Graduate and Professional School
Common Types of Graduate Degrees:
- Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.): usually 1-2 year programs that include focused coursework and either a comprehensive examination, thesis, or practical experience;
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): anywhere between 4-10 years to complete (depending on the discipline) and focus on independent, original research.
Common Types of Professional Degrees:
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A): 1-2 year program;
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): 4 year program plus a residency of 3-8 years;
- Juris Doctor (J.D.): usually 3 years to complete, required to practice law.
Overview
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Pre-Health
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Law School
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Graduate and Professional School Fairs
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Testing
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Application Process
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Letters of Recommendation
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Financing Graduate School
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