• Overview
  • Why Graduate School?
  • Master's Level Work
  • Doctoral Level Work
  • Opportunities for Grad School at Fresno State
  • Department of Fresno State Options
  • Other Fresno State Masters Options
  • Financing a Grad Degree
• General Psychology M.A.
• Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis MA
• School Psychology Ed.S.
• Admission Requirements
• Application Procedures
• Deadlines
• Faculty Contacts

Master's Level Work

Broadly speaking, the majority of post-bachelor degrees can be classified as master's level or doctoral level. Master's degrees (e.g., Master of Science (MS), Master of Arts (MA), Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), etc.) generally involve two or three years of study. Those with master's degrees may teach at the community college level.

 

Doctoral Level Work

Doctoral degrees (e.g., Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), etc.) generally involve five to ten years of study. It is NOT necessary to obtain a master's degree before attempting a doctoral degree. In fact, those certain they want a doctoral degree would do best to proceed directly to a doctoral program. Those with doctoral degrees may teach at the university level.