Graduate Education

Introduction to Graduate Education

Many people know that the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is the largest undergraduate college at UofL.  However, many are surprised to find out that the College offers graduate degrees in all its departments, ranging from the master’s of arts (MA), master’s of science (MS), an MFA in Theatre Arts, and a Ph.D. in a number of different disciplines. Graduate certificate programs are also available. A complete listing of all graduate programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences is found below. 

The College’s goals for students are that all students undertake research so that they experience the excitement of new knowledge and change; that all students be exposed to major ethical dilemmas they will face in the world; and that all students look at the world through the eyes of someone different from themselves.

A&S Graduate Degree Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences offers 24 Masters programs, 11 Doctoral degrees, and 7  graduate certificates.  A complete listing of degree programs is listed below.

• A&S Graduate Degree Programs and Departmental Graduate Studies Links

2010-11 A&S Graduate Student Handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to give you a sense of the College of Arts and Sciences, your college, and the many facilities and activities available to you as a student at UofL. This handbook will serve as a quick access guide to information that may be of use to you while studying at the University and also includes some information about Louisville for those new to the city.

• A&S Graduate Student Handbook (PDF)

2010-11 Graduate Student Research Fund :   Jan 24-Feb 11

The Graduate Student Union, a representative body composed of graduate students from the various disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences, is offering research funding opportunities for A&S graduate students.  The GSU is offering grants (maximum $100) to help A&S graduate students offset the costs of conducting research, attending conferences, and purchasing data sets and other materials.

Examples of past projects funded by the GSU include:

• Purchase of MCDI Language Questionnaires
• Attending Digital Media and Composition Workshop
• Research Travel for Field and/or Archival Locations
• Paper and Research Presentations for National/International Conferences
• Purchase of BITSEA Scoring Assistant Software and Training Manual

Download  Application Form            Word Document         .PDF Document

 Requirements and Instructions

1. All applicants must be current degree-seeking students in a College of Arts & Sciences graduate program.
2. Funds must be used for the 2010-2011 Academic Year (funds must be expended by June 15) and cannot be used to reimburse purchases already made.
3. Funds may be used for the following purposes:
• Conference Travel   (include name, location, & dates in application)
• Research Travel (include destination & dates in application)
• Computer Software
• Purchase of Data Sets
• Miscellaneous Research Expenses  (including, but not limited to)
• Equipment
• Poster Printing
• Questionnaires
• Photocopying Expenses
  
4. Applications will be accepted until February 11, 2011.  Applications will be reviewed and funds awarded on a “first-come, first-served” basis.  The GSU reserves the right to vet all applications to verify need and authenticity. 
5. Completed applications can be dropped off at the A&S Graduate Affairs Office, Gardiner Hall LL10a, or submitted electronically by email to asgrad@louisville.edu
   
6. All award recipients will be notified by email with further instructions no later than February 21, 2011.
   
7. For more information, please contact Rick VanIttersum, Program Assistant Sr. Graduate Affairs and Advising (rick.vanittersum@louisville.edu) or Dr. Wendy Pfeffer, Assistant Dean for Graduate Affairs (pfeffer@louisville.edu) .

A&S Graduate Student Union

The GSU serves as representative body for graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences.  Meetings are held monthly during the fall and spring semesters and more information can be found at the GSU's website.

• A&S Graduate Student Union
  

Minimum Guidelines for Graduate Study

• General minimum guidelines for graduate study (PDF)
  

Know that each department may establish its own minimum guidelines for its programs. These guidelines may be more rigorous than those of the College of Arts and Sciences. Check the program website for specific information.

Graduate Advising

Graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences are usually advised by faculty in their fields, discipline and/or department.  The first point of contact would be the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) in your department.  Students may also email the Assistant Dean for Graduate Education for advice. Other contacts for information are available in SIGS, the School for Interdisciplinary and Graduate Education, located in the Houchens Building.

• Online Forms and Resources
• Graduate Degree Application Information

Faculty/DGS Information

• Outline for Directors of Graduate Study
• Current List of Graduate Faculty

Funding Opportunities

• National Academy of Sciences
• Fellowship: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
• American Council of Learned Societies Fellowships in Humanities, Art History

Contact Information

Wendy Pfeffer

• Assistant Dean for Graduate Education

• Contact (502) 852-6686 or email

Rick VanIttersum II

• Program Assistant Senior for Graduate Affairs and Advising
• Contact (502) 852-3397 or email