The School of Education offers a range of professional and academic graduate degree programs that focus on preparing students for careers in education, research, policy formation and implementation, as well as program oversight. Job opportunities are found in schools, school districts, universities, public and private agencies, business and industry, and many other areas.The MEd degree is designed for the professional development of teachers seeking a master's degree and preparation as teachers of the academically gifted. The program is flexible enough to accommodate both full-time and part-time graduate students, yet maintain the cohort model. Most courses are offered on a 12month cycle. The MEd in Gifted Education requires six hours in research and assessment, 18 hours in gifted education, nine hours of electives in one content/teaching field, and a three-hour practicum in gifted education. LSU requires that a master's degree be finished in five calendar years.