Category Archives: Prospective Students
Ace Your Grad School Interview
Graduate school programs can be fiercely competitive, and it is common for an in-person interview to be part of the admission process. If you receive a request to come in for an interview – congratulations! This is a great opportunity, and it means the program is seriously considering you as a candidate. As such, the…
Top Master’s Programs on the Rise
Hanover Research recently published a very interesting infographic that detailed the top master’s and bachelor’s degrees on the rise. The findings are based on the programs with the highest annualized growth rate in degree completions in the United States from 2013 and 2017, and you will likely not be surprised to discover that STEM programs…
Choose the Master’s Program that is Right for You
Some master’s degree programs prepare you for a career in a specific field. Others will give you the foundation you’ll need to continue research and pursue a doctoral degree. And, professional degree programs prepare you to enter fields such as law, medicine, dentistry and physical therapy. The Graduate School of the College of Charleston has…
Are You Ready for Graduate School?
A master’s degree can be an incredible asset. It can give you an edge over the competition when applying for a job. It can also help you earn a highly coveted promotion. It can prepare you for a change in your career or prepare you for a doctoral program. There is no question that earning…
Apply to Graduate School for Free
During the months of December and January, the College of Charleston is waiving the application fee for the graduate school. Be sure to get your applications in before January 31, 2020 to take advantage of this amazing promotion. The applications need to be complete. There are no exceptions – applications to all programs will be…
Presidential Candidate Amy Klobuchar Visits Campus and Meets with Graduate Students!
On September 16, Presidential hopeful Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MO) visited campus as part of the College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series. The Bully Pulpit series encourages and facilitates political participation on campus and in the community by providing a platform for dialogue with national leaders. As part of Klobuchar’s visit, she sat down with Interim…
M.S. in Marine Biology Students Selected as Student Ambassadors to PRIMO20 Symposium
M.S. in Marine Biology students Danielle Beers and Sarah Kell were among those selected as Student Ambassadors to the 20th International Pollutant Responses in Marine Organisms (PRIMIO20) Symposium hosted in Charleston, SC this past May. The meeting brought together students and researchers from 22 countries to discuss marine pollution, mechanisms of toxicity, development of biomarkers,…
Spring 2019 Graduate School Grants Roundup
As we move into the summer months, we look back on the travel and projects funded through the Graduate School’s Student Research, Presentation, and Professional Development Grants! 27 students were funded a combined total of $7,942.56! Here’s a look at the students and projects funded through the grants program during the Spring 2019 semester: Luz…
The Master of Public Administration Program Announces New Executive Format
On April 16th, 2019, the Master of Public Administration Program at the College of Charleston announced a new Executive format starting Fall 2019. “At its core,” the program’s official press release reads. “Executive education allows ambitious mid-career professionals to earn an advanced degree without having to withdraw from work and life commitments.” The new Executive…
