Can I Switch Fields and Go to Graduate School in a Different Area?
Can I Switch Fields and Go to Graduate School in a Different Area?Answer: Universities require that all students choose majors – primary fields of study – early in their academic career. Many students choose majors that interest them, but as seniors (or even after graduation) realize that their heart lies in another field. Is it possible for a student pursue an undergraduate degree in one field and then a graduate degree in another? Are you limited by your college major? College Major vs. Graduate Discipline Your graduate options are not limited by your college major, but you will have to work hard to demonstrate that you’re a good candidate for graduate programs in your chosen field. Admittance to graduate school is all about match: How well do you match the program? In other words, do your interests, preparation, and career goals match the graduate program’s orientation? Do you have the experiences and competencies to succeed? Many students obtain undergraduate degrees in liberal art
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