Students meet with advisors to develop planned programs designed to meet individual needs.
Candidates may enroll in a maximum of 8 hours of course work before admission to the program and should apply through the School of Education Admissions Office. The Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum Studies allows graduate students to pursue a rigorous, interdisciplinary program in the foundations of education. This degree is suited primarily for the experienced teacher or the liberal arts degree holder who wishes to develop expertise in curriculum development, teaching practices, and program evaluation. Candidates must hold or be working toward the professional terminal degree in optometry. All optometry students will have 11 credit hours available for course work of their choice over and above the annual required hours within the O.D. degree.