Eight of the twelve must be in the department, including 401 and four other 400-level courses. A special two-year MS program with a specialization in education is also available. Requirements include courses in the School of Education and Social Policy. Each PhD and MS candidate works closely with a faculty adviser on a research project. Projects may be experimental, theoretical, or a combination, depending on student and faculty interest.
All research done in the department directly applies to the dissertation or thesis.
We believe that active involvement in and reporting of original research are key elements in a graduate student s maturation.