Each student must complete at least 600 clock hours of approved supervised internship activity. However, there are two years of required sequenced courses, so most students reside in Laramie for two full years. It is possible to earn the degree on a part time basis. During the first year, students should design their Program of Study. This is a two day written exam with questions designed by the department and students' committee.
Oral exams follow successful completion of written exams.
Then students are ready to move on to dissertation topics and present a prospectus to their committees. An admission to the program is by vote of the faculty. Applications for admission will not be voted upon until the student's file is complete. University policy states that persons not admitted to a program are considered non degree in status and are advised through a central office. Course work taken prior to program admission may not be applicable to a degree.