The specific requirements for individual students, even those working in the same field, may vary to a certain extent, depending not only on their pre-master’s preparation and experience but also on the research projects or new applications of knowledge for which the program is preparing them. Master’s graduates are expected to have gained knowledge and skills not only from course work, research, and practicums but also from varied experiences and perspectives brought to the program and shared among students, faculty, and practitioners. Graduates from master’s degree programs should have developed the ability to think logically and consistently integrate and synthesize knowledge access up-to-date knowledge and information within the discipline communicate in a clear, consistent, and logical manner, both orally and in writing understand the interrelationships between their discipline and others be aware of and prepared to deal with ethical dilemmas within their profession apply their knowledge of the discipline to real-life situations and, increasingly, adapt to the dynamic and changing requirements of their profession and their workplace. The master’s degree is awarded to students who demonstrate a level of academic accomplishment and subject mastery substantially beyond that required for the baccalaureate degree. What is a Master’s degree?Īccording to the Council of Graduate Schools, master’s degrees differ significantly from undergraduate degrees in several ways: Some programs also offer a comprehensive exam for their culminating experience. The capstone may take several forms, including a thesis, creative project, applied project, practicum, or portfolio.
All master’s programs require a capstone experience, which is a culminating course or set of courses. In most cases, coursework includes a combination of core, concentration, and elective courses. Master’s degrees at APUS consist of at least 30 credits of graduate coursework.
Apply the major theoretical frameworks in your field to past and current events.As you complete your master’s program, you will be able to: Master’s Degrees Contribute to Graduate Culture:Īt APUS, graduate culture arises from our community of emerging scholars and practitioners who share a commitment to research and scholarly integrity, a passion for producing and extending knowledge in the field, and dedication to applying that knowledge in innovative, interdisciplinary contexts.Īt APUS, a successful master’s student is someone who is able to synthesize and evaluate current literature in the field and apply theory to problems of professional practice or questions in the discipline.
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