The degree consists of a minimum of 30 semester credit hours including completion of a research thesis. At least 24 credits are to be taken in the major field including 18 credits of course work and 6 credits for the research thesis.
Students select other department courses to complete the remaining number of required credits.
The degree consists of a minimum of 30 semester credit hours including completion of a developmental creative component. A minimum of 24 credits are to be taken in the major field, with at least 21 credits of course work and 3 credits for the creative component. The creative component provides opportunity for action research, study of a local problem, an internship, or another activity approved by the student's committee.