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Applied
Mathematics
If mathematics are your interest, the M.S. in Applied Mathematics
offers a solid educational basis for a wide range of careers. Choose
from one of two options: Classical Mathematics or Computer Mathematics.
Admission into either concentration requires a bachelor's degree
and successful completion of at least an undergraduate calculus
sequence.
The 36-credit Classical
Mathematics option requires completion of 24 credits of required
courses including: Foundations of Analysis; Applications of Analysis;
Ordinary Differential Equations and Special Functions; Fourier Methods
and Boundary Value Problems; Linear Algebra I; Complex Analysis
I, II and Numerical Methods. Twelve elective credits, six in mathematics
and six in one of the sciences must be successfully completed to
earn your degree.
The 36-credit Computer
Mathematics option combines the fields of mathematics and computers
into an intelligently balanced, career-oriented program. Familiarity
with at least one major programming language is recommended but
not required for enrollment. Eighteen required course credits include:
Logic and Information; Foundations of Analysis; Applications of
Analysis; Linear Programming; Statistics; and Linear Algebra. Completion
of an additional 18 elective credits, including up to nine taken
in the Computer Science Department, is required for graduation.
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of Mathematics Web site
Mathematics
"7-12"
For those interested
in teaching math, the Department of Mathematics and the C.W. Post
School of Education offer the M.S. in Mathematics "7-12."
A bachelor's degree, including 12 credits of mathematics, with at
least one year of calculus, is required for admission into the program.
Eighteen credits of required
courses include but are not limited to: Set Theory; An Introduction
to Abstract Algebra; Euclidean Geometry; and Foundations in Analysis.
Six credits of mathematics electives are also required in addition
to a two-part oral examination which is taken during your last semester
of study.
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of Mathematics Web site
Mathematics
for Secondary School Teachers
The M.S. in Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers prepares you
to teach math at the high school level. Admissions requirements
for this program are the same as those for M.S. in Mathematics "7-12."
Students who do not meet the minimum entrance requirements may be
accepted into either program on a limited matriculant basis, which
can be converted to fully matriculated status once 12 credits of
mathematics are completed with a cumulative grade point average
of 3.0.
Twenty-one credits of
the program's required courses explore a wide range of mathematical
topics including: Set Theory; Mathematical Logic; An Introduction
to Abstract Algebra; Euclidean Geometry; History of Mathematics;
Foundations of Analysis and Applications of Analysis.
Fifteen credits of electives,
at least nine of which must be taken in mathematics, are also required.
Additional requirements include either a thesis or the presentation
of a lecture on an approved topic, interrelating graduate course
material suitable for presentation for a secondary math class.
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of Mathematics Web site
Biology
Earning an M.S. in Biology will prepare you for a wide range of
careers. Whether you are interested in research, teaching, medicine,
dentistry, or veterinary medicine, the program provides a comprehensive
curriculum that will further your professional goals. Many of the
department's courses are offered during the evening to better accommodate
your busy schedule.
Two study options are
available:
Plan I, a thesis option, and Plan II, a non-thesis option. Plan
I includes successful completion of 30 credits, at least 15 from
the following foundation courses: Biology Graduate Seminar; Modern
Concepts of Evolution; Sources in Biological Research; Molecular
Biology; Biological Chemistry I; Ecology; Cell Biology; Eukaryotic
Genetics; and Developmental Biology, plus BIO 707 and BIO 708, Research
and Preparation of Thesis.
Plan II requires completion
of 36 credits including at least 21 credits from the list of foundation
courses cited above. An additional 15 credits may be chosen from
elective courses offered each semester.
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of Biology Web site
Biology
"7-12"
If your goal is
to teach biology at the junior high school or high school level,
you can earn the M.S. in Biology "7-12" degree, studying
with our outstanding faculty in classes where enrollment is typically
limited to 10 to 15 students. Your program of study will be developed
with both the Biology Department's faculty advisor and an advisor
from the School of Education.
The minimum 18 credits
in biology required for the degree include a course in biological
chemistry; two courses to be selected from among biochemistry laboratory,
biological research, and evolution; and elective options from groups
of courses that include human genetics, cytogenesis, marine biology,
ecology, and vascular plants of Long Island.
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of Biology Web site
Earth
Science Education
In conjunction with the C.W. Post School of Education, the Earth
and Environmental Science Department offers the M.S. in Earth Science
Education. This program, which prepares you to teach earth science
at the high school level, requires 36 credits of graduate study,
half in education and half in earth science, in addition to passing
a comprehensive examination in each area.
All students must take
Earth Environment I and II. Elective courses offer an exciting range
of topics to explore including: Spherical and Elliptical Astronomy;
Principles of Meteorology; Research Problems in Earth Science; Topics
in Applied Conversation; Oceanography; Continental Drift and Tectonics;
Marine Geology; Marine Sedimentary Environments; Physical Oceanography;
Geomorphic Processes; Ground Water Geology; Methods of Mineral Identification;
Methods of Field Geology for Earth Science Teachers and The Age
of Mammals.
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of Earth and Environmental Science Web site
Environmental
Studies
The MS in Environmental Studies prepares you for a career as a scientist,
administrator, teacher or planner and integrates the subject matter
and characteristic methods of many academic areas, including: Biology,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Economics,
Finance, Philosophy, and Public Administration. Two major areas
of concentration are available: Environmental Science and Environmental
Management.
The Environmental Science
concentration offers specializations in the areas of ecology, marine
studies, coastal environment, or geological environment. The Environmental
Management concentration offers specializations in regional planning,
environmental politics, urban environment and planning, or land
use studies. Either concentration can be taken as a 30-credit thesis
track or a 33-credit internship track. The thesis track consists
of 15 credits of core courses, 9 credits of electives, and 6 credits
devoted to research and a thesis. The internship track consists
of 15 credits of core courses, 15 credits of electives and a 3-credit
internship and report. Core courses for both tracks are: Environmental
Science I and II; Environmental Chemistry and Pollution; Environmental
Laws and Administration; and Environmental Planning.
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of Earth and Environmental Science Web site
English
For those interested in pursuing the serious study of literature
and improving their command of the English language, the M.A. in
English offers a curriculum that explores the wealth of the British
and American literary traditions. Courses allow you to span the
centuries, from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Dickinson and Faulkner;
to study a literary period or the work of a single author; to gain
an in-depth understanding of poetry, drama, the novel and short
story; and to develop a finer appreciation of literary and ordinary
language through courses in linguistics and history of the English
language.
Successful completion
of the program requires 30 credits of course work, following a plan
of study you design in consultation with the English Department's
graduate advisor, as well as a master's thesis growing out of a
research seminar.
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of English Web site
English
"7-12"
Teaching English
to middle and high school students can be tremendously challenging
and rewarding. The MS in English "7-12" is offered through
the Department of English in cooperation with the School of Education's
Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Included in the program's
minimum of 18 credits in English are: a course in research methods
and critical writing as well as courses in five of the following
areas: Medieval literature and the history of the English Language;
the English Renaissance through Milton; Restoration or Eighteenth
Century literature; Nineteenth Century British literature; American
literature of any period; and Modern literature. A written comprehensive
examination must be satisfactorily completed prior to graduation.
You should consult with
an academic advisor in the School of Education to learn about specific
degree requirements, which will vary in accordance with your undergraduate
preparation in education.
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of English Web site
History
The M.A. in History will enable you to examine the fascinating interplay
of forces, people, and developments that have shaped our world.
The curriculum is strongest in American and European history, but
there are also courses that explore other global regions as well
as topics in social history, women's history, and the African American
experience.
Two plans of study are
available. Plan I is a 30-credit program designed primarily for
students who anticipate continuing graduate study at the doctoral
level. A required thesis and oral defense will afford you the opportunity
to demonstrate your ability to conduct research, evaluate findings,
organize materials, and present conclusions effectively.
Plan II, a 33-credit
program of study, is appropriate for teachers or prospective teachers
in secondary schools. Requirements include a 3-credit course in
historiography, 30 additional credits of history courses, and a
comprehensive examination.
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of History Web site
Political
Science
If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of politics and government
both in this country and world-wide, the MA in Political Science
offers four rich areas of concentration from which to choose: American
government; comparative government; international relations; and
political theory.
The American government
concentration offers courses which range from The American Legislative
Process to Defense Policy; the comparative government option explores
differences and similarities in governments and political systems
around the globe; international relations deals with such topics
as diplomacy, international law, and the role of the Untied Nations
in promoting stability within and among nations; and the political
theory option provides insight into contemporary political ideologies,
the development of political thought from ancient Greece to the
Renaissance, and the rise and transformation of constitutionalism
over the centuries.
Two study options are
available. Option I, designed for the student who anticipates pursuing
a doctoral-level degree after graduation, is a 30-credit thesis
track which requires completion of 24 credits of political science
courses and 6 credits devoted to a research methods seminar and
the writing of a thesis. Option II, a 36-credit program of study,
requires that students take a course in approaches and methodologies;
an advanced integrative seminar, 24 additional credits of political
science courses, and 6 credits of graduate courses offered by other
departments. If you elect Option II, you must pass a comprehensive
examination that allows you to demonstrate graduate-level understanding
of the field.
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of Political Science Web site
Social
Studies "7-12"
This program, offered
jointly by C.W. Post's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and
School of Education, prepares you for a career in teaching social
studies at the junior high school and high school levels. The curriculum's
36 credits are divided equally between education and social science
courses, most often in history and political science. Prior to graduation
you must also pass two comprehensive examinations, one in education
and the other in social sciences.
Spanish
The M.A. in Spanish will deepen and enrich your understanding of
the Spanish language, together with the wonderfully varied literature
and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Admission to the program
requires a bachelor's degree in Spanish, including a minimum of
24 credits above intermediate (or fourth-semester college) Spanish
and at least a 3.0 average in undergraduate Spanish courses. Please
refer to the C.W. Post Graduate Bulletin for exceptions to these
admissions criteria.
Applicants with a degree
from an institution outside of the United States will be evaluated
on the basis of their educational background and grades.
The 36-credit curriculum
consists of 15 required credits in Spanish and/or Spanish American
literature and civilization; 3 credits in language skill; 3 credits
in linguistics; and an additional 15 elective credits in literature
and linguistics. Successful candidates for the master's degree must
pass a comprehensive examination.
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of Foreign Languages Web site
Spanish
"7-12"
An M.S. in Spanish
"7-12" is also offered in conjunction with the School
of Education. Of this program's 36 total credits, 18 are in Spanish,
distributed as follows: 12 in literature and civilization; three
in syntax and stylistics; and three in linguistics. Students must
pass comprehensive examinations administered by both the Foreign
Languages Department and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
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of Foreign Languages Web site
Psychology
The Psychology department offers both a master and doctoral level
program. The M.A. in Psychology focuses on experimental psychology.
At least 18 credits of undergraduate psychology are required for
admission, including a course in statistics and one in experimental
psychology. A minimum undergraduate grade point average in psychology
courses of 3.0 and an overall cumulative average of 2.8 are also
required for acceptance into this program, as is submission of scores
on the Graduate Record Examination. Please refer to the C.W. Post
Graduate Bulletin for policies on applicant deficiencies in admissions
criteria.
The program's 27 core
credits include courses in statistics, experimental methods, social
psychology, learning and perception, and the neurophysiological
bases of behavior. Twelve credits of elective courses allow you
to choose from such topics as: psychological assessment; behavior
modification; developmental psychology; and psychopharmacology.
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of Psychology Web site
Clinical
Psychology
The 5-year doctoral-level Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology prepares
clinical psychologists for the professional challenges of preventing
and alleviating psychological problems. This program is committed
to training students who will provide services to traditionally
underserved groups in public sector settings. Students receive extensive
instruction in five basic competency areas and must elect to specialize
in one of three concentration areas: family violence; developmental
disabilities; or serious and persistent mental illness.
The program requires
a full-time commitment from the student, entailing both course work
and carefully supervised clinical training, in each of the four
years of residency. The fifth year is spent completing a full-time
clinical internship. Admissions procedures and requirements, including
completion of an acceptable doctoral dissertation, in addition to
clinical training requirements and obligations, are listed in the
C.W. Post Graduate Bulletin and the detailed brochure issued by
the program.
The Psy.D. program manages
an on-campus Psychological Services Center, and the program is currently
affiliated with more than 50 external sites in a variety of settings
including inpatient, outpatient, and community health care facilities.
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of Psychology Web site
Interdisciplinary
Studies
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences administers both an M.A.
and an M.S program in Interdisciplinary Studies. This programs allows
you to incorporate courses from any of C.W. Post's six schools into
a coherent, individualized plan of study tailored to fit your interests
and career goals. The study plan must be approved by a faculty committee,
and degree requirements include completion of 36 credits, six of
which may be taken as a thesis project.
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