Depending on degree and concentration, Master's programs require a minimum of 48-72 quarter hours of coursework. Some of the Master's of Arts programs require the completion of a thesis.  In general some Master of Education programs requires two masters papers related to coursework.

The doctoral program requires a minimum of 76 quarter hours of coursework. Completion of a dissertation and an oral defense before a committee of three faculty members are included in the requirements that lead to a Doctor of Education degree.