Master's Degree Programs Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a Letter of Recommendation (LOR) in a master's degree application?
Answer: To provide faculty assessment of the applicant's academic and professional potential
Letters of Recommendation allow faculty or professionals to vouch for an applicant's skills, character, and readiness for graduate-level study.
In a master's program, what is the role of a faculty advisor?
Answer: To guide the student's academic progress and research direction
A faculty advisor mentors graduate students through course selection, thesis or project development, and professional networking in the field.
Which statement best describes a 'professional master's degree' in the US?
Answer: It is career-focused and prepares graduates for industry roles rather than academia
Professional master's degrees are designed to develop practical skills for specific careers and industries rather than to prepare students for doctoral research.
What does 'ABD' mean in the context of graduate education?
Answer: All But Dissertation — completed coursework but not the dissertation
ABD describes a doctoral or advanced graduate student who has completed all required coursework and exams but has not yet finished their dissertation.
How does a Master of Arts (MA) typically differ from a Master of Science (MS)?
Answer: MA is more humanities/social sciences focused; MS is more quantitative/STEM focused
MA programs generally emphasize humanities, arts, and social sciences with qualitative methods, while MS programs focus on STEM and quantitative research.
What is the typical time to completion for a full-time master's degree program in the US?
Answer: 1–2 years
Most full-time master's programs in the US are designed to be completed in one to two years, depending on the field and credit requirements.