{"id":1092,"date":"2022-06-20T18:53:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T18:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/careerservices\/?page_id=1092"},"modified":"2023-05-31T13:54:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T13:54:02","slug":"graduate-school-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/careerservices\/students\/graduate-school-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate School &#038; Continuing Education Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-8323943b\">Is Grad School The Right Choice ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-4e0af6d3\">Career Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Career Services has many resources available to help you prepare for Graduate School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handshake<\/a>&nbsp;for Graduate Assistant positions on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/careerservices\/students\/focus2career\/\">Focus2Career<\/a>&nbsp;website is also a great resource. It includes assessments for career guidance and the resources tools available to students to determine and define different master programs across the United States. The resource tabs are available to anyone, but the assessments are fee based&#8211;however, Tarleton students can access them for FREE. Use Code: HireATexan (case sensitive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To view occupational employment and wage estimates, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oessrcst.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Labor and Statistics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the links below for even more information on making the decision if Grad School is right for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jobsearchintelligence.com\/NACE\/jobseekers\/salary-calculator.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NACE Job Seekers Salary Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/francesbridges\/2012\/02\/17\/why-you-shouldnt-go-to-grad-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes article: Why You Shouldn\u2019t Go To Grad School<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careerbuilder.com\/Article\/CB-1152-Getting-Ahead-Bachelors-vs-Masters-How-Does-Your-Salary-Stack-Up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Building article: Bachelor\u2019s vs Master\u2019s: How Does Your Salary Stack Up?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/sherylnancenash\/2012\/06\/08\/dreams-vs-debt-older-college-students-big-dilemma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forbes article: Dreams Vs. Debt: Older College Students Discuss the Value of Going Back to School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-af6759d1\">College of Graduate Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to be part of the Graduate Program at Tarleton? For more information including admission guidelines for the College of Graduate Studies take at look at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/graduate\/\">College of Graduate Studies website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may contact the office at <a href=\"tel:+12549689104\">254-968-9104<\/a> or via email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:gradinfo@tarleton.edu\">&nbsp;gradinfo@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-a06ffc0f\">Curriculum and Instruction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to further your career in Education? Take a look at Tarleton\u2019s Master of Education program with 9 areas of concentration. For further information on the program and descriptions of each concentration area, check out their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/teachered\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or further information contact Dr. Susan Erwin at <a href=\"tel:+18177327300\">817-732-7300<\/a> or via email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:erwin@tarleton.edu\">erwin@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Didn\u2019t find what you were looking for or have more questions on our E-Campus? Visit their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/online\/\">grad schoool website<\/a>. You can also contact Dr. Barry Lambert at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+12549689463\">254-968-9463<\/a>&nbsp;or via email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:blambert@tarleton.edu\">blambert@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-86fbcc70\">Engineering Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Manufacturing Quality and Leadership (MQL) program is to provide a pathway for employees who hold degrees in technical and non-technical areas to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be more successful in all areas of manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is something that you would like to do, click on the PDF for an introduction into the program. For further information take a look at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/engtech\/index.html\">Engineering Technology website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-0c3f3c73\">Financial Aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions about Financial Aid, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/finaid\/index.html\">Financial Aid website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive information for graduate students by filling out the Prospect Information Form, found on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detail information regarding your special circumstances, contact the office at <a href=\"tel:+12549689070\">254-968-9070<\/a> or via email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:finaid@tarleton.edu\">finaid@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-443430ad\">Medical Laboratory Sciences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in an exciting career as laboratory professional? See how Tarleton\u2019s Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science can help you! For further information or to contact the department, click on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/medicallab\/\">Medical Laboratory Sciences website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-dc4121fa\">Nursing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and considering what your options are in regards to graduate school? Explore the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/nursing\/index.html\">Nursing website<\/a>&nbsp;for further information or contact Dr. Susan Rugari, Director of the Graduate Program at 254-968-9139.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-6b92ea9a\">Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the application for scholarships on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/scholarships\/index.html\">Scholarships Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See a listing of available&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/common\/links\/scholarship-opportunities\/scholarship-cogs.html\">Graduate Studies Scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have more scholarship questions? Contact Shawndi Wilson, Director of Office of Scholarships at <a href=\"tel:+12549689922\">254-968-9922<\/a> or at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:scholarships@tarleton.edu\">scholarships@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-a93ef571\">Graduate School &amp; Continuing Education Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portraitofagraduate.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gradprofiles<\/a>&#8212;Graduate and Professional School Profiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gradsource.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GradSource<\/a>&#8212; Gateway to graduate schools and programs in the US and Canada, and your first step toward earning a graduate degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barry.edu\/msw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barry University Masters Programs- Social Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestnursingdegree.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BestNursingDegree.com<\/a>&nbsp;&#8212; Directory of Nursing Degree Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.capella.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capella University&#8212;<\/a>Fastest growing online university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.educationdegree.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EducationDegree.Com<\/a>&nbsp;&#8212; All Accredited Teacher Education Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erikson.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erikson Institute<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hacu.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mastersineducationguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Masters in Education Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marist.edu\/commarts\/maristinmanhattan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Fashion Experience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parker.edu\/academics\/doctor-of-chiropractic-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parker College of Chiropractic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topmanagementdegrees.com\/best-masters-in-public-administration-degree-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Administration<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Masters Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinemswprograms.com\/careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Work Programs (Online\/ Hybryd Degrees)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.memphis.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The University of Memphis<\/a>: MBA Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usa.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNT Health Science Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-5b7fba11\">Grad School: Preparing Your Application and Personal Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.personalstatementschool.com\/tips\/law-school-application-tips.html#How-do-I-write-a-law-school-personal-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How do I write a law school personal statement?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.personalstatementschool.com\/tips\/law-school-application-tips.html#What-should-I-write-about-in-my-law-school-personal-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What should I write about in my personal statement?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.personalstatementschool.com\/tips\/law-school-application-tips.html#How-do-I-find-ideas-for-my-law-school-personal-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How do I find ideas for my personal statement?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.personalstatementschool.com\/tips\/law-school-application-tips.html#now-what\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I read that sample statement packet and I don&#8217;t have a tragic story to write about. Now what?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwaterloo.ca\/career-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advice from the Waterloo Centre for Career Action<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Grad School The Right Choice ? Career Services Career Services has many resources available to help you prepare for Graduate School. Browse&nbsp;Handshake&nbsp;for Graduate Assistant positions on campus. 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