Graduate School
After completing an undergraduate degree in Urban & Community Studies many of our students wish to venture on to graduate school. Individuals attend graduate school for a number of different reasons and with a number of different goals in mind. Some pursue graduate school for the enjoyment of learning, while others have more practical reasons in mind. Many believe that particular areas of interest require a more advanced degree, while others make their decision based on the increased financial resources that are gained with an advanced degree. With a foundation in Urban & Community Studies students can attend graduate school in areas such as, but not limited to:
- Social Work
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Survey Research
- Law
- Education
- Business Administration
- Urban Policy
- Urban and Regional Planning
Here are some examples of where our Alumni have gone to graduate school
- Social Work at the University of Connecticut
- Business at Liberty University
- Master in Education at the University of Connecticut
- Masters in Education at the University of Bridgeport
- Masters in Public Administration at the University of Connecticut
- Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
- The University of New Haven
- And many more…
Additional UConn graduate school programs and certifications of interest
- Business Administration
- Law
- Public and Nonprofit Management Graduate Certification
- Public Health
- Survey Research Graduate Certification
Resources/Links
You may find these websites helpful in searching for a graduate program that is right for you. Many of these sites also offer articles on graduate school related topics.
- University of Connecticut Graduate School - This site provides information for prospective students considering graduate school programs at UConn, as well as important information for current graduate students. Please visit their site for an alphabetical listing of graduate and certification programs* available through UConn’s Graduate School. (*Please note: If you are interested in learning about or applying to the School of Law please visit their site directly. They have a separate application procedure.)
- GradSchools.com - This site provides a search engine for researching graduate programs within the United States and internationally. You may search for programs in a variety of different ways including by field of study, by subject, by institution, and by location. The site also has articles on a variety of graduate school related topics i.e. Why choose graduate school, financing your studies, study skills in graduate school, etc.
- Graduate Guide: Your Graduate Destination Portal - This site provides a search engine for graduate schools based on field of study and by location.
- Peterson's - This site provides a search engine enabling users to locate programs based on the type of degree offered and by program or institution name. This site also provides related graduate school articles including how to fund your education. (Hint: For a comprehensive search of graduate school programs, under Graduate School Subject Area choose “All Subjects” then under Graduate School Program choose your field of interest. This will provide you with a more comprehensive search.)
- PhD InfoFIND.org: A Doctoral Education Information and Advisement Site - The main focus of this site which is funded by the U.S. Department of Education is to help individuals considering a doctoral degree. Those pursuing a master’s degree may find some of the links and information helpful as well. The site also addresses a variety of topics related to seeking a doctoral degree versus a master’s degree, tips to help with the application process and financial resources to help fund a doctoral education.
Additional Resources
The Department of Career Services (DCS) at UConn created a PDF document entitled Considering Grad School. This booklet provides helpful information to those interested in pursuing a graduate school degree. Topics in the booklet include what to contemplate when considering graduate school, how to begin the process of looking into graduate school programs and degrees, an overview of the application process including links to standardized testing websites, ways to pay for graduate school, financial worksheets and ultimately weighing ones options before excepting admission into a specific school or program.
(Hint: To read the DCS booklet click on the various section titles. If these links do not appear to work then you may need to download or update Adobe.)
Those students considering an internship should consult with their academic advisor for information on internship requirements and assistance in choosing an internship that is appropriately suited to your needs. Additional information on internships can also be found through the Career Services website.
For graduate school scholarships please consult the specific school and program you are attending or plan to attend for more information.