Who should enroll in the Master's Program?
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Individuals who:
- wish to pursue a graduate degree but
- are unsure of an area of specialization
- need to strengthen their credentials to apply to doctoral programs
- wish to gain professional development - for instance:
- high school teacher professional development
- guidance counsellor professional development
- economic analysts seeking insight into human behavior
- wish to earn an advanced degree above a Bachelor's Degree
- Jobs for Master's Graduates
What the Master's program is not:
- backdoor entry to doctoral program admission
- admission to the M. A. program is separate from our doctoral program
- current M. A. students compete with other applicants for entry to our doctoral programs
- a professional training program
- in the State of New York a doctoral degree is required to enter the profession
- applicants desiring professional certification should apply to our doctoral program
Is there funding available?
Funding for the Master's Program is limited, but may be available:
- University at Buffalo Graduate School Financial Aid
- funding from a sponsoring faculty person's research grant
- some Master's students secure funding upon arrival, through university-affiliated employment
- the Schomberg Minority Fellowship Program does fund exceptional Master's students
- if you qualify be sure to indicate your minority status on the application form