The event will be from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the Riverpoint campus in the
“We are pleased with the positive responses from many of the universities and colleges in the region,” said
The reasons for going back to school for an advanced degree are as varied as the applicants. Potential students are not alone in wondering whether or not a graduate degree is the right thing for them to pursue.
“Most people come for the opportunity to better themselves or their income or to become more professionally focused,” said Howard Grimes, dean of the
For working professionals, the idea of going back to graduate school is daunting. The thought of carving out time to go to class during or after work, doing homework during your precious family time or writing papers and cramming for exams is just too much.
There’s no doubt that the pursuit of an advanced degree demands a major investment of time, money and effort. It is also an investment in yourself, Grimes said.
“Consider the earning potential over your career. The Census Bureau has concluded that those with a bachelor's degree can expect to earn about $1.8 million over a lifetime, while those holding master's or Ph.D./professional degrees earn even more-about $2.2 million and $3.5 million, respectively,” Grimes said.
Current trends show that the baccalaureate degree is often not sufficient in today’s workplace. Professionals are finding that they get to mid-management positions and realize they need more education, according to Grimes.
Graduate programs like those offered at Washington State University Spokane are growing nationwide. The Spokane campus offers destination programs like health policy and administration and those within the Interdisciplinary Design Institute, as well as programs for place-bound adults who are seeking graduate education but do not want to uproot their homes and families to move across the state or nation.
The demographics of today’s graduate student include people who have been in the job market for five to 15 years and want to pursue a degree, Grimes said. “They have jobs and families and can’t leave home. They need to pursue graduate education in different mechanisms than they used to.”
From 6 to 6:30 p.m., Grimes will present a grad school information session and will be available for general questions. A financial aid representative will also be available. To make it easier to attend the Grad School Fair, admission and event parking are free.
For more information go to www.gradfair.spokane.wsu.edu or call (509) 358-7537.
The Oct. 14 Grad School Fair includes the following recruiters:
Bastyr University
Boise State University: College of Engineering
Concordia University
Eastern Washington University:
Graduate Studies, MS Computer Science, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
George Fox University: Graduate School of Clinical Psychology
Gonzaga University:
Communication and Leadership Studies, Graduate School of Business, Organizational Leadership, School of Education, School of Law
Idaho State University: Physical & Occupational Therapy
Life Chiropractic College West
Montana State University–Billings
Northwest College: Graduate and Professional Studies, School of Graduate Psychology
Oregon Health & Science University: School of Nursing
Pacific University
Seattle University: Office of Graduate Admissions, Master of Software Engineering
United States Navy
University of Phoenix
University of Portland: MBA
University of Puget Sound: School of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
University of Washington Bothell: Master of Arts in Policy Studies
University of Washington: School of Dentistry
Washington State University:
College of Business and Economics, Intercollegiate College of Nursing, Department of Human Development, Edward R. Murrow School of Communication, Graduate School
Washington State University Spokane: Speech & Hearing Sciences
Washington State University Spokane:
[Programs listed below will be represented at one WSU Spokane booth]
M.A. Criminal Justice
Design Disciplines
M.Arch, M.S. Architecture, M.A. Interior Design, M.S. Landscape Architecture, Doctorate of Design
Educational Leadership
MIT, EdM, EdD, Field-Based Principal’s Certification, Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification, School Psychologist Certification, Professional Certificate, Program Administrator Certificate
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Health Policy and Administration
Health Sciences
M.S. Exercise Science, M.S. Human Nutrition
Master of Technology Management
