Going to Graduate SchoolGoing to Graduate School

The Florida State University College of Communication & Information

OverviewOverview

Why consider a graduate degree?

CCI graduate programs

Communication programs

Communication Science & Disorders programs

Library & Information Studies programs

What to do before graduation

Admissions

Paying for graduate school

Career Center assistance

Additional resources

Why Consider Earning a Graduate Degree?

Bachelor’s degree = Introduction to broad fields

Graduate school: Specialization Interdisciplinary fields Professionally-oriented programs

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Benefits to being Benefits to being a graduate studenta graduate student

Smaller classes Workshops for graduate students Scholars Commons in Strozier Library Office of Graduate Fellowships -- research funding Consideration for Graduate Assistantships Keep your student discounts!

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Office of Graduate Fellowships Office of Graduate Fellowships ServicesServices

One-on-one fellowship and award consultations with graduate students to identify potential resources

Advice on the application process

Assistance with applications, including proposal revision

Mentoring throughout the award process

Workshops on graduate fellowships and awards

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Benefits of a graduate education

Marketability

Income

Increased networking

Depth of knowledge

Graduate Programs in CCIGraduate Programs in CCI

• Master’s Programs

• Advanced Master’s Programs

• Dual Degree Programs

• Advanced Master’s Programs

• Ph.D. Programs

• Specialist Programs

• Graduate Certificate Programs

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School of CommunicationSchool of Communication

Master’s Degrees (MS, MA):• Media and Communication Studies

• Integrated Marketing Communication

• Corporate and Public Communication

(Panama City campus)

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D):• Communication

School of CommunicationSchool of Communication

Graduate Certificates:

•Digital Video ProductionDigital Video Production

•Hispanic Marketing CommunicationHispanic Marketing Communication

•Project ManagementProject Management

School of CommunicationSchool of Communication Science & Disorders Science & Disorders

Master’s Degrees (MS, MA)•Speech Language Pathology (Campus)•Speech Language Pathology (Online)

Advanced Master’s Degree (AMS)•Speech Language Pathology

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D)•Communication Science & Disorders

School of Library & Information School of Library & Information StudiesStudies

Master’s degrees (MA, MS):•Library & Information Studies•School Library Media•Dual Degree (J.D./M.S.) in Law & LIS

Specialist (post-Master’s) Degree:•Library & Information Studies

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.):•Information Studies

SLIS Graduate CertificatesSLIS Graduate Certificates

•Leadership and Management

•Museum Studies (requires some on campus work)

•Reference Services

•School Library Media Leadership

•Web Design

•Youth Services

AdmissionsAdmissions

Research program for application requirements and deadlines

Take the required standardized graduate admissions test

Submit all requested materials by deadline Apply early Visit www.admissions.fsu.edu &

http://slis.cci.fsu.edu for detailed information

Paying for Graduate SchoolPaying for Graduate School

A Two-Step Process

Launch Your Search forLaunch Your Search for Free Money Free Money

Search for money in the form of: Tuition waivers Fellowships, scholarships Teaching and Research Assistantships

Places to look include: The department or school where you plan to study The college’s scholarship Web site Web search for private scholarships

ApplyApply for Federal Aid for Federal Aid

Complete the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov

What is the FAFSA?The application for loans, grants and work study

When?As soon as possible after January 1

Remember: Loans are your investment in YOU!

Career Center Assistance

Research career fields that require an advanced or professional degree

Talk to a career advisor to determine which area of graduate study and degree is best for you

Get help in preparing your personal statement, resume/vita, and related admissions materials

Develop a professional portfolio to highlight your qualifications

ResourcesResources CCI Web site

www.cci.fsu.edu

Admissionswww.fsu.edu/students/prospective/admissions

Career Centerwww.career.fsu.edu

Financial Aidwww.financialaid.fsu.edu

The Graduate Schoolgradschool.fsu.edu