Graduate and Professional School Expo

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1 Graduate and Professional School Expo October 8, 2013 Case Center, 2 nd Floor 11:30 AM 2:00 PM Presented by the Career Development Center Look inside to explore over 45 schools, hundreds of programs, and over 10 evening workshops!

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3 Want More of the Expo? Check out these Evening Information Sessions: 5:15 What You Need to Know: Admissions Exams, Personal Statements; Kaplan Test Prep Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Room 1 6:15 Admissions in the Arts: Architecture, Music, Writing, Filmmaking, Graphic & Fine Arts Featuring: Alfred University, Suffolk University, Corcoran College of Art + Design, Stony Brook Southampton creative writing program, & Crane School of Music-SUNY Potsdam Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Room 3 Biz 6 at 6 Featuring: Northeastern University, Clarkson University, Union Graduate College, Yeshiva University, Sy Syms School of Business, Clark University, & Babson College Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Room 1 Creative Thought Heals: Public and Global Health Featuring: Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health & The Medical School for International Health Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Room 4 Environmental Science & Sustainability Featuring: Antioch University New England Environmental Science Program & Bard Center for Environmental Policy Palamountain 303 Skidmore Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Room 2 Social Work Information Session Featuring: Columbia University School of Social Work & New York University Silver School of Social Work Ladd 307 Syracuse University School of Information Studies Ladd 106 7:15 NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Room 2 Careers and Graduate Programs in Counseling & Education Featuring: Teachers College, Columbia University, Brown University Department of Education, Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program, & Roberts Wesleyan College: Education, School Counseling, and School Psychology Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Room 3 Letters from Law School: University of Connecticut School of Law Ladd 106 *Schools are subject to change 3

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5 Table Institution Description 1 Albany Law School Albany, NY Law Located in the heart of New York's capital, Albany Law is the oldest independent law school in North America. With more than 160 years of experience in legal education, the law school's students and alumni embark on brilliant careers. Albany Law's outstanding location, the only law school within 90 miles of New York's capital, offers unparalleled opportunities for law students. Albany, the home of New York's highest court, federal courts, and the state legislature, is itself a laboratory for the study of law. We offer the J.D., LL.M., 14 concentrations, several joint degrees through accredited colleges and universities in the Capital Region and NYC, and a wide array of field placements, including internships through the Law Clinic & Justice Center and the Government Law Center. 2 Alfred University Alfred, NY 3 Antioch University New England Keene, NH 4 Bank Street College New York, NY Education, Training Alfred University's graduate school was established in 1947 and has earned international recognition for its programs, including ceramic arts and ceramic engineering. The university grants graduate degrees at the master's and doctoral levels: Business Administration, Counseling, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, and School Psychology. Antioch University New England graduate school offers a transformative education to every student who yearns to make a difference in the world. We don t take that trust lightly. Our rigorous, flexible, socially relevant, practice-oriented, affordable graduate and certificate programs help our students and alumni bring about lasting change. We offer programs in Education, Psychology, Environmental Studies and Management. Through our learner-centered approach, students achieve the knowledge and skills they need to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Let Antioch University New England help you prepare for the challenges ahead. If you believe doing well and doing good are inseparable goals, we are the right choice for you. The world is waiting for you. Bank Street Graduate School of Education was founded in the tradition of progressive education and is committed to learnercentered education based on sound developmental principles. The master's programs integrate direct experience with children, teachers, and families, exploration and examination of theory, and observation and reflection. These programs prepare adults 5

6 for professional work in schools, museums, hospitals, and community organizations. We offer an MS in Child Life; MSEd degrees with a variety of certifications in early childhood & childhood, special education, museum education, and literacy; MSEd/MSW dual degree programs with Columbia University and Hunter College. 5 Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 6 Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn, NY Law 7 Brown University Providence, RI Education, Training Providing leadership education to face today's profound environmental and social challenges, the Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability offer qualified students the chance to realize their calling to change the world. Both MS policy programs and the new MBA in Sustainability integrate cutting edge interdisciplinary curricula, faculty advising, professional training, and leadership development. We offer an MS in environmental policy, MS in climate science and policy, MBA in sustainability, and dual degree programs. Brooklyn Law School offers the ultimate urban campus, uniquely situated in New York City, at the intersection of Brooklyn Heights beautiful historic district, the Brooklyn Civic Center, and downtown Brooklyn. Our curriculum allows you to explore any aspect of the law that interests you. The strength of our outstanding faculty lies in their ability to guide, teach, and lead. Recruitment programs, internships, and a strong alumni base (20,500) will broaden your networking options giving you a competitive edge. We offer beautiful and affordable housing, guaranteed during your first year. The Brown Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program is an intensive one year master s and certification program that prepares tomorrow s teacher leaders. The program prepares teachers in elementary education (grades 1-6) or secondary education (grades 7-12) English, history/social studies, or science (biology, chemistry, or engineering/physics). The Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Brown University prepares future educators to enter the classroom ready to create a community of high achievement for all students. With a passionate commitment to equity and social justice, MAT candidates become content experts who create innovative and rigorous learning experiences for youth. The program is intentionally small in size and fosters close collaboration with faculty and mentor teachers. 6

7 The Education Department at Brown offers a master's level program leading to an A.M. in Urban Education Policy. The twelve-month UEP program dedicated to the study of policy analysis, planning, and development in urban public education. The tightly focused academic curriculum, integrated with a ninemonth internship, is designed to impart a set of core skills and competencies that are necessary for successful careers in urban education policy. The UEP program also provides a solid foundation for those anticipating advanced study in areas related to urban education policy. The UEP program is designed primarily for recent college graduates and early-career individuals who seek a professional degree in the area of urban education policy or training that would prepare them for advanced study in this area. The program is particularly suited for those who seek a highly focused one-year graduate program that recognizes the dual role of theory/research and practice in developing and implementing sound education policies. The intent is to provide targeted, highquality, master's level training to the next generation of individuals who will be leaders in the urban education policy arena. 8 Clark University Worcester, MA Education, Training Founded in 1887, Clark is committed to engaging in consequential research and practice and to preparing responsible leaders who apply critical thinking and multiple perspectives to local and global issues. Clark's urban location and tradition of community partnerships place Clark faculty and students in an ideal position to exemplify the University's motto, "Challenge Convention. Change Our World. Clark's focused areas of research excellence are backed by strong Ph.D. and master's degree programs that engage graduate students from around the world in such areas as Master s Degrees Accounting (MS), Business Administration (MBA), Community Development & Planning (MA), Education (MAT), English (MA), Environmental Science & Policy (MS), Finance (MS), Geographic Information Science for Development & Environment (MS), Information Technology (MS), International Development & Social Change (MA), Professional Communication (MS), Public Administration (MPA), Dual MBA/MA in Community Development & Planning, Dual MBA/MS in Environmental Science & Policy, PhD Programs Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Economics, Geography, History, Physics, and Psychology. 7

8 9 Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Business, Management Clarkson University s One-Year MBA is an accelerated 38-credithour program. Applicants have the choice of a Global MBA with a semester abroad or an on campus MBA with a global perspective. Students also have the opportunity to use electives to simultaneously earn a certificate in one of the following areas: Global Supply Chain Management, Innovation & New Venture Management, Accounting or Environmental Management. The program utilizes an international study abroad opportunity to provide application of theory to real business situations. Upon graduation students are prepared to succeed in today's intensely competitive, yet exciting global business world. 10 Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health New York, NY Health Sciences In the U.S. and around the world, urgent health problems require comprehensive, systemic solutions. Columbia s Mailman School is leading the way to reshape public health education to tackle these complex challenges. Building on a legacy of academic excellence, our exciting new MPH curriculum and our Master s and Doctoral programs educate and train the public health leaders of tomorrow. Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health offers the MPH, MHA, MS, DrPH, and PHD degrees. The school consists of six departments including: Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Population & Family Health, and Sociomedical Sciences. Students in our two year MPH program can choose from 20 different certificates. 11 Columbia University School of Social Work New York, NY Psychology/Social Work 12 Columbia University, Teachers College New York, NY Columbia University School of Social Work (CUSSW) combines opportunities for rigorous academic training with the practical application of social work concepts and skills in the real world. We have more areas of specialization than any other school of social work and are one of only two Ivy League social work schools in the nation. When students graduate, they are prepared to practice as professionals in a wide range of settings -- courtrooms, schools, hospitals, religious institutions in urban or rural communities, in the U.S. or abroad. CUSSW prepares problems solvers and agents of social change for the betterment of the world. Columbia University, Teachers College is more than its name implies-it is an urban, independent, thoroughly diverse and multicultural, comprehensive graduate and professional school of education. Since its inception in 1887, Teachers College has 8

9 Education, Training 13 D'Youville College School of Pharmacy Buffalo, NY Health Sciences also been a leading institution concerned with extending educational opportunity and improving the quality of education in and out of the classroom and across the lifespan. D Youville College School of Pharmacy (DYC SoP), conveniently located in downtown Buffalo, New York, is designed to prepare students to practice in an inter-professional patient centered environment. Graduates of the program will be taught to communicate effectively with patients and other health care practitioners. Students will learn to solve problems related to drug therapy regimens, and to develop and evaluate programs to improve the health of the communities they serve. D Youville College School of Pharmacy is committed to the exploration and validation of ideas through research, critical inquiry and scholarly activity. The DYC SoP believes that tomorrow s pharmacists must be committed to a lifetime of learning and service to their profession and community. 14 Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions Albany, NY Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions helps students score higher on exams such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, DAT and OAT. Please visit for more details. Education, Training 15 King Graduate School at Monroe College New Rochelle, NY King Graduate School at Monroe College is a private, accredited institution with four graduate degree programs in the areas of business management (MBA), criminal justice (MSCJ), public health (MPH) and hospitality management (MSHM). The King Graduate School curriculum features project-based and community centered learning and research that is immediately applicable in a wide range of workplaces and community settings. King Graduate School prepares students to understand the unique challenges of urban communities around the globe and to have a positive impact on them through a focused curriculum and applied research. Students graduate from King with a strong academic foundation and with excellent management and leadership skills. 16 Manhattanville College Purchase, NY Education, Training The School of Education at Manhattanville College is located in Westchester County, New York. We offer more than 70 programs in Education to include Graduate Degrees, Post Master s Certification Programs, Advanced Certificate and Professional Diplomas, and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Our small 9

10 private institution offers intimate class sizes with personal attention from highly qualified professors. Classes are also offered in the evenings to accommodate the working professional s schedule. Our programs include the following areas of education: Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6), Secondary Subjects (5-12), Special Education (B-2, 1-6, 5-12, 7-12) Visual Art (all grades), Music (all grades), Foreign Language (5-12 and 7-12), TESOL (all grades), Literacy (B- 6 and 5-12) Physical Education (all grades), Educational Leadership, Health and Wellness, Sustainability, and Educational Studies (no certification). 17 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY General: Multiple Disciplines Located on the east bank of the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York, Marist College is an independent, private liberal arts institution serving upwards of 1,000 graduate students. Flexibility in course scheduling allows students the opportunity to take courses either on our main campus in Poughkeepsie or at our extension center in Fishkill, on-line at your convenience, or a combination of both. Marist College offers Master Degree programs in Museum Studies, Business Administration, Accounting Master of Business Administration, Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication, Information Systems, Software Development, Education, Educational Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Public Administration, and School Psychology. We also offer an Advanced Certificate in Business Analytics. Programs which can be completed entirely online include: Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Communication, Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication, Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Public Administration, and the Master of Arts in Educational Psychology. Our Master of Arts in Museum Studies program is held at our campus in Florence Italy. 18 Mercer Law School Macon, GA Law Founded in 1873, the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law is one of the oldest law schools in the United States and the first one in the state of Georgia accredited by the American Bar Association. Mercer Law School s educational philosophy is based on a broadly shared commitment to prepare students for the high-quality, general practice of law in a day-to-day learning environment that is both strongly supportive and consistently professional. Its innovative Woodruff Curriculum which focuses on ethics and practical skills amid small class sizes earned the Gambrell Professionalism Award from the ABA for its depth of excellence. 10

11 With an enrollment of about 430 students, Mercer Law School is nationally recognized for its exceptional programs in legal writing, moot court, public service, and ethics and professionalism. For more information about Mercer Law School, visit or call

12 Intercultural Center Admissions Rep Lounge, Laptop Charger Station, Tables for Lunch CDC Questions Albany Law School Alfred University Antioch University New England Bank Street College Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability Brooklyn Law School Brown University Clark University Clarkson University Columbia - Public Health Columbia - Social Work Columbia, Teachers College Yeshiva University Teaching House Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy College of Saint Rose Leadership Activities, Bathroom, & Case Gallery University of New Haven The New School UCONN School of Law Sage Colleges UAlbany Rockefeller College Thomas Jefferson Union Graduate College U.S. Army 12

13 DYouville School of Pharmacy Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions King Graduate- Monroe College Manhattanville College Marist College Mercer Law School Molloy College New York Institute of Technology SGA Desk NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine NYU School of Social Work Student Registration Syracuse ischool Syracuse Falk College SUNY Empire State SUNY ESF SUNY Buffalo State Suffolk University St. George Cyrus Program Skidmore MALS Sarah Lawrence Roberts Wesleyan Pace University Northeastern - Accounting Burgess Café / Student Lounge Area 13

14 19 Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY 20 New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY 21 New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine Old Westbury, NY Health Sciences 22 New York University Silver School of Social Work New York, NY Psychology/Social Work Molloy College offers a wide range of programs and schedules to accommodate your individual needs. We offer: Master of Business Administration in Accounting, Master of Business Administration in Management, Master of Business Administration in Personal Financial Planning, Master in Criminal Justice, Master in Education, Master in Nursing, Master in Music Therapy, Master in Social Work, Master in Speech- Language Pathology. Graduate programs offered: Business Administration (M.B.A.), Certificate in Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Clinical Nutrition (M.S.), Communication Arts (M.A.), Fine Arts (MFA), Computer Science (M.S.), Counseling- School (M.S.), Education Leadership & Technology (P.D.), Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.S.), Childhood Education (M.S.), Energy Management (M.S.), Environmental Technology (M.S.), Human Resources Management & Labor Relations (M.S.), Information, Network & Computer Security (M.S.), Instructional Technology (M.S.), Medical/Health Care Simulation (M.S.),Occupational Therapy (M.S.), Physical Therapy (D.P.T.), Physician Assistant (M.S.) ; Urban & Regional Design (M.Arch.). The NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine is committed to training osteopathic physicians for a lifetime of learning and practice, based upon the integration of evidence-based knowledge, critical thinking, and the tenets of osteopathic principles and practice. We are also committed to preparing osteopathic physicians for careers in health care, including that in the inner city and rural communities, as well as to the scholarly pursuit of new knowledge concerning health and disease. We provide a continuum of educational experiences to its students, extending through the clinical and post-graduate years of training. This continuum provides the future osteopathic physician with the foundation necessary to maintain competence and compassion, as well as the ability to better serve society through research, teaching, and leadership. The NYU Silver School of Social Work offers the BS, MSW, PhD and continuing education programs, and is considered one of the nation s leading educational institutions for social work professionals. The MSW program is distinctive for its strong focus on teaching clinical skills. The program focuses on developing relationship-centered practice with individuals, groups, and families. Strong connections are created between classroom content and the real-life human needs. Curricula are 14

15 designed around this idea, and selection of faculty is based in part on their ability to accomplish this goal. The Silver School has the finest cadre of clinically experienced faculty in the New York City area. We will transform your innate caring into the constructive, relationship-centered practice of social work in order for you to develop a satisfying career that enhances the meaning of your own life as you help shape the lives of others. 23 Northeastern University Graduate School of Professional Accounting Boston, MA Business, Management Northeastern University s D Amore-McKim School of Business provides its students undergraduate, graduate and executive with the education, tools, and experience necessary to launch and accelerate successful business careers. The school credits its success to expert faculty, close partnerships with the business community, and its emphasis on rigorous academics combined with experiential learning. Bloomberg Businessweek ranks the fulltime MBA program #51 in the nation s top U.S. MBA programs. We offer a range of full-time and part-time MBA and MS programs that are rooted in experiential learning. Direct entry programs for students interested in pursuing graduate school immediately following completion of their undergraduate studies are: the MS in Accounting/MBA designed for non-accounting majors interested in launching a career in accounting, the MS in Accounting for accounting majors interested in meeting the 150 hr. requirement and taking the CPA exam, and the MS in Taxation for accounting majors pursuing a career in Taxation. Admission to our full-time MBA program generally requires 2+ years of full-time work experience. If you are interested in the full-time MBA and lack work experience, or if you wish to discuss any of our other business and accounting programs, we encourage you to speak to an admissions representative to discuss your options. To learn more visit the website at 24 Pace University White Plains, NY Business, Management For more than 100 years, Pace University has been preparing students to become leaders in their fields by providing an education that combines exceptional academics with professional experience and the New York advantage. Pace has three campuses, in New York City, Westchester, and White Plains. A private metropolitan university, Pace enrolls approximately 13,500 students in bachelor s, master s, and doctoral programs in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lienhard School of 15

16 Nursing, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, and School of Law. 25 Roberts Wesleyan College Rochester, NY Psychology/Social Work 26 Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY 27 Skidmore College Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Saratoga Springs, NY 28 St. George's University of London Medical School - Cyprus Program Saint James, Cyprus Health Sciences 29 Suffolk University Boston, MA With an enrollment of nearly 1,800 students and a tradition of excellence since 1866, Roberts Wesleyan College is a leader among liberal arts and professional studies colleges with a Christian worldview. Striving for higher learning with a higher purpose, the college offers more than 50 undergraduate programs taught by high-quality, caring faculty, and graduate programs in business, education, health administration, healthcare informatics administration, marketing, nursing, school counseling and school psychology, and social work. Innovative undergraduate degree-completion programs are also available for working adults in health administration, nursing, organizational management and teacher education. Sarah Lawrence College offers eleven distinctive master's degree programs in the arts, humanities and sciences and two dual degrees: Art of Teaching, Child Development, Dual Degree in Social work and Child Development, Dance, Dance Movement Therapy, Health Advocacy, Human Genetics, Theatre, Women's History, Joint Degree in Women's History and Law, and Writing. Skidmore College's Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) program offers 30-credit individualized, interdisciplinary Master's degree programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, history, business, arts management, and education areas. Students in this low-residency program work one-on-one with Skidmore faculty to create curricula built specifically to address each student's particular professional or personal passions. St. George s University of London is considered one of the top medical schools in the United Kingdom. With a 260 year history, it is the UK s only specialist medical and healthcare higher education institution, offering quality education complemented by world class research activity. Graduates of this program earn an MBBS degree which is the equivalent of an MD degree and is recognized worldwide as such. Our University is IMED listed and ECFMG certified. This allows our North American graduates to obtain residencies and licensing to practice medicine in the United States and Canada. Suffolk University is a private institution that offers more than 50 graduate programs for students looking to enhance and cultivate 16

17 30 SUNY Buffalo State Buffalo, NY their personal and professional goals. Positioned in the heart of Boston, Suffolk prides itself on its centralized location next to the thriving financial, healthcare, political, and social districts in the city. With small class sizes and a focus on providing a dynamic and relevant learning experience for all students, Suffolk ensures that you will acquire the practical tools needed to help you succeed both personally and professionally. Buffalo State is the largest comprehensive college in the SUNY system, with 38 graduate programs, three certificate of advanced study programs, six graduate certificate programs and 18 teacher certification programs. Buffalo State offers a full range of programs that prepare students to become certified teachers. Other programs in adult education, applied economics, applied and computational mathematics, art conservation, creative studies, forensic science, industrial technology, public administration, museum studies and higher education and student affairs administration are unique to SUNY. 31 SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry Syracuse, NY 32 SUNY Empire State College School for Graduate Studies Saratoga Springs, NY 33 Syracuse University Falk College Syracuse, NY SUNY-ESF is the only institution of higher learning in the United States that is dedicated solely to the study of our environment in all its complexity, from the basic and applied sciences, to engineering, design, and planning of both natural and human communities. We have programs that focus on the exploration of every facet of the earth s biosphere, from pristine wild land ecosystems to the most contaminated of urban brownfields. We are a vibrant community of scholars pursuing environmental discovery in the basic and applied sciences, engineering, design, construction, community planning, public policy, and resource management. Offering 10 Masters level programs in areas of business, education, policy studies, community development and liberal arts. Advanced certificate programs include Women and Gender Studies, Human Resources Management, Global Brand Marketing, Public History, Project Management and others. The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University is committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals of all ages, their families, and their communities through scholarship, practice, civic engagement, advocacy, and entrepreneurial leadership within the framework of principles of social justice. 17

18 Graduate programs available are: Child & Family Health in the Global Community (M.S.); Child and Family Studies (M.A., M.S., Ph.D.); Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A., Ph.D.); Nutrition Science (M.A., M.S.); Social Work (M.S.W.); and; Sport Venue and Event Management (M.S.). Certificates of Advanced Studies are available in Addiction Studies as well as Global Health. The Falk College is also proud to offer the first dual Social Work (MSW)/Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), master s degree program in the country. It combines the generalist practice orientation of the MSW foundation and the advanced theory, practice and skills content of the MSW curriculum with the intensive relational clinical training of the MFT degree. The dual MSW-MFT degree will allow students to seek licensure in social work and/or marriage and family therapy in any state in the country to assume a very competitive position for employment opportunities. 34 Syracuse University School of Information Studies (ischool) Syracuse, NY Information Technology The Syracuse University School of Information Studies (ischool) is the original information school in the nation and is currently ranked #1 in information systems for library and information science schools by U.S. News and World Report. Offering innovative graduate programs on campus and online, the ischool attracts imaginative problem solvers with an interest in expanding human capabilities through information. Students can pursue an MS in Information Management, Telecommunications and Network Management, or Library and Information Science, then specialize in areas such as data science, social media, global enterprise technology, or digital libraries. The ischool is also proudly committed to increasing women's meaningful participation in IT and is recognized as a Pacesetter organization with the National Center for Women in IT. 35 Teaching House New York, NY Education, Training Want to travel the world and teach English? Teaching House offers University of Cambridge-accredited CELTA and DELTA programs to aspiring and current English teachers. Teaching House's mission is to provide quality, innovative education services which enable individuals to develop their potential as teachers in a supportive, encouraging, and comfortable learning environment. In addition, Teaching House offers FREE English Classes for non- English speaking students age 18 and older from a preintermediate to upper-intermediate level of English in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Visit our website for more information. 18

19 36 The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY Located in the heart of Albany, New York State's Capital City, Saint Rose is a private, independent, coeducational college. Our programs offer powerful academics based around a strong faculty-student mentoring relationship and opportunities for hands-on experience. For more than 90 years, The College of Saint Rose has taught students that, no matter what, they will make a positive impact on the world. A Saint Rose education instills the ability not only to do great things but extraordinary things. Our graduate programs include Accounting, MBA, Studio Art, Creative Writing, History, Computer Information Systems, Teacher Education, Special Education, Literacy, Counseling, College Student Services Administration, Speech Pathology, School Psychology, and Curriculum and Instruction. 37 The New School New York, NY The New School is a legendary university in New York City, now comprising seven academic divisions. Founded in 1919 by a group of progressive educators, The New School aspired to be everything the "old school" was not open to dissenting opinions and the avant-garde in scholarship and the arts. It found a home in Greenwich Village and a unique place in the intellectual history of the United States. Today students from throughout the United States and around the world choose The New School for an education that requires critical analysis, active participation, and experimentation with ideas. New School students and faculty take creative, interdisciplinary approaches to complex conceptual and realworld issues. Learning is driven by open discussion in small classes and immersion in the latest currents of ideas and practices in the greatest city in the world. The New School offers some of the nation's most distinguished graduate school programs in art and design, the performing arts, media and communications, creative writing, humanities and the social sciences, professional management and public policy, and international affairs. Integrating The New School tradition of combining in-class and in-the-field work, each program guides graduate students through an exciting and challenging course of study headed by a faculty of artists, scholars, and professionals who practice what they teach. 19

20 38 The Sage Colleges Albany, NY At The Sage Graduate Schools the focus is on applied research, on finding new ways to apply classroom knowledge and theory to practical situations. It is also about innovation and fun, and constantly pushing the knowledge envelope. Sage offers master's and doctoral degree programs, certificates of study, and postmaster's certificates in management, health care, health sciences, psychology, and education. Sage faculty members are practitioners as well as teachers. They understand the needs of adult students. At Sage, you'll be taught by professors who are firmly rooted in the real world -- with the best combination of professional experience, research and advanced academic training. Sage knows you want and need the analytical skills at times and in ways that make sense for your personal and professional life. We offer evening, weekend, and online classes that fit your life. 39 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Health Sciences 40 U.S. Army New Windsor, NY Thomas Jefferson University educates the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovers new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care. Thomas Jefferson University is dedicated to health sciences education and research. We offer scholarship programs to qualified students for medical and dental school. Health Sciences 41 Union Graduate College Schenectady, NY The emphasis of Union Graduate College, a close affiliate of Union College, is on highly effective education that provides the skills and knowledge that today's employers want. As a result, Union students graduate ready to make an impact in their chosen professions immediately and over the long term. Union Graduate College is a leader in innovative professional graduate education. Our master's degree programs are selective, student-centered, and taught by committed teacher-scholars. Because our programs are rooted in strong community partnerships, they also take full advantage of the economic and cultural opportunities of New York's Capital Region. We offer graduate level programs in education, engineering, bioethics and management. 20

21 42 University at Albany, SUNY, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy Albany, NY Government/ Public Administration Ranked in the Top 16 Schools of Public Affairs in the country by US News and World Report, the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy gives students the skills they need to get the career they want. Rockefeller College's advantage combines unmatched tuition value with proximity to the largest seat of State government in the nation; strong institutional relationships with local governments in the State, the region and the country; and our location within a three-hour drive of one of the largest concentrations of not-for-profit organizations in the country. Our areas of career focus include: Homeland Security, Nonprofit Management, Local Government Management, Information Management, Health Policy, State and Federal Government Management, Global Affairs, and Public Finance. Rockefeller College faculty pride themselves on providing graduate students with the skills they need to achieve success in their chosen career. Degree Programs Offered: Master of Public Administration (MPA), MA in Political Science, PhD in Public Administration and Policy, PhD in Political Science, Graduate Certificate Programs. 43 University of Connecticut School of Law Hartford, CT Law 44 University of New Haven West Haven, CT Founded in 1921, UCONN School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. It offers a professional education of the highest quality that prepares its graduates for a lifetime of fulfilling service in any career they choose, including the bar, government, business, and education. The School's program emphasizes intellectual discipline and the development of the professional analytic skills required to respond effectively to the challenge of continuing change in the law and in the society it serves. The University of New Haven is a private, comprehensive university located in south central Connecticut, 75 miles northeast of New York City and 135 miles southwest of Boston. Our Graduate School offers approximately 25 degree programs and over 30 certificate programs to help prepare students for success in a variety of industries. Small class sizes and state-ofthe-art facilities allow students and professors to enjoy a supportive and interactive academic environment. The Graduate School follows a trimester schedule. Students can accelerate the completion of their degrees by attending three complete academic terms per year. Terms begin in September, January and April. 21

22 Some of our program offerings include Business Administration, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Community Psychology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice (campus online and Ph.D.), Education, Emergency Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fire Science, Forensic Science, Health Care Administration, Human Nutrition, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Management of Sports Industries, National Security & Public Safety and Public Administration. 45 University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy Hartford, CT Health Sciences 46 Yeshiva University Sy Syms School of Business New York, NY Business, Management USJ School of Pharmacy offers a three-calendar year program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students move through the program as part of a group, studying one course at a time. The experiential component of the program occurs throughout the entire curriculum. This modified-block curriculum allows students to receive the financial benefits of employment sooner than a traditional four year program. The Master of Science in Accounting Program is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in accounting or another business discipline and wishes to become a CPA in New York State. The program assists in the transition from undergraduate accounting program to the CPA exam and professional practice by offering courses that combine the theory and practical knowledge of advanced accounting topics and important related fields, instructors who understand the importance of developing your professional knowledge and skills, classmates who, like you, are preparing to enter a professional accounting career. 22

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