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Accounting Information Systems

The accounting information systems major combines accounting coursework with information systems study within the information, technology, and operations area of the Gabelli School. Students may declare a double major in finance, marketing, or global business, along with a concentration in any area.

Accounting - Public Accountancy (CPA-150 track)

The Public Accountancy program is a five-year, 150-credit undergraduate major that meets the educational requirements New York State sets for individuals who want to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and earn licensure. Public accountancy majors cannot declare a double major but may declare one or two concentrations in any area.

Accounting - Public Accounting

The 120-credit public accounting major provides a full accounting education within the four-year Gabelli School curriculum; as a stand-alone degree it does not meet the 150-credit educational requirement for CPA licensure. Public accounting majors may declare a double major in finance, information systems, marketing, or global business.

Administration and Supervision (Church and Faith-Based School Leadership)

The Division of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree designed for church and religious school leaders. The primary focus of the program is the preparation and development of researchers, professors, leaders, and key administrators in church-based and faith-based educational institutions, colleges, school systems, and schools.

Administration and Supervision for Catholic/Faith-Based Educational Leadership

The master's degree is crafted specifically through the lens of Catholic identity, mission, and culture and has both New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification and non-certification tracks. The program is designed for current and aspiring administrators and supervisors in nonpublic schools and school districts.

Adolescence Biology

This clinically-rich master's degree program in adolescence biology prepares candidates to teach biology as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. Graduates of the program qualify and are endorsed for New York state certification in Biology 7-12.

Adolescence Biology (Transitional B)

This clinically rich master's degree program prepares candidates to teach biology as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. The Transitional B program is an alternative teacher certification program; the New York State Transitional B Certificate permits eligible candidates to be employed as a classroom teacher in a New York State public school while completing a master's degree.

Adolescence Chemistry

This clinically-rich master's degree program in adolescence chemistry prepares candidates to teach chemistry as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. Graduates of the program qualify and are endorsed for New York state teaching certification in Chemistry 7-12.

Adolescence Chemistry (Transitional B)

This clinically rich master's degree program prepares candidates to teach chemistry as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. The Transitional B program is an alternative teacher certification program that permits eligible candidates to be employed as a classroom teacher in a New York State public school while completing a master's degree.

Adolescence Earth Science

This clinically-rich master's degree program in adolescence earth science education prepares candidates to teach earth science as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. Graduates of the program qualify and are endorsed for New York state certification as teacher of Earth Science 7-12.

Adolescence Earth Science (Transitional B)

This clinically rich master's degree program prepares candidates to teach Earth science as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. The Transitional B program is an alternative teacher certification program that permits eligible candidates to be employed as a classroom teacher in a New York State public school while completing a master's degree.

Adolescence English Language Arts

This clinically-rich master's degree program prepares candidates to teach English as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. Graduates of the program qualify and are endorsed for New York state certification in English 7-12.

Adolescence Mathematics

This clinically-rich master's degree program in adolescence mathematics prepares candidates to teach mathematics as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. Graduates of the program qualify and are endorsed for New York state certification in Mathematics 7-12.

Adolescence Mathematics (Transitional B)

This clinically rich master's degree program prepares candidates to teach mathematics as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. The Transitional B program is an alternative teacher certification program that permits eligible candidates to be employed as a classroom teacher in a New York State public school while completing a master's degree.

Adolescence Physics

This clinically-rich master's degree program in adolescence physics prepares candidates to teach physics as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. Graduates of the program qualify and are endorsed for New York state certification in Physics 7-12.

Adolescence Physics (Transitional B)

This clinically rich master's degree program prepares candidates to teach physics as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. The Transitional B program is an alternative teacher certification program that permits eligible candidates to be employed as a classroom teacher in a New York State public school while completing a master's degree.

Adolescence Social Studies

This clinically rich master's degree program in adolescence social studies prepares candidates to teach social studies as a content-area subject in grades 7 through 12. Graduates of the program qualify and are endorsed for New York state certification as Teacher of Social Studies 7-12.

Adolescence Special Education

This clinically-rich master's degree program in adolescence special education prepares teachers for support roles in special education such as consultant teacher, resource room service providers, and integrated co-teachers. The coursework and field experiences develop competencies in understanding principles and policies of special education, and proficiency in assessing and providing evidenced-based intervention and instruction for culturally diverse adolescents.

Adolescence Special Education (Transitional B)

This clinically-rich master's degree program in adolescence special education prepares teachers for support roles in special education such as consultant teacher, resource room service providers, and integrated co-teachers. The Transitional B program is an alternative teacher certification program leading to New York state certification in Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist.

African and African American Studies

The major prepares students to become global citizens, scholars, and socially-minded thinkers sensitive to the demands of an increasingly diverse America and the world. Students who major in African and African American studies must complete a minimum of nine one-semester courses offered by the department at the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses.

American Catholic Studies

The certificate in American Catholic studies is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, and the Gabelli School of Business. Students who complete the program have American Catholic Studies: An Honors Certificate at Fordham noted on their official transcripts.

American Studies

American studies is the interdisciplinary study of the United States. Majors and minors analyze American history and experience through a variety of disciplines in order to gain insight into the multiplicity of cultures, ideas, and institutions that make up the nation.

Anthropology

Anthropology encompasses the development of culture and society in its many variations among ancient and contemporary peoples, unifying and integrating knowledge about people and their perceptions of the world. A major in anthropology is important for those who seek to understand our multiethnic society and the varieties of culture on our planet. Students majoring in anthropology are required to complete nine courses.

Applied Accounting and Finance

The applied accounting and finance major, offered by the finance and business economics area, blends accounting and finance coursework for students pursuing careers in the financial services industry. Students may declare a double major in information systems, marketing, or global business.

Applied Developmental Psychology

The curriculum of the ADP program focuses on human development (bio-psycho-social) in contexts and over time; prevention/intervention and health promotion; theories and methods of developmental assessment; and program evaluation. Coursework emphasizes the importance of applying research, as two courses require field placements (program evaluation and the practicum).

Applied Health Informatics

The advanced certificate in applied health informatics (AHI) is an 8-month, 16-credit program for individuals who are interested in obtaining an advanced credential, but who are not able to pursue an entire master's degree. The program is composed of the same three core courses as the M.S., as well as a capstone, and is ideal for professionals working in the health care sector who want a systematic understanding of electronic health care information systems.

Applied Health Informatics

As clinical and administrative decision-making in health care become increasingly data-driven, the master of science in applied health informatics is a 36-credit, 12-month graduate program consisting of three core courses, five elective courses, and a capstone option. As a STEM-designated degree program, it offers transformative learning opportunities to physicians, nurses, PAs, pharmacists, clinic directors, public health workers, and others moving into the field.

Applied Psychological Methods

The applied psychological methods master's degree program requires 30 semester hours for the M.S. degree. After no more than one semester, students specialize in one of two concentrations. The program focuses on the evaluation of programs and program delivery, social policy, organizational change, and applying advanced statistical approaches to real-world problems.

Art History

The art history major and minor offer students the opportunity to study the great cultural accomplishments of human civilization within a broad historical context. Art history intersects with many different fields, including history, literature, philosophy, and theology.

Art History and Visual Arts

A double major in art history and visual arts is a desirable choice for students who want the solid background in the humanities that art history offers in tandem with a broad foundation in the visual arts. Students should be aware that some of the courses necessary for completing the double major may be offered on the other campus.

Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity

The advanced certificate in artificial intelligence for cybersecurity ensures that those entering the field, as well as practicing cybersecurity professionals, establish a solid background in data science and gain experience applying data science methods to cybersecurity problems such as intrusion detection, malware detection, and spam detection.

Artificial Intelligence in Business

The M.S. in artificial intelligence in business (MSAIB) is designed for a diverse group of forward-thinking professionals who range from those interested in being early adopters of AI across business operations to those who seek deeper technical expertise in AI. The program emphasizes the integration of real-world applications, leveraging the transformative capacity of AI in augmenting the speed and effectiveness of business roles and functions.

Bilingual Childhood Education

The master's degree program in bilingual childhood education leads to endorsement for New York state teacher certification as a childhood education teacher and an extension to the certificate for bilingual education.

Bilingual Education

The Bilingual Education Advanced Certificate program is for teachers who already possess initial, provisional, permanent, or professional certification in early childhood (birth-grade 2), childhood (grades 1-6), or adolescence (grades 7-12). The program leads to an advanced certificate and to endorsement for an extension to the early childhood, childhood, or adolescence certification to teach bilingual education.

Bilingual School Psychology

The bilingual Advanced Certificate program leads specifically to a school psychology certificate with a bilingual extension and prepares students to serve as practicing school psychologists. Beginning with a foundation in undergraduate psychology coursework, the student completes a minimum of 66 graduate credits of academic study, including one year of supervised internship.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is a highly interdisciplinary science that focuses on the study of the chemistry of living systems and understanding their structure and function at the molecular level. The biochemistry major will prepare students to be the next generation of scientists with a broad range of career options in biotechnology, molecular and cellular biochemistry, medicine, bioengineering, and pharmacology.

Biological Sciences

The graduate program in the department of biological sciences offers courses and research opportunities leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in biological sciences. The goal of the program is to ensure a broad education in biology and specialized training for those pursuing careers in research or teaching. There are two areas of concentration: Cell and Molecular Biology, and Ecology and Systematics.

Biological Sciences

The curriculum requires 64 credits for students who choose to concentrate in Ecology & Systematics and 65 credits for those who choose Cell & Molecular biology. Both concentrations include two core courses in ecology and two core courses in cell and molecular biology. Two comprehensive examinations (one of which is completed through the dissertation proposal defense) and a dissertation are also required.

Biological Sciences (B.A.)

The Department of Biological Sciences offers two undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). The curriculum in the biological sciences provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles underlying life's processes, from the molecular level through the biosphere.

Biological Sciences (B.S.)

The Department of Biological Sciences offers two undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). Beyond the chemistry, physics, and math requirements, majors must complete a minimum of nine courses in biology for a B.S. degree and seven for a B.A. degree.

Biotechnology

The M.S. in biotechnology is an innovative interdisciplinary program grounded in law, business, computer and information science, and biological sciences. The 30-credit program (15 credits from required courses and 15 credits from a list of electives) is a fusion of rigorous academic study and hands-on industry experience. Working closely with industry partners through co-teaching and internships, graduates are ready from day one.

Business

The Gabelli School of Business Ph.D. program offers highly qualified students a unique opportunity to study alongside leading scholars in the heart of Manhattan. This full-time, research-intensive program positions students to contribute to business scholarship at the highest level. Students complete coursework, pass a series of exams, and propose, write, and defend a dissertation, specializing in either Capital Markets or Strategy and Decision-Making.

Business

The Doctor of Professional Studies (D.P.S.) in Business program offers doctoral-level education for the practitioner community. This program is designed for experienced individuals who seek higher-level roles in business, entrepreneurship, or education. The D.P.S. program consists of 70 total credit hours, which includes a combination of coursework credits and dissertation credits; the typical time to complete is four years.

Business

Fordham's School of Professional and Continuing Studies offers a bachelor of arts degree in business that provides adult undergraduates with the skills necessary to become effective leaders in the business world. The major provides a broad base of business knowledge in both a theoretical and an applied context, placing students in an optimal position to build a career focused on the future.

Business Administration

The Business Administration major allows students to customize their business degrees by picking one primary concentration and combining that with other primary and secondary concentrations as well as business and/or liberal arts minors. This major is only available to Gabelli School students on the Rose Hill campus.

Business Administration and Corporate Compliance

The Dual Professional M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) and M.S.L. (Master of Studies in Law) in Corporate Compliance requires completion of 52 credits, the same number as is required for the Professional M.B.A. alone. The coursework for the M.S.L. in Corporate Compliance (24 credits) takes the place of Professional M.B.A. concentration and elective coursework. Students accepted into the program are accepted into both degree programs.

Business Administration (Executive)

The Executive M.B.A. is an accelerated format for experienced professionals, running 22 months with one three-day weekend per month in a cohort format. Applicants must have seven years of work experience. Each 22-month experience concludes with an international capstone trip, the culmination of an in-depth, consulting-style business project.

Business Administration (Full-Time Cohort)

The Full-Time MBA is the Gabelli School of Business' flagship two-year STEM-designated program in management and leadership. The program combines industry-inspired hands-on coursework, individualized attention, and extraordinary network development in the heart of New York City. The Full-Time M.B.A. consists of a streamlined 60 credits, completed full-time in two years.

Business Administration (Professional)

The Gabelli School's Professional M.B.A. is designed for people who plan on keeping their jobs while they go through school. The program is ideal for individuals with three to seven years of work experience who seek a well-rounded, upper-level business education while maintaining a full-time job. Classes meet after work or on weekends at the Columbus Circle campus.

Business Analytics

The Gabelli School MSBA provides skills in data engineering, DevOps engineering for data science, programming for analytics and data science, and statistical analytics for business. The 30-credit program consists of 10 courses (seven required and three electives), across three semesters, and has two schedule choices: a one-year full-time program or a part-time program spread over a longer time frame.

Business Analytics and Information Technology (Dual Degree)

The dual degree in business analytics (M.S.) and information technology (M.S.) can be taken across five semesters. Each degree program's requirements are fulfilled separately, but many courses are double-counted when enrolled as a dual-degree program. Part-time students coordinate their coursework with guidance from the program director and academic adviser.

Catholic Theology

The M.A. in Catholic Theology consists of 10 courses for students concentrating in the historical or systematic areas and 12 courses for students concentrating in Bible. All students take a core of six classes comprised of two courses each from the biblical, historical, and systematic wings of the department, then focus intensive work in one of three fields of study: Bible, Historical Theology, or Systematic Theology.

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a B.S. in chemistry and has faculty with expertise in organic, physical, analytical, and inorganic chemistry and biochemistry. The department is committed to providing its majors with a strong foundation in modern chemical theory and practice that prepares them for further study in graduate or professional schools or for employment in chemical research and industry.

Childhood Education

The master's degree program in childhood education combines coursework in child development, effective instructional practices for inclusive elementary classrooms, professional studies, and related field experiences. Graduates of the program are endorsed for New York state teacher certification in childhood education.

Childhood Special Education

The Childhood Special Education Advanced Certificate program is for teachers who already possess initial, provisional, permanent, or professional certification in Childhood (grades 1-6) or Elementary Education (pre-k-6). The 15-credit program leads to New York State certificate for teaching Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6). The coursework and field experiences develop competencies in understanding, assessing, and instructing students in special education.

Childhood Special Education (M.S.E.)

The master's degree program in Childhood Special Education prepares teachers who already have childhood (grades 1-6) or elementary certification (pre-k-6), offering the knowledge and skills needed for teaching special education in grades 1 through 6. The coursework and field experiences develop competencies in understanding, assessing, and instructing children with mild disabilities and lead to New York state certification as a teacher of Children with Disabilities in Childhood Education.

Childhood Special Education (M.S.T.)

The master's degree program in childhood special education is an integrated dual-certificate program, and leads to endorsement for New York state teacher certification as a childhood teacher (grade 1-6) and as a teacher of children with disabilities in childhood education. The program includes coursework in child development, instructional practices for children in regular and special-education settings, and related field experiences.

Chinese Studies

The Department of Languages and Cultures offers majors in languages and literatures and area studies, including Chinese studies. In practical terms, China's unprecedented economic development and the critical role that it has come to play in the world today suggests the timely importance of Chinese studies.

Christian Spirituality

The advanced certificate program in Christian spirituality is for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Christian spirituality. Students may complete the program for faith formation, for personal enrichment, or to aid their ministry work in houses of worship. The certificate can also serve as an introduction to the Master of Arts in Christian spirituality program.

Christian Spirituality

The Master of Arts degree (M.A.) in Christian spirituality provides preparation for work in general Christian ministry, campus and retreat ministry settings, mission offices, in spiritual direction, or in preparation for an academic career in teaching. Graduates of the program will have a competent understanding of methods of studying Christian spirituality along with its biblical, scriptural, and theological foundations.

Classical Civilization

The department offers courses in the Latin and Greek languages as well as courses pertaining to the culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Two areas of major or minor concentration are offered: classical languages and classical civilization. The major in classical civilization is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill and Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

Classical Languages

The department offers courses in the Latin and Greek languages as well as courses pertaining to the culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Two areas of major or minor concentration are offered: classical languages and classical civilization. The major in classical languages is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill and Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

Classics

Completion of the M.A. in Classics requires one of three curriculum options: a Latin and Greek concentration, a Latin concentration, or an equivalent sequence, together with proficiency in a modern language and comprehensive examinations in translation and the history of literature. The M.A. in Classics program has been placed on hiatus and will not be accepting applications at this time.

Classics

The Ph.D. in Classics requires coursework in Latin and Greek authors, proficiency in a second modern language, completion of the Latin Ph.D. reading list, comprehensive examinations, and a dissertation. The Ph.D. in Classics program has been placed on hiatus and will not be accepting applications at this time.

Clinical Psychology

The doctoral training program in clinical psychology is a single program that prepares students to be leaders in the field, and makes them eligible for clinical psychology licensure in most states in the U.S. Students receive generalist training, but can also specialize in one of four major areas of study.

Clinical Research Methodology

Students will complete a total of 36 credits, including four required 'core' courses primarily focusing on essential elements of clinical psychology research, two scientific 'breadth' courses, and four elective courses. The final 6 credits are comprised of the master's thesis research, including a 'research practicum' experience in which the student works in the lab of a faculty member or collaborator. Students are expected to complete the program in two years.

Communication and Culture

In our increasingly interconnected world, it is clear that, when strategically chosen, the right words and images can be powerful instruments to help us move towards a more ethical and socially just world. The communication and culture major prepares the media professionals of tomorrow. The major is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill and Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

Communications

Majors take 11 required courses, including two introductory courses, two media, culture, and society courses, one ethics, law, and policy course, three courses in a chosen concentration, and three free electives. The major in communications is available to students in Fordham's School of Professional and Continuing Studies at Lincoln Center and Rose Hill.

Comparative Literature

Comparative literature (formerly literary studies) is a bi-campus, interdepartmental, interdisciplinary program housing the comparative literature major. In their senior year students participate in the Senior Project Roundtable, which offers them the opportunity to present and discuss their final projects in a public forum with faculty and students from comparative literature and other disciplines.

Computer Science

The master's degree in computer science requires 30 credits of coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, which includes 24 credits of coursework and six credits of a culminating project. It can be completed by a full-time student in three or four semesters. A 'B' average (3.000) must be maintained in courses taken for the master's degree.

Computer Science

Computer scientists study the fundamental components of computation; develop computational applications, systems, and models; and evaluate the impact of such computational systems within society. The Department of Computer and Information Sciences offers the Ph.D. program to prepare leaders who will push the frontiers of computational research and innovation.

Computer Science (B.A.)

The computer science major may be taken toward either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The curriculum in computer science is oriented toward computing methods and systems, emphasizing systems analysis, software design and programming, analytic reasoning, computer architecture, and the theory of computation.

Computer Science (B.S.)

The computer science major may be taken toward either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The B.A. degree in computer science requires a total of 14 courses, and the B.S. degree requires additional coursework in computing methods and systems.

Conservation Biology

The advanced certificate in conservation biology can be completed in 8 to 11 months and is awarded after completion of 15 graduate credits, including two core courses, two elective courses from an approved list, and an individually designed practicum, which may consist of a supervised independent research project or a sponsored internship with a governmental or nonprofit organization.

Construction Management

The Advanced Certificate in Construction Management is a graduate-level certificate focused on the specialized legal, planning, financial, procurement, risk management, and project management skills required in today's construction industry and prepares students for positions of leadership and responsibility within private and public organizations overseeing projects.

Construction Management

The Master of Science in Construction Management provides students with both the academic and applied analysis, knowledge, and skills necessary for success to compete in the global construction marketplace. The program provides the research-based expertise necessary to solve complex problems in the management of multimillion and billion-dollar construction projects.

Contemporary Learning and Interdisciplinary Research

Through interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research, the Ph.D. program in Contemporary Learning and Interdisciplinary Research (CLAIR) is committed to finding innovative solutions that address the multifaceted challenges of education in a technologically complex, globalized world. This unique program fosters ethical, versatile, and collaborative scholars who embrace multiple paradigms of inquiry to understand and improve contemporary learning environments.

Counseling Psychology

The Ph.D. program in counseling psychology is guided by a reflective, scientist-practitioner model of training and dedicated to the preparation of culturally competent and ethical psychologists. Program graduates will have satisfied the academic and internship requirements for licensing as a psychologist in New York state. The Ph.D. degree program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Curriculum and Teaching

The curriculum and teaching program provides a core of knowledge in professional studies and the opportunity to design, with an academic adviser, unique programs of study or specializations related to professional needs and interests. The program leads to a Master of Science degree in education but does not lead to New York State certification.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Master's program curriculum consists of 10 courses (30 credits) that can be completed over 12 months, following a hybrid (on-campus and online) delivery model. Students who track with their entry cohort can complete the program in three semesters (fall, spring, summer). Students may select to complete a thesis through two courses.

Dance

The dance program leads to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and is offered jointly by the Ailey School and Fordham University. Students complete a broad curriculum of a minimum of 146 credits comprised of dance technique, creative, and dance academic classes, and liberal arts courses. The program's goals are to develop graduates who are highly versatile dance technicians and adept creators of dance movement.

Data Science

The M.S. in Data Science curriculum requires 10 courses for a total of 30 credits, including five core courses, four electives, and a Capstone Project; a master's thesis is optional. Designed as a one- to two-year program with evening courses to accommodate working professionals, it develops in-depth knowledge of manipulating large data sets and building computational models.

Data Science & Quantitative Economics

The economics and computer and information sciences departments offer an interdisciplinary M.S. degree program in data science and quantitative economics, developed in response to the increasing importance of computational methods and data analytic skills in the job market. This degree entails 10 courses (30 credits) essential to both economic and data science domains, which can be taken sequentially or concurrently.

Digital Media and Technology

The digital media and technology major, offered by the Gabelli School at Lincoln Center, prepares students for careers at the intersection of business, media, and technology. Students may pursue either a media track or a technology track.

Digital Technologies and Emerging Media

The digital technologies and emerging media (DTEM) major, offered by the Department of Communication and Media Studies, examines digital cultures, media technologies, and their social implications. Required courses include Introduction to Digital Technologies and Emerging Media, Digital Cultures, a DTEM methods course, an ethics, law, and policy course, and four DTEM electives.

Early Childhood and Childhood Education

The master's degree program in early childhood and childhood education is an integrated dual-certificate program and leads to endorsement for New York state teacher certification as a childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) and an early childhood teacher (birth-grade 2). The program includes specialized knowledge and instructional practices effective in the early years of childhood.

Early Childhood Education

The master's degree program in early childhood education (birth-second grade) offers coursework in child development, curriculum and assessment, children's literature, teaching exceptional children, frameworks for educating young children, culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and effective instructional practices for young children, together with field experiences for student teaching.

Early Childhood Special Education

The Early Childhood Special Education Advanced Certificate program is for teachers who already possess initial, provisional, permanent, or professional certification in early childhood (birth-grade 2), childhood (grades 1-6), or elementary (pre-k-6) education. The program leads to New York state certification for teaching students with disabilities (birth-grade 2).

Early Childhood Special Education (M.S.E.)

The 30-credit master's degree program in early childhood special education prepares teachers who already have early childhood (birth-grade 2) or elementary (pre-K-6) certification, offering the knowledge and skills needed for teaching special education in programs for children from birth through grade 2. This program places special emphasis on children with disabilities in preschool and the primary grades.

Early Childhood Special Education (M.S.T.)

The master's degree program in early childhood/early childhood special education is an integrated, dual-certificate program that leads to endorsement for New York State teacher certification as an early childhood teacher and as a teacher of children with disabilities in early childhood education (birth-grade two). This program is approved by the Council for Exceptional Children and NAEYC.

Economics

The M.A. in economics provides students with advanced training in the theoretical foundations of economics with applications in fields such as financial, development, international, health, environmental and monetary economics. The master's program requires 30 credits of coursework (10 classes) and the passing of a capstone project course; full-time students usually complete the M.A. within a 12-month period.

Economics

The Ph.D. in economics provides students with research-oriented training in the theoretical foundations of economics and modern empirical techniques. Students complete coursework in advanced micro, macro, and econometric theory, with specific training in financial economics and applied microeconomics fields such as health and education.

Economics

Economics draws upon history, political science, philosophy, and mathematics to analyze topics ranging from how firms, consumers, and governments make sound decisions to societal issues such as unemployment, discrimination, inflation, crime, and environmental decay. It is a challenging discipline that develops analytical and quantitative reasoning.

Economics and Data Science (Dual Degree)

The dual degree in economics (M.A.) and data science (M.S.) enables students to gain a deeper understanding of economic theory and computational methods while having the time and expertise to engage in research projects that link data science and economics. The dual degree requires 15 courses (45 credits), which can be taken sequentially or concurrently.

Educational Evaluation and Intervention

This program focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals of school age. It includes instruction in cognitive, emotional, and personality development; empirically based testing, assessment, consultation, and intervention; data-based decision-making; theories in cognition, instruction, and learning science; and supervised fieldwork.

Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy

The Division of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy offers a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree designed for Pre-K-12 administrators. This degree is designed to prepare transformative leaders who are equity-minded problem solvers and designers of innovative solutions, using scholarly inquiry to improve schools, districts, and communities for all children.

Emerging Markets and Country Risk Analysis

The Advanced Certificate in Emerging Markets and Country Risk Analysis is a ten-week summer program running through June and July with classes two days a week in the evenings. It is earned by successfully completing one Political Science course and one Economics course. The certificate is available as an addition to a master's degree or as a stand-alone certification.

Engineering Physics

The physics department prepares students for a wide variety of technical careers and offers three distinct programs of study and two minors, including engineering physics. Students enrolled in the 3-2 Cooperative Program in Engineering complete the requirements for the physics degree through the junior year, then transfer to an engineering program and earn a double bachelor's degree.

English

Fordham's English department offers an M.A. in English in which students complete capstone writing projects while working closely with faculty mentors in their chosen fields of interest. The degree includes distributive requirements across literary periods, a language requirement, and totals 30 credits. M.A. students may apply for competitive funding for the two-year program.

English

Fordham's English Ph.D. program provides individualized, personal mentorship from widely published and recognized faculty. Ph.D. students take a distinctive, two-semester teaching practicum, which prepares them to become effective instructors, and the department runs workshops on dissertation writing, publishing, and other topics related to professionalization.

English

The study of English is for anyone who wants to understand literature and all forms of texts and media. No discipline better prepares its students to understand diverse cultural forms, to craft persuasive arguments, and to write lucidly and beautifully.

Environmental Science

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary major offered on the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. Students who complete the requirements of this program will graduate with a B.S. degree in environmental science.

Environmental Studies

Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary major that combines coursework in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to examine environmental problems and solutions. The major is offered on the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses.

Ethics and Society

The Master of Arts in Ethics and Society program can be completed in one year or more, supports part-time study, offers evening classes, and requires 10 courses — two in cross-disciplinary ethics and society (mandatory), two in moral philosophy, two in moral theology, two in social and natural sciences, and two electives for a total of 30 credits.

Exceptional Adolescents with Subject Extension

The Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist extension is for teachers who already possess initial, provisional, permanent, or professional certification as a Classroom Teacher, Grades 7-12, in at least one Subject Area. The coursework develops competencies in understanding principles and policies of special education, and proficiency in assessing and providing evidence-based intervention and instruction for culturally diverse adolescents with a range of disabilities.

Film and Television

The film and television major takes a critical and practical approach to the study of media in their shared and distinctive artistic and industrial elements. It draws from a broad tradition of historical, theoretical, and creative practices to best prepare students with the skills they need in a changing media environment.

Finance

The Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.) is designed for students who want to specialize in finance. The focused curriculum, complemented by relevant electives, can be completed in as little as one year. The degree requires 30 credits, which cover the core financial knowledge and skills required for computational finance, asset management, corporate finance, and risk management. Offered on campus and online.

Finance

Located in New York City, the world's financial capital, the Gabelli School of Business prepares students for a wide range of careers within the financial services industry. Students may choose from three broad career orientations in the field of finance to focus their academic pursuits: corporate finance, investments, and financial markets and institutions.

Financial Econometrics and Data Analysis

The advanced certificate in financial econometrics and data analysis is offered as a partnership between the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and the Department of Economics. It is earned by having an appropriate background in finance and successfully completing one economics course and one computer and information sciences course with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better. The program is open only to current Fordham graduate students.

French and Francophone Studies

The program in French and Francophone studies at Fordham is multidisciplinary in its focus and examines political, social, historical, and cultural (art, literature, film, media) practices in the French language. The major is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill and Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

General Science

Upon successful completion of all major and core requirements students graduate with a B.S. in general science. Note: the general science major is not intended for students planning to attend graduate school in a specific science discipline, since they may need to complete the undergraduate major in that particular discipline to meet the prerequisites for graduate studies.

German Language and Literature

The German language and literature major develops advanced proficiency in the German language along with knowledge of German literature and culture. This major is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill and Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

German Studies

German studies is an interdisciplinary major that combines German-language study with coursework in other fields covered by Fordham's curriculum. The major is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill and Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

Global Business

In the global business major at Fordham, a passion for business and a desire to make a positive difference in the world are combined with big ambitions and a willingness to work hard. The global business major is only available to Gabelli School of Business students at Lincoln Center who were admitted to begin their degree in Fall 2025 or earlier.

Global History

The M.A. in Global History offers full-time courses, during the day and evening, at the Rose Hill campus. Students take a minimum of three global history elective courses in addition to a course on 'theories and methods' for historians, and conduct a unique 'special project' as an alternative to a final research paper. The program prepares students for admission to top Ph.D. programs in history.

Health Administration

Fordham's M.S. in Health Administration program provides the concrete skills and comprehensive industry knowledge required to become an innovator in healthcare administration. The CAHME-accredited program joins together the resources of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Gabelli School of Business, and the Graduate School of Social Service. The one-year executive-style program comprises 14 courses and 31 credits.

Health Care Ethics

The Advanced Certificate program's curriculum consists of four courses: three discipline-based courses and one capstone course. At least one of the discipline-based courses may be from either a humanities or a social sciences discipline. The fourth required course is an interdisciplinary and team-taught capstone course which results in a final mentored paper on a topic related to the student's interest.

History

The M.A. in history can be completed with one year of full-time study; at least six of the required courses must be taken within the history department, and students must maintain a 'B' (3.0) average to qualify for their degree. M.A. students are also required to complete a research paper through the pro-seminar/seminar sequence and demonstrate reading proficiency in one foreign language.

History

Doctoral students are required to complete eight classes (30-32 credits) of coursework and demonstrate reading proficiency in two foreign languages. Upon completion of coursework and language requirements, Ph.D. students take a comprehensive examination, present a dissertation prospectus, and complete a dissertation on which they will be orally examined by their dissertation committee.

History

The study of history is an important component of a well-rounded liberal arts education. By understanding the origin and development of peoples and nations, their interrelations and interactions, as well as specific historical periods, students gain perspective on the contemporary world.

Hospitality

The 30-credit M.S. in hospitality (MSH) provides a comprehensive understanding of the multidisciplinary hospitality field. The program presents a broad study of the management, operations, investment, and development aspects of hospitality while offering students the opportunity to develop skills in other areas of the industry that are important to individual careers.

Hospitality Investment and Development

The advanced certificate in hospitality investment and development provides students with both the academic and applied analysis, knowledge, and skills necessary for success in the dynamic hotel and hospitality ownership, investment, development, and finance industries. The program provides the research-based expertise and specialized skills necessary to underwrite and analyze hospitality investments and analyze hotel development projects.

Hotel Management

The advanced certificate in hotel management provides students with both the academic and applied analysis, knowledge, and skills necessary for success in the dynamic hotel and lodging industry. The program provides the research-based expertise and specialized skills necessary to manage and operate front- and back-of-house hotel operations, assist ownership in asset management tasks, and grow and develop profitable hospitality investments.

Humanitarian Studies

The Master of Science in Humanitarian Studies degree is a 30-credit program constituted by five core courses, four elective courses to be taken across three thematic areas, an internship or independent study, and a master's thesis. Fordham's New York City location enables students to pursue internships with United Nations agencies, diplomatic missions, and international nongovernmental organizations.

Humanitarian Studies

The humanitarian studies program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of issues central to contemporary humanitarian affairs, especially as seen through the academic lenses of history, sociology, philosophy, theology, political science, and international studies. The major is administered in connection with the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA).

Individualized Major

A student who has a particular interest best pursued by means of an interdisciplinary program of courses not covered by one of the college's established programs may petition to follow an individualized major. Students interested in an individualized major, open only to candidates for the B.A. degree, should discuss their plans with the class dean; final approval will be determined by a committee of faculty.

Information Systems

The information systems major includes six required courses and four information systems electives, all drawn from the information, technology, and operations area. While most students choose all four electives from that area, up to two electives can be taken in other business areas with the approval of the faculty adviser.

Information Technology

The Gabelli School's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) curriculum is focused on creating value through technology. Students learn how to develop innovative new processes, products, and business models while helping to integrate new technology into their company's culture. The MSIT degree requires 10 graduate-level courses for a total of 30 credits and allows specialization in one of four career-oriented tracks.

Information Technology and Systems

The Computer and Information Sciences Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in information technology and systems (ITS). The ITS major provides students with skills and hands-on experience in systems analysis, database management, web programming, cybersecurity, network administration, and software development.

Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction

With a focus on harnessing complex educational problems, the Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction (ICI) Ph.D. program is designed for individuals who desire to investigate, teach, consult, and lead in the creative design of instructional and curricular solutions. The program aims to prepare candidates to explore, construct, and disseminate knowledge that contributes to the innovation of instruction and curriculum in interconnected professional fields.

Integrative Neuroscience

A primary aim of the integrative neuroscience major is to engage Fordham students in this exciting and rapidly advancing field so that they become competitive candidates for postgraduate education in the neuroscience field. Students majoring in integrative neuroscience may not double major in biology, biochemistry, natural science, computer science, environmental science, or psychology.

Interdisciplinary Math and Economics

This major, offered jointly by the Department of Economics and the Department of Mathematics, is designed to give students an excellent foundation in both fields. Majors in this program are eligible for honors at graduation in Interdisciplinary Math and Economics with the completion of a thesis during the student's senior year.

International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance

The International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) equips mid-career professionals with essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of humanitarian aid and to drive the humanitarian sector of the future in a more effective, sustainable, and dignified direction. The course is an Advanced Certificate, certified by the New York State Education Department, with the option to enroll for academic credit.

International Political Economy

The major in international political economy (IPE) is administered by the Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development (IPED). IPED is an affiliate member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA).

International Political Economy and Development

The Master's Program in International Political Economy and Development (IPED) accepts approximately 25 students each year. Completion of twelve courses (36 credits) beyond the bachelor's degree is required, including four core courses, one quantitative methods course, and seven electives. Satisfactory completion of an internship for those lacking relevant professional experience and a comprehensive examination are also required.

International Studies

International studies is an interdisciplinary major that encourages and features experience-based learning. It strongly supports and helps students participate in both study abroad and internships, and the program organizes lectures, conferences, study tours abroad, and other educational events.

Italian Language and Literature

The Italian language and literature major prepares students to achieve an advanced proficiency in the language in all four fundamental skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - while they develop their analytical and critical abilities. Students acquire an in-depth knowledge of the literature and culture of Italy.

Italian Studies

Italian studies is an interdisciplinary major that allows students to combine Italian-language study with coursework in other fields. Students who wish to take courses outside of the department must provide their Italian studies major advisor with a copy of the course syllabus for approval before registering for the course.

Jesuit Studies

The advanced certificate in Jesuit studies offers Jesuit university, secondary school, parish, and chaplain employees and other interested parties an in-depth introduction to the history, spirituality, pedagogy, and multiple contexts pertinent to the burgeoning academic field of Jesuit studies. In addition to online coursework, students in the program participate in a summer residential program on campus.

Journalism

The journalism major prepares reporters to serve the public interest in the digital age armed with strong practical skills, a deep grounding in journalism history and ethics, and sharp critical thinking. By synthesizing theory and practice, graduates will be ready to serve in a rapidly changing media environment.

Latin American and Latino Studies

The Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) program provides a foundational background in the experiences of Latin Americans and Latinos. In addition to offering a major and minor, the program sponsors an institute that provides an intellectual home for students and faculty who are interested in Latin America and the Latino communities in the United States.

Management

The M.S. in Management program is ideal for recent graduates and early level professionals who believe that business can be part of the solution to many of today's problems and are looking to enter or move up in a business management career. Students are exposed to a strong foundation in business fundamentals including finance, statistics, marketing, and accounting. Offered on campus and online.

Marketing

Given the innovations taking place in the industry and the interdisciplinary approach expected from marketing professionals, the marketing area constantly updates its curriculum and offers creative and cutting-edge courses to prepare students for marketing careers. The major is offered at both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses.

Marketing Intelligence

The Master of Science in Marketing Intelligence (MSMI) program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of marketing strategy and the analytical technical skills needed for success in business. The curriculum is divided into three trimesters, beginning with a strong foundation in technical and quantitative data analysis skills and concluding with an applied project.

Mathematics and Computer & Information Sciences

This joint major is offered by the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Computer and Information Sciences. Required courses and sufficient electives to fulfill the major are available on both campuses, and majors in this program are eligible for honors at graduation in mathematics and computer & information sciences.

Mathematics (B.A.)

Eleven courses beyond Calculus I and Calculus II are required to receive the Bachelor of Arts in mathematics. To graduate with a mathematics major, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all courses in the major.

Mathematics (B.S.)

The Department of Mathematics offers both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree. To receive the Bachelor of Science degree, students complete additional coursework beyond that required for the Bachelor of Arts in mathematics.

Media Management

The Master of Science in Media Management (MSMM) curriculum covers a range of topics relevant to today's media landscape, from international media systems to sports media to social media. MSMM students benefit from direct access to faculty's original research, and they attend media events throughout the year to discuss trends with New York executives and build their professional networks. The 36-credit program can be completed in three semesters.

Medieval Studies

The doctoral-level Advanced Certificate in Medieval Studies requires four graduate-level courses selected from among the medieval course offerings of the Medieval Studies program and the Center's participating departments, plus comprehensive exams in two minor fields. It is available only to current Fordham doctoral students and is awarded at Commencement when the Ph.D. is awarded.

Medieval Studies

The master's degree in Medieval Studies appeals to those interested in a broader spectrum of medieval subjects than is available within a specific discipline. Its 30-credit requirement allows the serious student to complete course work in one year of full-time study. The curriculum includes medieval studies and medieval history courses, two concentration areas, electives, and a capstone.

Medieval Studies

The medieval studies major, administered by the Center for Medieval Studies, offers an interdisciplinary study of the European Middle Ages. The program offers a senior thesis option for majors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who wish to complete an ambitious project under the direction of a faculty member.

Mental Health Counseling

The M.S.E. program in mental health counseling is designed to prepare mental health counselors who will work in mental health clinics, community mental health centers, hospitals, nonprofit counseling agencies, college and university counseling centers, and corporate mental health services, and who are eligible to open independent practices.

Middle Childhood Biology 7-9

The middle childhood extension program builds on previous coursework in childhood education and leads to certification in biology teaching for grades 7-9. The program is open to persons who are completing the M.S.T. in childhood education or who already possess initial/professional certification in childhood education or provisional/permanent certification in elementary education (Pre-K-6).

Middle Childhood Chemistry 7-9

The middle childhood extension program builds on previous coursework in childhood education and leads to certification in chemistry teaching for grades 7-9. The program is open to persons who are completing the M.S.T. in childhood education or who already possess initial/professional certification in childhood education or provisional/permanent certification in elementary education (Pre-K-6).

Middle Childhood English 7-9

The middle childhood extension program builds on previous coursework in childhood education and leads to certification in english teaching for grades 7-9. The program is open to persons who are completing the M.S.T. in childhood education or who already possess initial/professional certification in childhood education or provisional/permanent certification in elementary education (Pre-K-6).

Middle Childhood Mathematics 7-9

The middle childhood extension program builds on previous coursework in childhood education and leads to certification in mathematics teaching for grades 7-9. The program is open to persons who are completing the M.S.T. in childhood education or who already possess initial/professional certification in childhood education or provisional/permanent certification in elementary education (Pre-K-6).

Middle Childhood Physics 7-9

The middle childhood extension program builds on previous coursework in childhood education and leads to certification in physics teaching for grades 7-9. The program is open to persons who are completing the M.S.T. in childhood education or who already possess initial/professional certification in childhood education or provisional/permanent certification in elementary education (Pre-K-6).

Middle Childhood Social Studies 7-9

The middle childhood extension program builds on previous coursework in childhood education and leads to certification in social studies teaching for grades 7-9. The program is open to persons who are completing the M.S.T. in childhood education or who already possess initial/professional certification in childhood education or provisional/permanent certification in elementary education (Pre-K-6).

Middle East Studies

The Middle East studies program is an intercampus, interdisciplinary major that is designed to provide a broad background in the language, literature, history, religion, anthropology, politics, economics, and art of the Middle East and North Africa. Few parts of our world are more in the news or more vital to the international interests of the United States than the Middle East.

Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) is a professional doctorate that represents advanced academic study in the practice of ministry. Doctor of Ministry studies are intended for experienced ministers to deepen capacities for skillful service, for the benefit of the minister and those in their care. The curriculum facilitates a practical theological itinerary in which various fields contribute to ministerial awareness and action.

Music

While the music major encourages students to take private lessons and to participate in campus performance ensembles, it leads to an academic B.A. degree rather than a performance-oriented one. Students are prepared to go on to graduate school, seek careers in music education, and pursue professions that combine music with other fields of study.

Natural Science

The department offers a major in natural science, which is designed for students who wish to complete their academic training with a broad background in the sciences. The Department of Natural Sciences plays a crucial role in the pre-health program at FCLC, offering required courses for students aspiring to enter health professions.

New Media and Digital Design

The major consists of a total of 11 courses with five required courses and six electives. Students declare one of three concentrations: new media and information; art, text and design; or new media and commerce, and choose their six electives from their concentration with some flexibility.

Organizational Leadership

Success in leadership positions in business, government, cultural institutions, and nonprofit organizations is based largely upon competencies such as the ability to communicate effectively, familiarity with essential organizational functions, broad-based learning, and critical thinking skills. The Organizational Leadership major is available to students in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies on the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill, and Westchester campuses.

Philosophy

All master's students in philosophy take 30 credit hours, including required distribution across historical and topical areas of philosophical study. The department provides mentorship and training through pedagogy seminars and faculty mentorship.

Philosophy

Ph.D. students entering with a master's in philosophy take 30 hours (10 classes) of coursework; students entering without a master's in philosophy take 48 hours (16 classes). All students must satisfy both historical and topical coursework requirements. Historical courses foreground historical methods of philosophical study, while topical courses foreground topical modes such as a question or philosophical problem.

Philosophy

In Fordham's liberal arts tradition, philosophy has a special role in the development of the mature individual. Philosophy provides students the opportunity to reflect on the most fundamental questions that concern human beings and the ultimate dimensions of their world.

Philosophy and Society

The Master of Arts in Philosophy and Society (MAPS) trains students in Jesuit formation to analyze the human condition amidst and through the complex social, political, economic, and cultural contexts that characterize the contemporary global landscape. Its innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum leverages the best of the Catholic intellectual tradition and Fordham's disciplinary strengths. The M.A. is a three-year, 69-credit program.

Physics

The physics major provides students with a solid physics foundation with advanced courses in physics. It primarily prepares students for graduate study in physics; however, students could pursue other graduate degrees in, for example, architecture, business, finance, law, medicine, or secondary education.

Political Science

Given Fordham's role as an urban, Jesuit liberal arts university, the Department of Political Science endeavors to advance the University's mission by preparing students for informed and engaged citizenship. Political science majors in Fordham's undergraduate colleges are eligible to become members of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society in political science.

Preschool Child Psychology

This program focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of pre-K to second-grade students. It includes instruction in empirically based preschool testing, assessment, consultation, and intervention methods; data-based decision-making; cognitive and perceptual development; social and emotional development; and supervised fieldwork in school settings with early childhood populations.

Professional Accounting

The M.S. in Professional Accounting develops the technical skills and real-world experience employers seek, with special emphasis on applying accounting knowledge to practical situations and internships. The program offers two schedule choices, a one-year full-time program and a part-time program spread over a longer time frame. Students' curriculum is driven by the selection of one of two tracks.

Professional Taxation

The M.S. in Professional Taxation teaches students to become respected tax professionals, with a curriculum built around up-to-the-minute tax law and trends and real-world challenges. The 10-course, 30-credit program consists of six required taxation courses and four tax/accounting electives. Beginning in Fall 2023, all tax courses in the M.S.T. are offered online.

Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers the Bachelor of Science degree for its majors. The psychology major provides a broad and rigorous base of knowledge in key concepts, principles, and themes in psychology. A grade of C- or better is required for each course counted toward the major requirement.

Psychology of Bilingual Students

This program focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of bilingual students from kindergarten through early adulthood. It includes instruction in principles of bilingual education; cognitive and perceptual development; empirically based bilingual testing, assessment, consultation, and intervention methods; and supervised fieldwork in school settings with bilingual students.

Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology

Fordham's doctoral program in psychometrics and quantitative psychology (PQP) offers the opportunity to acquire a variety of advanced and sophisticated measurement, evaluation, and statistical skills, preparing graduates for careers in industry, research, or teaching.

Public Media

Fordham's one-year master of arts program in Public Media combines academic inquiry and hands-on experience. Students engage with media theory while building a portfolio and learning from top public broadcasting professionals, including program partners WFUV and WNET. The program totals 30 credits, including two core courses, two specialized concentration courses, three electives, and a master's project.

Quantitative Finance

Students in the Gabelli School Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (M.S.Q.F.) program are asked to work hard, and the coursework prepares them to excel in the challenging and fast-paced finance industry. Gabelli School students benefit from partnerships with the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute. Students can complete the program in as few as 12 months.

Real Estate

Fordham's 36-credit Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program provides students with a thorough understanding of the multidisciplinary real estate field. This M.S. program focuses on the finance, investment, development, and management aspects of real estate while offering students the opportunity to develop skills in other areas of the industry that are important for their individual careers.

Real Estate

The Bachelor of Science in Real Estate in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies prepares students for careers across the real estate industry. The real estate major consists of three prerequisite courses, six core real estate courses, and elective courses, several of which also satisfy requirements of the Fordham University Core Curriculum.

Real Estate Development

The Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Development is a graduate-level certificate focused on the specialized legal, financial, analytical and project management concepts and professional skills required in the multidisciplinary, creative and entrepreneurial world of real estate development. The program may be taken stand alone or as an added concentration for current or former MSRE students.

Real Estate Development

The Master of Science in Real Estate Development is designed to ensure that every graduate will have a grasp of the specialized legal, physical, analytical, and management concepts and skills required in the multidisciplinary, creative, and entrepreneurial world of real estate development. Important core elements include real estate finance, investment, law, land use, entitlements, design, planning, market analysis, feasibility analysis, construction, and project management.

Real Estate Finance

The Advanced Certificate offers practical, real-world knowledge and professional skills needed to analyze markets, evaluate income-producing properties, assess financing options, calculate investment returns, and ultimately make informed real estate investment decisions. The certificate focuses on the cash flow analysis, financial modeling, valuation and debt and equity capital structuring skills required in today's real estate investment industry.

Real Estate Management

The Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Management provides the practical, real-world knowledge and professional skills needed to plan, manage, and optimize commercial real estate properties and corporate workspace for real estate owners, businesses, and third-party management firms. This graduate-level certificate focuses on management proposals and plans, market analysis, leases, operating and capital budgets, financial management, and building systems and operations.

Religious Studies

The interdisciplinary program in religious studies explores the roles, meanings, and phenomenology of religion. Some courses focus on the religious traditions themselves, their classical texts, historical figures and movements, and conceptual approaches.

Rhetoric & Writing

The Advanced Certificate in Rhetoric & Writing, a standalone program, offers M.A., Ph.D., and non-degree graduate students the opportunity to pursue a coherent body of coursework in the advanced, interdisciplinary study of rhetoric and writing. The certificate comprises four courses (12 credits) and is open to any qualified applicant.

School Building Leader

This program is designed for current and aspiring school leaders and supervisors in public and nonpublic schools and school districts. There are several options within the master's degree program: a certification track for those seeking New York State School Building Leader certification, a faith-based track for those seeking to become leaders in religious schools, and a one-year cohort track.

School Counseling

The M.S.E. program in school counseling is designed to prepare school counselors who will work in K-12 schools. This program meets the course requirements for provisional/initial and permanent/professional certification as a school counselor in New York state.

School Psychology

This Advanced Certificate (formerly Professional Diploma) program in school psychology leads to certification as a school psychologist and prepares students to serve as practicing school psychologists. Beginning with a foundation in undergraduate psychology coursework, the student completes a minimum of 66 graduate credits of academic study, including one year of supervised internship.

School Psychology

The Doctor of Philosophy in school psychology program is open to individuals who already have state certification in school psychology and to those without previous training in school psychology. The program espouses the scientist-practitioner model and provides the training and experiences necessary for its graduates to succeed in many leadership positions, in both urban and non-urban settings.

School Psychology Bilingual Extension

This program is a bilingual extension for certified school psychologists.

Social Work

Ranked in the top 10 percent in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Fordham University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares students to engage effectively across all areas of social work. The curriculum starts with a comprehensive foundational phase focusing on skills grounded in theory and ethics, followed by a specialist/advanced phase in one or more advanced practice areas. Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Social Work

The mission of the doctoral program is to educate social workers to use scholarship to promote human rights and social justice both locally and globally. The program strives to develop leaders who engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary scholarship that focuses on seeking solutions to social problems and the promotion of the well-being of people and communities.

Social Work

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (B.A.S.W.) program at Fordham University is to educate students to promote human rights and social justice and improve the well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities through culturally competent, evidence-informed, generalist social work practice. The B.A.S.W. degree is equivalent to the Bachelor's in Social Work (B.S.W.) and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of group life - ranging from the analysis of passing encounters between individuals on a city street to the examination of current trends in globalization. As a social science, it combines scientific and humanistic approaches to study the diversity of social relationships.

Spanish Language and Literature

The Spanish language and literature major provides students a high linguistic proficiency, cross-cultural literacy, and critical and analytical skills that lead to careers in the humanities, law, medicine, government, international relations, international business, education, and community-based work.

Spanish Studies

The Spanish studies major is an individualized and interdisciplinary major that allows students to combine their Spanish-language interests with their interests in other fields covered by Fordham's extensive curriculum. The major is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill and Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

Special Education/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Special Education/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a post-baccalaureate certificate program offered at Fordham University.

Spiritual Direction

The advanced certificate in spiritual direction is designed to assess a student's potential to become a spiritual director, and it supports students in their efforts to discern a call to this ministry, formulate a model of spiritual direction and chaplaincy, and develop the specific skills required to serve as a spiritual director. Graduates of the program serve as high school and college campus ministers, retreat directors, and spiritual directors.

Strategic Marketing Communications

The Gabelli School's M.S. in Strategic Marketing Communications curriculum features a unique combination of courses in the areas of communication and media management and marketing. Online coursework comes together with hands-on, applied projects in which students work in teams. Students complete 15 credits in each area and then earn the final 3 credits through a hands-on project. Offered online.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The TESOL Advanced Certificate program is for teachers holding an initial, provisional, permanent, or professional certificate in early childhood (birth-grade 2), childhood (grades 1-6), or adolescence (grades 7-12) education who are interested in expanding their knowledge about working with Emergent Bilingual students. The program leads to an advanced certificate and to endorsement for an extension to teach English as a second language.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

This program exposes teacher candidates to contemporary understandings about language, communication, and language education, emphasizing the development of English as an additional language in K through 12th grades. Courses explore research-based instructional practices which promote cognitive and emotional growth, academic learning, cultural and linguistic development, and enhanced understanding of using English to interact with others in diverse settings.

Teaching General and Exceptional Adolescents

This clinically-rich master's degree program in adolescence and special education is an integrated, dual-certification program leading to New York state certification for Students with Disabilities, Generalist 7-12, and one subject-area certification. The principles of equity, access, and rigor frame the coursework, and field experiences are designed to develop competencies in both general and special education in a specific subject area.

Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades)

The Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades, M.S.T.) program prepares special education teacher candidates through a rigorous academic program that builds on a foundation of child and youth education and psychology and provides a sequence of field experiences and student teaching requirements. Graduates will be eligible for initial New York State certification in Students with Disabilities in All Grades (pre-Kindergarten through grade 12).

Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades, Transitional B)

The Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades, M.S.T., Transitional B) program prepares special education teacher candidates through a rigorous academic program that builds on a foundation of child and youth education and psychology and provides a sequence of field experiences and student teaching requirements. The New York State Transitional B Certificate permits eligible candidates to be employed as a classroom teacher while completing a master's degree.

Theatre

Fordham's B.A. in Theatre program combines a broad liberal arts education with conservatory-style training. The Fordham Theatre program trains emerging artists to develop their craft through mentored exploration in performance, directing, design and production, and playwriting.

Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) degree offers students the opportunity to engage in critical and constructive theological research as part of the department's vibrant community of inquiry. Aimed primarily at students aspiring to deep theological competence and to doctoral education at the highest level, the program provides comprehensive grounding in the theological disciplines. All M.T.S. students are required to complete 16 courses (48 credit hours).

Theology

The Ph.D. is designed for the preparation of scholars: not simply competent teachers of theology, but ones who can also communicate with and contribute to the academic community more broadly. Upon entry, students select one of five fields of study: Bible; Judaism and Christianity in Antiquity; History of Christianity; Systematic Theology; and Theological and Social Ethics. Students must complete at least 36 credits of coursework, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Theology Religious Studies

The theology religious studies major introduces students to the study of religious textual traditions, the historical and cultural study of religions, the foundations of Christian systematic theology and theological and social ethics, and training in theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of religion. Majoring in theology provides an excellent liberal arts education.

Therapeutic Interventions

This program focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals from kindergarten through early adulthood. It includes instruction in cognitive, emotional, and personality development; empirically based testing and assessment; consultation and intervention/therapy methods for children and adolescents; and supervised fieldwork in school settings.

Urban Studies

The Urban Studies program at Fordham University is a unique, 16-month interdisciplinary M.A. program, which introduces students to post-graduate academic learning about urban history, policy, social issues, minority representation, immigration, economics, transit, and design, while also encouraging them to seek out the urban experience. Students complete core courses in the first year and then pursue field research and a thesis.

Urban Studies

The urban studies major consists of 10 courses, including a required internship and senior thesis, and students are also required to demonstrate multidisciplinary diversity. The major in urban studies is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill and Fordham College at Lincoln Center.

Visual Arts

The Visual Arts program offers students both technical proficiency and critical-historical knowledge, equipping them to thrive in today's image-driven world. Taught within a liberal arts context, the program is open to all students at Fordham.

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is a bi-campus multidisciplinary program with a profound social justice goal - to understand how gender and sexuality shape our culture, daily lives, social institutions, and interactions. Students take an interdisciplinary approach to learning about gender and sexuality.