Until the late 19th century, when research universities were established, the only way to obtain graduate training in the United States was through
A)seminary training.
B)mentorship outside of an educational institution.
C)private institutions that offered training in various fields.
D)apprenticeships.

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Until the late 19th century, the primary avenue for obtaining graduate training in the United States was through seminary training. This was because research universities, which now play a significant role in graduate education, were not established until the late 1800s. Seminaries were institutions focused on training individuals for religious vocations, but they also provided one of the few forms of advanced education available at the time.

Until the Late 19th Century, When Research Universities Were Established