Continuous departmental evaluation of student progress is made throughout graduate matriculation. The department reserves the right to terminate the program of any student for justifiable reasons. D. program enables graduates to assume leadership positions in education, and prepares teachers and other educational personnel to study problems of education. The emphasis may vary considerably, depending upon individual goals. The program normally consists of a minimum of 72 credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree.
Some programs have additional credit hour requirements.
At least 48 credit hours must be taken at the University at Buffalo. No more than 12 of a student's total dissertation credits may be used to meet this requirement. A completed dissertation acceptable to the student's dissertation committee is a requirement for the Ed.D. degree. A student must maintain continuous registration until all requirements of the degree are fulfilled. If such registration should be impossible, the student must secure a leave of absence.