Can I successfully complete the Ed.S. program on a part-time basis?
Students who take 4 courses each semester complete the Ed.S. degree in three years, including a year long internship. Because of the high number of courses required to complete the program, we strongly encourage students to be full-time. (Keep in mind that the University requires that the Ed.S. program be completed in 5 years.) We do have a few students who have completed the program on a part-time basis, taking two courses each semester. Most have entered the program with a Masters degree and have been able to waive selected courses, therefore they have had to take fewer courses overall. The majority of our courses are offered in the evening (4 p.m. or later). However students must also complete practicum experiences for which they are in the schools for a minimum of 2-8 hours per week (depending on the number of practice-based courses that semester) in addition to the semester-long integrated practicum (400 hours total). Finally, the most challenging aspect in attempting to complete
