This option provides the opportunity to develop an individualized curriculum that spans existing fields, both within the Graduate School of Education and Human Development and between the School and other schools and departments of the University and the Consortium.

The program is designed to meet specific career and professional objectives of applicants who have unique needs. The flexible program structure can be tailored to prepare for new and emerging fields in education and human development. This 36-credit-hour program is available within or across the three departments of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.

The individualized program must contain a 12-credit-hour core curriculum consisting of courses in human development, social/historical/philosophical foundations in education, and curriculum. The remaining 24 credit hours must correspond directly to the program objectives and bear a direct relationship to each of the areas identified above. A minimum of 6 credit hours of fieldwork, or the equivalent, must be a part of the program. All work toward the degree must be specified at the time the initial program is developed.