements, which include completion of all general education, Colloquy requirements, and the requirements of the degree plan. 

Students must receive a "C-" or better in all Education and Discipline Studies Courses and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.  Completion of the eight-semester curriculum plans requires 124 to 129 semester credit hours.

Graduates from the College of Education are well suited for positions in government and private schools or in industry or government service. Additionally, students may wish to pursue graduate work in Education or relate.