University of Georgia Graduate School
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The University of Georgia Graduate School is a college within the University of Georgia
(UGA) in Athens
, Georgia
, United States
. The UGA Graduate School administers and confers all professional
and research
master's degrees and doctoral degrees
.
curriculum
was put in place in 1868 during the administration of Chancellor Andrew A. Lipscomb
, and the first graduate degrees were awarded in 1871 (with future UGA Chancellor Walter Barnard Hill
being one of that first group of master's degree
graduates).
In 1872, graduate degree programs in Civil Engineering
and Civil and Mining Engineering were also added. The Master of Agriculture
was authorized in 1875, and the Master of Science followed in 1890. The first official mention of "the graduate schools" appeared in the University's 1901 spring catalog.
In 1910, the Board of Regents and Chancellor David Barrow formally established the Graduate School and appointed Dr. Willis Henry Bocock
as its Dean
.
The Master of Science
in Agriculture
was also authorized in that inaugural year, followed by the Master of Science in Forestry
(1917), the Master of Science in Economics
(later renamed to the Master of Business Administration
) (1923), the Master of Science in Chemistry
(1932), and the Master of Science in Social Work
(1934).
Additional Masters programs (Master of Science in Education, Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts
with a major in Music or Art) were established in 1937 as well as the first Doctoral programs (Doctor of Education
, Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.
) in History or English). Biological Science and Chemistry doctoral programs were the next to be established. The first Ph.D.
degrees were conferred in 1940.
As of 2006, the UGA Graduate School offered Master of Arts in 32 disciplines, the Master of Science in 42 disciplines, and the Doctor of Philosophy in 76 disciplines, professional master’s degrees in 27 areas, professional doctoral degrees in education and music, the Master of Education in 32 areas, the Specialist in Education in 21 areas and the Doctor of Education in 16 areas.
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
(UGA) in Athens
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
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. The UGA Graduate School administers and confers all professional
Professional
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and research
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
master's degrees and doctoral degrees
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
.
History
Graduate studies began at UGA in the 19th century under the supervision of a graduate studies faculty committee. The first Master of ArtsMaster of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
curriculum
Curriculum
See also Syllabus.In formal education, a curriculum is the set of courses, and their content, offered at a school or university. As an idea, curriculum stems from the Latin word for race course, referring to the course of deeds and experiences through which children grow to become mature adults...
was put in place in 1868 during the administration of Chancellor Andrew A. Lipscomb
Andrew A. Lipscomb
Andrew Adgate Lipscomb was an American clergyman and educator.Lipscomb was born in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. As a young man, he entered the ministry of the Methodist Protestant church, joining the Maryland conference in 1835, and for some time was President of the Alabama conference...
, and the first graduate degrees were awarded in 1871 (with future UGA Chancellor Walter Barnard Hill
Walter Barnard Hill
Walter Barnard Hill was chancellor of the University of Georgia in Athens from 1899 until his death in 1905 ....
being one of that first group of master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
graduates).
In 1872, graduate degree programs in Civil Engineering
Civil engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
and Civil and Mining Engineering were also added. The Master of Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
was authorized in 1875, and the Master of Science followed in 1890. The first official mention of "the graduate schools" appeared in the University's 1901 spring catalog.
In 1910, the Board of Regents and Chancellor David Barrow formally established the Graduate School and appointed Dr. Willis Henry Bocock
Willis Henry Bocock
Willis Henry Bocock was a prominent administrator and professor of Classics at the University of Georgia. One of the highlights of his career was his appointment as the first Dean of the newly formed University of Georgia Graduate School in 1910. Much of the present success of graduate programs at...
as its Dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
.
The Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
in Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
was also authorized in that inaugural year, followed by the Master of Science in Forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
(1917), the Master of Science in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
(later renamed to the Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
) (1923), the Master of Science in Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
(1932), and the Master of Science in Social Work
Social work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
(1934).
Additional Masters programs (Master of Science in Education, Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts
A Master of Fine Arts is a graduate degree typically requiring 2–3 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree , although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is usually awarded in visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, dance, or theatre/performing arts...
with a major in Music or Art) were established in 1937 as well as the first Doctoral programs (Doctor of Education
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education or Doctor in Education degree , in Latin, Doctor Educationis, is a research-oriented professional doctorate that prepares the student for academic, administrative, clinical, or research positions in educational, civil, and private organizations.-Differences between an Ed.D...
, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
(Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
) in History or English). Biological Science and Chemistry doctoral programs were the next to be established. The first Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
degrees were conferred in 1940.
As of 2006, the UGA Graduate School offered Master of Arts in 32 disciplines, the Master of Science in 42 disciplines, and the Doctor of Philosophy in 76 disciplines, professional master’s degrees in 27 areas, professional doctoral degrees in education and music, the Master of Education in 32 areas, the Specialist in Education in 21 areas and the Doctor of Education in 16 areas.
List of Deans
- Willis Henry BocockWillis Henry BocockWillis Henry Bocock was a prominent administrator and professor of Classics at the University of Georgia. One of the highlights of his career was his appointment as the first Dean of the newly formed University of Georgia Graduate School in 1910. Much of the present success of graduate programs at...
(1910-1927) - Roswell Powell Stephens (1927-1943)
- George Hugh Boyd (1943-1959)
- Gerald Boone Huff (1959-1968)
- Thomas Hillyer Whitehead (1968-1972)
- Hardy Malcolm Edwards, Jr. (1972-1979)
- John Clarkson Dowling (1979-1989)
- Gordhan L. Patel (1989-2002)
- Maureen Grasso (2002-Present)