Courses are taught within a calendar year. This is followed by the post-campus phase that usually involves projects in which students apply what they are learning in their own school settings. It is possible to extend the program beyond three years, but not beyond six years. Comprehensive exams are administered following the third year of study. The exam is typically given during the first week of March.
Educational theory is applied to professional practice.
School administrators and supervisors are equipped to assume leadership in schools. Classroom teachers are equipped to bring about greater integration of curricula within schools. Teachers and administrators are equipped to facilitate needed change within their schools. Teachers and administrators are equipped to describe the role of schools in society. Two graduate level special student programs are available.