The Certificate of Advanced Study in Secondary Education (Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction) is a 30 hour individually designed program and is available to students who have completed a master's degree in Secondary Education or a related field. A student in the C.A.S.is also required to complete a capstone experience, such as an action research project or internship. If s/he has not already completed an action research project at the master's level, then s/he should take the two-course sequence of action research courses (EHD 586 and EHD 587) offered through this program. If s/he has already done an action research project, then an internship may be arranged through another program, such as Educational Leadership. Aside from the capstone, a student in the C.A.S. program will work with their adviser to design a cohesive set of courses from the College and possibly related fields that will meet the student's intellectual and professional needs. At least half the coursework must be taken within the College of Education and Human Development at the 500 level or above.