ࡱ> EGD` K$bjbj 2K$xxxxS$hK"n    zzz Fz zzb @DdUxfz#0S,"H(""$bz#p S       Graduate School Dictionary Learn the Lingo ABD All But Dissertation, or doctoral students who have completed their coursework but are still working on their dissertation. Advisor a thesis/dissertation advisor helps you in the thesis writing process, including choosing a topic/committee, researching, drafting, and being published. AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) a system used by most U.S. medical schools in their application process to simplify and standardize applications. Assistantships various teaching, research, and academic positions awarded to graduate students. Attrition this percentage of people who complete the degree. Candidacy usually describes doctoral students who have passed qualifying exams or prelims, synonymous with ABD. Capstone Paper at UIS, graduate students in some programs have the option to take a Capstone course, and the major paper written in that course replaces the thesis option. CLEP College Level Examination Program; tests that can serve to fill necessary prerequisites based on prior knowledge, either for undergraduate credit or graduate admission. Collective Bargaining the GAs and TAs are unionized, and the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) negotiates on their behalf. Committee the dissertation committee is a group of faculty who advises the student on their dissertation. Comps written and/or oral exams administered at the end of course work for graduate programs. CV (Curriculum Vitae) typically used to apply for graduate school entrance, college/university teaching positions and fellowships. In short, a more in depth version of a resume geared toward academic settings. DAT (Dental Admission Test) used for entrance in to Dental Schools. Deposit the thesis is not officially complete until it is deposited in the Graduate College Thesis Office and it meets university guidelines. Dissertation 100+ page research paper completed after course work for a doctorate. Doctorate academic degree indicating the highest level of study attainable in the US. Dual Degree Programs students may be able to enroll in two programs at once to earn a dual or joint degree. This usually takes longer to complete, and both degrees will be awarded at the same time. DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Expulsion usually two C grades. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) the application for federal financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students. This is usually required for financial aid applications. Failing Grade usually a C. Fellowship graduate level scholarships with no expectation of service/work in return. Full Load nine hours (nine hours is a heavy load in graduate school!) GA Graduate assistant/assistantship GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) used for entrance in to Business and Management Schools and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) programs. GPSI Graduate Public Service Internship; a paid internship program offered to UIS graduate students. Graduate Certificate a postgraduate qualification or credential that is less extensive than a postgraduate degree program, but provides an adequate record of academic achievement in that area. Grant financial aid given based on need that is not expected to be repaid by the student. GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) general test for many graduate programs, consisting of the general test portion and the subject portion. GSA Graduate Student Association ILSIP Illinois Legislative Staff Internship Program; a full time paid internship offered to graduate students at UIS for 8 hours of graduate credit JD Juris Doctor; a professional graduate degree and a professional doctorate in law. This degree is necessary to practice law. Leave of Absence grad students may request a year off from their studies, which is approved on a case-by case basis. If approved, they may return to their studies after the time period has passed without penalty. LLM Master of Law degree. This degree is usually not necessary to practice law, and is seen as an additional degree. LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) used for entrance in to Law Schools. LSDAS (Law School Data Assembly Service) a system used by nearly all ABA approved law schools in their application process to simplify and standardize applications. MA Master of Arts; reserved for, humanities, theology, and usually social science. Masters Degree a post graduate degree awarded after a 1-6 year academic program MBA Master of Business Administration. MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) used for entrance in to Medical Schools. MD Medical Doctor; academic degree for medical doctors. MFA Master of Fine Arts. MPA Master of Public Administration. MS Master of Science; reserved for more scientific disciplines such as mathematics, natural sciences, and sometimes social sciences. MSW Master of Social Work. Non-Thesis Option taking 12+ additional hours as a substitute for a thesis. Normative Time or Time to Degree the normal amount of time it takes to complete a graduate degree program. This differs for each degree, and can range from one to six years (after a bachelors degree) for a Masters Degree, and about ten years for a doctoral degree. OAT (Optometry Admission Test) used for entrance in to Optometry Programs. PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) used for entrance in to Pharmacy Schools. PharmCAS (Pharmacy College Application Service) - a system used by some pharmacy schools to simplify and standardize the application process. PhD Doctor of Philosophy; required degree for many university professors/researchers. Equivalent to a doctorate degree. Post-Bac (Post Baccalaureate Certificate) Program that provides recent college graduates or professionals the coursework (or studio) background they need to advance into a graduate program. The post-bac is especially important to students of Fine Art and students planning to attend medical school. Preliminary Exams an oral/written/combination test that evaluates the students knowledge in their chosen field, and an oral presentation to review the feasibility and appropriateness of a students dissertation research proposal. Qualifying Exams used to test a students ability to research and study at the PhD level. This is not a campus requirement for the U of I system, but many departments require them. RA research assistant or resident assistant. Reading List materials to be read in preparation for comps. Residency Requirement required on-campus full-time residence at the university (usually one year). SPEAK Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit Tests. TA Teaching assistant. 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