Case Western Reserve University

Accountancy

The Master of Accountancy program at Weatherhead School of Management is a 30-credit-hour specialized master's degree designed to build upon the skills and knowledge acquired in an undergraduateaccountancy program. The program offers great flexibility, based upon a student's unique learning and career interests, with the opportunity to earn a STEM-designated degree.

Accounting

The accounting profession demands a high degree of technical training, similar to the professions of architecture, law, engineering and medicine, and a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of economics and business with a commitment to public well-being.

Advanced Education in General Dentistry

The AEGD program is a one-year experience with a major emphasis in clinical general dentistry designed to provide the resident with training beyond that received in the pre-doctoral curriculum. It provides residents the opportunity to deliver comprehensive dental care to a broad range of the population, including medically compromised, physically handicapped and geriatric patients.

Advanced Quantitative Methodologies

Weatherhead School of Management's Graduate Certificate in Advanced Quantitative Methodologies (AQM) offers a unique opportunity for current graduate students at Case Western Reserve University to specia lize in advanced analytics for applied research and study.

Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. A Combined Bachelor's/Master's Program is also offered for our undergraduate students.

Aerospace Engineering

Students wishing to pursue an Aerospace Engineering PhD must successfully pass the doctoral qualifying examination. Qualifying exams (QE) are offered in the spring and fall semesters for each of the resea rch concentration areas listed below and they originate from the three required courses for each concentration area.

Aerospace Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program with a major in Aerospace Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering also offers a double major in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Aerospace Physiology

Aerospace Physiology is the study of the physical and cognitive impact of an extreme and/or austere environment upon an individual. These studies provide the foundation to understand and develop strategies conferring mental and physical resilience against extreme environmental conditions, thereby optimizing performance of the aerospace traveler.

Aerospace Physiology

The Master of Science Program in Aerospace Physiology non-thesis graduate degree program seeks to prepare students for a career in aviation and space, one of the fastest-growing new career fields. The program is designed for students with at least a bachelor's degree in a biological science, exercise science, or a health care field who are seeking specialized training for a career in aerospace.

Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies

The core of the Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies major is the study of the history, culture, languages (Akkadian and Egyptian hieroglyphs), and literatures of the Ancient Near East and Egypt until the end of the ancient world (usually taken as the 5th century of the Common Era). The major uniquely offers exposure to a range of approaches: literary, philological, historical, archaeological, art historical, philosophical, and anthropological.

Anesthesia

The mission of the Master of Science in Anesthesia program is to graduate skilled and compassionate anesthesiologist assistants. The 24-month program includes 70 credit hours over six consecutive semesters of classroom and clinical instruction, with month-long rotations in all subspecialties of anesthesiology.

Anthropology

The graduate program in the Department of Anthropology focuses on medical anthropology and global health.

Anthropology

The PhD program in the Department of Anthropology focuses on medical anthropology and global health.

Anthropology

As a student in the anthropology program at Case Western Reserve University, you will be challenged to form a unique perspective on human behavior, institutions, and biology. Skills of investigation, discovery, and critical thinking will prepare you for a wide range of careers, including health, international affairs, public service, education, law, management, and industry.

Anthropology/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Anthropology/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Anthropology/Public Health

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Anthropology/Public Health

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Applied Anatomy

The Applied Anatomy program is designed for students who seek a comprehensive education in the anatomical sciences, particularly those pursuing careers as medical health professionals or as teachers. The Anatomical Sciences Core Curriculum emphasizes anatomical structure, function, and nomenclature integrated with cell and developmental biology, biochemistry and physiology.

Applied Anatomy/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Applied Data Science

Data science is an area of specialization in the core fields of c omputer science, statistics and epidemiology. The transformations seen from data science advances have become so broad that they now cut across all areas of endeavor and are seeing transformative impact in a breadth of disciplines including science, engineering, medicine, and business.

Applied Mathematics

A student must satisfy all of the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies as well as the more specific requirements of the department to earn a master's degree. Each graduate student is assigned an academic advisor upon matriculation.

Applied Mathematics

A student must satisfy all of the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies as well as the more specific requirements of the department to earn a doctoral degree. Each graduate student is assigned an initial academic advisor upon matriculation.

Applied Mathematics

All undergraduate degrees in the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics are based on a four-course sequence in calculus and differential equations. The mathematics and applied mathematics degrees each require further mathematics courses in analysis and algebra. The statistics degrees each require a further statistics core.

Art Education

A Master of Arts in Art Education listed among the graduate programs of study administered by the School of Graduate Studies in Arts and Sciences.

Art History

The MA program in art history is designed to provide the student with a broad knowledge of the major art historical periods, scholarly and bibliographical resources, and the methodologies of art history. It also offers an opportunity to investigate art historical problems in some depth.

Art History

Our highly selective doctoral program in art history, founded in 1967 and offered in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA), provides unique training for museum and academic careers. The object- grounded approach to the study of art history, based on the encyclopedic collections of the CMA and other area institutions, affords an exceptional opportunity to fuse the varied practices of the discipline pursued within the museum and the academy.

Art History

The art history curriculum is designed to give students a broad grounding in a variety of artistic media, with a strong emphasis on understanding the cultural context in which they were produced. Students develop technical and critical vocabularies as well as sound writing skills to analyze works of art. Study of and research on works of art in the Cleveland Museum of Art are essential components of the undergraduate curriculum.

Art History and Museum Studies

The MA program in Art History and Museum Studies includes the same broad requirements and objectives as the MA program in Art History, along with a year-long museum studies course and two supervised museum internships.

Art History and Museum Studies/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Asian Studies

Asian studies has become an increasingly important area of study in North American colleges and universities. This is due in part to a growing acknowledgment that Asian cultures are of significance both regionally and globally. The Asian Studies Program offers students the opportunity to explore these cultures from a multidisciplinary perspective so that they are able to understand the social, cultural, political, and other forces that shape and have shaped Asian nations.

Astronomy

The PhD degree in astronomy is granted to students who have shown extensive knowledge of advanced astronomy and the ability to do original research. The student is required to pass a general qualifying examination in astronomy, usually taken at the end of the second year.

Astronomy (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts program provides both a theoretical foundation and practical experience in the field of astronomy, offering flexible coursework in astronomy, math, and physics that helps to facilitate double or secondary majors. Students develop skills in data analysis, computational methods, and science communication. This program prepares students for graduate study in astronomy or careers in data science, science education, public outreach, and related fields.

Astronomy (BS)

The Bachelor of Science program provides both a theoretical foundation and practical experience in the field of astronomy, offering strong coursework in astronomy, math, and physics as well as research opportunities. Students develop skills in data analysis, computational methods, and science communication. This program prepares students for graduate study in astronomy or careers in data science, science education, public outreach, and related fields.

Biochemistry

The field of biochemistry encompasses an extremely broad and ever- growing variety of topics focused on studying biomedically-relevant problems from a molecular point of view. Biochemists make fundamental discoveries that enhance understanding of human health and disease, and contribute to the development of therapeutics.

Biochemistry

The PhD in Biochemistry program prepares students for biomedical careers in academia and industries such as health care, pharmaceutic als and biotechnology. The emphasis of the doctoral program is on biomedical research, culminating in the completion of an original independent doctoral thesis; faculty mentors who are trainers in the Biochemistry program are located in the School of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals.

Biochemistry (BA)

The field of biochemistry encompasses an extremely broad and ever-growing variety of topics focused on studying biomedically-relevant problems from a molecular point of view. Biochemists make fundamental discoveries that enhance understanding of human health and disease, and contribute to the development of therapeutics. The Department of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine offers majors leading to BA and BS degrees, as well as a minor.

Biochemistry (BS)

The field of biochemistry encompasses an extremely broad and ever-growing variety of topics focused on studying biomedically-relevant problems from a molecular point of view. Biochemists make fundamental discoveries that enhance understanding of human health and disease, and contribute to the development of therapeutics. The Department of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine offers majors leading to BA and BS degrees, as well as a minor.

Biochemistry/Business Administration

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Biochemistry/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Biochemistry/Patent Practice

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Bioethics

The goal of the Bioethics PhD program is to train scholars in the conceptualization, design, and conduct of interdisciplinary research on issues in bioethics, medical humanities, and related areas. Candidates may enter from any discipline and become fluent in concepts and methods from the humanities, social sciences, clinical research, jurisprudence and health policy.

Bioethics and Medical Humanities

The Master of Arts program in Bioethics and Medical Humanities emphasizes multi- and interdisciplinary study of the ethical issues surrounding biomedical research and the delivery of health care. The program serves students planning careers in the healthcare professions, biomedical research, law, nonprofit administration and other paths.

Bioethics and Medical Humanities/Genetic Counseling

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Bioethics and Medical Humanities/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Bioethics and Medical Humanities/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Bioethics and Medical Humanities/Nursing

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Bioethics and Medical Humanities/Public Health

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Bioethics and Medical Humanities/Social Work

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Biology

The Department of Biology offers both thesis (Plan A) and non-thesis (Plan B) Master of Science degree programs. The Plan A Master of Science in Biology is a thesis graduate degree program. The purpose of the program is to provide advanced exposure to biology for interested professionals, to provide additional training for those wishing to resume or change careers, or to provide additional preparation in biology for students interested in pursuing professional studies in the health sciences.

Biology

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded in recognition of in-depth knowledge in a major field and comprehensive understanding of related subjects, together with a demonstration of ability to perform independent investigation and to communicate the results of such investigation in an acceptable dissertation.

Biology (BA)

The Biology, BA program provides a general background in biology and has the most flexible scheduling of the three biology degrees offered. It is especially recommended for students who are pre-professional, have multiple majors, intend to study abroad or participate in an internship program, or have significant extracurricular commitments (e.g., varsity athletics, student government, Greek life, or other campus involvement).

Biology (BS)

The Biology, BS program has a core of foundation courses and provides options for specialization in a variety of areas, including biotechnology and genetic engineering, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, immunology, chemical biology, physiology and biophysics, neurobiology and animal behavior, developmental biology, population biology, ecology, and environmental science.

Biomedical and Health Informatics

The Master of Science in Biomedical and Health Informatics offers non-thesis and thesis-based options, with full-time completion typically in 16 months or intensively in 11 months. The program offers pragmatic, interdisciplinary areas of study immediately relevant in contemporary health systems or research enterprises.

Biomedical and Health Informatics

The PhD BHI program enables informaticians from a variety of backgrounds, including practicing clinicians, computer scientists, biostatisticians and data scientists, to acquire essential skills to improve human health. The program features themes in data analytics, biomedical research, and related advanced expertise.

Biomedical Engineering

The objective of the graduate program in biomedical engineering is to educate biomedical engineers for careers in industry, academia, health care, and government and to advance research in biomedical engineering.

Biomedical Engineering

The objective of the PhD program in biomedical engineering is to educate biomedical engineers for careers in industry, academia, health care, and government and to advance research in biomedical engineering.

Biomedical Engineering

The Case Western Reserve undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program with a major in Biomedical Engineering was established in 1972 and has been accredited since its inception. Some BSE graduates are employed in industry and medical centers. Others continue graduate or professional studies in biomedical engineering and other fields.

Biomedical Engineering/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Biotechnology

MS-Biotech@case.edu The Departments of Biochemistry, Neurosciences, and Pharmacology provide an interdisciplinary home for the Master of Science in 590 Biotechnology, MS Biotechnology program. This 30 credit hour program provides classroom and research experiences that will help prepare students for various career fields across the biotech industry, from vaccine and drug development to forensics, toxicology and quality control.

Business Administration

Weatherhead's full-time MBA curriculum ensures graduates are prepared to enter the workforce with the skills they need to succeed in today's business world. Students learn more than essential business management skills. They are prepared to be business leaders ready to engage with teams in a variety of specialized areas.

Business Administration

Business leadership is increasingly required to integrate multiple sour ces of knowledge, understand the perceptions of diverse parties, and put human values into action. Executives are challenged to create social, intellectual, and economic value for their organizations and for society at large based on rigorous and sound evidence.

Business Administration/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Business Administration/Medical Physiology

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Business Administration/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Business Administration/Public Health

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Business Analytics and Intelligence

Weatherhead School of Management's Master of Business Analytics and Intelligence program is a 16-month, full-time curriculum designed to prepare students for data science and analyst roles in business. With a focus on evidence-based decision-making, the program offers a 36 credit hour curriculum organized into three core areas: Business Foundations, Analytics Skills, and Business Applications.

Business Information Technology

As a business information technology (BIT) major, you have an interest in developing and implementing technological applications within a business context. The BSM in Business Information Technology will provide a broad foundation in business, and the BIT major will build competence in the development and use of computer systems and quantitative modeling techniques for solving business problems.

Business Management

The business management major will ground students in the functional areas of business for career preparation across a broad spectrum of industries. Students will build a strong foundation in business management by taking required courses in economics, accounting, statistics, communication, leadership, marketing, and operations research and supply chain management.

Cancer Biology

The Clinical Oncology Research Career Development Program provides interdisciplinary training in clinical and translational oncology research for clinical oncology junior faculty physicians pursuing academic research careers as physician-scientists. Upon completion of this two-year training, scholars earn the K12 CORP Certificate.

Cancer Studies

The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center's graduate certificate program consists of 16 credits of required and elective courses over two academic years, plus longitudinal training activities. Requirements include mentored research, attendance at seminars and retreats, travel to a national conference, and a final presentation at the end-of-program symposium.

Cell Biology

Students entering through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program begin research rotations during the summer and participate in the Core Curriculum in Cell and Molecular Biology, two integrated courses providing formal instruction in modern cell and molecular biology.

Chemical Biology

The Bachelor of Arts program in chemical biology is intended for pre-professional students who plan careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy, and for individuals seeking careers that utilize chemistry to solve problems affecting living systems. A key component of the major is its flexibility; it requires fewer courses than the Chemistry, BA degree and includes 6 credit hours of technical electives.

Chemical Engineering

The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering program will allow students to push the frontiers of science and help develop the technologies that will solve engineering challenges related to energy, materials, the environment, and human health.

Chemical Engineering

A PhD in Chemical Engineering will allow students to contribute more deeply to the impact of engineering on society. Students will push the frontiers of science and help develop the technologies that will solve the world's greatest engineering challenges in energy, materials, the environment, human health and more.

Chemical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program with a major in Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University strives to provide a world-class program of research and course work for pursuit of graduate degrees in chemistry. The MS program is designed to equip students with a strong foundation for a career in chemistry, areas allied with chemistry, and chemical management.

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is noted for research programs in (1) chemical biology and (2) energy and materials. Projects range from synthetic studies of important bioactive substances, including antibiotics and DNA-binding substances, to detailed examination of the surface properties of materials used in batteries and electrolytic cells.

Chemistry (BA)

The BA program in Chemistry is intended for pre-professional students who plan careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, or other fields for which a baccalaureate degree in chemistry provides appropriate training. BA majors may supplement their required courses with additional chemistry courses or may utilize the curriculum's flexibility to develop an interdisciplinary program of their choice.

Chemistry (BS)

The BS program in chemistry is designed for students who seek professional careers in the chemical sciences and is certified by the American Chemical Society. The BS curriculum provides a rigorous background in chemistry, yet offers considerable flexibility in the senior year in the choice of electives, allowing BS majors to pursue areas of chemistry of particular interest to them in greater depth.

Chinese

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, French, German, Japanese Studies, and Spanish. In addition, the department offers minors in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. All courses in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures are taught primarily in the target language, unless the course is cross-listed with the World Literature Program or other interdisciplinary programs.

Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering MS degree program offers concentrations in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Engineering Mechanics to prepare students for careers in industry, professional practice, research, and teaching.

Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering PhD degree program spans Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Engineering Mechanics to prepare students for careers in industry, professional practice, research, and teaching.

Civil Engineering

The faculty of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department believes very strongly that undergraduate education should prepare students to be productive professional engineers. For this reason, particular emphasis in undergraduate teaching is placed on the application of engineering, science, and mathematical principles to the solution of complex engineering problems with consideration of global, environmental, and economic factors.

Classical Studies

The MA program in Classical Studies, which offers a concentration in Medieval Studies, teaches students to critically analyze texts and material culture by using various theoretical approaches. It also stresses ethical use of sources and material artifacts, which requires provi ding proper citations and obtaining permission to publish.

Classics

The core of all our classics majors is the study of the languages and literatures of ancient Greece and Rome and the societies that spoke Greek and Latin until the end of the ancient world (usually taken as the 5th century of the Common Era). We have four different concentrations: Greek, Latin, Greek & Latin, or Classical Civilization (the latter requiring less language proficiency).

Clinical Research

This four-course, 11 credit hour program provides foundational training in clinical research methods for those seeking an alternative to the Master of Science in Clinical Research. It is geared toward clinicians and other health-science professionals interested in conducting clinical research or collaborating with clinician-scientists.

Clinical Research

The Clinical Research Scholars Program (CRSP) is designed for individuals committed to a career in clinical investigation (either as a lead researcher or a non-clinician research team member) in an academic or related field. CRSP offers a Master of Science in Clinical Resea rch degree through two pathways - Thesis Pathway or Capstone Pathway.

Clinical Research/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Clinical Translational Science

The mission of the PhD in Clinical Translational Science program is to prepare its students to become independent investigators in clinical and translational science. Thus, in addition to excellent previous academic and/or clinical preparation and recommendations, the PhD program is seeking students with demonstrated clinical translational research interest and experience.

Cognitive Linguistics

Cognitive linguistics is an approach to the study of language that begins with the assumptions that language is not separate from other cognitive processes (memory, attention, categorization, social cognition, etc.) and that language is influenced by the way the body interacts with the world.

Cognitive Science

Cognitive science is the scientific study of the mind from multiple disciplinary points of view. By incorporating insights from fields such as cognitive neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, and computer science, it develops theories of cognition that go beyond the borders of any one discipline. At Case Western Reserve University, the program focuses on cognitive capacities that mark human beings as distinctive.

Communication Sciences

The principal goal of the Master of Arts program is to develop clinical scientists who are skilled in the management of individuals with speech and language disorders. Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts degree, students will also meet the academic and clinical prac ticum requirements for certification by ASHA and licensure in the State of O hio.

Communication Sciences

The Doctor of Philosophy is awarded in recognition of mastery,at an advanced level, of a body of knowledge in the disciplines of communication sciences and speech-language pathology, and a demonstrated ability to perform independent research and communicate the results of that research.

Communication Sciences

Typically, students who complete an undergraduate degree in communication sciences pursue graduate education in speech-language pathology or audiology. A master's degree is the entry-level degree for professional clinical practice in speech-language pathology; a clinical doctorate in audiology (AuD) is the entry-level professional degree in audiology. Undergraduate study in communication sciences emphasizes the basic processes and acquisition of normal communication in children and adults.

Compliance and Risk Management

The Graduate Certificate in Compliance and Risk Management (C-CRM) is a concentrated course of study that gives working professionals the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the regulatory environment competently, effectively, and ethically. Students learn to read and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law and to design and implement compliance and risk management programs.

Compliance and Risk Management

The Master of Compliance and Risk Management is a concentrated course of study for lawyers and non-lawyers seeking the knowledge and analytical skills needed to work in an organization's compliance and/or risk management department. It is the only such master's program in Ohio, focusing on governance, risk management and compliance (GRC).

Computer Engineering

Graduate students shall be admitted to one of three MS degree tracks (thesis-focused, project-focused, course-focused) upon recommendation of the faculty of the Department. Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in a field of engineering, mathematical or physical sciences, and fluency inwritten and spoken English.

Computer Engineering

Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in a field of engineering, mathematical or physical sciences, and fluency in written and spoken English.

Computer Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program with a major in Computer Engineering is designed to give a student a strong background in the fundamentals of computer engineering through combined classroom and laboratory work. A graduate of this program will be able to use these fundamentals to analyze and evaluate computer systems, both hardware and software.

Computer Science

The MS in Computer Science has three tracks: a Course-Focused track, a Project-Focused track, and a Thesis-Focused track. Although all of the three options require 30 credit hours, they are structured differently to achieve different objectives.

Computer Science

Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in computer science and related areas, and fluency in written and spoken English. The University requires all foreign applicants to show English proficiency by achieving a TOEFL score of at least 577 on the paper-based exam or 90 on the internet- based exam.

Computer Science (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in computer science is a combination of a liberal arts program and a computing major. It is a professional program in the sense that graduates can be employed as computer professionals, but it is less technical than the Bachelor of Science degree program in computer science. This degree is particularly suitable for students with a wide range of interests.

Computer Science (BS)

The Bachelor of Science degree program in computer science is designed to give a student a strong background in the fundamentals of mathematics and computer science. The curriculum is designed according to the latest ACM/IEEE computer science curriculum guidelines. A graduate of this program should be able to use these fundamentals to analyze and evaluate software systems and the underlying abstractions upon which they are based.

Contemporary Dance (MA)

Although the graduate dance program is geared toward the Master of Fine Arts degree, all graduate students begin in the Master of Arts program. Advancement to the MFA program can occur upon faculty recommendation to the Dean of Graduate Studies in the third or fourth semester.

Contemporary Dance (MFA)

The Master of Fine Arts degree, available with emphasis areas in choreography, performance, and pedagogy and complementary courses in dance science, is a terminal pre-professional degree. Candidacy for the MFA program requires an undergraduate degree with (ideally) a major in dance, equivalent training and experience, or demonstrable potential for work at the MFA level.

Craniofacial, Surgical, and Special Care Orthodontics

Fellows receive advanced clinical, didactic, and research training during the 1-year program of study in the management of children with facial differences. Graduates are trained to recognize, diagnose and treat patients with craniofacial anomalies and special needs in a hospital-based, team care setting.

Dance

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in dance requires 41 credit hours of courses offered by the Department of Dance. All dance majors take courses in Modern/Contemporary Technique, Ballet Technique, Dance History and Production (crew). The remaining credits are chosen upon advisement from courses in Dance Science/Wellness, Dance in Culture, Production Resources, Pedagogy, and Choreography.

Data Science

in Data Science has three tracks: a Course-Focused track, a P roject- Focused track, and a Thesis-Focused track. Although all of the three options require 30 credit hours, they are structured differently to achi eve different objectives. The Course-Focused track prepares students for advanced industry employment and should be treated as a terminal MS degree in Data Science.

Data Science and Analytics

The Data Science and Analytics BS program provides students with a broad foundation in the field and with the instruction, skills, and experience needed to understand and handle large amounts of data to derive actionable information. The degree program has a unique focus on real-world data and real-world applications. This program provides students with a strong background in the fundamentals of mathematics and science.

Data Sciences for Social Impact

Offered by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in collaboration with the Case School of Engineering. Through this 12 credit hour certificate program students develop an understanding and fluency in data analytics for social policy and social impact, covering predictive and causal modeling in health and human services, criminal justice and other areas.

Dental Medicine

The School of Dental Medicine Predoctoral DMD program accomplishes its goals through academic work in four themes and two threads woven throughout the four years of the program. The curriculum includes problem-based and team-based learning, interprofessional education, extensive preclinical simulation, digital dental technologies, and patient-based comprehensive care.

Dental Medicine/Public Health

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Dental Public Health

The advanced education program in Dental Public Health is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and offers three tracks ranging from one-year full-time to two-year full-time study. Didactic instruction encompasses the competencies of the American Board for Dental Public Health, including population health, epidemiology, social determinants and health literacy.

Early Intervention Developmental Specialist

An Early Intervention Developmental Specialist is a professional who is trained to work with individuals with disabilities by implementing strategies, curricula, and interventions, in addition to working with families to support child skill development.

Economics

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics program offered by the Weatherhead School of Management provides excellent training for a wide variety of professions.

Electrical Engineering

Graduate students shall be admitted to one of three MS degree tracks (thesis-focused, project-focused, course-focused) upon recommendation of the faculty of the Department. Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in a field of engineering, mathematical or physical sciences, and fluency in written and spoken English.

Electrical Engineering

Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in a field of engineering, mathematical or physical sciences, and fluency in written and spoken English.

Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program with a major in Electrical Engineering provides our students with a broad foundation in electrical engineering through combined classroom and laboratory work which prepares our students for entering the profession of electrical engineering, as well as for further study at the graduate level.

Endodontics

The graduate endodontics program is a continuous 24-month Master of Science in Dentistry and certificate program. The program develops competent, skilled clinicians with teaching and research competence and is designed to fulfill the requirements of the American Board of Endodontics.

Engineering

The Master of Engineering Program is a graduate degree program that targets engineers currently employed in industry. The objective of this program is to provide engineers in industry with technical as well as business, management, and teamwork skills.

Engineering and Management

The Master of Engineering and Management (MEM) program provides business acumen and leadership skills to uniquely position graduates for rapid advancement in technology-oriented organizations. The MEM curriculum is the result of nearly 20 years of ongoing research and interviews with hundreds of industrial stakeholders and more than 600 graduates in our thriving alumni network.

Engineering Physics

The Engineering Physics major allows students with strong interests in both physics and engineering to concentrate their studies in the common areas of these disciplines. The Engineering Physics major prepares students to pursue careers in industry, either directly after undergraduate studies, or following graduate study in engineering or physics. Many employers value the unique problem-solving approach of physics, especially in industrial research and development.

English

The department offers a Master of Arts program devoted to literatures i n English. Admissions Candidates for graduate work in English should present an undergraduate major in English or a minimum of 18 credit hours of English (or its equivalent) beyond the first-year level.

English

The department offers a doctoral program devoted to literatures in English, with opportunities to pursue creative writing or writing history and theory. Admissions Candidates for graduate work in English should present an undergraduate major in English or a minimum of 18 credit hours of English (or its equivalent) beyond the first-year level.

English

Undergraduates who major in English develop the art of communication -including reading, writing, and media skills-through a rich variety of seminars and experiences. They have opportunities to study English and American literature, the craft of poetry, Shakespearean drama, science fiction, the analysis of film, the rhetoric of medicine, and the dynamics of novels, plays, short stories, and creative nonfiction.

Environmental Geology

Students in earth, environmental, and planetary sciences obtain a solid background in basic science and mathematics as well as intensive training in the major. In addition, because of the wide variety of ways in which geologic knowledge can be applied, all students are encouraged to take electives in subjects appropriate to their personal objectives, which may range from the engineering applications of geology to the socioeconomic and legal systems bearing on environmental issues.

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary program that introduces students to the societal determinants and implications of environmental problems. The program emphasizes the moral, cultural, and political dimensions of environmental problems and solutions as well as scientific understanding of the environment, bringing to bear the issues and methods of the humanities and social sciences as well as those of the sciences and the professions.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences offers a Master of Science Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics that can be completed intensively in 11 months or at a slower pace over 1.5 to 2 years. The program was designed after extensive interviews with potential employers to give graduates an edge in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics – Mission Statement The Doctoral Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics within the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences (PQHS) aims to prepare students for meaningful, lifelong careers in academia, healthcare, industry, and beyond—all in service of improving human health.

Experimental Biotechnology

The Graduate Certificate in Experimental Biotechnology prepares students for employment in academia or industries such as health care, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. It provides hands-on experience and technical skills in biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology and can be completed in one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Finance

The Master of Finance program prepares students to make immediate, skilled contributions in the dynamic world of finance with a curriculum grounded in both theory and practice. Students engage in case studies, corporate-sponsored projects, industry presentations, and site visits.

Finance

As a finance major, you will add to the core foundation provided by the BSM in Finance with the necessary knowledge to be prepared for careers in banking, financial management, consulting and other fields. The finance major provides advanced skills and knowledge for financial analysis and decision making, including: • Understanding of global financial markets and valuation • Theory and practice of financial modeling • Advanced quantitative skills and application of financial analytics.

Financial Integrity

The Master of Arts in Financial Integrity provides a comprehensive and practical education in all aspects of preventing illicit international financial flows, including anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism, and targeted sanctions law, policy, compliance and risk management. The program consists of required courses and a required capstone research project.

French

The MA program in French is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in French and Francophone literatures and cultures and to further develop their knowledge of the French language. Students take advanced literature courses grounded in literary and artistic moveme nts, critical theories, and the contexts of production.

French

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, French, German, Japanese Studies, and Spanish. In addition, the department offers minors in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. All courses in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures are taught primarily in the target language, unless the course is cross-listed with the World Literature Program or other interdisciplinary programs.

French and Francophone Studies

Designed to develop cross-cultural awareness and to foster international understanding, the French and Francophone Studies (FFS) Program adds an exciting dimension to the traditional liberal arts curriculum. The French and Francophone Studies major differs from the French major in two respects: its interdisciplinary nature and its greater flexibility in accommodating students' areas of interest.

General Engineering

The primary purpose of the General Engineering major is to serve the needs of students who have multiple areas of interest in technical fields or who do not wish to pursue pure engineering careers but are looking to expand their technological background to include non-technical pursuits, such as, for example, in business, psychology, history, or art.

Genetic Counseling

The Genetic Counseling Training Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). Acquisition and mastery of clinical competencies are reflected in the program's didactic coursework, clinical rotations, research process, and supplementary experiences. The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills to function as competent and empathetic genetic counselors in a wide range of settings and roles.

Genetics

The PhD program in Genetics is offered by the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences. Admission is obtained through the integrated Biomedical Sciences Training Program, by direct admission to the department, or via the Medical Scientist Training Program. First-year activities include coursework, rotations in at least three laboratories, and participation in seminars, journal clubs and research meetings.

Geological Sciences

The Master of Science in Geological Sciences program, offered by the Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Department, is flexible so as to meet the needs of the individual student.

Geological Sciences

The PhD in Geological Sciences program is flexible so as to meet the needs of the individual student. General areas of study include benthic ecology, biostratigraphy and paleontology, environmental and urban geology, geomorphology, limnology, paleoclimatology, petrology, sedimentary geochemistry, sedimentation and stratigraphy, stable isotope studies, meteoritics, planetary materials, geodynamics of planetary interiors, and planetary geology.

Geological Sciences (BA)

Students in earth, environmental, and planetary sciences obtain a solid background in basic science and mathematics as well as intensive training in the major. In addition, because of the wide variety of ways in which geologic knowledge can be applied, all students are encouraged to take electives in subjects appropriate to their personal objectives, which may range from the engineering applications of geology to the socioeconomic and legal systems bearing on environmental issues.

Geological Sciences (BS)

Students in earth, environmental, and planetary sciences obtain a solid background in basic science and mathematics as well as intensive training in the major. In addition, because of the wide variety of ways in which geologic knowledge can be applied, all students are encouraged to take electives in subjects appropriate to their personal objectives, which may range from the engineering applications of geology to the socioeconomic and legal systems bearing on environmental issues.

German

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, French, German, Japanese Studies, and Spanish. In addition, the department offers minors in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. All courses in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures are taught primarily in the target language, unless the course is cross-listed with the World Literature Program or other interdisciplinary programs.

Gerontological Studies

The Gerontological Studies Program is a multidisciplinary program designed to integrate research and theory about age, aging, and human development over the life course. Rapidly occurring social change is compelling social scientists, policymakers, human service professionals, and others to focus on aging as both an individual and global force.

Gerontology

The University Center on Aging and Health sponsors a certificate program in gerontology for graduate and professional students and for those who already hold graduate degrees. A student must be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program, or be a special non-degree student with at least a master's degree, and take 9 credit hours of course work.

Global Health

The Certificate in Global Health is awarded in recognition of a student's interest and preparation for continued involvement and a potential career in global health. It provides essential public health training with faculty mentorship and opportunities for career guidance and community internships.

Health Informatics

Students who want to explore biomedical and health informatics before committing to a master's program can take a series of four or five courses providing an overview and grounding in the fundamentals with practical applications in research, clinical care and population health. All courses are transferable to the master's program.

Historical Performance Practice

This program in early music (up to 1850) combines advanced study in performance, music history, and performance practices. Students should expect to spend two years in full-time study. Learn more about the Historical Performance Practice Program.

Historical Performance Practice

This program in early music (up to 1850) combines advanced study in performance, music history, and performance practices. Students should expect to spend four years in full-time study in Cleveland. Learn more about the Historical Performance Practice Program.

History

Applicants for graduate degrees in history must submit transcripts from all previous undergraduate, graduate, and professional study; scores on the GRE or a comparable standardized test; three letters of recommendation; application essays; and a writing sample.

History

Applicants for graduate degrees in history must submit transcripts from all previous undergraduate, graduate, and professional study; scores on the GRE or a comparable standardized test; three letters of recommendation; application essays; and a writing sample.

History

The CWRU history curriculum allows students to explore the human past, and its influence on the present, offering courses that cover nearly every era and region of the world.

History and Philosophy of Science

The Department of Philosophy and the Department of History together offer an undergraduate major in the history and philosophy of science. The purpose of the major is to develop a humanistic understanding of the nature and development of science through the combined use of philosophical and historical methods. The major provides a foundation for graduate study in a range of academic disciplines and for careers in such areas as business, medicine, law, public policy, and science journalism.

History/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Humanity and Technology

The Humanity and Technology major is the centerpiece of the Experimental Humanities Program, a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary program that facilitates the mutually transformative integration of humanities (including arts) fields with STEM fields through new and emerging technological tools and methods.

International Studies

By completing a major in international studies, students develop expertise in a region of the world, including one of its languages, and in a transnational topic. They also become familiar with a variety of international issues and frameworks. They use this expertise and knowledge to understand and analyze the dynamics and complexity of the human world.

Interschool Quantitative Biosciences

The Interschool Quantitative Biosciences Program brings together quantitative bioscientists from across Case Western Reserve University to collaborate in research and education. The certificate requires 15 credit hours of required coursework and attendance at research seminars, completed over the duration of three years.

Japanese Studies

Today's students find themselves in a world of increasingly multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and multicultural contexts. Through a long history of receiving, reworking, and incorporating influences from nearby cultural centers on the Asian mainland, from surrounding Pacific islands, and from the world beyond (including Europe and the Americas), Japan has developed a tradition of multiculturalism-a tradition that is best understood through interdisciplinary study.

Law

The Doctor of Juridical Science offers advanced academic study of law for students who hold a JD or an equivalent professional law degree from a country outside the USA. The highly individualized program trains graduates for positions of leadership in academia, research or policy making, and culminates in a doctoral dissertation.

Law

The Juris Doctor degree requires successful completion of 88 credit hours, of which 44 hours are in specified required courses, at least 12 credit hours of experiential learning experiences including a capstone, and at least 34 credit hours of electives. JD students have the option to earn a curricular concentration by focusing course selections within a particular area of legal study.

Law (LLM)

The School of Law offers a variety of Master of Laws programs providing advanced study for those who have earned a prior law degree in the USA or abroad. Programs of study can be tailored to explore a new area of expertise or to provide general and targeted exploration of U.S. laws and policies.

Law/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Law (ML)

The Master of Laws (ML) degree is designed for U.S. or foreign-trained undergraduate or graduate students who do not have an initial law degree and are seeking U.S. legal training but not a full JD. Students develop an individualized plan of study and may earn an optional curricular concentration.

Leadership and Organizational Change

The Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Change (MSLOC) is the premier graduate program for change management and leadership development. It is offered by the world-renowned Organizational Behavior Department at the Weatherhead School of Management.

Leadership Excel and Achievement Program (LEAP)

Leadership Excel and Achievement Program (LEAP) is a program designed to optimize the Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) workforce by engaging a wider student pool. LEAP is ideal for students previously rejected from an accredited CRNA doctoral program or who want to become more competitive applicants. The curriculum focuses on three targeted areas: science, scholarship and testing, and mentorship and professional socialization.

Macromolecular Science

Courses leading to the Master of Science (MS) degree in Macromolecular Science are offered within the Case School of Engineering. They are designed to increase the student's knowledge of macromolecular science and of their own basic area of scientific interest, with applicationto specific polymer research problems.

Macromolecular Science

Courses leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in macromolecular science are offered within the Case School of Engineering. They are designed to increase the student's knowledge of macromolecular science and of their own basic area of scientific inter est, with application to specific polymer research problems.

Management

A PhD in Management offers students the opportunity to develop theory- driven scholarship that is grounded in practice and explores various dimensions of value creation and to prepare for a career as a faculty member.Candidates may specialize in one of three areas: •Accountancy For more information, visit our website or contact the associate director, at 216.368.4141.

Marketing

As a marketing major, you will develop the knowledge to be prepared for careers in market research, brand management, business development, consulting and other fields. Coursework is organized around the themes of analytics, customer relationships and interactive marketing.

Materials Science and Engineering

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a program leading to the Master of Science degree. The MS degree can be obtained through three different tracks, addressing specific needs of different groups of graduate students. Each track prepares students for an advanced professional career by profoundly deepening their understanding and knowledge of materials science and engineering beyond the basics.

Materials Science and Engineering

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The Doctor of Philosophy is one of the highest academic degrees conferred by Case Western Reserve University. The underlying PhD program combines acquiring breadth of knowledge and understanding with building in-depth knowledge and skills in a chosen cutting-edge field of active materials research.

Materials Science and Engineering

The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with a major in Materials Science and Engineering includes the "Engineering Core" - basic courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering along with breadth electives - and the CWRU General Education requirements. To these are added courses in engineering materials, which also allow students to choose one of several areas of concentration within the major. A minimum of 128 credit hours is required.

Maternal and Child Nutrition

This transcriptable certificate requires 15 credit hours of course work, which can be counted toward an MS degree in nutrition, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0. No transfer courses or work experience may be accepted in lieu of credit courses.

Mathematics

A student must satisfy all of the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies as well as the more specific requirements of the department to earn a master's degree. Each graduate student is assigned an academic advisor upon matriculation.

Mathematics

A student must satisfy all of the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies as well as the more specific requirements of the department to earn a doctoral degree. Each graduate student is assigned an initial academic advisor upon matriculation.

Mathematics and Physics

In contrast to the BS in applied mathematics or the BS in physics with a mathematical physics concentration, this degree provides a synergistic, coherent, and parallel education in mathematics and physics. To a close approximation, the challenging coursework combines the mathematics and physics cores, with the Physics Laboratory cluster replaced by a single, fourth-year laboratory semester.

Mathematics (BA)

All undergraduate degrees in the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics are based on a four-course sequence in calculus and differential equations. The mathematics and applied mathematics degrees each require further mathematics courses in analysis and algebra. The statistics degrees each require a further statistics core.

Mathematics (BS)

All undergraduate degrees in the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics are based on a four-course sequence in calculus and differential equations. The mathematics and applied mathematics degrees each require further mathematics courses in analysis and algebra. The statistics degrees each require a further statistics core.

Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering

Students wishing to pursue a Mechanical Engineering PhD must successfully pass the doctoral qualifying examination. Qualifying exams (QE) are offered in the spring and fall semesters for each of the resea rch concentration areas listed below and they originate from the three required courses for each concentration area.

Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program with a major in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering also offers a double major in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Medical Physiology

The Master of Science Program in Medical Physiology is designed for students with at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited instit ution who wish to move on to professional programs in health care fields including but not limited to medical school, dental school, physician assistant, occupational and physical therapy, anesthesia assistant, optometry, and podiatry programs.

Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)/Medicine

A combined MD/PhD program in biomedical sciences, the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is available for students desiring research careers in medicine and related biosciences. The program takes seven to eight years to complete and includes stipend and full tuition support; candidates must meet prerequisites for admission to both the School of Medicine and the School of Graduate Studies.

Medicine (Lerner College Program)

The Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine program is one of three programs through which applicants can obtain a medical degree at Case Western Reserve University. The five-year curriculum emphasizes research and prepares physician investigators.

Medicine/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Medicine (WR2/University Program)

The WR2 curriculum at the School of Medicine is continuously updated to reflect the latest in educational principles, practices and knowledge. The Western Reserve2 Curriculum emphasizes a learner-centered approach, self-directed learning, and dynamic small group sessions that encourage scientific inquiry.

Military Ethics

Military ethics is a broadly interdisciplinary study, incorporatingc oncerns about the conduct of war, decisions on how and when to engage in military operations, and issues relating to the moral psychology and care of those who serve and of veterans of military service.

Military Ethics/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Molecular and Cellular Biology of Disease

Offered by the Department of Pathology, this master's program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and a GPA of 3.0 or better. Applicants are screened by the Pathology Department Admissions Committee, and students may follow a thesis (Plan A) or coursework pathway.

Molecular and Cellular Biology of Disease/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Students entering through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program begin the first of three research rotations during the summer and participate in the Core Curriculum in Cell and Molecular Biology. Advanced students with strong backgrounds may be exempted from part of the core curriculum and enroll in advanced courses.

Molecular Medicine

into the Molecular Medicine PhD program is obtained through application directly to the program. Graduate students complete didactic coursework, independent research, and other doctoral requirements to earn the PhD. First-year students complete two to four laboratory rotations among the laboratories of training faculty and are exposed to trainer research projects during the Frontiers of Molecular Medicine seminars.

Molecular Virology

The Molecular Virology PhD program trains students through research rotations and the Core Curriculum in Cell and Molecular Biology, followed by dissertation research. Students may enter through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program.

Music

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in music is a flexible and rigorous program for students who wish to develop their musical abilities while engaging in a broad liberal arts education. Offered through the College of Arts and Sciences as part of the Joint Music Program with the Cleveland Institute of Music, this degree combines conservatory-level training with opportunities for interdisciplinary exploration.

Music Education

The Department of Music offers two distinct graduate pathways for individuals seeking to advance their careers in music education. Master of Arts (MA) in Music Education For individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in music education and a teaching license, and who have at least one year of classroom experience.

Music Education

The PhD in music education is an advanced academic degree designed 294 Music Education, PhD for individuals who wish to pursue careers in higher education, research, or leadership in the field of music education. This program is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact on the field through teaching, leadership, and scholarly contributions.

Music Education

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Music Education is a professional degree designed for students passionate about teaching music in K-12 schools. This fully accredited program offers a rigorous and sequential curriculum integrating academic instruction, critical thinking, and extensive hands-on teaching experiences. Students develop comprehensive skills in music theory, composition, general musicianship, music history, arranging and orchestrating, improvisation, conducting, and performance.

Music History

Students who wish to pursue graduate study in music history should apply directly to the PhD program in musicology.

Musicology

The PhD program in musicology at Case Western Reserve University offers rigorous academic study and advanced research training, preparing students for leadership in music scholarship and higher education. In close collaboration with a faculty advisor, each student designs a customized program of study aligned with their research interests and career goals.

Natural Sciences

The Natural Sciences Program offers an interdepartmental major that leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. It is intended to serve students who wish to acquire a broad background in the natural sciences while pursuing a separate major in the humanities, the social sciences, or the arts.

Neuroscience

Neuroscience is the study of the structure and function of the nervous system at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels, and of how the nervous system controls cognition, emotions, and behavior. The BS program in neuroscience provides both breadth and depth of understanding of these topics, and equips students to pursue multiple career paths.

Neurosciences

The Neurosciences graduate program has a strong emphasis on cellular and molecular mechanisms that mediate the function and development of the nervous system. Students complete rotations in at least three laboratories, select a research advisor, and complete core and elective coursework including responsible conduct of research.

Nonprofit Management

This certificate is offered as a credential requiring 15 credit hours. The certificate may be done concurrently with the MSW degree or may be taken as a stand-alone credential.

Nonprofit Organizations

The Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) degree program prepares students interested in the nonprofit sector for management and leadership positions, by building their skills, competencies, knowledge and capacity. The MNO degree has eight competencies: 1.

Nonprofit Organizations/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Nursing

The PhD program is a post baccalaureate degree program designed to prepare scientists who initiate and conduct research relevant to nur sing. Expertise in clinical nursing and competence in research are required to prepare scholars to disseminate knowledge and build programs of research.

Nursing

The BSN program emphasizes person-centered care while collaborating with members of interprofessional healthcare teams and a commitment of service to our community. Our students begin clinical experience in the first semester of their first year and complete their program with a 280-hour clinical preceptorship during senior year. Students graduate with over 1000 hours of clinical experience, which exceeds that of most nursing programs.

Nursing (MN)

The Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Program is a full time, graduate- level program designed for students with a baccalaureate degree (BA or BS) in a non-nursing field. The MN program offers a rigorous, accelerated inter-professional education with on-campus classes in our new Health Education Campus.

Nursing (MSN)

MSN-prepared nurses are advanced practice registered nurses that deliver evidence-based care through a variety of specialties. T he MSN program at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing offers several different MSN fields of study, including nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery and nurse leadership.

Nursing Post-Graduate Certification

Post-graduate certificates can be provided for most MSN majors and are crafted according to individual needs and background education. Fields of study mirror the majors offered in the Master of Science in Nursing program.

Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) is an innovative academic program designed to prepare nurses for leadership positions in advanced nursing practice roles. The Post-Master's DNP program is flexible in meeting the needs of distance education students, with an executive format and cohort model that has partnerships with institutions around the country.

Nursing/Public Health

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Nutrition

The Master of Science in Nutrition can be completed in one to two years depending on course load; an undergraduate degree in nutrition in not necessary. The program may be completed full- or part-time, and offers flexibility in designing a course of study based on academic and career goals.

Nutrition

The PhD degree in Nutrition is awarded for study and research in nutrition, with areas of concentration in nutritional biochemistry and metabolism and molecular nutrition. Admission is obtained through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program, by direct admission to the department, or via the Medical Scientist Training Program.

Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism (BA)

Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism is the study of nutrients and their metabolic functions. This degree program also prepares students for graduate studies in nutrition or metabolic research or for further training for careers in medicine, dentistry, and other allied health professions. The BA in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism is easily combined with majors such as Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, Biology or Communication Sciences.

Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism (BS)

Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism is the study of nutrients and their metabolic functions. This degree program also prepares students for graduate studies in nutrition or metabolic research or for further training for careers in medicine, dentistry, and other allied health professions. The BS in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism is easily combined with majors such as Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, Biology or Communication Sciences.

Nutrition (BA)

The undergraduate degree in nutrition is appropriate for students who wish to: 1. pursue graduate programs in nutritional biochemistry, dietetics, public health and community nutrition or other biomedical sciences 2. enter professional schools of dentistry, medicine, physical therapy, or pharmacy.

Nutrition (BS)

The undergraduate degree in nutrition is appropriate for students who wish to: 1. pursue graduate programs in nutritional biochemistry, dietetics, public health and community nutrition or other biomedical sciences 2. enter professional schools of dentistry, medicine, physical therapy, or pharmacy.

Nutrition for Health Care Professionals

This transcriptable certificate requires 15 credit hours of coursework, which can be counted toward a Master of Science in Nutrition, and a GPA of 3.0 for successful completion. Students may complete either this certificate or the Certificate in Maternal and Child Nutrition, but not both.

Nutrition/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Nutrition/Public Health

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The MSD program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a four year integrated experience that prepares the resident to practice independently in the field. A master's level thesis is required, and the resident trains in the full scope of the specialty, including general anesthesia.

Oral Medicine

The MSD program in oral medicine is graduate level training in the specialty, including significant clinical experience in oral medicine, orofacial pain, oral management of sleep breathing disorders, and oral and maxillofacial radiology. Successful completion requires a minimum of 24 months and 48 academic credit units.

Organizational Behavior

Weatherhead School of Management's PhD in Organizational Behavior was the first of its kind. Graduating our first PhD students in 1964, our department set the standard for universities worldwide. United by a passion for generating new knowledge of enduring consequence through scholarly research, inquiry and writing, as well as deeply reflect ive practice, doctoral students study in a department consistently ranked among the best in the world.

Origins Sciences

The Origins Sciences Program offers the Bachelor of Arts degree. The major provides a rigorous course of study with great flexibility in the choice of specific topics and courses. Students play a creative role in designing their own individual educational plans within the major.

Orthodontics

The graduate program in orthodontics is a Master of Science in Dentistry and certificate program dedicated to advancing the art and science of orthodontics through research, teaching, and service. Clinical training over 30 months encompasses fixed appliances and clear aligners, early and adult treatment, craniofacial anomalies, and orthognathic surgery.

Patent Practice

The Master of Arts in Patent Practice prepares students for careers as patent agents and is a viable alternative for students who want to pursue patent practice without taking the full three-year JD. Students must be eligible to sit for the patent bar exam, which requires an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a physical or biological science.

Pathology

PhD training in the Pathology Graduate Program occurs in three tracks that share a common core curriculum but provide additional track-specific curricular offerings, including the Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease Training Program. This structure addresses the specific needs of different pathology-related areas of research training.

Pediatric Dentistry

The graduate program in pediatric dentistry is a Master of Science in Dentistry and/or certificate program based at the School of Dental Medicine and Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. The two-year postdoctoral residency follows the Guidelines for Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry and qualifies the resident for examination by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Periodontics

The graduate program in periodontics is a thirty-six month continuous course of study leading to both a certificate in Periodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry degree. The program trains expert clinicians in the specialty and prepares individuals for academic research-teaching careers; completion and defense of a research thesis is required.

Pharmacology

Although training efforts by the Department of Pharmacology are primarily directed toward the award of the PhD degree, training for the MS degree is also offered in a variety of contexts. For example, re search assistants in the Department who seek educational advancement maypursue the MS degree via Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (coursework only).

Pharmacology

Students seeking a PhD in Pharmacology are admitted through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program, which provides an introduction to related training areas within the biomedical field during the first year. Admission may alternatively be through the Medical Scientist Training Program.

Pharmacology/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy offers an undergraduate major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Its course offerings are designed not only to provide knowledge and skills required for students whose main interest is in philosophy, but also to educate students in general about the intellectual issues that a reflective person is likely to encounter in various life contexts.

Physician Assistant Studies

The CWRU PA Program is designed to train well-rounded generalist PAs built on the cornerstones of clinical mastery, professionalism, leadership and community engagement. Our goal is to challenge students so that they affect positive change through treating disease, promoting health, and understanding the social and behavioral context of illness.

Physics

The graduate student in physics has two primary responsibilities: to broaden and deepen their own understanding of physics, and to contribute in a significant way to the progress of physics as a resea rch discipline. Neither of these efforts can be completely separated from the other.

Physics

The graduate student in physics has two primary responsibilities: to broaden and deepen their own understanding of physics, and to contribute in a significant way to the progress of physics as a resea rch discipline. Neither of these efforts can be completely separated from the other.

Physics (BA)

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts degree in physics is to provide an education in fundamental areas of physics, including classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermal physics/ statistical mechanics, and laboratory, data analysis, and computational skills, while offering maximum flexibility to pursue other interests. Compared to the BS degree, there are 27 fewer required credit hours of physics courses, including 3 fewer advanced laboratory courses.

Physics (BS)

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in physics degree program is to develop professional physicists by providing majors a comprehensive undergraduate education in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermal physics/statistical mechanics, and laboratory, data analysis and computational skills. Majors learn how to communicate professionally and reason quantitatively and ethically.

Physiology

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics encourages research staff members to expand their critical research knowledge and skills by enrolling in our Master of Science in Physiology program. This Tech Master's Program is specifically designed for staff working full time.

Physiology and Biophysics

Students are admitted to this PhD program through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program (BSTP) or the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). Biomedical Sciences Training Program (BSTP) The BSTP offers a common entry point to most of the School of Medicine's biomedical PhD programs.

Political Science

Applicants to the Master of Arts in political science program are required to submit their undergraduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation from former instructors. The admission requirements also include GRE results with minimum scores of 153 on the Verbal section, 144 on the Quantitative section, and 4.5 on the Analytical section.

Political Science

The Department of Political Science offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree 324 Public Policy, Minor in political science.

Political Science

The Department of Political Science offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. Upon declaring the major, students are assigned to a faculty advisor who assists them in selecting courses and considering their path after graduation. The department encourages students to develop broad substantive knowledge and methodological skills, and to take courses from across the three major subfields of comparative politics, international relations, and U.S.

Political Science/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Polymer Science and Engineering

In 1970, the department introduced a program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with a major in Polymer Science and Engineering, which is designed to prepare the student both for employment in polymer-based industry and for graduate education in polymer science.

Pre-Architecture

The Pre-Architecture Program introduces the student to the forms, history, and functions of architecture as well as to the studio skills relevant to its practice. The program is designed to provide a background for undergraduate students who plan to continue architectural studies at the graduate level, as well as for those interested in the study of architecture as part of a liberal or technical education.

Psychology

The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a full-time program leading to a Master of Arts in psychology. This applied program provides students with the skills and practical experience they need to work in early intervention with children aged 0 to 5, and thus prepares these students to qualify for an Early Intervention Services Certificate (Developmental Specialist) through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Psychology

There are two psychology PhD programs housed in Case Western Reserve's Department of Psychological Sciences. The first, the Clini cal Psychology PhD program, is an American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited clinical psychology program emphasizing the scientist- practitioner model as articulated at the Boulder Conference.

Psychology

An undergraduate major in psychology provides preparation for graduate training in psychology, medicine, social work, allied health professions, education, business, computer science, or law. It also directly prepares students for careers that require knowledge and understanding of behavior, research design, and the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Public Health

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides public health practitioners and professionals with graduate-level training through 15 credit hours of coursework in the CWRU MPH Program. Formal training includes epidemiology, statistics, health behavior, health policy and management.

Public Health

The Master of Public Health degree prepares students to address the broad mission of public health, defined as enhancing health in human populations through organized community effort, utilizing education, research and community service. Graduates identify and assess the health needs of different populations and plan, implement and evaluate programs to meet those needs.

Public Health/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Public Health/Medicine

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Public Health Nutrition

The primary goal of this program is to prepare students for employment in public health or community agencies where you will work to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic disease and advance the nutritional health of our population. Coursework includes training in public health theory, program development and evaluation, nutritional epidemiology, human nutrition and life cycle specific nutritional needs and concerns.

Public Health/Social Work

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Publicly Engaged Humanities

The Department of History offers a graduate certificate program in publicly engaged humanities for matriculated graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Broadly defined, publicly engaged humanities work to engage diverse publics in the creation of knowledge by making topics such as art history, history, literary history, phil osophy, film, and theater accessible, understandable, and relevant to people's lived experience.

Readiness Instruction for Biomedical Education (PRIME)

PRIME is a post-baccalaureate certificate (non-degree) program for students who need additional preparation to have a competitive application for MD or DO programs. It is designed for career changers who have not yet completed all their pre-med requirements and academic enhancers who need to improve their undergraduate GPA and foundation in key pre-med content.

Regenerative Medicine and Entrepreneurship

The RGME program is the first two-year master's level program in Ohio focused on regenerative medicine and entrepreneurship. Students have access to clinical and research facilities and biotechnology companies within the network of the National Center for Regenerative Medicine, with core courses in stem-cell biology, biomaterial engineering, medical product development, federal regulations and bioethics.

Religious Studies

The department offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Arts in Religious Studies. This two-year program is designed to give students from a variety of backgrounds a solid foundation in method and theory in the contemporary study of religion.

Religious Studies

The study of religion at Case Western Reserve University is multicultural, nonsectarian and interdisciplinary. By drawing on such disciplines as anthropology, history, philosophy, psychology, and textual studies, it helps us understand the character and role of religion and religions in human life. In addition, students have the opportunity to explore various important religious traditions-Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, for example-in greater depth.

Social Welfare

Founded in 1952 as one of the first doctoral programs in social welfare i n America, the PhD program is a research training program in social work/ social welfare. Doctoral students have the opportunity to engage with world-renowned faculty conducting cutting-edge research.

Social Work

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares students for advanced social work practice in a variety of settings. The master's curriculum is designed to address the wide range of skills and functions required of a professional social worker.

Social Work/Law

Dual degree program allowing students to earn both credentials in less time than pursuing each separately; students must apply to and be admitted by both programs.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology does not typically accept students into the MA program.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers graduate training leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. The doctoral program includes four areas of concentration: Sociology of Age and the Life Course, Medical Sociology, Social Inequality, and Research Methods.

Sociology

Sociology is a dynamic and exciting discipline with opportunities for a variety of career pathways. A major in sociology provides a strong background for students considering careers in health and social service professions, criminal and juvenile justice agencies, social research, public administration and program development, journalism, market research, social work, communications, teaching, or business.

Spanish

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, French, German, Japanese Studies, and Spanish. In addition, the department offers minors in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. All courses in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures are taught primarily in the target language, unless the course is cross-listed with the World Literature Program or other interdisciplinary programs.

Statistics

A student must satisfy all of the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies as well as the more specific requirements of the department to earn a master's degree. Each graduate student is assigned an academic advisor upon matriculation.

Statistics

A student must satisfy all of the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies as well as the more specific requirements of the department to earn a doctoral degree. Each graduate student is assigned an initial academic advisor upon matriculation.

Statistics (BA)

All undergraduate degrees in the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics are based on a four-course sequence in calculus and differential equations. The mathematics and applied mathematics degrees each require further mathematics courses in analysis and algebra. The statistics degrees each require a further statistics core.

Statistics (BS)

All undergraduate degrees in the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics are based on a four-course sequence in calculus and differential equations. The mathematics and applied mathematics degrees each require further mathematics courses in analysis and algebra. The statistics degrees each require a further statistics core.

Supply Chain Management

The Master of Supply Chain Management program is designed for individuals with quantitative training who seek to obtain a position in supply chain management or a management position in manufacturing, healthcare, service or consulting firms that are part of sophisticated national or global supply chains.

Systems and Control Engineering

Graduate students shall be admitted to one of three MS degree tracks (thesis-focused, project-focused, course-focused) upon recommendation of the faculty of the Department. Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in a field of engineering, mathematical or physical sciences, and fluency in written and spoken English.

Systems and Control Engineering

Requirements for admission include a strong record of scholarship in a completed bachelor's degree program in a field of engineering, mathematical or physical sciences, and fluency in written and spoken English.

Systems Biology

Systems biology is a rapidly emerging area of research activity at the interface of mathematics, computer science, and the biological sciences. Many modern areas of biology research (e.g., biochemical, neural, behavioral, and ecosystem networks) require the mastery of advanced quantitative and computational skills. The Systems Biology, BS degree program is intended to provide the quantitative and multidisciplinary understanding that is necessary for work in these areas.

Systems Biology and Bioinformatics

Do you want to convert big data into understandable models that just might change the world? With a graduate degree in systems biology and bioinformatics, you can combine your love of math, statistics, computers and biology to develop computational models with which to provide new insight and understanding of big data, leading to big discoveries in both laboratory and clinical settings.

Systems Biology and Bioinformatics

Do you want to convert big data into understandable models that just might change the world? With a graduate degree in systems biology and bioinformatics, you can combine your love of math, statistics, computers, biology, and medicine to develop computational models with which to provide new insight and understanding of big data, leading to big discoveries in both laboratory and clinical settings.

Teacher Education

Students at Case Western Reserve University can pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education, leading to an Ohio teaching license. A unique feature of this program is that it is offered in cooperation with a University Circle Institution-the Cleveland Institute of Music. Students admitted prior to Fall 2024 can pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Teacher Education as a second major while fulfilling the requirements for their primary major.

Theater Arts

The Bachelor of Arts program in theater offers a broad liberal arts education in the art and humanity of theater, with the opportunity to pursue concentrations in acting, design/technical, directing, dramatic writing, and general theater studies. Theater education provides much-sought-after knowledge and skills such as creative problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration.

Theater Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in theater is one of two graduate-level theater programs offered by the Department of Theater. At its core, the MA is a scholarly degree which provides a broad educational framework in the history and literature of theater, but with the opportunity to specialize in an artistic or scholarly area of the student's choice.

Theater Arts (MFA)

In 1996, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Play House joined forces to create a Master of Fine Arts program in Theater Arts. The MFA is a terminal professional degree, and candidacy for the program requires an undergraduate degree, some theatrical experience, or demonstrable potential for work at the graduate level.

Translational Pharmaceutical Science

This program prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, with full-time students completing the 30 credit hour master's degree in two years or less. Core courses provide foundational knowledge about the translation of pharmaceuticals from bench to bedside, including pharmaceutical science principles, drug development and discovery, and clinical trials.

Trauma-Informed Practice

The Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice allows for focused and integrated training in evidence-based models designed to address differential responses to trauma alongside the course and fieldwork necessary for a student's chosen concentration and specialization areas.

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The goal of the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program is to educate students in interdisciplinary approaches to feminist and queer theories of gender, sexuality, culture, and society. Students are exposed to a variety of forms of critical thinking in relation to: 1. the social construction of knowledge and philosophy.

World Literature

The study of world literature, traditionally called comparative literature, involves a global approach to the art of literature in all its forms. "Literature" is a unique way of using language that seeks to express human wants and needs through poetic techniques, whether in prose, poetry, drama, or song. Cultures have always turned to literature-whether in oral or written form-to express basic values, concerns, despairs, dreams, and hopes.