Advancement to the Degree

The three steps of advancement for the specialist in education degree are the following:

• The applicant is admitted to graduate study.

• The student is admitted to candidacy for the degree.

• The candidate completes degree requirements.

The student is expected to know the requirements for the degree. The responsibility for correct interpretation of the rules rests with the student.

Candidates, with prior consent of the committee, may take up to 6 graduate credits in other approved institutions of higher education.

See Time Allowed for a Master’s or Specialist Degree.