ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

There are also non-traditional options for individuals who want to further their education but who find going to classes and traveling is an unreasonable burden.  Two fully accredited options are discussed below.

EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE

As part of the State University of New York, Empire State College is a unique alternative to traditional college studies.  Students, with the help of a mentor, can take college courses at home, attending only limited sessions.  Students at Empire State College may pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a number of different areas. Empire State College allows transfer and life experience credits. For further information, call 1.800.468.6372 or website www.esc.edu

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE

Excelsior College is an evaluating and assessing institution.  Its’ philosophy is based on the belief that college-level learning, which has been acquired in a variety of settings, can be objectively and comprehensively documented through transcripts, written or performance examinations, and other academically sound procedures.

In addition to credits already completed, students can complete their degree through computer and video courses, independent study, credit by examination, and other methods.  Excelsior College is a private institution that is fully accredited and that is part of the University of the State of New York, and is not to be confused with the State University of New York.

For further information, call Anita Burns at 1.888.647.2388 or write to:

Excelsior College

7 Columbia Circle

Albany New York 12203–5159 

www.excelsior.edu

MANHATTAN COLLEGE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Manhattan College located at 3840 Corlear Avenue in Riverdale, New York 10471-4098, is offering uniformed and civilian members of the service an opportunity to enroll in their newly created Executive Management Program.  This eight (8) week certificate program has been designed for NYC Police Department managers and supervisors with college degrees but little managerial training experience. 

The eight (8) week certificate program requires students to meet once a week for a four (4) hour session.  Members of the service are offered a 50% tuition discount, resulting in a tuition cost of $1,600 for the program.

Over a period of eight weeks the program will provide eight workshops in the areas listed below:

• Group and Organizational Dynamics and Behavior
• Effective Personal and Organizational Communication and Motivational Theory
• Principles of Management, Supervision and the Strategic Planning Process
• Managing Workplace Conflict – Creating a Conflict Competent Organization
• Applied Psychology for Managers and Supervisors
• Organizational Change and Enhancing Ethical Awareness

Uniformed and civilian members interested in obtaining further information about this certificate program should contact Suzanne Murphy at 718. 862.7863.

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY’S HOMELEAND SECURITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Long Island University offers a graduate-level, 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Homeland Security Management, which is delivered fully online.  The program is designed to meet the complex, contemporary needs of law enforcement professionals.  The flexible, asynchronous, online learning format accommodates the irregular and unpredictable schedules of law enforcement professionals.  It is fully registered with the New York State Education Department.  Part-time and full-time study options are available.

The Institute is offering a 1/3 tuition reduction to all uniformed members of the service.  For further information on the certificate program contact: Kevin Litchhult, Admissions Counselor at 631-287-8010/8236 or visit the website at: www.liu.edu/riverhead.