Full-time graduate status is a minimum of 9 credits for the fall and spring semesters. Full-time graduate status is a minimum of 4.5 credits for the Summer Session. All credit amounts are considered full time for the Winter Session. Students seeking to take more than 12 credits require the approval of their adviser, department chair, and associate dean.

The policy of the Graduate School of Education is that credit for a course may not be applied toward both of two degrees pursued simultaneously at Rutgers.

The requirements for degrees, examinations, and related program requirements are formulated by the faculty in accordance with its best judgment and are intended to provide the strongest possible professional preparation for students.

Modifications to academic regulations may be necessary from time to time. New regulations supersede old regulations.