The Graduate School of Education focuses on providing practical education and provides continuous support for students continuing their study into Ph.D. program. The School only requires of 12 minimum credits in major (2 out of 6 courses must be compulsory major courses] and students can receive a degree without writing a thesis if 4 more credits (2 courses; 2 compulsory courses starting from 2008) are earned in addition to 24 credits.