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• Choosing the Program That's the Best Fit

What Type of Degree Do You Need?

 There are three categories of graduate degrees:

• Master's
• Doctoral
• Professional doctoral

Many universities also offer combined-degree and certificate programs. Let's look at each type of degree in more detail.

Choosing the Program That's the Best Fit

• 1 Choices, Choices, Choices
• 2 What Type of Degree Do You Need?
• 3 Pursuing a Master's Degree
• 4 Pursuing a Doctoral Degree
• 5 Pursuing a Professional Doctoral Degree
• 6 Reflection: Which Degree Fits Me?
• 7 Where Can I Find Information about Graduate Programs?
• 8 Is the Program a Good Fit for Me?
• 9 University Mission and Values
• 10 Admission Criteria
• 11 Program Curriculum
• 12 Faculty
• 13 Program Reputation
• 14 How Program is Delivered: On-Campus, Blended, or On-line
• 15 Cost
• 16 Campus Facilities and Support Systems
• 17 Career Outlook
• 18 Career Services
• 19 Geographic Location
• 20 Lesson Summary and Reflection