Research
Learning how to conduct research is a central component of graduate degree programs, and research expertise can often distinguish graduate students from other candidates on the job market. Throughout your program, you will learn the classic research methods in your own discipline. It can also be helpful to learn research methods from related disciplines to obtain additional data for your project and open additional career possibilities.
Research is the ability to pursue key questions through designing projects to collect and interpret hard and/or soft data.
Research at the graduate level strengthens a diverse set of abilities, including:
- project management
- expertise in specific methods & approaches
- articulating project significance and applying to broader contexts