{"id":771,"date":"2009-09-14T22:12:20","date_gmt":"2009-09-14T22:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=771"},"modified":"2025-10-30T20:29:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:29:52","slug":"gradschool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/career-services\/resources\/gradschool","title":{"rendered":"Graduate and professional school"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span>The UW Libraries have put together a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.lib.uw.edu\/friendly.php?s=bothell\/gradschool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prospective graduate student resource guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current graduate students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a current graduate student, Careers Services has created <a href=\"\/career-services\/gradschool\/graduate-students\">specific professional resources<\/a> just for you. These include Resume\/CV, LinkedIn, Networking, Interviewing, Professional Portfolios, and more! Make an appointment and\/or attend our events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prospective graduate students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering graduate or professional school, Career Services has compiled information on this site to help you tackle what can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. Read through the information below to get started, and take a look at how to prepare your <a href=\"\/career-services\/gradschool\/application-materials\">application materials<\/a>. If you need more direct guidance, <a href=\"\/career-services\/appointments\">make an appointment<\/a> with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is graduate school?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate school is an opportunity to advance beyond your Bachelor&#8217;s degree over the course of 1-4 years. While undergraduate education allows you to absorb depth of knowledge in a wide range of topics, graduate programs are designed for students to focus on a specific field. Once graduate school is complete, students often pursue a career in their specialized area or continue on to a PhD program. If you want to deepen your knowledge in a particular area\/topic, but don&#8217;t want to invest in a multi-year graduate program, a certificate program may be a more appropriate (and cost-effective) option to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested in continuing your education through a graduate program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are seriously considering applying for a graduate program, begin by speaking with department faculty in the appropriate field of study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/business\">School of Business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/stem\/about\/divisions\/css\">Computing and Software Systems<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/education\">Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/ias\">School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/nhs\">Nursing and Health Studies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/stem\">Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Researching graduate programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a list of qualities that you want in a graduate program and then prioritize that list by determining what you most value in higher education. <span>Use this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/career-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/06\/Graduate-School-Comparison-Table-3-1.xlsx\">Graduate School Comparison Chart<\/a> to help guide your research. <\/span>Items to consider might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accreditation\/Approved programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential<span> <\/span>advisers\/Mentorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research opportunities\/interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program schedule (day\/evening classes, full-time\/part-time). For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pce.uw.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UW Professional &amp; Continuing Education<\/a> offers both certificate and master&#8217;s programs in timeslots convenient for working students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost of attendance (including tuition and living expenses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location in relation to family\/friends\/networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of degree offered (MA, MS, M.Ed., MBA, MN, MD, JD, PhD, EdD, PsyD etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field work and\/or practical experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time commitment to earn the degree (most Master\u2019s programs require 1 \u2013 2 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gradschools.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GradSchools.com<\/a> \u2013 Worldwide focused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petersons<\/a> \u2013 US focused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gradsource.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grad Source<\/a> \u2013 US and Canada focused<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional and technical graduate programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many professions require intensive study above and beyond the length of time it takes to complete a Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree.<span> <\/span>Admittance to professional and technical graduate programs is highly competitive, but applicants are sought from all fields of study in order to represent a diverse range of expertise within the academic community.<span> <\/span>Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health-related fields<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edumed.org\/how-to-become\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EduMed<\/a> to determine if a career in Health is right for you and learn about the steps to get there. Visit <a href=\"\/career-services\/pre-health\">UWB&#8217;s Pre-Health Advising<\/a> site to learn more about how you can Explore, Prepare, and Apply to professional health preparation graduate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span>After you prioritize your list, search for University programs that match your criteria. Seek advice from your current professors, web resources, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.wa.cis360.org\/\"><span>WOIS<\/span>\/The Career Information System<\/a><span>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/home.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span>, and professional associations to find potential schools and programs. Read recent journal articles in your field, join a professional organization, and attend Graduate School Fairs to collect further information. Contact the program adviser to discuss your questions and visit the campus and talk to students currently in the program.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin your research by browsing the <a href=\"\/graduate\">graduate programs<\/a> offered here at UW Bothell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UW Libraries have put together a comprehensive prospective graduate student resource guide. Current graduate students If you are a current graduate student, Careers Services has created specific professional resources just for you. These include Resume\/CV, LinkedIn, Networking, Interviewing, Professional Portfolios, and more! Make an appointment and\/or attend our events. 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