Students in the M.A.T. and M.Ed. programs at the College of Charleston have a new voice: the Graduate Education Organization (GEO). The School of Education, Health and Human Performance is home to the largest concentration of graduate students on campus, and the GEO serves as the voice for these students. Join in the discussion this…
Category Archives: Graduate Programs
Financial Planning for Graduate Students
The Master of Public Administration Student Association (MPASA) is hosting an event on Thursday, November 4 that all graduate students are encouraged to attend. Bonnie A. Hughes of American Capital Planning will lead a discussion about graduate student financial health and issues at 7:00 in the Craig Hall Auditorium. Ms. Hughes will discuss a variety…
From Graduation to Orientation
Below is a guest post from one of our newest students, Megs Eichorn. Megs is a Master of Science in Environmental Studies candidate. It’s hard to believe that one month ago I was about to start a whole new chapter of my life. Now I’m in it. Full force, no turning back. The end of…
14th Annual Marine Biology Graduate Student Colloquium
Join us this Friday and Saturday for the 14th annual Marine Biology Graduate Student Colloquium. Nearly all master’s students in the Marine Biology program, along with students in the Master of Environmental Studies program, will present their research or research plans. Posters will be on display starting at 12:00 on Wednesday in the hallways of…
taking suggestions for a better playlist
Last year, I estimated that I would spend 5,125 miles on the road for my annual travel circuit. This year, it looks like The Graduate School will log another 4,858 miles as we traverse the Southeast. Invitations have been extended and registrations returned to attend Graduate and Professional School Fairs. Below is the list of…
A new semester begins
School starts today, and boy are we ready for it here in the GSO. We welcomed new graduate students to campus on Saturday, which happened to also be move-in day for the undergraduates living in the dorms. Needless to say, it was a busy morning on the bricks that canvass the College of Charleston campus…
Amber’s Guide to Surviving Comps
Amber Clawson, a Graduate Assistant in our office, is finishing up her M.A. in History this semester. As part of her program, she recently took a Comprehensive Exam. Comprehensive Exams (often called “comps”) are designed to test your ability to integrate all of the knowledge you’ve accumulated while in your program, and they’re a common…
Funded PhD Studentships in Civil War History
Did you know that we’re approaching the sesquicentennial of the start of the U.S. Civil War? That makes the topic surprisingly timely, and the scholarly conversation on Civil War history is rapidly increasing. As a matter of fact, our own Center for the Lowcountry and the Atlantic World is hosting a conference on race and labor…
Interested in a Master’s in Communication?
The Department of Communication has a great opportunity next week for undergraduates or working professionals interested in graduate study at the College of Charleston! The department is holding a graduate student informational panel on Wednesday, February 17 at 4 p.m. in 212 Beatty Center. The panel will feature graduate students currently enrolled in the program talking…
To friend or not to friend….
Mia is a candidate for our Master’s in Communication, and has recently brought to light the need for a list-serv in which our students can talk with each other. We are exploring opportunities and extend the offer to our current graduate students to utilize this blog as a resource until we find a solution. Mia…
