Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
The accounting major provides students with a solid educational foundation for entry into professional careers in accounting-related areas of business and government. The program prepares students to pursue advanced education in accounting and related fields. |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Anthropology | |
The Anthropology Department offers an undergraduate program that provides a framework for understanding human cultures and societies through culture, archaeology, adaptation and evolution. The Department prepares students for understanding the past and the present of a rapidly globalizing world by developing... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Architecture | |
The School of Architecture offers a first professional degree, the Bachelor of Architecture. The School is an institution of shared learning, an operative organization within the “laboratory“ of the City of Fort Lauderdale, South Florida, and the Florida-Caribbean and Latin American regions. Through... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Art History | |
The Art History Program requires courses in art appreciation, foundations drawing and design, an upper division studio art course, a course in aesthetics and art theory, a minimum of 28 credits in upper level art history, and a senior seminar in art history. Graduates in Art History have gone on from... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Arts and Humanities | |
The interdisciplinary major in Arts and Humanities is appropriate for students who wish to design a program of study that spans a broad range of disciplines. It often is combined with one of the College‘s interdisciplinary certificate programs.
Degree requirements:
In addition to the University and... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
Bachelor of Arts in Biology (BA)
The BA degree is intended to provide maximum flexibility for students pursuing study in interdisciplinary areas such as environmental science or secondary school teaching.
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS) The BS degree is recommended... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
Chemistry is the central science, encompassing elements of physics, biology, and mathematics, as well as unique elements of its own. The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department offers four undergraduate degree programs in Chemistry (B.A., B.S.), which are designed to focus on individual student interests.
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering | |
Civil engineers design the constructed environment that supports our society. From highways and buildings to bridges and water systems, the profession of civil engineering is responsible for much of the world in which we live.
The program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Commercial Music | |
The mission of the Florida Atlantic University Department of Music is to offer comprehensive academic and performance training in all aspects of the discipline in order to prepare students for advanced study and successful careers in music. It also seeks to represent Florida Atlantic University through... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Communication Studies
Intercultural Communication | |
The Intercultural Communication Sequence, with both its disciplinary and interdisciplinary components, helps students become competent, reflective communicators in personal, public, and business settings. As the United States becomes increasingly diverse, organizations and companies nationwide are changing... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Communication Studies
Media and Cultural Studies | |
The Media and Cultural Studies sequence emphasizes the roles that media and other cultural producers, technologies, texts, practices, and receivers play in the processes of construction, maintenance, and change in our information-based, culturally diverse society. It provides students with an interdisciplinary,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Communication Studies
Public Communication | |
The Public Communication Sequence emphasizes the strategic role that symbol systems play in constructing meaning in a fast-changing, information-based, culturally diverse world. Courses examine how meaning informs and persuades individuals, introduce students to the history and theories of how communication... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Computer Engineering | |
Graduates of the Computer Engineering program are prepared for careers in the computer industry as well as with companies that integrate computers into more complex products. The degree focuses on system and hardware aspects of computing, but also includes programming and software engineering. The core... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
Graduates of the Computer Science program are prepared for careers with software companies that develop stand-alone, networked, or web applications or system software; or with companies that develop software in scientific or engineering environments. The degree focuses on the software aspects of computing,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminal Justice provides students with knowledge about the nature and causes of crime and delinquency, law and the legal system for juveniles and adults in American society, and the decision processes of criminal justice agencies. A Criminal Justice major... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
The Department of Economics offers programs of study preparing students for careers in business, government or graduate education programs. There are two major programs within the department. The first, Business Economics, integrates business and economics courses in a way that allows students to analyze... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Electrical Engineering | |
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering at FAU offers the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree. The objective of the BSEE degree program is to provide students with an interest in Electrical Engineering and closely related fields a foundation for a flexible future, whether... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
English | |
English majors develop advanced skills in writing and critical interpretation that are valued by employers in a number of fields. They have established careers in law, medicine, entertainment, communications, information technology, journalism, speech writing, government, publishing, and teaching.
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Exceptional Student Education | |
Undergraduate students in the ESE program complete a Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.E.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Exceptional Student Education that is designed to prepare students to work with individuals with mild to moderate learning and behavioral disabilities. Upon completion of... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Exercise Science & Health Promotion | |
General Information About Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Exercise science deals with the study of the immediate and long term effects of physical activity on the human body. Health promotion encompasses all of the components involved in the total well-being of an individual, exploring the social,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Finance | |
The Department of Finance provides quality instruction within the business enterprise. The department's objective is to prepare students for careers in the areas of corporate finance, investments, financial markets and institutions, international finance, banking and personal finance. |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
French | |
Welcome to le site for French Studies in the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature at FAU. Our program‘s mission is to promote the study of French language, literature, linguistics, and culture through interdisciplinary pedagogical approaches. Our courses therefore stress the... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Geomatics Engineering | |
Geomatics Engineering strongly relates to environmental disciplines, such as geology and geography (geosciences), and it is also closely aligned with civil engineering and with urban and regional planning. It is not uncommon for an individual to be licensed as both a professional engineer and a professional... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature | |
The undergraduate program in German Studies in the Department of Languages, Linguistics & Comparative Literature at FAU offers courses in the fields of German language, culture, literature, film, history, and linguistics as well as a wide range of electives. It allows students to combine the study of... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Graphic Design | |
The Graphic Design Program provides students with the skills to pursue career opportunities in graphic design and visual communication. The overall goal of the program is to sharpen students‘ abilities in visual problem solving and translating verbal concepts into visual images, image-making techniques,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Health Administration | |
The Health Administration major provides students with a university education that promotes personal and professional growth as well as concentrated awareness of health systems and their effects on society. Flexibility in course selection encourages students to develop a program of study that will strengthen... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
History | |
History majors use the study of the past to make sense of a complicated world. Developing insights into past human experiences prepares students for a wide variety of fields, including law, teaching, public history, business, government, communication, and even medicine. Professions and professional... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Hospitality Management | |
The Hospitality Management program prepares students for management positions in multiple segments of the world's largest industry. Graduates assume managerial roles in varied hospitality disciplines including: resorts, hotels, restaurants, private clubs, meeting and event planning corporations, destination... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Information Engineering Technology | |
The BIET program provides enhanced technical and non-technical skills and a consistent path from the Associate of Science (AS) to a bachelor‘s degree. The program emphasizes practical skills in programming, database, networking, web-based applications, and computer security as well as technical communications... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
International Business and Trade | |
The International Business and Trade major prepares students to contribute to organizations and communities in a global business environment. |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Italian Studies | |
The Program in Italian Studies is a modern, forward-looking program that has found a dignified place in the multicultural and interdisciplinary environment of the college, without losing its own identity and integrity. It has been supported by the notion that the relationship between Italy and its hitherto... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Jazz Studies | |
The mission of the Florida Atlantic University Department of Music is to offer comprehensive academic and performance training in all aspects of the discipline in order to prepare students for advanced study and successful careers in music. It also seeks to represent Florida Atlantic University through... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Jewish Studies | |
The Jewish Studies program offers a BA degree in Jewish Studies. This is offered at the Boca Raton campus, although some Jewish Studies courses are regularly offered at other sites.
The BA program is open to all students wishing to study various forms of Jewish culture throughout the centuries. It may... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Linguistics | |
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics is designed to develop students' knowledge and analysis of language phenomena, to challenge students' critical and analytical skills through exploring in small seminars various aspects of syntax, semantics, phonetics/phonology, morphology, historical linguistics,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Management and Small Business/Entrepreneurship | |
The Department of Management Programs develops future leaders who are skilled in the art of management within a global business environment. |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems | |
The mission of the Department of Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) is to assist students across the College of Business in developing competence in information systems, operations management, and related decision science disciplines. These individuals can then contribute effectively... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
The Department of Marketing offers programs to prepare students for positions and professional careers in the fields of marketing and advertising. Marketing provides students with an enduring base of knowledge and the ability to adopt new marketing practices as they evolve. A variety of marketing courses... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree and to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Either of these two programs, with suitably chosen electives, constitutes an excellent background for a wide range of careers, in particular... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering | |
Mechanical Engineering is the branch of engineering that is most directly and broadly concerned with mechanical systems and their use to control and transform energy for the benefit of humankind. Mechanical engineering embraces the science and art of the generation, transmission, and utilization of thermal... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Music Business | |
The mission of the Florida Atlantic University Department of Music is to offer comprehensive academic and performance training in all aspects of the discipline in order to prepare students for advanced study and successful careers in music. It also seeks to represent Florida Atlantic University through... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Music Education | |
The mission of the Florida Atlantic University Department of Music is to offer comprehensive academic and performance training in all aspects of the discipline in order to prepare students for advanced study and successful careers in music. It also seeks to represent Florida Atlantic University through... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Music Performance | |
The mission of the Florida Atlantic University Department of Music is to offer comprehensive academic and performance training in all aspects of the discipline in order to prepare students for advanced study and successful careers in music. It also seeks to represent Florida Atlantic University through... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing offers three programs leading to the baccalaureate degree:
1. Traditional Program: A two-year upper division program. This program is offered at our Boca Campus.
2. Accelerated Program: A one- year full-time program for students who have a bachelor's degree... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Ocean Engineering | |
The Department of Ocean Engineering provides a comprehensive, practical curriculum in science and engineering that prepares the student to perform engineering tasks in the ocean environment. Graduates of this program are prepared for professional positions in industry and government or for graduate studies... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
The Philosophy Department offers a program of study with an emphasis on the liberal arts and at the same time prepares the student for various career opportunities. The intellectual training provided is an excellent preparation for the study of law, the ministry, and public service professions, as well... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program is offered for students seeking exposure to analytical methods in contemporary physics within a broader, liberal arts-style curriculum. Course requirements are significantly reduced compared with the department‘s flagship B.S. program described later in this... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
Major Requirements
Students pursing a B.A. degree in political science must fulfill the following requirements.
1. All baccalaureate degree requirements, which include:
Earn a minimum of 120 credits in academic courses acceptable toward the degree. Attain a minimum 2.0 GPA in the courses required for... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Psychobiology | |
Psychology in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science defines itself as a science that focuses on mental processes and cognition, social influences on the individual, and the biological and neural bases of human and animal behavior. The main mission of the faculty in psychology is to prepare students... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
Psychology in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science defines itself as a science that focuses on mental processes and cognition, social influences on the individual, and the biological and neural bases of human and animal behavior. The main mission of the faculty in psychology is to prepare students... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Public Management | |
The Bachelor of Public Management is designed to provide a broad understanding of the administrative structures and functions found in public sector organizations. In addition to equipping students with foundation skills relevant to work in public sector organizations, the B.P.M. encourages study in... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Social Science | |
The interdisciplinary major in Social Science was designed for students who wish to study broadly in the social sciences rather than concentrate on a particular discipline. It often is combined with one of the College‘s interdisciplinary certificate programs. The knowledge and intellectual training provided... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
Our students are offered a solid program of academic courses and hands-on training and experience in our field practicum program. Our graduates are prepared for entry-level social work positions in a broad range of settings (e.g., child welfare, criminal justice, schools, gerontology), as well as for... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
The Department of Sociology offers a distinctive program that defines sociology as both a scientific endeavor and an activity in the service of humanity. As ’public“ sociologists, the department‘s goal is to contribute to the development of an educated and engaged citizenry. The department prides itself... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Spanish Studies | |
The mission of the Spanish Studies program in the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature is to help students and faculty build bridges: Puentes across cultures; Puentes that span across ages from the past to the present and into the future; Puentes that cross oceans and borders.... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Studio Art (BA) | |
The BA in Studio Art offers students a broad education in the visual arts. Students select three studio arts areas and take a beginning and an intermediate level class in each. The BA is a general degree in visual art. |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Studio Art (BFA) | |
The BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture is a specialized degree primarily in one studio art discipline. Students must pass a portfolio review for admission to the BFA. The Department also offers the BA in Studio Arts, a more general degree... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Theatre | |
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Theatre
The Bachelor of Arts with Major in Theatre is designed to train students in the art, craft, and literature of theatre, while providing the opportunity to develop creative, cognitive, and communication skills through a broad liberal arts education. Undergraduate... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor degree
Urban and Regional Planning | |
Urban and Regional Planning is a professional program that provides students with the knowledge base and analytical and design skills to address issues that affect the quality of life in neighborhoods, suburbs, cities, and regions. The curriculum consists of planning lecture courses, design courses,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Actuarial Sciences | |
Actuarial Sciences is a career that is in high demand. Actuaries are professionals who use their mathematical training to solve problems in insurance and finances. The certificate requires 15 credits of prerequisite courses and 24 credits of required courses, with at least 18 of these credits taken at... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Biotechnology | |
The Certificate Program in Biotechnology is designed to provide undergraduate students with the necessary foundations for a career in biotechnology in conjunction with their academic major. Particular emphasis is placed on application of biotechnology to studies in botany, biochemistry, environmental... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Caribbean and Latin American Studies | |
Overview
The Certificate in Caribbean and Latin American Studies is awarded to students completing multidisciplinary studies of the Caribbean and Latin America in conjunction with an academic major, usually in one of the departments represented in the curriculum. The Certificate is approximately the... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Classical Studies | |
The Certificate in Classical Studies is a multi-disciplinary program in the ancient Greek and Roman foundations of western culture. Program offerings include courses in history, philosophy, literature, languages, social and political theory, the arts, archaeology, and rhetoric. In addition to courses... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
English as a Second Language Studies | |
The certificate in English as a Second Language Studies aims to improve the preparation of instructors in junior colleges, colleges, and private schools. This certificate differs from the College of Education's Add-On ESOL Endorsement for state certified public school teachers, although it covers two... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Environmental Studies | |
The Environmental Studies Certificate Program allows students to explore environmental issues through a broadly-based interdisciplinary program. The program is designed to: introduce students to the major environmental issues facing our rapidly-changing society; to provide in-depth analysis in several... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Ethics, Law, and Society | |
The purpose of the Ethics, Law, and Society (ELS) certificate program is to encourage the study of normative and value issues in the humanities and social sciences. As ethical competence becomes increasingly important in professional life, students who aspire to careers in the law, the health professions,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Ethnic Studies | |
Welcome to the website for the Ethnic Studies Program at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). The Program was started in 1984 and has quickly grown to become an important academic unit within the institution. The program is interdisciplinary and therefore introduces students to an expanding range of past... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Film and Video | |
The Certificate Program in Film and Video gives students with any major the opportunity to bring together courses from several departments and colleges into a multidisciplinary curriculum emphasizing all aspects of film and video. Participating are faculty from communication, literature, languages, anthropology,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Geographic Information Systems | |
The Department of Geosciences offers undergraduates a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and an Advanced Certificate in Geographic Information Systems. Departmental majors or other students who complete the programs with a grade of “C” or better in each course are entitled to the GIS Certificates.
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Gerontology | |
The Gerontology Certificate Program provides an interdisciplinary educational opportunity to individuals working with older adults and students interested in aging. The program develops, clarifies and documents your expertise in the field of gerontology. Persons wishing to earn a certificate must successfully... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
International Business | |
The Certificate of International Business meets the needs of working professionals whose jobs have an international dimension and students who plan a career with international business content. The certificate is an ideal enhancement to a non-degree seeking professional, an undergraduate business major,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Jewish Studies | |
The Jewish Studies program offers a certificate in Jewish Studies.
The certificate program is open to all students wishing to study various forms of Jewish culture throughout the centuries. It may be especially useful for:
those thinking about vocational opportunities in Jewish communal and educational... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Peace Studies | |
Mission Statement
The Peace Studies Program at Florida Atlantic University is committed to the extensive investigation and understanding of the causes of peace from a multidisciplinary perspective. The Program invites the active participation of students at all academic levels as well as the broader... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Religious Studies | |
The Religious Studies certificate program promotes the academic study of religion. Recognizing the significance of religion within human culture, the program advocates constructive, critical analysis of religion, seeking to be as open-minded and pluralistic as possible. It does not sanction any specific... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Social Work | |
The School of Social Work offers an undergraduate Certificate in Child Welfare, limited to Social Work majors. The certificate provides a foundation of knowledge in practice, policy, and programs that impact the lives of vulnerable children. Students develop skills in areas relevant to children’s services,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Statistics | |
The Certificate Program in Statistics enables students to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study in statistics in conjunction with an academic major. The required curriculum provides students with necessary mathematical foundations of the field and exposes them to practical applications relevant... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Women's Studies | |
Requirements for an Undergraduate Certificate in Women’s Studies
WHAT COURSES DO I NEED?
Introduction to Women’s Studies (WST 2010) OR
Feminist Perspectives on Gender
Three core courses from a selected list
One elective course from a selected list
TOTAL ’ 5 courses / 15 credits
WHO MAY RECEIVE... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Bioengineering | |
The Department of Electrical Engineering offers a graduate Certificate Program in Bioengineering that is associated with the Florida Center for Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology. The Department of Electrical Engineering administers the program in consultation with an Industry-Medical Advisory Board.... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Economic Development and Tourism | |
The Economic Development and Tourism certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to help cities with their built and natural attractions to enhance their revenue base and improve their citizens‘ quality of life. The role of the economic development planner today is frequently directed... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Environmental Planning | |
The Environmental Planning certificate program addresses issues related to brownfield redevelopment, water quality and availability, and opportunities for improving the quality of life in the urban community. This certificate program is open to anybody with a bachelor‘s degree. The program consists of... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Environmental Studies | |
The graduate certificate in Environmental Studies is a five course program emphasizing Humanities and Social Science approaches to the study of the environment. It provides an academic forum for understanding environmental issues in their social, symbolic, historical and political dimensions.
Audience... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Film and Video | |
The Graduate Certificate in Film and Video provides a flexible curricular framework for an interdisciplinary focus on film and video across departmental and college boundaries. The program structures FAU's current course offerings in film and video to prepare graduate students in any department or college... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Neuroscience | |
General Information
Neuroscience constitutes a truly interdisciplinary area of scientific study and research that incorporates physiology, molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology, development, psychology and cognitive sciences, computer sciences and network modeling, biochemistry and behavior. FAU... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Sustainable Community Planning | |
The Sustainable Community Planning certificate is directed at practicing planners, public administrators, civic leaders, and neighborhood activists with social science backgrounds who wish to improve existing skills or gain new skills in reviving urban core areas, encouraging economic development, and... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Visual Planning Technology | |
The four-course certificate program is designed to build working knowledge and skills in understanding, applying, and managing geographic information systems (GIS) as well as other visual technologies within the planning environment. It gives students a comprehensive survey of the visual technologies... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Womens Studies | |
The Women‘s Studies Center at Florida Atlantic University is pleased to announce a Graduate Certificate Program available to students who have completed an undergraduate degree. There are two options available to students interested in the Graduate Certificate:
Students may enroll in the Women‘s Studies... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Chemistry | |
The Program refers to cross-disciplinary, multilevel approaches to education and research in chemistry, biochemistry and molecular medicine. Achieving an understanding of chemical and biochemical phenomena through scientific inquiry is becoming increasingly cross-disciplinary. Hence, a perspective that... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Comparative Studies | |
The mission of the Ph.D. program in Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) is to provide a breadth of training and experience across the traditional divisions of the Arts for those who already have developed professional skills in one or more areas, such as dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts. The program... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Complex Systems and Brain Sciences | |
Program Description
The Center provides an internationally known Ph. D. Program in Complex Systems and Brain Sciences. The program was established through a Training Grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.
This research program blends emerging concepts from complex dynamical systems with... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Computer Engineering | |
A minimum of 84 graduate credits (including a minimum of 33 dissertation credits) are required beyond a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in a related field is considered equivalent to 30 credits. A minimum of 21 credits of course work is required beyond a Master's degree. No more than 3 credits of... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Curriculum and Instruction | |
Program Description
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction degree provides a theoretical and practical course of study in curriculum and instruction. The program is designed for teachers, curriculum coordinators, corporate and agency curriculum planners, academics, and other professional... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Electrical Engineering | |
General Information
During the past few decades, we have witnessed exciting new discoveries and developments in almost every aspect of electrical engineering, including microelectronics, computers, communication networks, photonics, alternative energy systems, and many others. The fields of computers... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Exceptional Student Education | |
The doctoral program in ESE is designed to prepare leaders in special education. Candidates come from diverse backgrounds (special education teachers, certified behavior analysts, curriculum specialists, etc.) Our graduates take leadership positions in colleges and universities, school districts, and... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Geosciences | |
The Department of Geosciences at Florida Atlantic University offers advanced graduate training leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geosciences. This professionally oriented program combines department specialties in geography and geology with other cognate areas in the College... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Integrative Biology | |
Integrative Biology refers to cross-disciplinary, multilevel approaches to education and research in biology and medicine. Achieving an understanding of biological phenomena through scientific inquiry is becoming increasingly cross-disciplinary. Hence, a perspective that cuts across disciplinary boundaries... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Mathematics | |
Is a Graduate Degree in Mathematics for Me?
Mathematics is the study of quantity, structure, space, and change. It is a peculiarly human endeavor that attempts to organize our experience in a quantitative fashion. Mathematics aids and supplements our intuitions about the physical universe and about human... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Mechanical Engineering | |
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering is conferred by the University primarily in recognition of a demonstrated ability for independent and original research in the discipline. This ability must be supported by a comprehensive and coordinated plan of advanced study designed to... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Nursing | |
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing offers a Doctor of Philosophy with Major in Nursing (Ph.D.) degree program. The program is grounded in the philosophy of caring and focuses on the integration and application of advanced nursing research for improved nursing practice and betterment of humankind.... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Ocean Engineering | |
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy with major in Ocean Engineering is conferred on a candidate by the University upon completion of comprehensive training and in recognition of the candidates ability to independently and efficiently pursue research in ocean engineering. The requirements for the degree... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Physics | |
Is a Graduate Degree in Physics for Me?
Physics is the purest of the sciences. This field is especially important in today‘s ever changing landscape of modern science. Physics exists to provide a foundation for our understanding of nature and our very existence. Traditionally physicists study matter,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Psychology | |
Florida Atlantic University offers a Ph.D. graduate degree in psychology. The program has a strong scientific/experimental emphasis in traditional areas of psychology including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality and social psychology, and Behavioral Neuroscience, neuroscience,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Doctor's degree
Public Administration | |
The School of Public Administration at Florida Atlantic University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Administration with concentrations in Administrative Theory & Inquiry; Public Policy Studies, Organizational Studies, and Public Budgeting and Financial Administration. Also, students are... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Accounting | |
The goal of the Master of Accounting degree program is to provide accounting education to a diverse group of students to help them become successful professionals in local, national and global enterprises. This goal will be accomplished by providing programs that aid them in developing technical, analytical,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Acting | |
The Acting concentration prepares the candidate for the pursuit of a career as a professional actor in theatre and related fields. The program is designed to help students discover and empower their own processes of creating characters through in-depth exploration, and understanding of the dramatic text.... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Anthropology | |
Why Get A Masters Degree in Anthropology from Florida Atlantic University?
Our faculty is composed of experienced, published researchers who are committed to providing students with the best possible academic training in cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology.
We have a small... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Applied Mathematics and Statistics | |
The purpose of the Applied Mathematics and Statistics program is to prepare students for the application of mathematics in industry and scientific research. Emphasized are continuous modelling, cryptology and information security, biostatistics, and scientific visualization. |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Bioengineering | |
Bioengineering stands at the intersection of the revolution taking place in advanced medical treatments as a result of applying the principles and practice of the engineering and computer science disciplines to the biological, biomedical, and medical sciences. Bioengineering is a broad and emerging field... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Biological Sciences | |
The Biology Department of Florida Atlantic University offers two Masters degrees: M.S. and M.S.T. The program is tailored to the needs and interests of the student, in five areas: Biotechnology, Microbiology, Ecology, Marine Biology, and Environmental Sciences. Students may enroll on a full or part-time... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Biomedical Science | |
Students interested in pursuing advanced studies in biomedical science may obtain a Master's Degree in Biomedical Science, taking the thesis, or non-thesis option.
The non-thesis option is tailored to students seeking to solidify their knowledge base in order to apply to health professional schools.... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Accounting | |
The MBA Accounting Track students must meet the same general admission criteria as Master of Accounting students and be approved by the School of Accounting for inclusion in the track, as well as be approved in the MBA Program. The MBA Accounting track student with an undergraduate degree in accounting... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Electronic Commerce | |
Students electing the Electronic Commerce track will take the basic MBA core courses and the following:
ISM 6237 Electronic Commerce and Internet Business Applications
and any three courses from the following list:
COP 6725 Generalized Database Management Systems
ISM 6227 Telecommunications for Electronic... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Finance | |
Students electing the Finance Track will take the basic MBA core courses and any of the following four courses:
FIN 6246 Financial Markets
FIN 6436 Financial Management: Investment Decisions and Policy
FIN 6537 Financial Risk Management and Derivatives
FIN 6605 Multinational Finance
FIN 6515 Investment... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Financial Planning | |
An MBA with Financial Planning Track can open the door to a challenging and rewarding career within the financial services industry. An MBA from Florida Atlantic University, coupled with the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification is a winning combination that will increase your marketability to... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Global Entrepreneurship | |
Students in the Entrepreneurship Track will take the basic MBA core courses. The Entrepreneurship component consists of four elective courses as from the following list:
MAN 6875 Seminar in Entrepreneurship/Venture Management AND
MAN 6806 Entrepreneurial Consultancy AND
Either:
MAN 6810 Entrepreneurial... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
International Business | |
Students in the International Business Track will take the basic MBA core courses.The international component consists of four electives courses within the three blocks. Students must take one course from each block. The fourth course may be chosen from any block with a limit of 3 credits for GEB 6365,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Marketing | |
Students electing the Marketing Track will take the basic core courses with any four elective courses offered by the Marketing Department at the 6000 level. Students may take MAN 6875, Seminar in Entrepreneurship/Venture Management, in lieu of one of these electives. |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Operations Management | |
Students electing the Operations Management Track will take the basic MBA core courses and the following required courses:
MAN 6525 Quality Management
MAN 6526 Operations Planning & Control
MAN 6596 Supply Chain Management
Students must also take one course from the following list:
QMB 6603 Data Analysis... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Real Estate | |
Students electing the Real Estate Track will take the basic MBA core courses and four elective courses as follows:
Both of the following:
REE 6207 Real Estate Financial Analysis AND
REE 6305 Real Estate Investment Analysis
Plus one course from the following:
FIN 6246 Financial Markets
FIN 6314 ... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Sport Management | |
The MBA in Sport Management (MBASport) at Florida Atlantic University began its first full year of operation in August, 2000 with the hiring of its first full-time Director, Jim Riordan. Since its inception, over 90% of the program's graduates are employed in permanent, and/or full-time sport and/or... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Chemistry | |
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a M.S. degree program in chemistry. Many research groups participating in the program apply a wide variety of chemical research methods to investigate problems with biological and biomedical relevance. Some groups focus on organic synthesis, physical... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Communication
Film and Media Studies | |
The Film and Media Studies concentration features courses analyzing the power and responsibility of American and international film, television, print media, and/or new technologies from formal, historical, economic, institutional, and ideological perspectives. Faculty are committed to understanding... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Communication
Intercultural, Cultural and Rhetorical Communication Studies | |
The Intercultural, Cultural and Rhetorical Communication Studies concentration explores intersections between and among Intercultural Communication, concerned with communication between persons of differing cultural identities, Cultural Studies, concerned with cultural texts and practices, their producers,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Communication
Multimedia Journalism Studies | |
The Multimedia Journalism Studies concentration highlights the new challenges to journalism in a changing public sphere defined by the emergence of new technologies, global media organizations, and a 24-hour news cycle. Drawing on social science and cultural studies research, this broad range of courses... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Comparative Literature | |
Comparative Literature is a graduate program of study for the Master of Arts, available to majors in British, French, German, Italian, Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, or United States literatures.
Comparative Literature broadens the context of single works of literature, provides a method of looking... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Computer Engineering | |
The Department offers two options: the non-thesis option that requires a minimum of 33 credits, and the thesis option that requires a minimum of 30 credits, including 6 credits of thesis. |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Computer Science | |
The Department offers two options: the non-thesis option that requires a minimum of 33 credits, and the thesis option that requires a minimum of 30 credits, including 6 credits of thesis. |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Counselor Education | |
Mission Statement
Counselor Education’s mission is to educate a diverse community of students for professional counseling practice and leadership in local, national, and international domains. Mindful that education extends beyond course work, faculty and students collaborate with schools, communities,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Criminology and Criminal Justice | |
This graduate master’s degree program is designed for the following students:
1. Those seeking intermediate level administrative or research positions.
2. Those employed in the criminal justice system who wish to broaden their perspectives and advance within the system.
3. Those pursuing a teaching... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Design and Technology | |
The concentration in Design will prepare the candidate for pursuit of a career as a professional designer for the theatre and its related fields. The program is founded on the belief that excellence in design comes from an in-depth exploration and understanding of the dramatic text, supported by extensive... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Economics | |
The Department of Economics offers a comprehensive Master of Science Degree Program allowing you to choose from three tracks: General Economics, International Economics, or Financial Economics. Our program is designed to appeal to both full-time students and the working professional, with many classes... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Electrical Engineering | |
The Electrical Engineering Department offers thesis and non-thesis options at the master's level. Students may specialize in several areas: telecommunications; digital signal processing; systems and robotics, including control systems and machine vision; electromagnetics and RF, including antennas, microwave... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Elementary Education | |
Program Description
The Master's Degree in Elementary Education program provides an opportunity for students to earn a 36credit masters degree. This program is offered to certified elementary teachers wishing to earn an advanced degree in their field. In addition, we welcome applicants who have established... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
English
Creative Writing | |
Students in the MA and MFA programs specialize in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction, pursuing half of their coursework in creative writing workshops and half in literature and theory seminars. Both programs require completion of a creative thesis and feature small, rigorous workshops and seminars.... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Environmental Education | |
The Master‘s Degree in Environmental Education is offered through the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and provides a comprehensive graduate program that prepares future professionals in the field of environmental education and enhances the environmental education knowledge... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Environmental Sciences | |
The Environmental Sciences is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide Students with specialized training in Environmental Sciences. All the departments in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters participate in the program, as do several... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Exercise Science and Health Promotion | |
The Department Of Exercise Science and Health Promotion offers an interdisciplinary graduate emphasis in exercise science and health promotion (ESHP). ESHP students who successfully complete the recommended course work will receive a Master's of Science degree (M.S.).
The program is designed to prepare... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
French | |
The MA in French provide advanced study of French language, literature, and culture. The MA focuses on literary analysis and critical theory.
The Master of Arts (MA) in French features two separate tracks, thesis and non-thesis. In both tracks, students take three core courses: an introduction to the... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Geography | |
The department offers a thesis and a nonthesis option for the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Geography that provides excellent training for careers in GIScience, urban and regional planning and analysis, environmental consulting, community development, government and business, and teaching as well as training... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Geology | |
The department offers a thesis and nonthesis option Master of Science (M.S.) in Geology. Students may develop a focus in hydrogeology, coastal processes, or paleontology or they may select from a broad range of courses for a more versatile degree. The program is excellent training for careers in geological... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
History | |
General Description
Florida Atlantic University offers the M.A. degree in a wide variety of historical fields. Our department currently includes 23 faculty members who have directed more than 165 theses. Our curriculum offers a wide variety of graduate seminars from which to choose that represent a diversity... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Linguistics | |
The FAU graduate Linguistics program prepares students for a broad range of opportunities in language education and research. Our alumni have found employment in public and private schools, colleges, and institutes, here in South Florida and overseas. Our graduates hold positions directing ESL, EAP,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Mathematics | |
The program is designed to provide a foundation for mathematical work in scientific or technical fields as well as for doctoral study in mathematics. It should normally take a full-time student two years to complete. Students can enter an accelerated joint graduate program in mathematics and electrical... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Mechanical Engineering | |
Each student must complete a comprehensive and coordinated plan of study requiring depth in one or more of the following areas: mechanical systems, solid body mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermal/fluid systems, helicopter dynamics, materials, controls, robotics and CAD/CAM.
Mission
The... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Music | |
The Master of Arts with Major in Music degree is designed to assist the student in attaining an advanced level of competence and knowledge in music performance, history, and theory. The department offers performance and teacher training in standard class instruction, applied studio instruction (private... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Non-profit Management | |
The Master of Non-profit Management degree program was designed as a professional degree to meet the unique needs of the nonprofit sector. It is open to pre-service students, as well as managers and leaders in human services, fine and performing arts, cultural, educational, community development, religious,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Nursing | |
Our graduate Masters program is designed to offer the leadership, clinical experience and teaching skills that you will need in your chosen direction of practice. The caring philosophy of our College is evident throughout our curriculum, which has been designed to fit your schedule and your life. ... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Ocean Engineering | |
The graduate program is structured around a core of courses central to ocean engineering and encompassing the subjects of acoustics, corrosion, physical oceanography, hydrodynamics, advanced mechanics of materials, marine systems, and advanced mathematics. This core provides, at an advanced level, the... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Physics | |
The Physics Department offers the Master of Science (M.S.) degree with major in Physics. The degree should be particularly attractive to those whose career paths point to a job in industry or to teaching at the high school or community college level. The course work and research experience provided by... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Political Science | |
The mission of the Department of Political Science is to offer a firm grounding in all aspects of the discipline of political science while ensuring flexibility for students to design programs of study to fit their particular needs through the selection of electives.
The M.A. program is designed to... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Psychology | |
The department of Psychology also offers a Master of Arts degree in General-Experimental Psychology, providing graduate students with a solid foundation for doctoral studies in all areas of psychology. Graduates of our MA Program have pursued a variety of doctoral specialties in psychology, including... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Public Administration | |
The School of Public Administration at Florida Atlantic University offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree. The MPA is a professional degree for practitioners in the public sector or for those who plan to work solving public problems. The MPA consists of... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Reading Education | |
The Master‘s Degree in Reading Education program provides an opportunity for students to earn a 36-credit degree designed for already-certified (temporary or professional) teachers and experienced teachers who want to pursue an advanced degree and add reading certification upon passing the state examination.... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Social Foundations of Education
Educational Psychology | |
Program Description
The Master's Degree in Social Foundations of Education: Educational Psychology provides an opportunity for students to earn a 36credit degree. The degree does not lead to certification in any area, but allows students to specialize in the application of psychology in educational settings... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Social Foundations
Instructional Technology | |
The Master's Degree in Instructional Technology program provides an opportunity for students to earn a 36-credit masters degree. This program provides students with the necessary background to enable them to utilize, implement, and maintain modern technology in the field of education and training. The... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Social Work | |
MISSION OF FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
The mission of the Florida Atlantic University School of Social Work program is to serve the region, state and nation by preparing competent and effective beginning level General Practice social workers at the BSW level and advanced level (MSW)... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Sociology | |
Over 20 full and part-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in the Department of Sociology at FAU. Students in other graduate programs and members of the community are also welcome to enroll in many graduate sociology courses.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) with a major in sociology prepares students... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Spanish | |
The M.A. in Spanish provides advanced study of Spanish and Spanish language literature, culture, and linguistics. In both thesis and non-thesis tracks, all students take two core seminars in Critical Theory and the History & Dialectology of Spanish, followed by a series of seminars tailored to each student's... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Urban and Regional Planning | |
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) is a fully accredited professional degree designed for individuals interested in fields associated with urban and/or regional planning and decision making. Individuals from a wide variety of educational backgrounds, including social sciences, business,... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Visual Art
Ceramics and Painting | |
These programs are designed to incorporate courses in other studio areas (photography, sculpture, printmaking, multimedia, and drawing) should the student desire this type of flexibility. Graduates of the programs will be prepared for careers as professional artists. The programs will provide opportunities... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Visual Art
Computer Art | |
The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts with a concentration in Computer Arts provides graduate study in computer graphics, design, and animation for artists who wish to use sophisticated computer software and hardware for artistic expression. The MFA is an advanced creative degree requiring initiative... |
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Florida Atlantic University
Masters degree
Visual Art
Graphic Design | |
The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art, with a concentration in graphic design, engages students in an individual pursuit to expand their knowledge of visual communication design systems with a focus on furthering development towards a career in design education and/or professional practice. Students... |
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