Graduate school refers to schooling to attain a Master's, Doctoral or Professional degree after you complete a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree is typically 1-2 years. A Ph.D. is usually 4-6 years.
A person can apply directly from a Bachelor's degree to a Ph.D. program (typically funded better than Master's programs).*
Professional degrees aim at preparing you to pass exams to practice in a specific profession.
Some common Professional degrees are: J.D.(Juris Doctor-law), M.F.C.C. (marriage and family counseling- psychology), and D.P.T. (doctor of physical therapy). Law school is typically 3 years.
Attending graduate school can increase an individuals earning potential, provide them with skills they can use in the workplace, and increase the types of contributions and influence they can have in the workplace, whether that's at a university campus or working for a company or organization in their field.
Graduate school involves a significant amount of reading, writing, critical thinking and presentation skills in addition to strong content knowledge in their field.
*General Note: We encourage undergraduate students to investigate, prepare for, and consider applying directly to Ph.D. programs because they are generally better funded and going directly to a Ph.D. program will shave off 1-2 years of your education. Many undergraduate students are unaware of this option. A Ph.D. is a "terminal" degree, meaning that it is generally the highest level of education one can attain. In other words, you would be finished with school and have the highest educational qualification as you move into the workforce. This will allow you to maximize your earnings in the workforce.
Premedical Professions
http://www.nau.edu/premed
Pre-Law
http://www.nau.edu/prelaw
General Graduate School
For information on general preparation for graduate school, please use the following link for more detailed information as well as sample forms and documents to aid in the process of applying for Graduate School.
www4.nau.edu/students/gradschoolprep.htm
As a faculty member in the students chosen field, you may offer the student advice and assistance specific to their career path.
If students have any questions or concerns about the process of applying to Graduate school, you may refer them to the Gateway Center for general assistance.
They can make an appointment to work with a trained Career & Academic Advisor on researching and applying to graduate school: e-mail or call (928) 523-4772.
This is a free service available to all currently enrolled NAU students.
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