Other Programs

MS Health Care Administration

The MS in Health Care Administration program is designed to prepare health care professionals for leadership and management positions in organizations that serve diverse individual and community needs. The program is driven by a curriculum that applies technology, evidence based decision-making, and critical thinking skills to the delivery, configuration, and management of health care services. Graduates of the MS program will pursue careers in the private sector, government agencies, health care institutions, public health interest groups, academia, nonprofit organizations, and professional societies. The MS in Health Care Administration consists of 42 credits. Students are required to complete 33 credits of core courses, an integrative capstone experience, and 2 elective courses tailored to the student’s learning goals, chosen from among health care and other academic disciplines.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Public health is a diverse field that attracts professionals from various educational backgrounds. These professionals serve communities locally and globally to improve peoples’ health and prolong lives. Public health professionals collaborate with clinicians, heath care agencies, and community members to identify resources to help mitigate health issues and prevent future health problems. The Master of Public Health program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in public health and for those who want to enhance their careers. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in government agencies, academia, health care institutions, public health interest groups, and non-profit organizations. The Master in Public Health consists of 45 credits.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The Master of Public Administration program prepares students for leadership and management positions in public service, nonprofit organizations, and social enterprises. This degree provides pre-service and career professionals with an appropriate mix of the requisite skills and knowledge needed for positions at various levels within the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Students are given broad exposure to the field of public administration through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary core curriculum that integrates theory with practice and emphasizes application of acquired knowledge in a real-world setting. Students also have the option to develop a depth of knowledge within one or two areas of concentration. The Master in Public Administration consists of 36 credits.

MS Accounting

The Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to provide students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for a mid- to senior-level position in the field of accounting. Graduates develop competencies in research methods and analysis; financial statements and reporting; taxation and auditing; and international accounting. Students who successfully complete the program will meet the academic requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam in New York State. The Master of Science in Accounting consists of 36 credits.

MS Criminal Justice

The interdisciplinary field of criminal justice has grown exponentially over the last two decades. This incredibly rich discipline seeks not solely to explain the dysfunctional aspects of society but to contribute to the advancement of the larger society. The criminal justice professional has developed a social science arsenal that transcends the use of physical and/or deadly force. The incorporation of crime reduction strategies, the burgeoning impact of forensics, community based initiatives, and advanced criminological theories have made the study of criminal justice exciting and gratifying. Courses in this major, notwithstanding internships, are offered either in a hybrid format or fully on-line. The hybrid courses meet 2/3 on-site and 1/3 on-line.

In addition to the General Track, the MSCJ program offers three (3) concentrations: 1. Human Services 2. Urban Crime Policy 3. Homeland Security

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice consists of 36 credits.

MS Forensic Psychology

The MS in Forensic Psychology is designed to prepare graduate students and professionals for leadership positions in various agencies and organizations in corrections, criminal justice, human services, and the courts. The program integrates the fundamental principles of psychology and law. The curriculum reflects these core principles and ensures that students will develop theoretical and practical foundations to support outstanding critical analysis, statistical interpretation, and assessment-building skills. Students who graduate with an MS in Forensic Psychology will be qualified to pursue meaningful careers in the public and private sectors in social services agencies, the courts, juvenile facilities, correctional facilities, police departments, hospitals, mental health centers, and research agencies.

The MS in Forensic Psychology consists of 42 credits. Students are required to complete 27 credits of core courses, which include an integrative capstone seminar, and 15 elective credits chosen from the forensic psychology discipline.

MS Executive Leadership in Hospitality Management

The Master of Science in Executive Leadership in Hospitality Management program prepares students for leadership positions in hotels and resorts, convention services, strategic development for tourism boards, international tourism development, real estate development projects, business ownership, and academia. As travel and hospitality have become prominent national industries across the globe, more qualified professionals at the higher levels are required. As related industries expand, professionals holding graduate-level degrees are needed to lead this burgeoning industry and to educate and train others to fulfill the expanding employment opportunities.

Conducted primarily online so that working professionals from a range of geographic locations and career backgrounds can participate, this program includes two residencies: a two-week session at the beginning and a two-week session at the end. These sessions allow participants to build relationships and share first-hand issues they are currently facing in their industry.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

MAT Early Childhood Urban Education/Urban Special Education

The Early Childhood Urban Education/Urban Special Education graduate program leading to a Masters of Arts in Teaching offers an integrated combination of rigorous academic study and clinically rich fieldwork focusing on the needs of all learners. The program culminates in a dual degree in regular and special education for students from birth to Grade 2, particularly those in an urban environment. The program offers a 12-month, full-time and part-time course of study, combining in person and online courses.

The MAT prepares candidates to be successful in obtaining New York State teacher certification as both an Early Childhood Teacher (birth-grade 2) and a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (birth-grade 2), including passing the edTPA, which measures competency in instructional planning, teaching, and assessment. Graduates will be well-positioned for employment in within the New York City Department of Education, as well as charter and private schools and early childhood centers.

MAT Childhood Urban Education/Urban Special Education

The Childhood Urban Education/Urban Special Education graduate program leading to a Masters of Arts in Teaching offers an integrated combination of rigorous academic study and clinically rich fieldwork focusing on the needs of all learners. The program culminates in a dual degree in regular and special education for students from Grades 1-6, particularly those in an urban environment. The program offers a 12-month, full-time and part-time course of study, combining in person and online courses.

The MAT prepares candidates to be successful in obtaining New York State teacher certification as both an Childhood Teacher (grades 1-6) and a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (grades 1- 6) including passing the edTPA, which measures competency in instructional planning, teaching and assessment. Graduates will be well-positioned for employment within the New York City Department of Education, as well as charter and private schools.

For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog.