Master's programs require a minimum of 52 quarter hours of coursework, depending on degree and concentration. Completion of a thesis and an oral defense before a committee of three faculty members leads to a Master of Arts degree. The Master of Education degree requires two 20-25 page papers related to coursework; one reviews literature in an area of interest and the other is an integrative paper relating theory and practice. Both papers are supervised by a faculty member. Consult the Thesis and Masters Papers Handbook for details. The Teaching and Learning program requires no additional research for a Master of Education degree. The doctoral program requires a minimum of 68 quarter hours of coursework. Completion of a dissertation and an oral defense before a committee of three faculty members leads to a Doctor of Education degree. Consult the Ed.D. handbook for additional details.
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