In addition, study options are available to provide eligibility for both Class A and Class AA certification application. Admission and degree requirements for the Graduate School and for the College of Education are detailed in an earlier section of this catalog. All these programs of study are based on a cohort approach to instruction. Cohorts are established annually for June admission. Admission forms and requirements, specific program parameters, and departmental policies are available through the office of the departmental chair.
Preparation includes the development of scholarly, research, and practical administrative abilities.
The exclusively graduate-level program offers the M.A., Ed.D., and Ph.D. degrees. Program admission is required in addition to admission to the Graduate School. Local, state, federal, and private agencies are utilized in cooperative ways in order to establish reality-oriented programs. Officials of various government agencies and bodies are actively sought to assist extensively in the development and implementation of course offerings. Field studies are regularly generated and utilized in addition to research conducted by faculty and advanced students.