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Q: What schools offer graduate programs in gender studies?
I am looking for schools that offer graduate programs in gender studies (not women's studies, but gender). I also wanted to know if my undergraduate work needs to match my graduate work? I am studying anthropology, since my university doesn't offer gender studies. Can I apply to graduate programs outside of anthropology?

A: I think there are a number of schools that offer Geneder Studies - Berkeley, Santa Cruz, etc. They may not offer a specific graduate program though. You'll have to research it. You absolutely can apply to graduate programs outside of your undergrad major. You have to be prepared enough to do the work though, so you can't go into nuclear engineering with an anthro degree. GS should be no problem. Good luck finding a job.

Q: Would applying to different graduate programs at the same school look bad?
Let's say I want to apply to Occupational Therapy and Public Health graduate programs at the same college. Would the departments know that I applied for another program? Would it look bad?

A: they may depending on the college, no it would not look bad, it is just letting them know that you are still leaving your options open.

Q: Does a university exist that doesn't require the GRE for graduate programs?
Does a university exist that doesn't require the GRE for graduate programs?

A: I'm under the impression that no state or publicly funded school can allow you in w/o administering the GRE. Something to do w/how they get funding and ranked among other schools. It's kinda like how most computer manufacturers only supply Windows as their operating systems. If they don't, Windows has the power to blackball them into bankruptcy. This is why so many schools apply the SAT or ACT as admission into their schools, some have tried not using them and they end up falling drastically in rankings, which are important to their funding. It's a very screwed up system. I do know that there are some smaller, private schools that admit w/o the GRE, but I'm not sure which one those are.

Q: Biology or Physiology Graduate Programs: Which Universities can I still apply?
Hi I want to join a graduate program in biology, physiology or other related subjects in the fall 2008. Are there schools still accepting application? I would appreciate if you could list a few.

A: I'm really not sure about specific schools or anything, but I think I could still apply to my current engineering grad program. It probably depends on the school, though. Go to the web pages of any that you're thinking of and see what it says? You want to make sure that the schools you can still apply to are ones you really might like to study at, though. If not, you'll be even more miserable than the average grad student. . . and that's not a good thing at all. Also, being a late applicant can sometimes screw you up if you weren't already on the radar screen -- all the good projects/advisors are already committed, so you could just get leftovers. However, you won't know anything for sure unless you try to get in and talk to the professors who are there. Otherwise, I'd wait until either January (some programs will take new students then, just often not as many) or next fall if you have to. Maybe try to find some relevant job in the interim, and that might even help you when it comes time to apply -- you'd have at least some decent work experience, which a lot of people won't.

Q: Websites that list graduate programs in Art History?
Are there any good websites out there in cyberspace that give information about schools with graduate programs in Art History?

A: There is a lot of information on the Internet that can help you. Different schools offer different programs and many people change concentrations or majors. http://www.americaschoicetoday.com/Art-School.html

Q: Does anyone know which universities offer good graduate programs for film?
I'm graduating soon and I'm looking to continue my education by getting my mfa in film production, but I'm having a little trouble picking schools to look at. Of course I know of the tops, NYU, USC, FSU, etc. but I wanted to know what other (lesser known) schools offered good programs of study for the same degree. Thanks!

A: The top 3 film schools in the country are USC, NYU, and UCLA. 1.New York University 1.University of Southern California 3.University of California-Los Angeles 4.American Film Institute 5.California Institute of the Arts 6.Columbia University (NY) 7.School of the Art Institute of Chicago 7.University of Texas-Austin 9.Florida State University 9.Northwestern University (IL) 9.Temple University 12.Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) 12.San Francisco Art Institute 12.University of California-San Diego

Q: Does anybody know the difference between college undergraduate and graduate programs?
also...do you have to take an undergraduate program before taking a graduate one? i really want to major in journalism and minor in sociology...toss in a couple of good colleges for journalism if you can =] thank you

A: An undergraduate is a students trying to obtain an associate or bachelors degree.Graduate schools are for students who have already received a bachelors degree.A graduate school would be for people trying to receive a masters degree or a PhD or become a doctor,dentist,lawyer,vet etc.Good Luck! Here is a site on universities specializing in journalism: http://www.squidoo.com/bestjschools Good Info: http://education-portal.com/articles/Journalism_School%3A_Overview_of_How_to_Become_a_Journalist.html

Q: What should I include in my art portfolio for graduate programs?
I am applying to some grad programs (SAIC and OSU) for painting and drawing and they require 20 examples of artwork. I did my undergrad in Art Education so I did not have a show, but I completed a minor in Studio. What do these kinds of programs look for in a students' portfolio? What is most important? Is there anything I should avoid?

A: I would suggest a wide range of art. Do you paint, sculpt, sketch or what? Show that you are diverse. Do you cover a wide range of subjects or just stick to still lifes and that sort of thing? Show the grad school professors that you are willing to take risks or that you are a traditionalist, whatever your style. I think the most important aspect is to show who you are in your art. Give them examples that speak to you as the artist. Maybe you can include a brief explanation about what inspired each piece or what was going on in your life at the time, something that makes your portfolio personal and lets it speak for you. Good luck!

Q: What do universitys mean when they say undergraduate or graduate programs or classes? What is the difference?
I want to go to USC and the the question is what is undergraduate and graduate? Like which one is better or something? So if you want to get a graduate degree you have to do more then 4 years? I want to be a graduate in school of theatre and school of cinematic arts. Also what is PhD for? Is PhD for any field or only business related? And MFA or MBA is if you go to college for 8 years?

A: Undergraduate is the first degree, something you study for after high school. So a BA or a BSc program is an undergraduate program. A graduate program is for someone who already has a university degree and wishes to do further study which builds upon that degree. So an MA or an MBA or an MSc is a graduate program.

Q: Could some one explain the meaning or difference between Undergraduate and Graduate programs.?
I am thinking of entering college and maybe getting a 4 year degree. But I am alittle confused with the terms Undergraduate and Graduate programs.

A: Graduate = you've graduated and are back in school for more. "Graduating" means you have a BA or a BS degree, and you're usually looking for a MS/MA or a Ph.D. Grad school is often sort of half classes and half independent (although supervised) research or problems to solve. The classes usually require more time, effort, and thought than those you take as an undergrad because you should be capable of that by this point in your education. The research end of things can take years, meaning it often doesn't end just becuase the semester's over -- in fact, most research gets done in between semesters while the undergrads are either at internships/summer jobs or taking a break. Undergraduate is what you call it when you're still working on a BA or BS degree. Most of what you do is just take classes, because you haven't yet learned enough to be turned loose on problems related to that material yet like someone who's been studying it (well, usually) for 4+ years. You sometimes can do undergraduate research for a professor or help graduate students do everything they need, but you're generally not working on the same thing for more than a semester or two.

Q: What are good graduate programs in cultural anthropology?
In particular, I'm interested in feminist theory, gender, and medicine in anthropology. What schools have good programs in those areas? Thanks!

A: There are a lot of programs that have strengths in medical anthropology, gender, and feminist anthropology. A lot of it depends on what type of medical anthropology and feminist anthropology you're interested in. If you're interested in more of a feminist science studies slant, NYU's program might be interesting to you. Some other programs you might consider are UC Berkeley/UC San Francisco (they have a very strong program in medical anthropology and there are also a lot of people involved in feminist theory and women's health issues); the University of Iowa has a program in feminist anthropology and it also has an emphasis on medical anthropology, I think; UC Davis has an interesting science studies slant. It really depends on what kinds of work you want to pursue. The Society for Medical Anthropology has a really helpful website. You might want to check it out: www.medanthro.net/ Good luck!

Q: Where are the best graduate programs for English in the United States?
My chief interest in 18th Century Novels and the Romantics. Where in the U.S. are their strong masters programs? I am applying for a lot of schools in the UK already.

A: The University of Iowa has one of the most respectable English programs in the US, and they are one of the most affordable. You can find a list of the highest-ranked programs here: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/egl/search ~ Pax

Q: Why do graduate programs have higher grading standards?
Most undergraduate programs in my area don't penalize a student for getting an occasional C grade, but the gradate programs put a student on probation if they get a C. Just wondering why that is.

A: Because you go to graduate school to become an "expert" in the field you are studying. An "expert" doesn't get C's. They assume that that means that you don't know the material well enough.

Q: what are the best graduate programs in international relations/studies in the US?
i am applying for some programs, i am not americans but i want to know all options.. i am specifically interested in the east coast. please advise, and thanks!

A: Columbia George Washington University Johns Hopkins Princeton Tufts Yale Duke

Q: Which graduate programs would be appropriate to study memetics?
I am trying to find graduate programs to apply to that would be appropriate for someone interested in studying memetics. Currently there are no actual programs in memetics, so I am looking in other fields, such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology. If you are familiar with a program at a school, or someone who might know of one, please let me know.

A: Behavioral Science and specialize in Social Communication Science. Best wishes!