Candidates for the master of education (Ed.M.) degree must complete
a minimum of 30 credits at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Six of the 30 required credits must be in courses outside the field of
specialization of the student`s major program. A minimum of 15 credits
must be in courses at the graduate level (numbered 500 or above).
Departments may, and in some cases do, set requirements in addition to
the minimum requirements given above. These requirements may include
comprehensive examinations and research papers. It is the
responsibility of the student to be informed of the standards of the
program and department of the major field as well as those of the
school.
Transfer credit from an accredited institution may be
accepted on approval of the student's adviser only in programs in which
more than 30 credits are required for graduation.