Master’s Degree + 15 definition

Master’s Degree + 15 means graduate semester hours beyond the Master’s Degree. “Master’s Degree + 30” means graduate semester hours beyond the Master’s Degree. “Master’s Degree + 45” means graduate semester hours beyond the Master’s Degree.
Master’s Degree + 15 shall be defined as follows: A Master’s Degree from a state-recognized institution, plus 15 additional graduate credits; such additional credits must be on a graduate level and may include credits accumulated after receipt of a Bachelor’s Degree, except for credits accumulated during the program undertaken for the securing of said Master’s Degree. Credits may be counted although received during such program for the Master’s Degree if clearly not a part thereof.
Master’s Degree + 15. (“M+15”) refers to employees having educational attainment of a Master’s Degree plus at least fifteen but less than thirty graduate credits, which credits must be in the teacher’s field of certification, in his present area of employment or towards an advanced degree. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to provide necessary documentation to qualify for this compensation. “Master’s Degree + 30” (“M+30”) refers to employees having educational attainment of a Master’s Degree plus at least thirty graduate credits but less than forty-five graduate credits, which credits must be in the teacher’s field of certification, in his present area of employment or towards an advanced degree. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to provide necessary documentation to qualify for this compensation. “Master’s Degree + 45” (“M+45”) refers to employees having educational attainment of a Master’s Degree plus at least forty-five graduate credits but less than sixty graduate credits, which credits must be in the teacher’s field of certification, in his present area of employment or towards an advanced degree. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to provide necessary documentation to qualify for this compensation. “Master’s Degree + 60” (“M+60”) refers to employees having educational attainment of a Master’s Degree plus at least sixty graduate credits, which credits must be in the teacher’s field of certification, in his present area of employment or towards an advanced degree. It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to provide necessary documentation to qualify for this compensation.

Examples of Master’s Degree + 15 in a sentence

  • Master’s Degree + 15 semester hours --15 semester hours must be earned after receipt of the Master Degree.

  • An EMH teacher who receives a Master’s Degree, after initial hire, shall be advanced to the Master’s Degree + 15 Semester Hours column.

  • Differentials for Bachelors + 15 credits, Bachelors + 30 credits, Master’s Degree, Master’s Degree + 15, Master’s Degree + 30, Master’s Degree + 45 credits and Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution shall be as set forth in the attached appendices.

  • Differentials for Bachelors + 15 credits or Vocational Certificate + 60, Bachelors + 30 credits, Master’s Degree, Master’s Degree + 15 credits or Nationally Certified ASHA, Master’s Degree + 30 credits, Master’s Degree + 45 credits, shall be set forth in the attached appendices.

  • Master’s Degree + 15 semester hours (22 ½ quarter hours) – 15 graduate hours since conferring of Master’s Degree.

  • Differentials for Bachelors + 15 credits, Bachelors + 30 credits, Master’s Degree, Master’s Degree + 15, Master’s Degree + 30, Master’s Degree + 45 credits, Master’s Degree + 60 credits, and Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution shall be as set forth in the attached appendices.

  • There will be seven columns on the salary table: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree(Bachelor’s Degree +33), Master’s Degree + 15, Master’s Degree +30, Master’s Degree +45, Master’s Degree +60 and Master’s Degree +75 (Doctorate).


More Definitions of Master’s Degree + 15

Master’s Degree + 15. Certificated personnel who, in addition to qualifying for a Master’s Degree, have since earned fifteen additional graduate level credits in education. These credits must be approved by the Superintendent and preferably should be a doctoral program.