Typically, it takes a little over two years to earn a Masters degree taking one class at a time here at West. A Masters program is similar in requirements to a Bachelors but involves a new level of thinking as some graduates students have discovered. Most classes involve detailed presentations, comprehensive exams and papers with viable resources, however, a thesis paper is not required to complete your program. The following are answers to the questions you may have wondered about on what it takes to be successful in a graduate program. Actually, a graduate degree is right for all people if they can say yes to the following:
Self-motivation
Seriously committed
Love research
Willing to become a critical thinker
Want to pursue a career that requires a higher education
Love multiple projects
Can afford the cost
Enjoy networking opportunities with fellow students and professors
Love your subject
Perserverance
No short cuts for advancement
A total career change
Specialized knowledge in your field
Employer tuition assistance
You have a support system
Because you want to
Attending graduate school can be a rewarding experience by joining a new society of individuals who have a strong desire to learn and become an expert in their area of study. It can build your level of confidence, energy and as a result, open unexpected doors. But there are also reasons not to attend higher education
Family that is not supportive
Just to become a professional student
Poor habits when setting priorities
Poor grades in undergraduate program
No specific career goals