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The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences: A Hub of Intellectual Discovery<\/span><\/h3>\n

Graduate education at Boston University draws on the strength of our faculty, research programs, and facilities, as well as the historical and cultural advantages of our Boston location. With a richly international student body and a faculty fully engaged at the frontiers of knowledge, Boston University\u2019s Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is making serious contributions to the intellectual developments of our time.<\/p>\n

Our emphasis is on the individual graduate student, beginning with the proper match among interests, programs, and faculty advisors and continuing with a sustained concern for the student\u2019s development as a researcher, scholar, practitioner, teacher, and professional.\u00a0We welcome students of every background and viewpoint and strive to provide an environment that supports and encourages their valued contributions.\u00a0<\/span>Our programs are designed to build a solid foundation for a successful future both here at Boston University, recognized as one of only 62 distinguished research universities in the United States and Canada by the Association of American Universities, and beyond.<\/p>\n

Malika Jeffries-EL<\/strong>, Associate Dean of the Graduate School<\/p>\n

Accreditations and Memberships<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.; is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU); is recognized by the University of the State of New York; and is a member of the following agencies: the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers; the American Council of Learned Societies; Universities Research Association; EDUCOM Inter-University Communications Council; and the National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n

The Department of Chemistry of the College of Arts & Sciences is accredited by the American Chemical Society; programs in clinical and counseling psychology in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences are accredited by the American Psychological Association.\u00a0 The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is a charter member of the Council of Graduate Schools<\/a> of the United States.<\/p>\n

While we strive to continue to provide you virtual resources for your coursework and research, we also want to support your overall well-being during this extremely challenging time.\u00a0 Here are some resources to take care of you<\/em>.<\/p>\n