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 ADDITIONAL TUITION DISCOUNTED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES In addition to Department and City scholarships, grants, and union reimbursement programs, the following programs offer tuition discounts to members of the service. Class attendance for all of these programs is strictly during off-duty time. C.W. POST SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE-LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY C.W. Post offers a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Classes meet at the Brentwood campus Monday-Thursday 1700 hours thru 2255 hours. Financial aid and scholarships are available depending on individual needs. Note: For further information and admission requirements contact: John Metcalfe Director of Admissions Long Island University 100 Second Avenue Brentwood NY 11717 (631) 273-5112 DOWLING COLLEGE Dowling College’s Public Service Grant Program offers a 25 percent tuition reduction for uniform and civilian members of the service. The tuition reduction applies to both Baccalaureate and Master’s degree programs. The 25 percent tuition reduction is also available to the spouse or dependent child of members of the service for 12 credits on the undergraduate level, and six credits on the graduate level. Eligibility: All members, their spouses, and dependent children are eligible upon presentation of a copy of the Member of the Department’s current pay stub. A pay stub and employee verification form, obtained from the college website, must be presented each semester as part of the registration process. Note: Dowling College has campuses in Oakdale or the Brookhaven Center located in Shirley at Brookhaven Airport offering full and part-time day, evening, and weekend programs leading to the undergraduate of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration. The graduate degrees offered are: Business, Education, Arts and Sciences. For details about programs visit: www.dowling.edu. For application form and eligibility criteria visit: www.dowling.edu/mydowling/forms/stu-index.html. For a brochure outlining specific program details, contact Glenn Berman, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services; Dean of Admissions at 631-244-3357. FORDHAM COLLEGE OF LIBERAL STUDIES FINEST GRANTS Fordham University’s Fordham College of Liberal Studies (FCLS) has announced the new “Finest Grant” for all uniform and civilian members of the NYPD. This program will enable members to receive a 25% tuition grant for study towards their bachelor’s degrees. FCLS (Fordham’s undergraduate college for working adult) offers a variety of BA and BS degree programs (including sociology with a criminal justice component, computer systems, the arts and sciences, business, organizational leadership, education, etc.) Day, evening, weekend and on-line classes are available. The admission requirements are: high school diploma or GED, skills assessment, and a meeting to discuss the program and your goals. An added benefit of the program is that Fordham will accept up to 75 transfer credits from accredited institutions and the Police Academy. For further information on class schedules, programs of study, and the new Finest Grants Program, go to www.fordham.edu/fclsor call the Admissions Office at the campus of your choice. Rose Hill Campus Lincoln Center Campus Tarrytown Campus Keating 118 Lowenstein 301 Westchester County Bronx, NY 10458 New York, NY 10023 Tarrytown, NY 10591 718-817-2600 212-636-7333 914-332-8295 You may also contact Glen Redpath, Associate Dean of Admission at the Lincoln Center Campus or email him at: Redpath@Fordham.Edu. JAY COLLEGE - WEEKEND STUDY PROGRAM BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE The John Jay College Weekend Study Program is designed for police officers to earn a degree by taking as few as three credits a semester. If enrolled on a full-time basis, uniformed and civilian members can obtain their Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice within a two year period. John Jay College is offering a Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Criminal Justice to uniformed and civilian members who are enrolled in John Jay College’s Weekend Study Program. Under the College’s Weekend Program, all members can obtain a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice within a two-year-period, if enrolled on a full-time basis. As part of the City University of New York, John Jay College offers its students low tuition costs. Tuition costs often are two-thirds lower than programs offered by private colleges/universities. Eligibility: Uniformed and civilian members who are enrolled in John Jay College’s Weekend Study Program. Additionally, there are many specialized courses and programs in police studies, security, criminology, public safety strategy and management at John Jay. For further information contact: Litna McNickle or John Jay College of Criminal Justice Weekend Program Coordinator Office of Admissions John Jay College of Criminal Justice 445 West 59th Street 899 Tenth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10019 New York NY 10019 212-237-8866 (212) 237-8553 www.jjay.cuny.edu The College accepts Police Academy training credits from uniformed members of the service. KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE All qualified civilian and uniformed members of the service may be admitted to Kingsborough Community College (KCC) to pursue a two year Associate Degree, college certificate, or study in the Continuing Education (non-college credit) Program. Students may chose one of many areas of study including; Educational Studies, Tourism and Hospitality, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Martime Technology, Computer Science, Business, and Exercise Science/Personal Trainer. Eligibility: Civilian and uniformed members of the service Note: Low tuition, small classes, a highly credentialed/caring faculty and flexible seven day a week (day and evening) study options make KCC the right college choice. The college academic calendar includes a fall (12 week Sept. – Dec.) semester followed by a winter session (6 weeks Jan. – Feb.) at no extra tuition charge for qualified students. Students may study the spring and summer semesters to accelerate their college goal(s). Please contact Robert Ingenito at 718-368-5336 to discuss college admissions details or access the KCC web site at www.kbcc.cuny.edufor further information. The college financial aid counselors are ready to assist you with scholarship/need based tuition aid specifics call 718-368-4644 or click on financial aid on the web. MANHATTAN COLLEGE ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM Manhattan College, located at 3840 Corlear Avenue in Riverdale, New York 10471-4098, is offering uniformed and civilian members of the service tuition reduction for an accelerated Bachelor of Science Degree Program with a concentration in Organizational Management. The two year accelerated program requires students to meet one night a week for four-hour sessions. The 23 month study program consists of four semesters. A $1,000 tuition reduction per semester is available to members of the service. Eligibility: Uniformed and civilian members of the service must provide Department identification at the bursar’s office when registering for the program. Note: An added benefit of the program is that Manhattan College will accept up to 60 transfer credits. A minimum of 28 credits from Police Academy training will be accepted. The program consists of 60 credits, comprised of 18 three-credit courses and a thesis. Courses include Behavioral Psychology (18 credits), Business and Management (15) credits, Communications (12) credits, and Ethics (9 credits). The courses are particularly designed to meet the Management Psychology principles needed by police personnel today. Uniformed and civilian members of the service interested in completing requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Organizational Management Program at Manhattan College should contact Suzanne Murphy, at (718) 862-7863. MERCY COLLEGE – LAW ENFORCEMENT TUITION GRANTS Mercy College offers a fifteen percent tuition discount. This applies to both graduate and undergraduate programs with the exception of our Health Science programs. Eligibility: Active uniformed members of the service and their immediate family. Note: Mercy College’s program accommodates members by providing day, evening and weekend classes at several branch locations in the Bronx, Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, White Plains, Yorktown, and online. For additional information contact: Mercy College -Office of Admissions 555 Broadway Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522, 1-877-MERCY-GO MOLLOY COLLEGE - TUITION REDUCTION PROGRAMS Molloy College, located in central Nassau County, offers a 25 percent tuition reduction. The tuition reduction applies to six credits each semester (spring, fall, intercession or summer – for an entire degree) and is available for all undergraduate academic programs. The tuition reduction also applies to a Masters of Science but only in the Criminal Justice program. In addition, the application fee is waived. Eligibility: Uniformed and civilian members of the service. Note: Molloy College is located at 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre N.Y. 11571-5002 (south of Southern State Parkway between exit 19 and 20 – adjacent to Mercy Hospital). The College offers Bachelor of Art, and Bachelor of Science degree programs in a variety of areas such as Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Social Work, and degrees leading to New York State Teacher certification. Molloy College accepts college credits earned through Department training (recruit, advanced specialized, etc.) as recommended by the National Program on Non-collegiate Sponsored Instruction (NPONSI). For additional information contact Molloy College’s Admissions at (888) 4-MOLLOY or contact Maureen Stea, from the College’s Department of Criminal Justice at (516) 678-5000 Extension #6135. MONROE COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS GRANT Monroe College, with campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, understands how important it is for law enforcement professionals to complete their degrees. The Law Enforcement Professionals Grant was created to make it more affordable to receive a high quality, flexible and customized program. The Criminal Justice Degree Program offers a teaching staff of exceptional current and retired law-enforcement and criminal justice professionals, all with Ph.D. or Master’s Degrees. Law Enforcement Professionals Grants are available to individuals who enroll either part-time or full-time in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Criminal Justice. Students can also take their degree completely on-line (which is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents) or combined with classes through blended learning. Eligibility: This grant is available to all active, retired, and disabled uniform members of the service. Must be accepted and enroll as a full-time or part-time matriculated student in the Criminal Justice degree program. Note: This grant is for $750 per semester for full-time students. For part-time students the grant is $375 per semester. Over three semesters, a typical academic year for Monroe students, the Law Enforcement Professionals Grant can save a student $2,250 in tuition expenses. By attending three semesters per year, qualified students can complete either an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in as little as sixteen months or both an Associate’s and a Bachelor’s degree in less than three years. Students may receive full credit for all the courses taken at the Police Academy and are eligible for up to 12 credits for life experience. The College also grants credits for advance training including Homicide and Sex Crimes courses as well as Basic, Advanced and Command Leadership courses. Due to Monroe College’s liberal transfer policies, students with transfer college credits may complete their degrees even more quickly. For further information, contact: Evan Jerome at 718-933-6700 ext 2846 at ejerome@monroecollege.edu MONROE COLLEGE ACADEMIC HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Monroe College, with campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, understands how important it is for law enforcement professionals to complete their college degrees. That is why Monroe College has created a very special scholarship to be awarded to police officers. The scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement while making it more affordable for a uniform member of the NYPD to receive a high quality, flexible and customized college degree. Scholarship: Monroe College’s Criminal Justice Department Chair will select one individual who attained high academic achievement at the NYPD Police Academy. The award recipient will receive a 50% discount off Monroe College’s first year (three semesters) tuition when they enroll in the College’s criminal justice degree program. Monroe is exceptionally well designed for law enforcement professionals. Monroe College’s degree program can be taken at the college’s campuses in the Bronx or in New Rochelle, completely online or in a blended learning environment. By attending three semesters per year, a typical Monroe College academic year, qualified students can complete either an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in as little as sixteen months, or both an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in less than three years. Students receive full credit for all the courses taken at the Police Academy and are eligible for up to 12 credits for life experience. The College also grants credits for advance training including Homicide and Sex Crimes Schools and supervisory schools. Due to Monroe’s transfer policies, students with transfer college credit from another institution can complete their degrees even more quickly. The Monroe College Criminal Justice Degree Program offers a teaching staff of exceptional current and retired law enforcement and criminal justice professionals, all with Ph.D. or Master’s Degrees. Eligibility:
For information contact William McDonald, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at wmcdonald@monroecollege.eduor Evan Jerome at ejerome@monroecollege.eduor call Monroe College’s Office of Admissions at 718-933-6700 ext 8246. For more information, visit the college’s web site: http://www.monroecollege.edu/affording/scholarship.html NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – ELLIS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE AND MBA ON-LINE PROGRAMS The Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology is offering a 20 percent tuition reduction. Members of the service can complete bachelor degree requirements in one of many Ellis College undergraduate degree programs. Members also have the opportunity to earn advanced degrees in one of the 15 MBA programs also offered at the college. Eligibility: Uniformed and civilian members of the service. Note: The areas of undergraduate course study at Ellis College are: Accounting Behavioral Sciences Business Communication Arts Computer Science English Finance Hospitality Management Humanities Human Resources Management International Business Labor Relations Small Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Math/Physics Telecommunications Management Technology Technical Writing The areas of concentration for the MBA programs at Ellis College are: E-Commerce Finance General Business Studies Global Management Health Care Administration Human Resources Management Information Systems Leadership Management Information System Management Technology Marketing Professional Accounting Project Management Risk Management Strategy/Economics In addition to being affordable, Ellis College offers members the following benefits:
For further information regarding the programs offered at Ellis College of NYIT, call 1-800-405-5844, or visit: www.ellis.nyit.edu. PHILLIPS BETH ISRAEL SCHOOL OF NURSING The mission of the Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing, as a single purpose institution, is to provide optimal academic and clinical experiences, which will enable individuals to obtain an Associate in Applied Science Degree, and be eligible for licensure as Registered Professional Nurses. The educational program prepares graduates to utilize the knowledge and skills necessary to problem-solve, think critically and collaborate as necessary with health care providers in managing the care of patients. The education also prepares them to be responsible for their own personal and professional growth. The aim is to graduate nurses who will provide high quality, culturally sensitive and compassionate care in diverse acute and community settings. They will be flexible, accountable, practice ethically, and maintain the legal standards of the profession. With these objectives in mind, the Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing would like to assist uniform and civilian members of the New York City Police Department with finances associated with the pursuit of the Associate in Applied Science degree at the School of Nursing. Award: $2,000 per year, length of the award will be one academic year, with the potential for renewal for the second academic year based on sustained enrollment and maintenance of good academic standing. The scholarship will be applied to tuition and fees for the academic year. Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted for enrollment in the program. They must document that they are currently employed by the New York City Police Department as either a civilian or a uniform member of the service. The NYPD Scholarship Unit will verify that eligibility criteria’s are met. Application: May be obtained from the Office of Student Services. Deadline for application is April 1st. For further information about the program contact the Admissions Office at 212-614-6114 or visit website: www.futurenursebi.org ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE St. Joseph’s College offers a 1/3 tuition reduction to members of the New York City Police Department who are pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree at the Brooklyn Campus, School of Professional and Graduate Studies. Eligibility: All active uniformed and civilian members of the service. Note: St. Joseph’s College offers B.S. degrees in Organizational Management-online or in class, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration with a Major in Accounting, Community Health and Human Services, Health Administration, Nursing (RN required), Criminal Justice, and Marketing. St. Joseph’s College also offers a 24-credit certificate in Criminal Justice. In addition, St. Joseph’s College offers an Executive MBA or a Master of Science in Management, with concentrations in Organizational Management, Human Resource Management, Health Care Management and Masters of Science in Human Services and Management and Leadership. St. Joseph’s College accepts Police Academy credits, as well as credits earned at other accredited colleges and universities (up to a maximum of 82 credits). For additional information about these programs contact Ornice Myles (appointments preferred) PGS Admissions at (718) 940-5800 or e-mail: brooklynap@sjcy.edufor undergraduate programs or msmbab@sjcny.edufor graduate programs. ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY – LAW ENFORCEMENT TUITION GRANTS St. John’s offers Public Service scholarships providing 33% reductions in tuition, up to a limit of six credits per semester. Eligibility: All uniformed members of the service who are admitted to either the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice or an Associate degree in Science. Note: The 126 credit Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice combines a professional education in the field of Criminal Justice with studies in the Liberal Arts and Business Administration. The program blends the social sciences with professional courses in law, police science, corrections, criminalistic and court administration. It prepares students for postgraduate and professional study and for careers in the Criminal Justice field. The two-(2) year Associate of Science degree (60 credits) helps to prepare students for careers in the criminal justice field. Credits earned in the Associates Program are transferable to the Bachelors program. Classes are offered at both the Jamaica, Queens and Staten Island campuses. St. John’s will accept up to 25 credits from the Police Academy and a maximum of 66 credits may be transferred from other accredited Colleges. The college offers day, evening, distance learning and weekend classes. Counseling and advisement is available from former criminal justice practitioners. For Law Enforcement Tuition Grant applications and further information contact Tony Lodato, Assistant Dean for Criminal Justice at (718) 990-5974. UTICA COLLEGE – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMIC CRIME INVESTIGATION ON-LINE PROGRAM Utica College offers a three-credit, on-line course with a ten percent discount for all members of the New York City Police Department. Eligibility: Uniformed and Civilian members of the service. Note Fraud has become technologically complex and costly in our post-industrial, knowledge-based global economy. Presently, there are few people with the requisite skills to effectively detect, investigate and prevent this type of crime. Utica College’s Criminal Justice Economic Crime Investigation program (ECI) is the nation’s first undergraduate program dedicated to preparing practitioners to understand the evolving technological problems of business fraud and computer crimes. Established in 1988, the program prepares future economic crime investigators by combining accounting, management, computer science, and economic courses with traditional criminal justice courses. The program offers two concentrations: one in financial investigations and one in computer security. In January 2004, Utica College made available an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice-Economic Crime Investigation in an on-line format. This is a new program that is offered to all members of the New York City Police Department. It is the nation’s first undergraduate major in Economic Crime. The following on-line courses are offered as an introduction to the ECI Bachelor of Science distance learning degree program. All members of the Department will receive a ten percent tuition reduction. CRJ 333 – Information Security – The Information Security course is an analysis of the protection of proprietary information in both the corporate or government sectors. Topics covered in this course include information as a resource, legal issues, policy formulation, administrative and technical remedies, and case studies. CRJ334 – Economic Crime Investigation – This course is dedicated to the understanding of white collar crimes and the modern investigation methods required for effective prevention, detection and control of these crimes. Topics covered in the course include embezzlement, management fraud, investigation fraud, investment fraud, consumer fraud, and insurance fraud. ECN 343/ FIN 343 – The classes are about money and banking. This course introduces students to general principles of banking and theories of money. Topics covered in the course are organization and control of the banking system, commercial bank functions and operations, central banking principles and operation, and monetary theory. For additional information, contact: Stephen Neun Dean of the Division of Social Sciences & Management Utica College 1600 Burrstone Road Utica NY 13502 (315) 792-3060 GRADUATE PROGRAMS BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL CRIMINAL JUSTICE - POST GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP GRANTS The Criminal Justice Post-Graduate Fellowship Fund was created to promote public service criminal law practice by Brooklyn Law School graduates. This idea is facilitated by awarding loan repayments stipends to graduates who have been practicing public criminal law, (e.g.: Legal Aid, Public Defenders, District Attorneys’ Offices, Juvenile Justice Agencies, and other government agencies) for at least five (5) consecutive years. The purpose of this program is to enable experienced and committed graduates, with substantial educational debt to continue practicing in public sector criminal law. By assisting these graduates the program hopes to lessen the debt burden, and to inspire an abiding commitment to the practice of public sector criminal law. The fund will award at least two (2) $7,500 grants, and plans to continue awarding grants on an annual basis. Eligibility: Applicants must be currently practicing in the area of public sector criminal law (including, but not limited to, work for prosecutors or public defenders) for at least five consecutive years. Applicants must have had educational debt of at least $30,000 at the time of graduating from law school, and significant remaining indebtedness. Applicants must agree to permit the fellowship committee to use any information by the applicant for publicity purposes. Note: The principle criterion for awarding the fellowship is an outstanding commitment to public sector criminal law. Applicants can demonstrate this commitment in numerous ways including professional services, community work, or participation in various bar associations and committees. All application materials including letters of recommendation must be received by mid May on an annual basis. For applications or questions, contact: Charles Krause - Brooklyn Law School 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 (718) 780-0354 email: Charles.krause@brooklaw.edu C.W. POST SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE – LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY C.W. Post offers a fast-track cohort program for a Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in planning and management at their Brentwood campus. Cohorts are made out of their student body population for which MOS may join. In addition, a one third tuition reduction to MOS is available for their traditional Masters of Science in Criminal Justice and Masters in Public Administration programs held at their Greenville campus. Eligibility: A Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher is preferred. Requirements: Students are required to attend Tuesday evenings from 1815 to 2215 and six Saturdays from 0900 hours to 1500 hours during the semester. This program requires a thesis and the degree may be completed in twenty months. Financial aid and scholarships are available. Note: For further information and admission requirements, write to: John Metcalfe Director of Admissions Long Island University 100 Second Avenue Brentwood NY 11717 (631) 273-5112 FORDHAM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Fordham University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is offers a 50% tuition reduction. This program is a Master of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in justice and criminology and is available to four (4) civilian and uniformed members. This tuition reduction is offered on a competitive basis. Eligibility: Active uniformed and civilian members of the service. Academic Requirements:
Note: Initial applications must be submitted directly to Fordham University no later than their admissions deadline for fall semesters. The applications will be screened and awardees will be selected by Fordham University. For further information contact Charlene Dundie, Director of Admissions, GSAS, 718-817-4420, Dundie@Fordham.edu MARIST COLLEGE – MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE Marist College provides a contract cohort program for earning an MPA at the New York City Police Academy. Cohorts are formed by qualified students who pursue the degree following a predetermined schedule at a low contracted tuition. The MPA can be earned in less than 30 months while meeting one night each week and taking one course at a time. Course tuition can be less than the cost of one credit hour on campus, as much as a 70% savings. Since Marist offers a discounted price rather than tuition assistance, students are still eligible for other tuition assistance programs. Eligibility: Active and retired uniformed and civilian members of the service in good standing with the Department. Academic Requirements for the MPA:
Further Information: Contact: Amber Hinds Assistant Director of Admissions Graduate/Adult Enrollment or Patricia Harris-Jackson Assistant Director of Admissions Graduate/Adult Enrollment Marist College MPA Contract Cohorts, DY 127 Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-1387 (845) 575-3800 x 2817 (845) 575-3166 Fax Website: www.marist.edu/management/mpa/cohort/ METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NEW YORK’S ONE YEAR MASTER’S OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT Today’s emergency management professional and first responder is challenged to manage new and varied threats, security concerns, and crises. The ability to manage vital tasks in these situations requires advanced skills in emergency operations and disaster management. In response to this growing need, Metropolitan College of New York announces its new Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Emergency and Disaster Management at a ten percent tuition reduction. Students carry a 15 credit course load each semester for four semesters. Scholarships and financial aid are available through Metropolitan College Eligibility: Active uniformed and civilian members of the service in good standing with the Department members of the Department The first of its kind in New York, this MPA represents the cutting edge in graduate level public administration education and the emergency management profession. B. Wayne Blanchard, Ph.D, CEM, Emergency Management Higher Education Project Manager, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, and local agencies, including the New York City Office of Emergency Management, have reviewed this degree. The degree program will provide students with the critical thinking and the decision-making skills necessary to develop comprehensive, integrated management plans to deliver emergency management with practical knowledge in preparedness, crisis management, hazard assessment, ethics and other analytical and practical parameters. Areas of focus include:
Note: For members of the service who have not yet competed a Bachelor’s Degree, Metropolitan College of New York offers accelerated undergraduate degree programs. For additional information, contact: Paul Mucciarone Office of Admissions Metropolitan College 431 Canal Street New York NY 10013 or David Longshore (212) 343-1234 Ext. 2712 (212) 343-1234 Ext 2425 pmucciaone@ metropolitan.edu Dlongshore@metropolitan.edu NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The New York Institute of Technology is offering the Professional Trainers Master’s program in Instructional Technology. The program enables members of the Department to develop skills in designing and delivering effective instruction for any type of content and for a variety of audiences. Graduates work in positions such as trainers, instructional designers, e-learning specialists and independent consultants. They work successfully in business settings, as well as educational, private, not-for-profit, public service and government sectors. The program is a unique blend of study and practice focused on human, organizational and technological elements using real-world projects. Courses are divided into the areas of Professional Core, Applications, Research and Field Projects. A 36-credit (12 course) Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology is offered. Courses will be held once a week, at NYIT’s Columbus Circle Manhattan Campus or online. For cohorts of 15 students or more, a tuition reduction of 30 percent is available. Part-time program requires students to take two courses minimum. The duration of this part-time program is three years. Eligibility: Active uniformed and civilian members of the service in good standing with the Department. Professional Core Courses: Application Area Courses: Instructional Systems Design Distance Learning Applications Instructional Systems Implementation Multimedia Authoring Training Practitioner Skills Computer Courseware Design Training Practitioner Skills Survey of IT Internet Applications Training & Development of Human Resources Training Consulting Research and Field Project Courses: Research Methods and Assessment Field Project For further information, please contact: Dr. Sarah McPherson Chair of The Master of Science in Instructional Technology (516) 686-7777 (212) 261-1529 smcphers@nyit.edu SETON HALL UNIVERSITY – MASTERS OF ARTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (Traditional Program) Seton Hall University is offering a Master’s Degree program in Human Resources Training and Development (HRTD) for members of the Law Enforcement community. This program was specifically designed for the New York police community in that its classes are scheduled on weekends. The University offers a 50 percent scholarship for all students enrolled in this program. This is a 36-credit program that does not require a thesis. Students will also have the option of completing a 12-credit certificate program in either Human Resources or Leadership and Management. Academic Requirements:
Note: The off-campus sites are located at Ft. Lee and Newark, New Jersey. For further information about enrollment, please contact Dr. Dominick Varricchio, email dr.dom@verizon.net or Ms. Michele Rullo at (973) 761-9223. SETON HALL UNIVERSITY – MASTERS OF ARTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (On-Line Program) Seton Hall University is now offering the same traditional Master’s Degree Program in Human Resources Training and Development (HRTD) on-line, for members of the law enforcement community. Developed in collaboration with Seton World Wide and the College of Education and Human Services, the M.A. program in Human Resources Training and Development (HRTD) makes it convenient to earn a graduate degree. The on-line program prepares law enforcement professionals for leadership roles by providing an intensive, high quality, graduate-level educational experience. The 36-credit program helps strengthen students’ professional knowledge and skills and increases their capacity for leadership in law enforcement settings. Modeled on Seton Hall’s 25-year-old campus program, the on-line HRTD program is taught by distinguished scholars and practitioners from the fields of education, psychology and criminal justice. The curriculum focuses on personnel administration, management policy, training, and development. The University provides a significant tuition discount to all students who enroll in this program. The availability of loans to cover the reduced tuition costs is also guaranteed. For more information about enrollment, contact Fr. Christopher J. Hynes at (973) 761-9223 or e-mail: hyneschr@shu.edu. Applications may be completed online. Simply visit the Seton World Web site at www.setonworldwide.netand click on “Apply”. UTICA COLLEGE OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Utica College of Syracuse University offers a Master’s Program in Economic Crime Management. This program prepares the student for the fight against cyber-crime by enabling them to be effective in the prevention, detection, and investigation of economic crime. The Masters Degree can be completed in six semesters over a two-year period. Each semester the student is required to attend a one-week residence at the Utica College Campus, with the remaining course work completed via Internet. Utica College of Syracuse University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. For cohorts of two or more, the school is offering a 10% tuition reduction. For further information contact Sec. Tracy Esposito or Albert Orbinati at (315) 792-3001, or email at gradstudies@utica.edu. |  |
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