Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Description:
The Master of Science in Biology program offers graduate students a high quality degree program in biological sciences that meets national standards of excellence. Program faculty are committed to quality teaching and the discovery of new knowledge. The Master of Science - Biology program supports the University's mission of providing advanced professional education.

Admission Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a 2.50 cumulative grade point ratio.
At least 24 semester hours in biology and a general program, including related scientific subjects, that would be equivalent to the biology major program offered for the Bachelor of Science degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Students who are deficient in some subject, but whose records are otherwise superior, may make up their deficiencies while they are enrolled in the graduate program.
Submission of an official score report for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test taken within the last five years. (The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a master's degree.)
Three letters of recommendation.

Applicants who have not completed all requirements for admission to the degree program may be permitted to enroll in classes for credit on a nonmatriculated or nondegree basis.

Accreditation Description:
Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
Degree(s):
MS - Biology

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Description:
The Master of Science in Chemistry provides training for those who wish to advance their careers in research, industry, government service or teaching. In addition to advancing students toward a doctoral program, the program also provides courses of interest to industrial chemists who already may hold advanced degrees. The The Master of Science in chemistry provides training for those who wish to advance their careers in research, industry, government service or teaching. In addition to advancing students toward a doctoral program, the program also provides courses of interest to industrial chemists who already may hold advanced degrees. In addition to full-time faculty, the department of chemistry draws part-time faculty from local industries, allowing a broader range of offerings.Admission Requirements:Graduation from an accredited college or university. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 24 credits in undergraduate chemistry with laboratory work, including physical and organic chemistry, a working knowledge of calculus and one year of physics with laboratory. Submission of an official score report for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test taken within the last five years. (The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a master's degree.) Three letters of recommendation. Applicants who have not completed all requirements for admission to the degree program may be permitted to enroll in classes for credit on a nonmatriculated or nondegree basis.

Accreditation Description:
Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
Degree(s):
MS - Chemistry:Pharmaceutical Chemistry Concentration

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Description:
The M.A. in Corporate and Organizational Communication presents students with the principles and practices of corporate and organizational communication through a course of study which offers a balance of theoretical and practical skills. The program’s mission is to produce critically informed and creative graduates who will be competitive contributors to a challenging global workplace. The program offers an innovative curriculum for practitioners in a wide range of communication professions and an excellent preparation for students seeking to pursue advanced study in doctoral and professional programs.

Accreditation Description:
Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
Degree(s):
MA - Corporate and Organizational Communication

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Phone: 1-973-443-8984
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Description:
The Master of Arts in Fine Arts MFA in creative writing is a low-residency program in which students work closely with published authors who serve as mentors and readers through distance learning. Students meet in-person with faculty, visiting writers and other students during two residencies held each year. This global program allows students to receive guidance from the international perspective of writers and poets throughout the world. The M.F.A. degree is offered in three disciplines - poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

Accreditation Description:
Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
Degree(s):
MFA - Creative Writing

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Description:
The program prepares its graduates to have a significant impact on the mental health field as counselors, program directors, researchers, grant writers and policy makers on the local, state and national levels. With those goals in mind, the curriculum focuses on a broad spectrum of issues including:
- the antecedent conditions that predispose people to psychological disorders,
- the nature and treatment of those disorders, crisis intervention strategies and
- the influence of various family and group dynamics, gender differences, cultural diversity, social problems and age on the emergence of various symptoms.

Accreditation Description:
The curriculum is based on the specified requirements of the Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners Board in the State of New Jersey and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs as well as the expertise of the department of psychology faculty.
Degree(s):
MA - Counseling Psychology

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Description:
The graduate program in industrial/organizational psychology is designed to provide a comprehensive, research-oriented background in applied psychology that will enable participants to continue education at the doctoral level or work in certain organizational positions. The Master of Arts in industrial/organizational psychology is considered a research-oriented degree. Although many students in the industrial/organizational program do not go on for advanced degrees, the orientation and experience in independent research (as reflected in the optional thesis) enable them to function more independently as professionals in organizational settings, as well as compete more successfully for doctoral programs.

Accreditation Description:
Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
Degree(s):
MA - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

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Description:
The Master of Arts in organizational behavior is targeted toward students who have attained, or who aspire to leadership positions in the future. The curriculum is designed to develop personal leadership competencies and to apply them in a variety of organizational contexts. Students work with skilled instructors and personal mentors to strengthen and apply their experience and knowledge.

All classes are held on alternate Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Intensive year-round scheduling makes it possible to complete the entire 42-credit program within 30 months. Most classes include a 'mentoring' component, where each student works one-on-one with an experienced business or professional faculty mentor and coach to enhance their personal skills.

Students unable to commit to the full program may opt for an 18-credit certificate program, completed in one year's time.
Admission Requirements:
An earned bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.00 average in the major.
A personal statement of interest and relevance of the program to the applicant.
Submission of a relevant work project to demonstrate ability to work with complex concepts and fluid self-expression.
An interview with a minimum of two faculty members.
Three letters of reference.

Accreditation Description:
Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
Degree(s):
Organizational Leadership Certificate
MA - Organizational Behavior

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Phone: 1-973-443-8905
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Description:
The certificate program in organizational leadership emphasizes the development of practical leadership skills. This one-year intensive course of study is designed for managers or aspiring managers in any organization who are determined to develop their leadership potential to the fullest and to commit a significant portion of their "free" time.

Degree(s):
Certificate-Organizational Leadership

Phone: 1-201-692-2551

Degree(s):
Certificate-Web Design

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Phone: 1-201-692-2554
Fax: 1-201-692-2560

Description:
FDU's Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies offers a 14-month program that will guide the student through:
Financial Planning Process
Investment Planning
Income Taxation Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
FDU's financial planning program is New Jersey's oldest and largest university-based program registered with the CFP® Board of Standards.

Degree(s):
Certificate - Financial Planning