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Although this handbook is an excellent resource, much of the information about area of specialization requirements will come from your Faculty Adviser. Additional (and important) information about requirements and policies are covered by the General Information Catalog and the the Graduate Catalog. The Graduate School website contains many rules, policies, and resources for graduate students, so you should become familiar with that site as well.
Students are responsible for understanding the rules and policies that govern their academic degrees and the processes involved to ensure successful academic progress to degree. The University catalogs and this handbook will assist in that process. You are advised to use all resources available to you and to plan well in advance to meet necessary deadlines.
If you and your faculty adviser cannot find the answer to your question in available resources, the EDP Graduate Adviser and Graduate Coordinator are available to assist you.