In the education professions, graduate study at the master's degree level is designed to increase the competence of teachers and other school personnel. The degree is also designed for those who wish to gain opportunities for cultural advancement in the field of general education. The master's degree is not a terminal degree. In addition to opening the way to general professional and personal advancement, it may be considered a step toward the Specialist in Education degree or toward the achievement of a doctoral degree. The master's degrees offered are described below and in the departmental sections of the catalog.
All degrees have common and unique requirements.
Students should read both the general regulations and the particular requirements for each degree. The university is authorized to offer the Master of Accounting degree, but the program is still in the planning phase. The university is authorized to offer the Master of Arts degree in art, communication, English, and history. All regulations for the master's degree apply to the Master of Arts. Research options I, II, and III are generally available for the Master of Arts degree.