Advance Your Career. at Centenary College. Graduate Studies

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1 Advance Your Career at Centenary College Graduate Studies

2 Graduate Programs to Advance Your Career Graduate courses at Centenary are designed to take your career to the next level. As a graduate student you will benefit from hands-on learning experiences and small classes taught by instructors who are noted experts in their fields. All of our areas of graduate study are tailored to meet your personal and professional goals. Did You Know? Centenary has established Professional Development School (PDS) Agreements with more than 50 school districts in four counties including Warren, Hunterdon, Morris and Sussex counties many of these schools have favored Centenary graduates for employment. To learn about our PDS relationships visit Choose from 10 Graduate Degrees and 2 Licensures and Certifications TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) Education Master of Arts in Education: Educational Leadership Master of Arts in Education: Instructional Leadership Master of Arts in Special Education Master of Education in Reading with a NJ Reading Specialist Certification Social and Behavioral Sciences Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Master of Arts in School Counseling Master of Arts in Leadership and Public Administration LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS Supervisor Licensure Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification ONLINE Master of Education in Educational Practice Master of Arts in Leadership & Public Administration Master of Business Administration (MBA) ACCELERATED Master of Business Administration (MBA)

3 I m a student and I own my own business. Centenary professors have been very understanding, and they ve even helped me with my company. Cara Gibson 10, MBA Candidate 2012 Earn an advanced degree or certification your way Traditional programs offer evening classes to accommodate busy work schedules. Each course is limited to one evening per week during the fall and spring semester. Courses meet twice per week during the two summer sessions. Online you can choose from three programs (Master of Education in Educational Practice, Master of Arts in Leadership & Public Administration and Master of Business Administration) and complete assigned readings, coursework and class discussions from the location that suits you best. Accelerated means that courses for the MBA are structured in a specific sequence in a condensed period of time. Take one class at a time, one evening a week and complete your degree in approximately two years. Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification If you aspire to become a certified teacher in New Jersey, Centenary College has the resources and reputation that will lead you to your own classroom. With a choice of six Teacher Certifications, plus relevant field experience and a full repertoire of skills to manage today s classrooms, our graduates are making significant contributions in New Jersey schools. Learn more at Centenary College admits students without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, age or national origin. Centenary College, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, prepares, publishes and distributes an annual security report containing specific information about campus security. Policies and crime statistics are available at: Accreditations Founded in 1867, Centenary College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and also holds multiple accreditations in the fields of Education and Business. These include: International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Full Accreditation from the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Centenary was the first program in New Jersey to earn TEAC accreditation in This accreditation ensures that the College is continually enhancing its learning experiences and methodologies.

4 What initially drove me to Centenary was its cost and convenient location. What sold me was the comprehensive nature of its full, 60-credit program. Rachel Millward 08, Adjunct professor, Centenary College, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Are you a veteran? GI Jobs magazine named Centenary a Military-Friendly School in 2010 and Centenary College is a proud participant in the Chapter 33 Yellow Ribbon program. You may be eligible for programs that will pay most or part of your tuition. To learn more visit Graduate Studies are more affordable than you think. Financial aid is available to graduate students at Centenary. Our counselors will also work closely with you to identify federal loans and other forms of aid that might be available to you. To learn more, visit centenarycollege.edu/financialaid. Tuition Discounts Students may be eligible for a variety of tuition discounts including those for sworn law enforcement officers, teachers at participating PDS schools and military personnel. Check with your graduate enrollment counselor for details. Take the next step. To learn about Graduate Studies requirements and the admissions process, visit Get started right away Centenary does not require the GRE or GMAT for admission to its graduate program, which saves you time and money toward your advanced degree. We look at indicators such as past academic performance, work experience and other life experiences to determine success in graduate studies. Graduate counselors are here to help That s right. A graduate counselor is available to meet with you at any point prior to your enrollment a service that sets Centenary apart. Call to schedule a personal meeting with a graduate enrollment counselor.

5 Top 5 Reasons Graduate Students Choose Centenary 1. Ten Graduate Degree programs in Business, Education, and Social and Behavioral Sciences plus 2 licensures and certifications. 2. Small classes and faculty who can help you reach your professional goals. At Centenary, graduate professors are also highly regarded practitioners, so what you learn can be immediately applied to your profession. 3. Convenient course schedules classes meet once a week in the evenings to accommodate working adults. Online, accelerated and Saturday morning options are also available for certain degree programs. 4. Affordable Centenary assists students with their application for financial aid. A variety of payment options are available. 5. Pursue your advanced degree quickly and easily GREs and GMATs are not required for graduate program admission. Call to talk to a graduate enrollment counselor today.

6 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, NJ (908) Discover more about Centenary College Grab your smartphone to link directly to our graduate admissions page via this code. On a computer instead? Go to and select Admissions then click on Graduate or call for more information. l Scranton H Hackettstown H Parsippany l New York City H Edison Wilmington l Philadelphia l New Jersey l Atlantic City Centenary College is located in Hackettstown, N.J. We are one hour from New York City and an hour and a half from Philadelphia. Learn more about our location at Follow us on Facebook Facebook.com/centenary.college