Graduate-level courses are courses that are taken at the graduate level, which is a level of education beyond a bachelors degree. Graduate-level courses are typically taken by students pursuing a graduate degree, such as a masters degree, professional degree, or doctorate degree. These courses allow students to further specialize in an area of interest or choose a course that directly relates to or is accredited by the profession they want to enter. Graduate-level courses are designed to develop skills in particular areas related to a students specialization, but they also help to command general skills that are transferable to any career path. These skills include verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, research skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, time management, leadership, and coordination.

Graduate-level courses are typically numbered 800 or 900, and only graduate-level courses may be placed on the Program of Study or Memorandum of Courses. Undergraduate courses taken to satisfy deficiencies or to better prepare students for further graduate work are placed in a special section of the form and are not included in the hours needed to complete the program. Many 5000-level courses are available for undergraduates, but to take a 6000 or higher level course, the student must submit a Permission to take a Course form with the required signatures. To take a 7000 level course, the student must also obtain the signatures of the Graduate Group Chair and the Associate Dean for Education.

In summary, graduate-level courses are courses taken at the graduate level, which is a level of education beyond a bachelors degree. These courses are typically taken by students pursuing a graduate degree and are designed to develop skills in particular areas related to a students specialization, as well as general skills that are transferable to any career path.