In order to be formally advanced to candidacy, a student must have:

• Achieved classified graduate standing;

• Completed, with a grade point average of 3.0 ("B"), 16 quarter hours of course work, at least 12 of which must have been at this university and approved by an advisor in the Educational Administration program;

• Note: Between the time of completing 15 units and 23 units of applicable course work the student is required to apply for advancement to candidacy.

• Filed an approved graduate program for completion of the degree. This must be prepared in consultation with an advisor in the College of Education and approved by the Dean of the College of Education and the Dean of Graduate Studies.