LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY BROOKLYN CAMPUS Overview of Graduate Programs
Overview of Graduate Programs When you enroll at Long Island University s Brooklyn Campus, you will become part of a diverse community of caring, dedicated and motivated individuals who teach and learn in an environment that promotes growth, creativity and respect a place where everyone works together and strives to learn from one another. Our graduate programs seek to provide college graduates with the opportunity to work with faculty members in formal courses, in seminars and on research projects that encourage sound independent thought and the maximum development of each student s intellectual capacities. Courses are designed to help students acquire and refine professional skills, as well as increase their appreciation and understanding of cultural values. Graduate classes meet primarily in the late afternoon and evening, with some courses offered on weekends. A year-round schedule, including two six-week summer sessions, is offered. Approximately 2,700 graduate students attend programs at the Brooklyn Campus. Listed here are the nearly 90 graduate degrees and programs offered at the Brooklyn Campus. If you have questions or want to know more about any of these offerings, we invite you to call or stop by the Office of Admissions. Please feel free to contact the program chairs and directors listed below and on the following pages. You also can explore the Brooklyn Campus from our Web site, www.brooklyn.liu.edu. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES If you want to be a player in today s global economy, serve as a government administrator, become a computer specialist, or run a business, you ll find the course of study and tools needed to reach your goals in the School of Business, Public Administration and Information Sciences. The School offers a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on learning experience you ll need to compete and succeed in today s rapidly evolving job market. Classes are taught by faculty members who are experts in their fields with extensive practical backgrounds and experience. The School offers the following programs: Master s Degree in Business Administration Our M.B.A. program is designed for the working professional who wishes to attend evening and weekend classes while pursuing a career. Concentrations are available in accounting, finance, international business, management, management information systems and marketing. Program Director, Harry Stucke, M.B.A. (718) 488-1158 harry.stucke@liu.edu Master s in Public Administration Master s in Healthcare Administration The M.P.A. degree prepares public service professionals for managerial positions in government, health and not-for-profit sectors. Program Director, Beverly Lyons, Ph.D. (718) 488-1136 beverly.lions@liu.edu
Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Taxation The M.S. in Accounting and the M.S. in Taxation programs are designed for students and professionals who have completed an undergraduate accounting degree and who seek to enhance their technical and professional skills through completion of an advanced degree in accounting or taxation. Chair, Myrna Fischman, Ph.D. (718) 488-1157 myrna.fischman@liu.edu Master of Science in Computer Science Our M.S. in Computer Science prepares students for successful careers in the rapidly changing field of computing and information technology. Chair, Ping-Tsai Chung, Ph.D. (718) 488-1274 ping.chung@liu.edu Master of Science in Human Resources Management The M.S. in Human Resources Management program provides students with the necessary foundations and the advanced skills of a career in human resources. Our program is suitable for individuals in various careers who want to pursue a managerial position in this growing field. Program Director, Jordan Kaplan, D.B.A. (718) 488-1148 jordan.kaplan@liu.edu SCHOOL OF EDUCATION The School of Education is committed to educating urban school professionals. Its faculty strives to develop in prospective teachers, counselors, psychologists and school leaders the ability to observe and describe children and their work as the basis for reflective practice. The newly registered curricula for the programs in the School of Education are grounded in hands-on teaching experience in schools and classrooms. We are the leading source of new teachers for the New York City school system. Department of Teaching and Learning Childhood Urban Education Adolescent Urban Education TESOL Bilingual Education Early Childhood/ Childhood Urban Education Teaching Childhood with Disabilities Teaching Adolescents with Disabilities Literacy Birth to 6 5-12 Birth to 12 Chair, Susan Zinar, Ph.D. (718) 488-1103 susan.zinar@liu.edu B.S./M.S.Ed. in Inclusive Urban Childhood and Special Education Advanced Certificate Early Childhood Education Advanced Certificate Bilingual Education Advanced Certificate Teaching Literacy Department of Human Development and Leadership School Counseling (M.S.Ed.) Advanced Certificate Educational Bilingual School Counseling (M.S.Ed.) Leadership School Psychology (M.S.Ed.) Advanced Certifiate Family Counseling Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) Advanced Certificate Alcohlism Counseling Chair, Amy Ginsberg, Ph.D. (718) 246-6308 amy.ginsberg@liu.edu
SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Responding to the dramatic and exciting changes taking place in the organization, delivery and financing of health care in the United States, the School of Health Professions offers outstanding programs to educate health professionals for the 21st century. Our graduate programs are supported by an exceptional faculty, state-ofthe-art teaching and research facilities and affiliations with hundreds of hospitals, medical centers and clinics where students gain hands-on experience in the chosen areas of specialization. Department of Community Health Master of Science degree in Community Health Chair, Enna Crosman, M.S., M.P.H., R.N., C.N.M. (718) 488-1256 enna.crosman@liu.edu Division of Physical Therapy Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (T.-D.P.T.) Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Coordinator of Admissions and Program Assessment, Wing Fu, Ph.D. (718) 488-1490 wing.fu@liu.edu Division of Occupational Therapy B.S./M.S. in Occupational Therapy Division Director, Ann Burkhardt, O.T.D. (718) 780-4382 ann.burkhardt@liu.edu Division of Sports Sciences Master of Science degree in Health Sciences Master of Science degree in Advanced Athletic Training and Sports Sciences Division Director, Eugene Spatz, M.S. (718) 488-1026 eugene.spatz@liu.edu RICHARD L. CONOLLY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Conolly College offers a wide range of programs in Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and Arts and Communications that prepare future scientists, researchers, clinicians and professionals. Our outstanding faculty members, who are experts in their fields, will help you achieve your goals through small classes and individual attention. The College offers programs leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Social Work, in addition to the Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology. Biology (M.S.) Chair and Director of Molecular Biology Program, Joseph Morin, Ph.D. (718) 488-1209 joseph.morin@liu.edu Chemistry (M.S.) Chair, Azzedine Bensalem, Ph.D. (718) 246-6407 azzedine.bensalem@liu.edu Communication Sciences and Disorders Chair, Nelson Moses, Ph.D. (718) 488-1085 nelson.moses@liu.edu
English Literature (M.A.) Professional Writing (M.A.) The Teaching of Writing (M.A.) Chair, Sealy Gilles, Ph.D. (718)-780-4329 sealy.gilles@liu.edu Media Arts (M.A.) Director, Dennis Broe, M.A. (718) 488-1345 dennis.broe@liu.edu New Media Art & Performance (M.F.A.) Director, Ninotchka Bennahum, Ph.D. (718) 780-4038 ninotchka.bennahum@liu.edu Political Science (M.A.) Chair, John Ehrenberg, Ph.D. (718) 488-1193 john.ehrenberg@liu.edu Psychology (M.A.) Master of Science degree Chair, Paul Ramirez, Ph.D. (718) 488-1267 paul.ramirez@liu.edu Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Director of Ph.D. program, Nicholas Papouchis, Ph.D. (718) 488-1164 nicholas.papouchis@liu.edu Professor, Joan Duncan, Ph.D. (718) 488-1169 joan.duncan@liu.edu Social Work (M.S.W.) Chair, Samuel Jones, D.S.W. (718)-246-6442 samuel.jones@liu.edu United Nations Graduate Certificate Program and Social Science Professor of History and Director, Lester Wilson, Ph.D. (718)-488-1041 lester.wilson@liu.edu Urban Studies (M.A.) Director, Jose Sanchez, Ph.D. (718) 488-1057 jose.sanchez@liu.edu
SCHOOL OF NURSING Whether your interest lies in working in a hospital setting, a clinic or the community, the School of Nursing offers programs that help individuals to develop the skills required to be caring and effective health care professionals. What began as a bachelor s degree program for registered nurses in 1955, has become a multifaceted school offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate options. The School of Nursing is exceptionally well positioned to fill the need for nursing professionals in the growing areas of health promotion; home care of the acute, long-term and chronically ill; and community health. The School offers programs to prepare both the entry-level and established practitioner. B.S./M.S. Accelerated Programs For licensed registered nurses with an associate degree who wish to fulfill career goals by combining the bachelor s and master s degree with a major in nursing. The program totals 160-credits and leads to an M.S. with a major in nursing in either the Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Executive track. Master of Science Degree and Post-Master s Certification Programs Prepares the baccalaureate-degree nurse to become certified as a nurse practitioner in Adult, Family or Geriatric primary care. Graduates are eligible for New York State certification and are prepared to sit for national certification exams. Registered nurses with non-nursing baccalaureate degrees may be able to qualify for entrance to the graduate program by validation of knowledge through required tests. The programs are approved by the New York State Education Department and fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Director, Susanne Flower, M.S., R.N., Geriatric/Adult Nurse Practitioner (718) 780-4589 susanne.flower@liu.edu Master of Science Executive Program for Nursing and Health Care Management Designed to prepare nurse executives to assume positions of leadership in a changing health care environment. Combines advanced topics and internships in nursing management with courses offered through the Brooklyn Campus School of Business, Public Administration, and Information Sciences. Director, Erlinda Dubal, M.A., M.B.A., R.N. (718) 780-4127 erlinda.dubal@liu.edu
ARNOLD & MARIE SCHWARTZ COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a tradition of excellence that is difficult to match. It has completed more than 100 years of service to the state and the nation in the education of more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students. One out of every four pharmacists in New York State is a graduate of the College. The College of Pharmacy offers graduate curricula leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics (Ph.D.) degree and the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in the following fields: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Pharmacy Administration and Drug Regulatory Affairs. As part of the above M.S. degree programs, students may seek specialization in these areas: Industrial Pharmacy, Cosmetic Science and Health Care Marketing Administration. Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor of Philosophy degree with specialization in Pharmaceutics Master of Science degree with specialization in Industrial Pharmacy, Cosmetic Science, and Pharmacology/Toxicology Division Director, Fotios M. Plakogiannis, Ph.D. (718) 488-1101 fotios.plakogiannis@liu.edu Division of Social and Administrative Sciences Master of Science degree with specialization in Pharmacy Administration Drug Regulatory Affairs Division Director, Donna Dolinsky, Ph.D. (718) 488-1105 donna.dolinsky@liu.edu OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS (718) 488-1011 admissions@brooklyn.liu.edu OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (718) 488-1037 or please see our Web site: www.brooklyn.liunet.edu/financialaid
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