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Welcome

A Professional Graduate Program at the University of Delaware is a primarily practitioner-oriented degree designed to prepare the student for effective employment in Business, Industry, the Arts, Government, or Educational, Human Service, and Non-profit organizations.

Professional graduate programs are made up of graduate level coursework and experiences that lead to an array of credentials from Graduate Certificates to Professional Doctoral Degrees. Graduate Certificates are usually composed of credit-granting coursework in a defined area, and is recorded on an official University transcript of credit. Master's degrees are typically (but not universally) composed solely of coursework or have a professional paper, project, or directed practicum or internship as a capstone experience. The University also offers doctoral degrees in professional fields of Education (Ed.D.) and Physical Therapy (D.P.T.).

Many other Master's programs on campus, though not specifically identified as a professional program, have graduates who successfully obtain professional employment upon graduation. Please see the University catalogue or individual College for more details on those programs. About 115 master's programs are offered in a broad range of disciplines through UD's seven colleges - Agriculture and Natural Resources; Arts and Sciences; Business and Economics; Earth, Ocean, and Environment; Education and Public Policy; Engineering; and Health Sciences.

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Professional Areas of Study

The areas of study below have been clustered by broad themes and are offered in various colleges across the University. These areas of study have been specifically identified as Professional Degree programs.

Administration and Policy

Arts and Humanities

Physical, Biological and Life Sciences

 

Computer and Information Sciences

 

Education and Human Services

 

Engineering

 

Health Sciences

 

Quantitative Sciences

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Loan Opportunities

Full Time Graduate Students

Types of Financial Aid

  • TEACH Grant Program: In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, you must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students.
  • Federal Perkins/Nursing Loan : The Federal Perkins Loan program gives priority to students with exceptional need. These funds are awarded on a first-come basis to qualified applicants who have filed the FAFSA in a timely manner.
  • Federal Direct Loans : Student loan programs offer long-term, low-interest educational loans, which require repayment. Students should carefully consider the amount of debt they incur and recognize their future financial obligations. Like any other debt, a student loan is a serious financial obligation.
  • Federal Work Study (CWSP & DSEP) : The Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) provides part-time jobs during the academic year for students who have financial need and who must earn a part of their educational expenses. Jobs may be on or off campus with a public or private nonprofit agency including jobs in community service areas.

Part-time students (admitted to a degree program)

http://www.pcs.udel.edu/access/financial.html

  • Loans : The ACCESS Centers have information on several credit based private loan companies. It is best if you make an appointment with the Coordinator of Student Services or a Counselor prior to applying for a credit based loan to ensure that you are applying for the right type of loan and amount of money you need for tuition and related expenses.
  • Scholarships : Professional and Continuing Studies has several scholarship opportunities available for partial or full funding with different qualifying criteria as listed at http://www.pcs.udel.edu/access/financial.html - Part-time matriculated students program: Part-time matriculated students who are registered for 6 or more credit hours are eligible to apply for all federal and state need-based financial aid programs. Continuing Education students taking credit courses (CEND/nonmatriculated): http://www.pcs.udel.edu/access/financial.html
  • Loans: The ACCESS Centers have information on several credit based private loan companies. It is best if you make an appointment with the Coordinator of Student Services or a Counselor prior to applying for a credit based loan to ensure that you are applying for the right type of loan and amount of money you need for tuition and related expenses.

Continuing Education students taking credit courses

(CEND/nonmatriculated): http://www.pcs.udel.edu/access/financial.html

  • Loans : The ACCESS Centers have information on several credit based private loan companies. It is best if you make an appointment with the Coordinator of Student Services or a Counselor prior to applying for a credit based loan to ensure that you are applying for the right type of loan and amount of money you need for tuition and related expenses.
  • Scholarships : Professional and Continuing Studies has several scholarship opportunities available for partial or full funding with different qualifying criteria as listed at http://www.pcs.udel.edu/access/financial.html.

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