{"id":8719,"date":"2020-03-27T17:28:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T21:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/2020\/03\/31\/career-guidance-and-graduate-studies-offer-graduating-seniors-new-options\/"},"modified":"2022-11-06T18:29:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T23:29:34","slug":"career-guidance-and-graduate-studies-offer-graduating-seniors-new-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/career-guidance-and-graduate-studies-offer-graduating-seniors-new-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Career guidance and graduate studies offer graduating seniors new options"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot has changed for students in the past few weeks, and many of their post-graduation plans may have been affected. Furman can help. Advisers in the Malone Center for Career Engagement<\/a> are online and ready to talk students through their options, including continuing education at Furman University.<\/p>\n

Furman Graduate Studies provides all students unique field-based learning experiences, personalized industry mentorship, and a superior career launch. Application to any of the programs is easy and personalized. To begin, visit the application<\/a> page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Master of Arts in Strategic Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Master of Arts in Strategic Design<\/a> is a specialized program that delivers the breadth of an M.B.A. program and the depth of an M.F.A. in design.<\/p>\n

Students who want to elevate their professional options at the intersection of design, business and communications strategy are encouraged to apply for the MASD program. The portfolio school model replicates a creative professional environment allowing students to launch their creative career with hands-on, professional leadership experience, global industry connections and an exceptional portfolio and career placement.<\/p>\n

Master of Arts in Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded on the central principles of the liberal arts, Furman\u2019s MAT<\/a> is for those wanting to inspire the next generation through a career in secondary education (grades 9-12).<\/p>\n

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Scott Henderson, professor of education and director of Program Development and Evaluation, listens to education students during class.<\/p><\/div>\n

A cross-disciplinary approach will enhance students’ critical thinking skills, teach them how to communicate effectively with other teachers and school administrators, and prepare them to lead in a specialized area where quality teachers are in high demand. Undergraduate majors that qualify for the program include history, politics and international affairs, biology, chemistry, physics, English, French and Spanish.<\/p>\n

Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n

For students pursuing a career in health, Furman\u2019s MSCEM<\/a> provides both an advanced understanding of science and population health through patient-based case studies and a nine-month clinical experience in underserved communities.<\/p>\n

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Master’s of Public Health students during an anatomy lab in 2019.<\/p><\/div>\n

This degree provides medical professionals with the expertise to lead in hospitals, strengthen our communities and prepare for tomorrow\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n

For more information on these and other graduate programs, please visit the\u00a0Graduate Studies website<\/a>. Furman faculty and staff are ready to help prepare students for anything the future might hold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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