tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31628669520771996282024-03-21T19:14:24.968-07:00Study in U.S.A | Universities & college at AmericaSTUDY in U.S.A Studying at university or college and get higher education in the United States, including scholarships. Universities programs Such as : BA, MBA, PhD, the bachelor, Masters degre, MBA, BA, doctorate, diploma, Phd, undergraduate postgraduate. Find The scholarships, grants and fellowships. study schools Abroad & Working and Study in US and Living, and choose best education for study in America.the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-84951259295384476912010-09-24T08:46:00.000-07:002010-09-24T09:02:38.274-07:00Cost Study In U.S.A<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">College and university in U.S.A</span><br /></span></span><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 104px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZ9WkfOM8aHpHlz5mTHDrLsn5F_i8QyZB0-rErXPlrmEGhBHSpVd394VjmhdaBoH-lDS8POtR-ne0AmXX4We76og5xz-bfQ8CeSTHvutHWBDCjE0PAV-dulYHQS5vegFChyphenhyphenfDSxMo2IM/s400/22cwa4.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520510308867702642" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The vast majority of students (up to 70 percent) lack the financial resources to pay tuition up front and must rely on student loans and scholarships from their university, the federal government, or a private lender. All but a few charity institutions cover all of the students' tuition, although scholarships (both merit-based and need-based) are widely available. Generally, private universities charge much higher tuition than their public counterparts, which rely on state funds to make up the difference. Because each state supports its own university system with state taxes, most public universities charge much higher rates for out-of-state students.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Annual undergraduate tuition varies widely from state to state, and many additional fees apply. In 2009, average annual tuition at a public university (for residents of the state) was $7,020. Tuition for public school students from outside the state is generally comparable to private school prices, although students can often qualify for state residency after their first year. Private schools are typically much higher, alth</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ough prices vary widely from "no-frills" private schools to highly specialized technical institutes. Depending upon the type of school and program, annual graduate program tuition can vary from $15,000 to as high as $50,000. Note that these prices do not include living expenses (rent, room/board, etc.) or additional fees that schools add on such as "activities fees" or health insurance. These fees, especially room and board, can range from $6,000 to $12,000 per academic year (assuming a single student without children).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The mean annual Total Cost (including all costs associated with a full-time post-secondary schooling, such as tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board), as reported by the Census Bureau for the school year 2001/2, according to the various college years was as follows:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">* College years 1 to 2: $9489 (per year)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">* College years 3 to 4: $11901 (per year)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Total, four year schooling: $42780</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> * College years 5 or plus: $13669 (per year)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> * Vocational, technical, business or other: $7401 (per year)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">College costs are rising at the same time that state appropriations for aid are shrinking. This has led to debate over funding at both the state and local levels. From 2002 to 2004 alone, tuition rates at public schools increased by just over 14 percent, largely due to dwindling state funding. A more moderate increase of 6 percent occurred over the same period for private schools. Between 1982 and 2007, college tuition and fees rose three times as fast as median family income, in constant dollars.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The debt of the average college graduate for student loans in 2010 was $23,200.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">To combat costs colleges have hired adjunct professors to teach. In 2008 these teachers cost about $1,800 per 3-credit class as opposed to $8,000 per class for a tenured professor. Two-thirds of college instructors were adjuncts. There are differences of opinion whether these adjuncts teach better or worse than regular professors. There is a suspicion that student evaluation of adjuncts, along with their subsequent continued employment, can lead to grade inflation.</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >-Wikipedia-</span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-23101911657606400262010-09-24T08:34:00.000-07:002010-09-24T08:45:57.147-07:00Study in United States - College and university<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Higher education in the United States</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9htQR8DvoN9au0CDUmrS8xnAId3AIhUC2P75Fb-J5EmbB5PAy58t3ZsU9SVXzl5MaqZmmXbgum2zADPLXHDQmv9f5c_C8j2JppYW6rhbld-UJiPZhhJITpkfbl0wOrPdDbFvu0xLgt2w/s400/r5fj.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520505819166977650" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">.. Graduate study, conducted after obtaining an initial degree and sometimes after several years of professional work, leads to a more advanced degree such as a master's degree, which could be a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or other less common master's degrees such as Master of Education (MEd), and Master of Fine Arts (MFA). Some students pursue a graduate degree that is in between a master's degree and a doctoral degree called a Specialist in Education (Ed.S.).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">After additional years of study and sometimes in conjunction with the completion of a master's degree and/or Ed.S. degree, students may earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or other doctoral degree, such as Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Podiatry Medicine, Doctor of Psychology, or Juris Doctor. Some programs, such as medicine and psychology, have formal apprenticeship procedures post-graduation, such as residencies and internships, which must be completed after graduation and before one is considered fully trained. Other professional programs like law and business have no formal apprenticeship requirements after graduation (although law school graduates must take the bar exam to legally practice law in nearly all states).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Entrance into graduate programs usually depends upon a student's undergraduate academic performance or professional experience as well as their score on a standardized entrance exam like the Graduate Record Examination (GRE-graduate schools in general), the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), or the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Many graduate and law schools do not require experience after earning a bachelor's degree to enter their programs; however, business school candidates are usually required to gain a few years of professional work experience before applying. Only 8.9 percent of students ever receive postgraduate degrees, and most, after obtaining their bachelor's degree, proceed directly into the workforce</span></span>.</div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-3223729664709782522010-09-24T08:04:00.000-07:002010-09-24T08:33:42.430-07:00College and university<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Post-secondary education in the United States is known as college or university and commonly consists of four years o</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTX-SCyFsIgsSYnY4hkdo-mpWf4tXWSuk9-tmQ-KpKSuetzhpMesa7KYPGYskn7sFoEeRMwEXJMRmUtzTHWFGZ0JPHfHF2MT0bU8lX9z2BkWp9kRGT7v9HULsVIwxN1arDUIr9fzzawfY/s400/fgyh65.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520503112768518882" border="0" /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">f study at an institution of higher learning. There are 4,352 colleges, universities, and junior colleges in the country.<br />Like high school, the four undergraduate grades are commonly called freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years (alternatively called first year, second year, etc.). Students traditionally apply to receive admission into college, with varying difficulties of entrance. Schools differ in their competitiveness and reputation; generally, the most prestigious schools are private, rather than public. Admissions criteria involve the rigor and grades earned in high school courses taken, the students' GPA, class ranking, and standardized test scores (Such as the SAT or the ACT tests). Most colleges also consider more subjective factors such as a commitment to extracurricular activities, a personal essay, and an interview. While numerical factors rarely ever are absolute required values, each college usually has a rough threshold, below which admission is unlikely.<br />Engineering Mall at Purdue University<br /><br />Once admitted, students engage in undergraduate study, which consists of satisfying university and class requirements to achieve a bachelor's degree in a field of concentration known as a major. (Some students enroll in double majors or "minor" in another field of study.) The most common method consists of four years of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), or sometimes another bachelor's degree such as Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.,) or Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.) Five-Year Professional Architecture programs offer the Bachelor of Architecture Degree (B.Arch.)<br /><br />Professional degrees such as law, medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry, are offered as graduate study after earning at least three years of undergraduate schooling or after earning a bachelor's degree depending on the program. These professional fields do not require a specific undergraduate major, though medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry have set prerequisite courses that must be taken before enrollment.<br /><br />Some students choose to attend a community college for two years prior to further study at another college or university. In most states, community colleges are operated either by a division of the state university or by local special districts subject to guidance from a state agency. Community colleges may award Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree after two years.<br /><br />Some community colleges have automatic enrollment agreements with a local four-year college, where the community college provides the first two years of study and the university provides the remaining years of study, sometimes all on one campus. The community college awards the associate's degree, and the university awards the bachelor's and master's degrees ...</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-58701704720777355232010-07-29T10:42:00.000-07:002010-07-29T11:03:56.068-07:00Study In U.S.A | University | Master degre Titles<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>MASTER’S DEGREE TITLES<br /></strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499389249581874722" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 163px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 124px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwC0DSXpzX2IWMg6k8qjF2VryNhxZwzrauDs7le9P6K68Yh3nfxRujXHrB5yhdtcYpKzMbl1sQa08quA7FAfIk5lvdJOHM92DglR8UrfF348XzCiulYubGfr-pUUzvcxhZ779DgKjC2z8/s400/5t5d.jpg" border="0" />Master of Science (M.S.)<br />Master of Science in Dentistry (M.S.D./M.Sc.D.)<br />Master of Science in Economics (M.S.E.)<br />Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Studies (M.S.E.S.S.)<br />Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.)<br />Master of Science in Forensic Science (M.S.F.S.)<br />Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (M.S.G.C.)<br />Master of Science in Gerontology (M.S.G.)<br />Master of Science in Information Science/Systems (M.S.I.S.)<br />Master of Science in Management (M.S.M./M.S.Mgt.)<br />Master of Science in Mass Communications (M.S.M.C.)<br />Master of Science in Medical Illustration (M.S.M.I.)<br />Master of Science in Medical Technology (M.S.M.T.)<br />Master of Science in Natural Science (M.S.N.S.)<br />Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (M.S.N.A.)<br />Master of Science in Orthodontics (M.S.O.)<br />Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.S.P.S.)<br />Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)<br />Master of Taxation (M.T.)<br />Master of Technology (M.Tech.)<br />Master of Science in Textiles (M.S.Text.)<br />Master of Theology (Th.M.)<br />Master of Tourism Management (M.T.M./M.T.H.M.)<br />Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.)/Master of Urban and Regional Planning<br />(M.U.R.P)/Master of Urban Design (M.U.D)/Master of Urban Planning and Policy<br />(M.U.P.P.)<br />Master of Urban Studies (M.U.S.)<br />Master of Veterinary Science (M.Vet.Sc./M.V.S.)<br />Master of Women’s Studies (M.W.S.)<br /><br /><em>NOTE: This is only a partial list of such titles for informational purposes, not an exhaustive or official list.</em></span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-54174245564173906522010-07-29T10:17:00.000-07:002010-07-29T10:40:47.973-07:00about titles - Master degre - Study in U.S<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>MASTER’S DEGREE TITLES</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T./M.S.O.T.)<br />Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.)<br />Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)<br />Master of Physical Education (M.P.E./M.P.Ed.)<br />Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.)/Master of Arts/Science in Physical Therapy<br />(M.A.P.T./M.S.P.T.)<br />Master of Planning (M.P.)<br />Master of Professional Accounting (M.P.A./M.Prof.Acc.)<br />Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)/Master of Science in Public Administration<br />(M.S.P.A.)<br />Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)/Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.)<br />Master of Public Health Education (M.P.H.E.)<br />Master of Public and International Affairs (M.P.I.A.)<br />Master of Public Management (M.P.M.)<br />Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)<br />Master of Recreation Administration (M.R.A.)<br />Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (M.R.C.)<br />Master of Real Estate Development (M.R.E.D./M.S.R.E.D.)<br />Master of Recreation and Parks Administration (M.R.P.A.)<br />Master of Rehabilitation Medicine (M.R.M.)<br />Master of Religious Education (M.R.E./M.Rel.Ed.)<br />Master of Sacred Music (M.S.M.)/Master of Liturgical Music (M.Lit.M.)<br />Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.)<br />Master of Science (M.S.)<br /><br /><em>NOTE: This is only a partial list of such titles for informational purposes, not an exhaustive or official list.</em></span></span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-73476098449336213462010-07-29T10:03:00.000-07:002010-07-29T11:19:05.665-07:00study in US | Titles - Master<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>MASTER’S DEGREE TITLES</strong><br />Master of Home Economics (M.H.E.)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499377509245839298" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 151px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 136px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFCC9osiH2Nq_1W-tmeJyS2khwtue2xyDDUJmTramw6NoN4sEWp-7QH166zDjzB070wacjZyZdVpNiTBentKOrU8WIlgrn1pUnsaU7WkD2Z_UmhgkgCSecMs-R-fMMOby0iv4f7CCiSs/s400/xfq3q.JPG" border="0" />Master of Hospitality Management (M.H.M.)<br />Master of Human Resources (M.H.R.)/Master of Human Resource Development (M.H.R.D.)/<br />Master of Science in Human Resources (M.S.H.R.)<br />Master of Individualized/Interdisciplinary Studies (M.I.S.)<br />Master of Information Resources Management (M.I.R.M.)<br />Master of Information Technology (M.I.T.)<br />Master of International Affairs (M.I.A.)<br />Master of International Business/Business Administration (M.I.B./M.I.B.A.)<br />Master of Industrial Design (M.I.D.)<br />Master of Journalism (M.J.)/Master of Arts/Science in Journalism (M.A.J./M.S.J.)<br />Master of Justice Administration (M.J.A.)<br />Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.Arch./M.L.A.)<br />Master of Laws (LL.M.)<br />Master of Comparative Law (M.C.L./LL.C.M.)<br />Master of Liberal Studies (M.L.S.)/Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.)*<br />Master of Library Science (M.L.S.)/Master of Science in Library Science (M.S.L.S.)/Master<br />of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.)<br />Master of Law Librarianship (M.L.L.)<br />Master of Management (M.M.)<br />Master of Manufacturing Management (M.M.M.)<br />Master of Marine Affairs (M.M.A.)<br />Master of Mass Communications (M.M.C.)<br />Master of Music (M.M./M.Mus.)<br />Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.)<br />Master of Music Therapy (M.M.T.)<br />Master of Nursing (M.N.)/Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)<br />Master of Nursing Administration (M.N.A./M.S.N.A.)<br /><br />The Master of Liberal Studies or Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree (*) is frequently awarded to graduates of programs in divisions of continuing or adult education. Despite the title, the content of this degree often corresponds to regular M.A., M.S. or professional master’s degree programs.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>NOTE: This is only a partial list of such titles for informational purposes, not an exhaustive or official list.</em></span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-15493173167049878532010-07-29T09:57:00.000-07:002010-07-29T10:03:29.157-07:00Master degre - Title - study in U.S<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Studying in America to take programs :</em></span> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Master degre - Title</strong> </span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Master of Industrial Engineering (M.I.E./M.S.I.E.)<br />Master of Manufacturing Engineering (M.M.E.)<br />Master of Materials Science (M.M.S.)/Master of Materials Science and Engineering<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499374422296191570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 116px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 108px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_v58A2wbuunnP5ANFj5OWe7DSXMFPQTztvs30ziThUC3MmOhKcT6lN9HSDBKxZXtLY_FJX1iwg-byi_1vYtakvePV94sYU01TU0NO62wfUjgRi1sp1eycrlRV023EqmxL4EDiaSepeM8/s400/as2q.jpg" border="0" />(M.M.S.E.)(M.S.Mat.S.E.)<br />Master of Mechanical Engineering (M.M.E./M.S.M.E.)<br />Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering (M.S.Met.E.)<br />Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering (M.S.N.E.)<br />Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering (M.S.Pet.E./M.S.P.N.G.E.)<br />Master of Engineering Technology (M.E.T./M.S.E.T.)<br />Master of Environmental Design (M.E.D.)/Master of Environmental Design Studies<br />(M.E.D.S.)<br />Master of Environmental Planning (M.E.P.)<br />Master of Environmental Science/Studies (M.E.S.)<br />Master of Family Therapy (M.F.T.)/Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (M.M.F.T.)<br />Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)<br />Master of Forestry (M.F.)/Master of Science in Forestry (M.S.F.)<br />Master of Forest Engineering (M.F.E.)<br />Master of Forest Resources (M.F.R.)<br />Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.)/Master of Health Care Administration<br />(M.H.C.A.)/Master of Health Care Management (M.H.C.M.)/Master of Health<br />Services Administration (M.H.S.A.)/Master of Science in Health Administration<br />(M.S.H.A.)/Health Care Administration (M.S.H.C.A.)<br />Master of Hebrew Letters (M.H.L.)<br />Master of Heritage/Historical Preservation (M.H.P.)<br />N<em>OTE: This is only a partial list of such titles for informational purposes, not an exhaustive or official list.</em></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-34243031013591352702010-07-29T09:52:00.000-07:002010-07-29T09:57:42.535-07:00MASTER’S DEGREE TITLES<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Master DEGREE TITLES<br /></strong>Master of Accounting (M.Acc.)<br />Master of Agricultural Economics (M.A.E.)<br />Master of Agricultural Extension (M.A.Ext.)<br />Master of Agriculture (M.Ag./M.Agr.)<br />Master of Applied Anthropology (M.A.A.)<br />Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)/Master of Science in Architecture </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499372812283491298" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 124px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCIKnrKXf5SqeoaMIczaFkOgzdE8NOJXxWfsSt1BHUytqHNTAGiQeu_nBbP495aS7xXElHv-76GOLMD46GD4Xl6grzsd505U0O4g2FciKnr4pZWEEhQcRjCWovHmzVy2Lec9wg6TY6To/s400/sr23.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">(M.S.Arch.)<br />Master of Arts (M.A./A.M.)<br />Master of Arts in Art Education (M.A.A.E./M.A.A.Ed.)<br />Master of Arts in Art Therapy (M.A.A.T.)<br />Master of Arts in Arts Administration (M.A.A.A.)<br />Master of Arts in Behavioral Science (M.A.B.S.)<br />Master of Arts in College Teaching (M.A.C.T.)<br />Master of Arts in Communications (M.A.C.)<br />Master of Arts in Community Psychology (M.A.C.P.)<br />Master of Arts in Computer Education (M.A.C.E.)<br />Master of Arts/Science in Counseling (M.A.C./M.S.C.)<br />Master of Arts/Science in Counseling Psychology (M.A.C.P./M.S.C.P.)<br />Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Studies (M.A.C.C.S.)<br />Master of Arts/Science in Education (M.A.Ed./M.S.Ed.)<br />Master of Arts in Family Counseling (M.A.F.C.)<br />Master of Arts in the Humanities (M.A.H.)<br />Master of Arts/Science in Teaching (M.A.T./M.S.T.)<br />Master of Bioinformatics (M.B.)<br />Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)/Master of Science in Business Administration<br />(M.S.B.A.)/Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.)<br />Master of City Planning (M.C.P.)/Master of City and Regional Planning<br />(M.C.R.P./M.R.C.P.)/Master of Regional Planning (M.R.P.)<br /></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">N<em>OTE: This is only a partial list of such titles for informational purposes, not an exhaustive or official list</em></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-50701551516311560792010-07-29T09:45:00.000-07:002010-07-29T09:51:48.321-07:00Master’s academic in U.S<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>RESEARCH MASTER’S DEGREES<br /></strong>Master’s degrees awarded in academic fields are generally research degrees that require the completion of required graduate-level courses and seminars, passing comprehensive examinations in the major subfield of research and usually one or more minor subfields, and the preparation and defense of a master’s thesis under faculty supervision. </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499371136835359570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzHZbQsvLKkTa6X4PcZrxx78s3u0S944UP-Rd1L36O-rwmaetTW4MbD2BoDPk7abnmcRo3XzhYuMxwQ2bW0WgNlEm-B5OlwE859jAz6sn7zCVUupYyX8SdhaotUI7YrR25_ub3r6DNjQ/s400/asd23q.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Occasionally, such degrees may be awarded without thesis by substituting a major project or set of papers for the thesis.<br /><br /><br /><strong>PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S DEGREES</strong><br />Master’s degrees awarded in professional fields may be structured as research degrees (as in engineering, for example), or they may be structured specifically to prepare students to work in an applied professional field at an advanced level (as with the MBA). In the latter case, there is usually a specified set of course or seminar requirements, specific graded exercises, and a project or other requirement is substituted for the thesis. Professional internships may also be required in supervised work settings.<br /><br />Professional Master's Initiative is a project of the Council of Graduate Schools to help institutions respond to local needs for master’s degree education in the professions.<br /><br />Enhancing the Master's Degree in the Natural Sciences provides data and other information from a National Academy of Sciences project to study the decline of the master’s degree in science disciplines and how this could be reversed.<br /><br />Retrieving the Master's Degree from the Dustbin of History is a report on the state of master’s programs in history by the American Historical Association’s Committee on the Master’s Degree.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-5641234896577089282010-07-29T08:14:00.000-07:002010-07-29T09:41:59.147-07:00RESEARCH DOCTORATE - DEGREE TITLES<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">RESEARCH DOCTORATE DEGREE TITLES<br />Doctor of Arts (D.A.)<br />Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)<br />Doctor of Church Music (D.C.M.)<br />Doctor of Canon Law (J.C.D./D.C.L.)<br />Doctor of Design (D.Des.)<br />Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)<br />Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng./D.E.Sc./D.E.S.)<br />Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.)<br />Doctor of Hebrew Letters (D.H.L.)<br />Doctor of Industrial Technology (D.I.T.)<br />Doctor of Juridical Science (J.S.D./S.J.D.)<br />Doctor of Music (D.M.)<br />Doctor of Musical/Music Arts (D.M.A.)<br />Doctor of Music Education (D.M.E.)<br />Doctor of Modern Languages (D.M.L.)<br />Doctor of Nursing Science (D.N.Sc.)<br />Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)<br />Doctor of Public Administration (D.P.A.)<br />Doctor of Physical Education (D.P.E.)<br />Doctor of Public Health (D.P.H.)<br />Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.)<br />Doctor of Science (D.Sc./Sc.D.)<br />Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.)<br />Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)<br /><br /><em>NOTE: This is the list of frequently awarded research doctorate degree titles accepted by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as representing degrees equivalent in content and level to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.</em></span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-30902410566674902662010-07-29T07:55:00.000-07:002010-07-29T08:11:37.669-07:00Master’s Degrees in U.S<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Master of Arts (MA or AM) and Master of Science (MS or SM).</em> </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">T</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499344844895202946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vmPIisI4XJnT8Bn3bq2x6tgL_P_WhDbarxg9KOx7RbcoKLHc9xSNEY-16p1DS1N-94UQObQ3o9e1RcU1tloyn0pUc233-BHhUc-RmcapoYVnzUUx-wug2ge54LgkJAdnUGc8VmT4LQU/s400/df23.JPG" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">he<strong> master’s degree</strong> is the first graduate-level qualification, or second cycle degree, in the U.S. higher education system. Master’s degrees may be considered terminal professional degrees in some fields, such as the fine arts, or they may be considered as second degrees that may or may not lead to PhD studies. In some subjects, such as the behavioral and natural sciences, it is increasingly common practice to proceed directly from the bachelor’s degree to enrollment in PhD studies without being required to earn a master’s degree. In these subjects, the master’s degree is often considered unimportant for professional purposes except as an intermediate qualification that students may petition for in cases where they need such a degree for employment purposes.<br /><br />Master’s degrees generally take two years to complete, but the time period may be shorter or longer depending on how the degree program is structured (12-month versus 9-month academic years, for example), whether the student is enrolled full-time or part-time, the degree requirements and the prior preparation of the student. (Some students may require additional preparation prior to undertaking certain types of research, or may require interdisciplinary training if their research field crosses subject fields or if they have changed academic subject concentrations from the undergraduate level.)<br /><br />Some U.S. graduate students’ transcripts may show that undergraduate courses were completed in subjects such as languages, quantitative methods or a second subject. It is important to know, however, that U.S. accreditation rules do not allow such undergraduate credit to be counted toward graduate studies. Only if undergraduate courses are taken for graduate credit – requiring additional work – and are certified as such by the graduate faculty will an award of credit be considered.<br /><br />Master’s degrees are more common in some subjects than others. In some fields, the master’s degree is a required or expected qualification; while in others it is either not required or has no utility in the job market. As a result, U.S. research doctorate programs do not always require a master’s degree for admission. The fields where master’s degrees are most commonly awarded include business, education, health and medical fields, engineering, public administration and social services.<br /><br />The most common academic master’s degrees are the Master of Arts (MA or AM) and Master of Science (MS or SM). However, there are many different master’s degree titles, especially in the professional fields.<br />(International Affairs Office, U.S. Department of Education,http://www2.ed.gov)</span> </div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-50433468825765814012010-07-29T07:43:00.000-07:002010-07-29T07:54:18.460-07:00Postdoctoral Research - postdocs - Programs and Academic Tenure<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">There is no research degree awarded in the U.S. higher education system following the PhD or equivalent degree. Advanced research programs do exist, however, in both the area of pure research and in the professional process by which academic faculty advance in their careers.<br /><br /><strong>POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS</strong><br />An established system of postdoctoral research studies, commonly c<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499340770921865890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUDexF_Vy4bup09Cc-DQpGTs16yy_Tupb0MSASgFHYiZ-dGtk2yqMHDnZ8PkVQLSN_ApA75Rww_t-A5N2FGpBRBBOEzCghK5a0H_adHOjh_sX1xFnb07qhMz9_r-4_xCHUiOQSKQbqVU/s400/5t5d.jpg" border="0" />alled “postdocs,” exists in most of the natural science, biomedical science, and applied science disciplines. The pursuit of postdoctoral research studies is voluntary but frequently expected as a way for new PhD holders to further establish their research credentials, participate in major professional research projects, and gain valuable experience managing major research programs and working on research teams.<br /><br />Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering provides information and links to NSF studies of postdoctoral programs and participants.<br /><br />Postdoctoral Education is the Association of American Universities’ links to information and data on postdoctoral studies.<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC FACULTY DEVELOPMENT<br /></strong>Academic faculty in U.S. higher education institutions typically advance through four levels en route to the status of full professor. The instructor and assistant professor levels are frequently tenure-track positions during which the faculty member is expected to prepare a body of published research and related accomplishments to present before a faculty review board in his or her discipline. If the review is successful, the assistant professor is recommended to be awarded tenure, which is usually a lifetime appointment at the beginning rank of associate professor. Tenured associate professors may subsequently advance to full professor status and may chair academic committees, supervise doctoral dissertations, and hold teaching and research chairs. The tenure system has undergone restructuring in recent years and some institutions have abandoned it entirely, but it remains the prevailing process for developing academic faculty in U.S. higher education.<br /><br />National Survey of Postsecondary Faculty (NSOPF) is a comprehensive statistical analysis of faculty at U.S. postsecondary institutions.<br /><br />ACE Online Information: Faculty provides links to important data sources and information relating to the current status of faculty and tenure policy in the United States.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">AAUP Resources on Tenure provides information on tenure from the American Association of University Professors.<br />(International Affairs Office, U.S. Department of Education </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">http://www2.ed.gov/</span> )</div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-68844994637775839212010-07-29T07:31:00.000-07:002010-07-29T07:42:56.190-07:00Research Doctorate Degrees<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Structure of the U.S. Education System:</span> </span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><strong>Research Doctorate Degrees</strong><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499337584639947810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xRcttDaEgQFC4y2tMnTCbzRLYhU2Yez5Kst1VkrQ1w_0v4xoZIPdi2ClQ2QWa6FQkD7J5i1E0I5DOoKiRgipohKA7s-2CR5iKByWGMqIs1dAi4zydQlZOZNZ6qXOiDlJDD2FezgzfpU/s400/q23z.JPG" border="0" /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The research doctorate, or the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and its equivalent titles, represents the highest academic qualification in the U.S. education system. While the structure of U.S. doctoral programs is more formal and complex than in some other systems, it is important to note that the research doctorate is not awarded for the preliminary advanced study that leads to doctoral candidacy, but rather for successfully completing and defending the independent research presented in the form of the doctoral dissertation (thesis).<br /><br /><br /><strong>RESEARCH DOCTORATE DESCRIPTION</strong><br /><br />U.S. doctorates are structured programs of advanced study and supervised research. Students admitted to doctoral programs must complete all qualifying graduate-level coursework and participate in doctoral seminars and colloquia. No coursework is credited toward the doctoral program unless it is doctoral-level and part of the research seminar and colloquia preparation for advancement to candidacy. Students who complete these preliminary requirements at a satisfactory level (usually an A average grade is required) must then pass written comprehensive examinations that cover their chosen research specialization plus two or more adjunct specialties, one of which is often in a related subject area. Successful students who pass the examinations and receive the recommendation of the doctoral faculty are advanced to candidacy for the doctorate.<br /><br />Some U.S. graduate students’ transcripts may show that undergraduate courses were completed in subjects such as languages, quantitative methods or a second subject, particularly if the student entered pre-doctoral studies from the bachelor’s degree level, is undertaking interdisciplinary studies, or is changing subjects. It is important to know, however, that U.S. accreditation rules do not allow such undergraduate credit to be counted toward graduate studies. Only if undergraduate courses are taken for graduate credit – requiring additional work – and are certified as such by the graduate faculty will an award of credit be considered.<br /><br />The doctoral candidate selects a doctoral dissertation advisor and doctoral committee (usually 2-5 senior faculty, frequently with at least one member from another subject area or university). The advisor and committee approve the dissertation research proposal and are available to advise on the progress of the independent research program. When the candidate and the advisor judge that the research is completed and the dissertation is finished, the candidate is scheduled for a public oral examination defending the dissertation. At the conclusion of the oral defense, the dissertation committee votes on whether to award the doctorate and sign the dissertation, which is then published via university printing services and made available electronically for the academic community. Many dissertations are later revised, edited, and published commercially as academic monographs.<br /><br />Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) is a comprehensive longitudinal study of all recipients of U.S. research doctorates, from 1954 to the present, managed by the National Science Foundation (NSF).<br /><br />Survey of Doctorate Recipients (SDR) is a follow-up survey of holders of U.S. research doctorates that gathers data on their career progress until age 76.<br /><br />Time to Degree of U.S. Research Doctorate Recipients is an NSF study of how long it takes U.S. and international students to finish U.S. doctoral studies.<br /><br />PhD Completion Project is the Council of Graduate School’s longitudinal study of doctoral student attrition and degree completion.<br /><br />Research Doctorate Programs is the National Research Council’s current study assessing the quality of U.S. research doctorate programs.<br /></span>source http://www2.ed.gov/ USNEI </div></span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-72840959888171348462010-07-28T13:49:00.000-07:002010-07-28T13:59:36.618-07:00Studying in the United States<div align="justify"><em><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">Visiting the United States for Study in University and collage</span></em><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Studying in the United States</strong><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499064284355715410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCH2e8y9x5Z6fHmmWaVC5fHoBaWBsNqblotJJtW7oPsHdAE809o2EC8vO7hEJsytPErxQFP_2X3oXoRhVkuFwNcbwdZnfrsQc5-QN922BhCUGrypAwjd2IlMuxUbH6XBpTVAvZty6WCo/s400/as2q.jpg" border="0" />There are over 124,000 public and private schools in the United States; over 2,000 postsecondary non-degree career and technical schools; and over 4,000 degree-granting institutions of higher education. Of the higher education institutions, over 1,600 award associate degrees and some 2,400 award bachelor's or higher degrees. Over 400 higher education institutions award research doctorates.<br /><br />This large and diverse array of accredited educational institutions is complex, but there are ways to make it manageable and to locate appropriate institutions and programs for your needs.<br /><br />Some essential tips for locating an appropriate institution include answering questions such as those grouped below.<br /><br />Academic questions: What do I want to do with my education and life, and what subject(s) interest me? If I am entering higher education at the graduate level, in what specific subject specialization do I want to conduct research? Have I checked to be sure that the institution in which I am interested offers the program I want ? Is it accredited by a recognized accrediting agency? Have I checked with experts in that field about the institution and its program, regardless of whether I or my friends have heard of it or whether it appears on some commercial or popular ranking list?<br /><br />Lifestyle and learning style questions: What are my interests, values, and needs? Will the school or higher education institution I am interested in, and its community, accommodate my needs? Will its teaching style, requirements, and support services help me to succeed? Does the school or community have a significant number of international students? If I am bringing dependents (family) with me, will they find the support and services they need?<br /><br />Practical questions: Is the school or institution affordable? Have I checked to see if it provides scholarships, other types of funding, or campus work for which I may be eligible and which will not compromise my visa status? Are my qualifications sufficient to give me a chance at admission? And, have I reviewed what it may cost to live in the community where the school or institution is located?<br /><br />Please go to Studying in the United States </span></span><a href="http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/study.doc"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">[MS Word, 94K] </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">for important information that you should consider before choosing a school or program.<br /><br /><em><strong>USNEI </strong>was created in 1996 in response to requests from the (then) U.S. Information Agency (USIA, now the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State) and several private sector educational associations. These organizations sought a central information point for international education information and asked that it be located in the U.S. Department of Education</em> </span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-44829620932466650862010-07-28T13:44:00.000-07:002010-07-28T13:49:17.967-07:00Student Visa<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Study in America/ United States<br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499061543663860674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 159px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 114px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hoPIJ6gONligevMLyNpAAV7LkY0PIh-Z0H55vVMXbkoPswD9jcQtRJxI36Z65XnGO-b99HDqQpIYsCaMOOG_kroSdoHF8yKPtyCRBakzOy1O5rpAGsIAykDNi3pg_ICDTtwjw3MZJFY/s400/vjr5.jpg" border="0" /></span>Qualifying for a Student Visa</strong><br />The Immigration and National Act is very specific with regard to the requirements which must be met by applicants to qualify for the student visa. The consular officer will determine whether you qualify for the </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">visa. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate that they properly meet student visa requirements including:<br /><br />Have a residence abroad, with no immediate intention of abandoning that residence;<br />Intend to depart from the United States upon completion of the course of study; and<br />Possess sufficient funds to pursue the proposed course of study.<br /><br /><strong>Applying for a Student Visa</strong><br />As part of the visa application process, an interview at the embassy consular section is required for visa applicants from age 14 through 79, with few exceptions. Persons age 13 and younger, and age 80 and older, generally do not require an interview, unless requested by embassy or consulate. The waiting time for an interview appointment for applicants can vary, so early visa application is strongly encouraged. Visa wait times for interview appointments and visa processing time information for each U.S. Embassy or Consulate worldwide is available on our website at Visa Wait Times , and on most embassy websites. Learn how to schedule an appointment for an interview, pay the application processing fee, review embassy specific instructions, and much more by visiting the Embassy or Consulate website where you will apply.<br /><br />During the visa application process, usually at the interview, an ink-free, digital fingerprint scan will be quickly taken. Some visa applications require further administrative processing , which takes additional time after the visa applicant's interview by a Consular Officer. Also, because each student’s personal and academic situation is different, two students applying for same visa may be asked different questions and be required to submit different additional docume</span>nts. </div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-56452371131063930012010-07-28T13:33:00.000-07:002010-07-28T13:42:32.111-07:00Study in the U.S. | Student Visas<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The United States welcomes foreign citizens who come to the U.S. to study or participate in an <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499059911930294018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 159px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 105px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiX8WzjPkk_KmK3cXTU6DGkIXZQfd4PJfvdZWXTpgGni3Ccpsk3QVHmAvsmaMlGTgw-puPfV8AKyakJNugb-kQwHA_qYRKRfondJ3K5gwEnzjPK82yhacknDr_FF8t9Xv3SaUVVDxU9c/s400/hy6.jpg" border="0" />exchange program. Before applying for a visa, all student and exchange visitor applicants are required to be accepted and approved for their program. When accepted, educational institutions and program sponsors will provide each applicant the necessary approval documentation, to be submitted when applying for a visa.<br />Student Visas - Academic and vocational (F and M Visas)<br />Student Applicants (for F-1 and M-1 visas) - Overview<br /><br />For student related information, visit the <a href="http://educationusa.state.gov/">EducationUSA</a> website created by the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to learn about educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study, opportunities for scholars, financial aid, testing, admissions, and much more. For a brief overview, visit the America.gov article Basics on U.S. Visas .<br /><br />The first step for a prospective nonimmigrant student is being accepted for enrollment in an established school which is SEVP certified . In general, for academic students, including those in language training, F visas are the appropriate category, and for nonacademic vocational students an M visa is the appropriate category.<br /><br />If you are going to the U.S. primarily for tourism, but want to take a short course of study which is recreational, and the course is less than 18 hours per week, you may be able to do so on a visitor visa. If your course of study is 18 hours or more a week, you will need a student visa. When traveling to the U.S. to attend seminars or conferences for credit towards a degree, then you'll need a student visa.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-24641039978643502622008-08-21T10:39:00.000-07:002008-08-21T10:47:29.312-07:00bachelor's degree<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237028811735295650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVXmmFCcFx3OjPnakiGcU_ev2obXjwrgsW-vbG-gmLJkvvte9pS9JuUhpEhWEiqKJQwHJDaSvrVvN4dEPZEBRLGQ26Ct2PgUPuIgt2FaPka9LhGkHO2mpce0FyklwQZTCIGqKqJ2tjdk/s320/gjf7b.JPG" border="0" />Bachelor's degree</strong> is always an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three, four, or in some cases and countries, five or six years. It may also be the name of a postgraduate degree, such as a Bachelor of Civil Law, the Bachelor of Music, or the Bachelor of Philosophy.<br />Bachelors' degrees in the United States are typically designed to be completed in four years of full-time study, although some programs (such as engineering or architecture) usually take five, and some universities and colleges allow ambitious students (usually with the help of summer school and/or high school Advanced Placement courses) to complete them in as little as three years. Some U.S. colleges and universities have a separate academic track known as an "honors" or "scholars" program, generally offered to the top percentile of students (based on GPA), and offering more challenging courses or more individually-directed seminars or research projects in lieu of the standard core curriculum.<br />Many U.S. universities and colleges award bachelor's degrees with latin honors, usually (in ascending order) cum laude (with honor/praise), magna cum laude (with great honor/praise), the occasionally seen maxima cum laude (with maximal honor/praise), and summa cum laude (with highest honor/praise) -- degrees without honors are awarded "rite".</span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-31347781835542982942008-08-21T09:34:00.000-07:002008-08-21T09:37:20.428-07:00Master of Science<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>University-Collage program</em></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237010781459473170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpNAB4OUyx2Y_IIy3QbEudB3uSU9tArWw-BIwb5iGmb816ltPKSj92EFeAC7DzprcgfpXBRSnZf2sy5c4dI_1oZP7ErigQDxbKpM8q-ljvAB4Q0GARKDTSf08dZ2Cp_gPjgZqNQUoJks/s320/h63f.JPG" border="0" />Master of Arts (Magister Artium) and Master of Science (Magister Scientiæ) degrees are the basic type of in most subjects and may be entirely course-based, entirely research-based or (more typically) a mixture.<br />Admission to a master's program is normally contingent upon holding a bachelor's degree, and progressing to a doctoral program may require a master's degree. In some fields or graduate programs, work on a doctorate can begin immediately after the bachelors degree. Some programs provide for a joint bachelor's and master's degree after about five years. Some universities use the Latin degree names, and due to the flexibility of word order in Latin, Artium Magister (AM) or Scientiæ Magister (SM) may be used at some schools.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-52321117402315133892008-08-21T08:55:00.000-07:002008-08-21T09:01:04.924-07:00Public policy school Program:<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Public policy school Program in USA, University-Collage</strong>:<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237001387018831778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_JkcJXdgRjzVLB83N3gdLhYvnZ4kNktchDwyYXdH3Hpe83bGzBZ4qsNlgwCxBHSU859HEd93WM70x__XETvDr18csK99tD8VJE0tA8YHJHBP286xj7ydjJV1baepWhTNamES3MZXmkU/s320/fgrj.JPG" border="0" />Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University<br />Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University<br />School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington<br /><strong>Woodrow Wilson School</strong> of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University<br />School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia<br />Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley<br />Department of Public Administration at the University of Kansas<br />Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan<br />School of Policy, Planning, and Development at the University of Southern California<br /><strong>Heinz School</strong> of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University<br />Sanford Institute of Public Policy at Duke University<br />Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University<br />Harris School of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago<br />School of Public Affairs at American University<br />School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University<br />Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at The George Washington University<br /><strong>Public Policy Institute</strong> at Georgetown University<br />Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany, SUNY<br />School of Public Affairs at the University of California, Los Angeles<br />Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota<br />School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<br /><strong>Lyndon B. Johnson</strong> School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin<br />Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington<br />Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison<br />School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University<br />School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park</span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-81532100237615377062008-08-21T08:47:00.000-07:002008-08-21T08:54:56.237-07:00Public policy schools<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>University-Collage study program Public policy</em></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Public policy schools</strong> teach students policy studies, policy analysis, public policy, public administration, and public <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236999424500009602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6l4MVLNJVgSRFT0UnhPOyMc0uv3kE658w9pYUqo61bGzpEFROmoASWY2MqN31mpOofqczLXUdUg6BESgSnMVSi6Dh-BGrrVLC_gWspEz12Fc-qXsYBUfu00binv0vggMbduXV1WruLZc/s320/fg8j.JPG" border="0" />affairs.<br />Public policy schools offer a wide range of public policy degrees including the Master of Public Policy (MPP), the Master of Public Administration (MPA), the Master of Public Affairs (MPAff), the Master of International Affairs and PhDs in Public Policy, Policy Studies, Public Administration, and Doctor of Public Administration (DPA).<br />In the United States, students pursue a public policy degree after having completed an undergraduate degree in some other field. American public policy programs are generally located in an autonomous graduate or professional school within a larger university.<br /><strong>Curriculum</strong><br />Most public policy programs combine elements of political science, economics, statistics, law, international relations, international development, public finance, ethics, and public administration. Some schools also apply quantitative analysis, management information systems, organizational behavior, project management, and operations research to the public sector.<br />While degrees in Public Policy are generally at the graduate level (masters and PhD), some undergraduate degree programs still exist. Coursework for this designation requires an introductory course in Public Policy coupled with an applied course in Public Policy and is concluded with additional coursework in Urban Planning, Social Welfare, and Public Policy.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">In the United States, applicants must have graduated from an accredited university and are generally required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-83326103753727817842008-08-21T07:49:00.000-07:002008-08-21T07:59:58.790-07:00Schools of Public Health<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Medical Schools / Schools of Public Health in USA</strong><br /><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236984092922216098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEMW3jbd2UUtEur009_R0VNihJPdAYlrT_ETqJ31H0tj194P0wYDkzn7jqIbA6EqQLQDlQY-T-Mlw-R48QTGN3b0ALa7Iy_q0ywYUv4i_lAgk43em-8HzXLGau1OarGnziPnx92ijsBM/s320/h5f7.JPG" border="0" />According to ASPH Member Schools</em>:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Boston University School of Public Health<br />Drexel University School of Public Health<br />Emory University Rollins School of Public Health<br />East Tennessee State University College of Public Health<br />Florida International University Robert Stempel School of Public Health<br />George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services<br />Harvard School of Public Health </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><br />Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health<br />Loma Linda University School of Public Health<br />New York Medical College School of Public Health<br />Ohio State University College of Public Health<br />Saint Louis University School of Public Health<br />San Diego State University Graduate School of Public Health<br />Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health<br />Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><div align="justify">University at Albany SUNY School of Public Health<br />University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health<br />University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health<br />University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health<br />University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health<br />University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health<br />University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health<br />University of Iowa College of Public Health </div><div align="justify">University of Kentucky College of Public Health<br />University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences<br />University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences<br />University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Public Health<br />University of Michigan School of Public Health<br />University of Minnesota School of Public Health<br />University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health<br />University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Center School of Public Health<br />University of Oklahoma College of Public Health</div><div align="justify">University of Pennsylvania Graduate Program in Public Health Studies<br />University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health<br />University of Puerto Rico Graduate School of Public Health<br />University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health<br />University of South Florida College of Public Health<br />University of Texas School of Public Health<br />University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine<br />Yale School of Public Health</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-16852324227755796682008-08-21T07:42:00.000-07:002008-08-21T07:48:42.122-07:00Master of Public Health<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>University-Collage study program Public Health</em><br /><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236982420126814034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGUKs31GcMtl89VLBmwz-p0j6KXiiC72dmwCnmWHGxkxottSXE8mJ4qhFPEdDEhFI3Rrk9ZL9MWE2mkRp5gkR8jXhoflXKZ-mAkYeA4NONRKF26RGwon5j8T-EtEKCclUeQpmx7yrIqE/s320/bh7f8.JPG" border="0" />Master of Public Health </strong>(MPH /M.P.H.) is a professional master's degree awarded for studies in areas related to public health. The MPH degree focuses on public health practice, as opposed to research or teaching. In the United States the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredit schools of public health through a formal review process. Master of Public Health programs are available throughout the world in Medical Schools and Schools of Public Health.<br />MPH is usually a one or two year program. Some students may already possess an advanced degree. In some countries the MPH program is only available for medical graduates (MBBS or equivalent), those without the medical degree can join the Master of Medical Science in Public Health program.<br />The degree is designed to expose the candidates on five core public health areas:<br />Public Health Policy and Management<br />Biostatistics<br />Epidemiology<br />Behavioral sciences/health education, and<br />Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences.<br />In addition to coursework, CEPH programs have a thesis and practicum requirement which may be waived if the candidate has substantial prior experience in the field. Program other than CEPH also may have other requirements.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>In 2008,</strong> the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE), an organization established in the USA, began offering a certification exam. The exam is based on the MPH degree's core competencies, which were agreed upon by a national effort in 2004-2006 in the United States.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-86024491108648920092008-08-21T07:33:00.000-07:002008-08-21T07:38:07.100-07:00Master of Public Administration<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>University-Collage study program Public Administration</em><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236979854630496658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwioSiYPzHhZ-CAxaptWWmBBsObxqEvJxhq0edhOIAK2Hb6JatnRqn-JrIRZjWO0KyCFA78-IpksrucwO8W8IowNG_SMAPnQftP61LHEcXCH6rGrrvk9OqRFsH85R_Ix8SpI80MwI2piE/s320/a3df.JPG" border="0" /><strong>Master of Public Administration</strong> (M.P.A. or MPA) degree is one of several Master's level professional public affairs degrees that provides training in public policy and project and program implementation (more recently known as public management).<br />Master of Public Administration programs focus on public administration at the local, state/provincial, national/federal and supranational levels, as well as in the nonprofit sector. Through its history, the MPA degree has become more interdisciplinary by drawing from fields such as economics, sociology, anthropology, political science, and regional planning in order to equip MPA graduates with skills and knowledge covering a broad range of topics and disciplines relevant to the public sector. A core curriculum of a typical MPA program usually includes courses on microeconomics, public finance, research methods/statistics, policy process and policy analysis, ethics, public management, leadership, planning & GIS, and program evaluation/performance measurement. Depending on their interest, MPA students can focus their studies on a variety of public sector fields such as urban planning, transportation, health care (especially public health), economic development, urban management, community development, education, non-profits, information technology, environmental policy, etc.<br />Some MPA programs are designed to "provide a high-quality education designed to provide the analytical, management, and policy-making skills needed to succeed in the field of public management," according to CSUF's description. In addition, the MPA can help "to prepare students in one of many specialized fields, such as public finance, human resource management, urban management, and criminal justice."<br />Master of Public Administration (MPA) graduates currently serve in some important positions within the public sector, including UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, General Davis Patreaus, President of Liberia-Ellen Sirleaf, NYC Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, and Governor of Kansas-Kathleen Sebelius.<br />In recent years, there has been a gradual convergence between the MPA and the Master's in Public Policy (MPP). Today, the course offerings of most MPA and MPP programs overlap to some degree, but MPP programs tend to provide more focused training in policy analysis and policy design, while MPA programs usually still provide more focused coursework in program implementation and public management.<br />Some educational institutions are now offering MPA degrees via online instruction. There are also Executive MPA programs for professionals who have prior work and management experience.<br /><em>Outside the U.S., the MPA degree increasingly includes a substantial element of management education sitting alongside public policy and public administration thereby bringing it closer to the MBA degree</em></span><em> </em></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-75574320405498407352008-08-20T09:25:00.000-07:002008-08-20T09:33:00.557-07:00The Master of Laws LL.M. programs<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Master of Laws </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236638434356437282" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkfn-iSfZ0KCtsvWx-myo8Ib1mOC3utCC0Jq84N5MGXXrw7MSpwhgYBFpPxNV16l7sNmDvRfMAjVX3oLq_659_SEpD2icyw5oR1GXTY4aK-paCbPUi4AFIKojMUOlXDN1nmjQtHiJJhls/s320/l2wg.JPG" border="0" />There is a wide range of LL.M. programs available worldwide, allowing students to focus on almost any area of the law. Most universities offer only a small number of LL.M. programs. One of the most popular LL.M. degrees in the United States is tax law, sometimes referred to as an MLT (Master of Laws in Taxation). Another developing area is bankruptcy law. In Europe LL.M. programs in European law are recently very popular, often referred to as LL.M. Eur (Master of European Law). Other common programs include environmental law, human rights law, commercial law, intellectual property law, information technology law, estate planning (as a sub-specialty of tax), international law, maritime law, trial advocacy and insurance law. Chapman University School of Law, in Orange, California, offers an innovative LL.M. in Prosecutorial Sciences. Open only to active prosecutors with at least five years experience, this first of its kind program was reviewed and received "acquiescence" from the ABA in 2007. Some LL.M. programs, particularly in the United States, focus on teaching foreign lawyers the basic legal principles of the host country (a "comparative law" degree). Moreover, some programs are conducted in more than one language (e.g. LLM in Europa-Institut in Saarbruecken, Germany, were students have the possibility of undertaking courses in German and/ or English). Most LL.M. programs require a thesis.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162866952077199628.post-46686567568485848822008-08-20T09:17:00.000-07:002008-08-20T09:23:58.588-07:00Law Program<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236636101287773986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyqapioQgp7PC_s3WFxeTIbczUexfYX08wo3pL2Jt5sT-H5izYga9vHtGYWFNpDQyDIfno4EBzVqKzIKA37rwZiiajEviXBWEWcOGwnDrT4lI_RRpAfVHmEkHo0VyCd7unkicq9WDoGOY/s320/l2w.JPG" border="0" />Law University College<br /><strong>L.L.M. Law Programs Around the World by area of Coverage</strong><br /><strong>Admiralty Law<br /></strong>University of Miami School of Law<br />Tulane University School of Law<br /><strong>Corporate Law</strong><br />New York University Law School<br />Samford University School of Law<br />Stanford University Law School<br /><strong>Criminal Law</strong><br />University of Buffalo Law School<br /><strong>Elder Law</strong><br />Western New England College School of Law<br /><strong>Environmental Law</strong><br />Lewis & Clark Law School<br /><strong>Estate Planning</strong><br />Western New England College School of Law<br /><strong>Health Law</strong><br />Albany Law School<br />International Development<br />University of Washington School of Law<br /><strong>International Law</strong><br />University of Notre Dame Law School<br />Temple University School of Law<br />University of Houston School of Law<br />Albany Law School<br /><strong>Tax Law</strong><br />University of Baltimore School of Law<br />University of Washington School of Law</span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com0