Jan 16 2009
Graduate Education in USA
About Graduate Education in the U.S.
Graduate education in the United States will almost certainly be different from the system offered in your country. This section gives you an introduction to the graduate degrees available in the United States, the different types of institutions that exist, and some key terms and ideas you will come across if you want to study at a U.S. university.
Graduate Degrees
There are two major types of graduate degrees - the master’s degree and the doctoral degree. This section explains the difference between the two and the requirements for each.
Academic Calendar
Different schools use different calendars, and sometimes the differences become confusing. This section explains the different calendars used.
Course Load and Grading Systems
The U.S. system of grading is rather consistent between schools, as is the system of determining what courses and how many a student enrolls in.
Types of Institutions
Colleges, Universities, and Institutes: There are definite differences between the three, but none is inferior to the others.
Distance Education
Highly disciplined students who desire a United States degree without leaving their home country for long periods of time are not disqualified from a U.S. education. This section explains the new trend of distance education.
Non-Degree Study at a U.S. University
It is possible to experience life on a U.S. campus without the time commitment of a full degree.
