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Yanic
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What is the average calendar schedule for a full U.S graduate academic program? #spring24
Do all graduate programs with different fields of study begin at the same time every year?
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Jaylin Frierson
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State College, Pennsylvania
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Hi Yanic!
That is totally going to depend on the university you end up going to and the program that you select! For example, a person who is earning their Master's in Engineering may spend much of their time on their coursework and finding experience/internships while a student in the same field going for their PhD may spend much of their time doing research. Another example of the potential differences is a student earning their M.Ed in Counseling may spend much of their time in their practicum/internship experiences and being hands-on with their clients. Another M.Ed student in a STEM-related program may be more coursework-forward. I would also like to point out that it is very typical for graduate students across fields to have their courses in the evenings to accommodate work schedules since many students are working while they pursue their education.
I hope this helped a bit!
That is totally going to depend on the university you end up going to and the program that you select! For example, a person who is earning their Master's in Engineering may spend much of their time on their coursework and finding experience/internships while a student in the same field going for their PhD may spend much of their time doing research. Another example of the potential differences is a student earning their M.Ed in Counseling may spend much of their time in their practicum/internship experiences and being hands-on with their clients. Another M.Ed student in a STEM-related program may be more coursework-forward. I would also like to point out that it is very typical for graduate students across fields to have their courses in the evenings to accommodate work schedules since many students are working while they pursue their education.
I hope this helped a bit!
Dear Jaylin,
Thank you for this wonderful explanation. I appreciate, this is really helpful
Yanic
Bonnie Garza
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Hello Yanic, as others have pointed out, the schedule can vary based on the school. Typically, there are fall, spring, and summer terms. Some institutions offer flexible programs that speed up the learning process through trimesters instead of semesters, and so on. However, it would be beneficial to verify this with the school to stay informed. Wishing you all the best on this educational journey!
Thank you, this is really helpful.
Yanic
Hassan Al
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That totally depends on the University. Some only start programs in the Fall while others allow students to start any semester. Also, keep in mind that if you get accepted for a Fall start you maybe able to defer a semester and then start in the Spring.
Thank you for taking the time to help.
Yanic