A Master’s Degree from C.W. Post is Key to a Rewarding Career

New Programs at C.W. Post Master of Science in Adolescence Education. Those with bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts subjects such as English, math or history can qualify for certification to teach those subjects in middle and high school with this 33-credit degree. It’s perfect for professionals seeking a family-friendly new career. For information logon to liu.edu/cwpost/adolescence. Special discount on Saturday M.B.A. Academically qualified new students who begin the Saturday Master of Business Administration in September 2008 will receive a one-third tuition discount for their first two courses. Each class runs for five consecutive Saturdays, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Students can complete the degree in 23 months. For information visit liu.edu/cwpost/mba/saturday. Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Educational Studies. This Ed.D. is designed for those who wish to assume positions as principals, superintendents, administrators, researchers, curriculum developers, professors and educational consultants. Offered by the School of Education, this program takes a broad, interdisciplinary approach to teaching, learning and educational administration, from pre-kindergarten through college. For information visit liu.edu/cwpost/educationalstudies.

In the summer of 2007, Chaitanya Shilagni found herself with a bachelor’s degree in biology from a public university and a hunger to delve deeper into the kind of research that defeats disease. She turned to the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, where graduate education leads to fulfilling careers in today’s most important fields.

“I've always wanted to conduct serious research on fighting diseases,” said Shilagni, a full-time student in the Medical Biology master’s degree program in the C.W. Post School of Health Professions and Nursing.

The Hicksville, N.Y. resident has taken classes in pathophysiology, immunology and most recently bioinformatics – examining the proteins in genes and how they affect diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Courses give students the tools to analyze proteins, genes and genomes using computer algorithms and databases.

“Genetics is a crucial part of current research,” Shilagni said. “It connects everything together.”

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the need for biological scientists is projected to grow through 2016 as biotechnological research and development continues to drive job growth. Shilagni, 23, has already launched her career, accepting a position at inGenious Targeting Laboratory in Stony Brook, N.Y. Eventually she would like to earn a Ph.D. in immunology.

Medical biology is one of nearly 90 master’s degrees, doctorates and advanced certificates offered by C.W. Post’s six schools of study. C.W. Post graduate degrees in education, accountancy, business, library and information science, liberal arts and sciences, health care and nursing, public administration, social work, counseling, and the visual and performing arts form the foundations for rewarding careers.

More than one-third of C.W. Post’s 8,500 students are enrolled in graduate programs -- working adults as well as students who have recently completed bachelor’s degrees.

Evening and weekend scheduling makes it possible for students to balance their studies with work and family responsibilities.

In uncertain economic times, having a master’s degree can be a distinct advantage, said Jason Cascone, M.A., MCDP, the director of career development and recruitment for Professional Experience & Career Planning at C.W. Post.

“An advanced degree can increase a person's chances of getting a job and earning more,” Cascone said. “If you have work experience and you want to stay in your field a master's degree will help you get ahead. If you have no work experience, earning a master's degree can help you increase your knowledge. In either case, when the economy does come around, you'll have better credentials.”

C.W. Post’s graduate degree programs are recognized by the world’s top accrediting agencies as meeting the highest standards, and are continuously reviewed and updated to maintain existing accreditations and to earn new ones. This spring, the School of Education’s degree programs were endorsed by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council. In 2007, the Master of Social Work degree was accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Other accrediting agencies that have recognized C.W. Post’s high academic standards and outstanding resources include AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business); the American Library Association; the American Psychological Association, and many more.

Small classes, elite accreditations, distinguished professors and state-of-the-art facilities make C.W. Post a regional leader in graduate education.

The C.W. Post Campus is conveniently located in Brookville, N.Y., minutes from Exit 39 of the Long Island Expressway. Student resources include the Pratt Recreation Center with swimming, a fitness center, running track and racquetball and basketball courts; the three-million-volume B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library, and wireless connectivity and smart classroom technology. Financial aid is available.

Great careers begin with graduate degrees from C.W. Post. Find out more by visiting www.liu.edu/cwpost/graduate or calling the Admissions Office at (516) 299-2900.

Posted: August 4, 2008