The practice courses and field instruction are taken during the second and third years. Practice seminars and concurrent field instruction must be taken in consecutive years. Students may not take fewer than two courses per semester. Each seminar meets once a week. Normally, classes in the master's programs are held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Some courses require time in the computer laboratory.
Students should plan to be at the School at least two days per week. Courses in the doctoral program are open to MSS students in special circumstances and require the permission of the instructor. It is essential that MSS students and their advisers consult the director of the doctoral program about procedures for registering in doctoral courses. Credits for the MSS degree must total 18.