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Graduate education in the United States will
almost certainly be different from the system offered in your
country. This chapter 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 masters
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 are 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 learning.
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.
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