SYLLABI & COURSES STRUCTURE- Go University- Ghana/Global

 

 

 

FAQ: Applying to Graduate School- Go University

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Q:What is the purpose of graduate school?

 

Undergraduate education gives students a broad, general education.

Graduate education provides students with more advanced learning in a specialized discipline or sub-discipline.

Graduate school gives an in-depth understanding such that the student becomes something of an

expert in the topic of study. A good graduate program also teaches advanced skills in such areas as problem-solving, mathematics, writing, oral presentation, and technology, each as applied to the particular field of study.

 

Q:What is the different between M.A./M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs?

 

M.A./M.S. and Ph.D. students usually take the same courses, although Ph.D. students may be required to take more courses than M.A./M.Sc. students (sometimes the opposite is true).

 

The major difference between these degrees is in the level of original thinking that is expected.

Ph.D.’s are trained to be leaders of research and research groups, conceiving and promoting new

ideas. M.A./M.Sc. students, on the other hand, are trained to participate as part of a team carrying

out advanced work. They may or may not become team leaders.

 

Q:When should I go to graduate school?

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Graduate school is appropriate at any age and stage of life. Some students go to graduate school

directly after finishing their undergraduate education. However, many others undertake graduate

studies after having been out of school for some period of time. You should go to graduate

school when you are ready to get the most out of the experience. The purpose of graduate schooling is to learn material

that you expect to use professionally or want to know for personal satisfaction.

 

Q:Where should I apply to graduate school?

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You should apply to graduate programs that offer courses of study that you are interested in and

that have faculty who are known for their expertise in your area of interest.

Always remember one thing: if you are in doubt about whether or not you are qualified for a

graduate program, apply to that program and let them make the decision about whether or not

they want you. You may not be a good judge about which graduate programs will want you as a

student and which will not want you. JUST APPLY TO US NOW AND LET US BE THE JUDGE.

 

Q:How important are my test scores and gentsrades for my graduate school application?

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Graduate applications are evaluated by the department to which you apply, and every department

evaluates graduate applications different. Include your undergraduate or advanced diploma certificates.

Mature students with higher education or specialist education with long term working experience may apply.

 

Q:What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?

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You must attach your CV to your application.

A CV is a summary document listing all of your professional experience and publications or

other products. You should list and briefly summarize each professional position you have had,

state all professional affiliations in professional societies (and any offices held), mention any

awards or scholarships you have received, patents acquired, and list all publications, both those

pertinent to you work as well as other published material of note. Special items such as project

reports, computer programs, conferences organized, etc., should also be mentioned. A CV

should be concise but informative about all aspects of your professional work.

 

Q:How should I write a statement of purpose?

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A statement of purpose is used by the faculty evaluating graduate applications to determine how

well an applicant will fit into their graduate program. A statement of purpose will also be used

to help match up a graduate student with interested faculty. Be as specific as possible about your

goals for graduate study and for your professional aspirations beyond graduate school. Also,

give a concise summary of any relevant work or experience in your background that has

prepared you for graduate work or has honed your professional interests.

Also, be sure your statement of purpose is well written, since it may be the only writing sample upon which your

written skills can be evaluated directly.

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Q:How important are letters of recommendation for my graduate school application?

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Letters of recommendation from faculty members who have taught you or supervised a major

piece of work (i.e., undergraduate thesis, summer research project, laboratory research assistant,

etc.) are the most valuable if they substantiate your capabilities, especially the ability to do creative work with minimal supervision. Letters from persons outside academia are less useful, since they seldom can evaluate the potential for outstanding academic performance.

 

Q:What financial aid is available for graduate school?

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Financial aid can take the form of  from government and private agencies. Government

and private loans are also available. There are many sources of graduate school funding available, and so it is to your advantage to learn about them and apply for them.

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Steps for Admission

Explore

With nearly 50 fields of study, your critical first step in the

admission process is to identify the field  in with which

you wish to study.

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Prepare

At Go University, graduate admissions decisions are made

by Graduate committee in your proposed field of study. 

Although the Graduate School coordinates the

admission process and establishes minimum requirements

for admission, application deadlines and additional

requirements vary by field of study and degree program.

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Apply

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All application materials should be uploaded with your online application.  Please do not send unsolicited additional materials to your proposed field of study or the Graduate School.

Check your status

You may check the status of your application by mail. Please allow at least 7 days for your status to be updated.

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• MA Disability Studies

18 months duration

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• Overview

   

  This exciting programme explores disability as an equal opportunities issue by focusing on contemporary organisations and institutionalised practice.

  If you’re a service provider, practitioner or policy maker who wants to bring theory and practice together, or you’re planning a career in the field of disability, you’ll explore a range of disability-related issues from theoretical and practical perspectives.

  Core modules focus on social policy for disabled people in education, benefits, housing, transport, employment, health and social support services, as well as recent developments in social research on disability. You’ll also choose from optional modules to focus on the topics that best suit your own interests or career plans, from care to disability and development via research training or race and ethnicity studies.

  Supported by our Centre for Disability Studies, you’ll learn in a stimulating environment where tutors’ teaching is informed by their own cutting-edge research.

   

   

  The interdisciplinary Centre for Disability Studies is at the forefront of international research in the field, using social model approaches that recognise disability as a form of institutional discrimination and social exclusion, rather than a product of physical different between individuals. You’ll benefit from the expertise of researchers from diverse backgrounds, drawing on the experiences and issues raised by the disabled people’s movement.

  This programme is also available as a Postgraduate Diploma qualification (PGDip), which includes almost the same content except that you don’t have to do a dissertation.

   

• Course content

   

  In Semester 1 you’ll take a core module examining recent debates and developments in social research on disability. You’ll critically assess positivist, interpretative and ‘emancipatory’ methodologies and the data collection and analysis strategies that come with them, and consider the emergence of the ‘social model’ of disability.

  You’ll apply these perspectives to contemporary social policy in Semester 2, as you explore topics such as disability benefits, self-help, public amenities like housing, transport and public buildings, education, employment and social support services.

  In addition, you’ll gain specialist knowledge when you select from a range of optional modules. You could pursue further training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, or study broader topics such as global healthcare. You’ll also focus on a specific topic when you complete your dissertation – an individual piece of research that allows you to showcase the knowledge and skills you’ve gained.

  If you take the PGDip, you’ll study the same content but without the dissertation element.

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• Entry requirements

   

  A bachelor degree in sociology, social policy or a related subject.

   

   

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