Graduate Studies at Salisbury University
Graduate Degree
Programs
Applied Biology (M.S.)
The MS degree in Applied Biology addresses the growing need
for a technologically trained workforce with special skills in
laboratory, biotechnology and environmental science. The
curriculum emphasizes skills development in a research setting
and relates practical experiences to a strong background in
theory. An optional thesis and an accelerated “4+1” MS option
for advanced undergraduates are included for those students who
plan to continue their post-graduate studies.
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Applied Health Physiology (M.S.)
The Master of Science in applied health physiology is a
professional degree program designed to prepare leaders in the
fields of health care/wellness or fitness. The program offers
three possible areas of focus: cardiovascular/ pulmonary
rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and fitness/wellness.
The program provides academic preparation for students seeking
certification by the American College of Sports Medicine as
exercise specialists or by the National Strength and
Conditioning Association as certified strength and conditioning
specialists (CSCS).
The academic coursework prepares students for careers in
health care settings such as hospitals, youth and geriatric
centers, state and local health departments, corporate wellness
programs, personal trainers, and strength and conditioning
coaches for sports teams. The academic and clinical faculty
members provide multiple opportunities for hands-on experience
in addition to traditional classroom interactions.
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Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Perdue School is preparing tomorrow’s leaders today. Not
just an ordinary M.B.A.
program, the Perdue School M.B.A. transforms its graduates
into outstanding individuals prepared to lead and manage a wide
array of organizations ranging from the for
profit and nonprofit sectors to healthcare and government
industries. Suitable for all undergraduate majors, the program
can be completed in as little as one calendar year for full-time
students and two calendar years for part-time students (after
completion of undergraduate prerequisite foundation courses.)
Schedules accommodate the working professional with evening
classes Monday-Thursday.
Courses immerse students in "live" case studies, hands-on consulting projects
and participation in simulations while evaluating their own
leadership potential. The M.B.A. features highly integrated core
courses anchored in business knowledge fundamentals but from a
holistic perspective. Students are exposed to international
issues and an overseas study opportunity provides a close-up
view of international business operations. An outstanding value
for the price, graduates report increased earnings and greater
promotion and job responsibilities as a result of the Perdue
M.B.A. The Perdue M.B.A. is accredited by AACSB International
(The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and
is the largest and only accredited center for business education
and development in the Eastern Shore region of the Delmarva
Peninsula. mba.salisbury.edu
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Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution (M.A.)
The Master of Arts in conflict analysis and dispute
resolution is a new program that addresses the growing need for
highly skilled conflict resolution practitioners to work within
judicial, governmental, social service and private sector
systems. This is a quickly growing field, with governments and
corporations increasingly using mediation and other conflict
resolution processes in their day-to-day operations. Students
with any undergraduate major can pursue the degree.
Courses for this program are taught in a cohort, over two
years and are offered primarily in the evenings. The program is
closely integrated with the Center for Conflict Resolution,
which functions as a ‘teaching hospital,’ offering extensive
opportunities for students to get involved in both research and
practice. The academic and clinical faculty work closely with
students, ensuring that each student gains valuable hands on experience in the field, specifically
tailored to their individual career goals.
The curriculum mixes strong practice skills with theory
knowledge, providing a well-rounded
education that allows students to apply theory in the real
world. The curriculum also includes a strong emphasis on
research skills for those students planning to continue their
post-graduate study.
www.conflict-resolution.org and
www.salisbury.edu/cadr/MA
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Education (M.Ed.)
Programs leading to the M.Ed. require 33
credit hours of course work and emphasize field-based
experience, with online courses offered in the evening and
during the summer. Faculty with solid expertise in their content
areas are available for ongoing advising in a supportive
environment, committed to meeting student needs. The Education
Specialties Department has strong relationships with public
schools in Maryland and surrounding states, and there is
opportunity for international study. These cost-effective
programs meet Maryland certification requirements and are NCATE
accredited. Alumni include state Teacher of the Year recipients.
Using a “Learn Where You Work” grant, teachers who teach in one
of Maryland’s Eastern Shore counties but live in a bordering
state pay in-state tuition.
Three programs and one track lead to the
M.Ed.: Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Specialist and
Educational Leadership. The Curriculum and Instruction Program
is designed for practicing or certified teachers seeking
advanced preparation in their professions. Each graduate student
selects coursework based on the student’s own professional
goals, creating a personalized program focus. Core classes
include study in technology, learning, diversity and educational
research. The Reading Specialist and Educational Leadership
programs are designed for practicing or certified teachers who
desire additional certification in these specializations.
Reading specialists are instructional leaders and advocates for
literacy in the schools. This program is Maryland State
Department of Education (MSDE) approved, and teachers who
complete the program and meet the MSDE teaching requirement are
eligible for the MSDE Reading Specialist Certificate. The
Educational Leadership Program is designed to prepare
educational leaders and school administrators. This program is
also MSDE approved and leads to an Administrator I Certificate.
The Post Secondary Education Track is
designed for persons preparing to work in higher education,
often in student services, residence life, admissions, coaching
or related fields. Specialty courses include college student
development, higher education law and internships in
post-secondary education settings.
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English (M.A.)
The English Department offers a M.A. in English in three
concentrations: literature (thesis and non-thesis); composition,
language and rhetoric; and Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages/TESOL (additional coursework is required and available
for those seeking Maryland Certification in TESOL).
Applicants for the literature or composition options should
have a B.A. in English or 30 English credit hours. For the TESOL
option, other undergraduate backgrounds are considered. The
program is 33 hours consisting of classes typically offered in
the late afternoon or evening and can be completed in two years.
Teaching assistantships are available each year on a
competitive basis. Teaching assistantships include a stipend and
tuition waiver.
The M.A. in English program serves:
- Area teachers seeking to enhance their skills and
expertise;
- Students who wish to teach at community colleges or
small colleges where a Ph.D. is not required, and;
- Students who wish to continue their studies in a Ph. D.
program.
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Geographic Information Systems Management (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems
Management Program at Salisbury University is
unique among all such programs. It provides a practical,
hands-on educational experience that prepares students for a
career in the administration of GIS, particularly in a public
context. The program is a direct
response to the increasing value in using GIS technology to
allocate scarce resources in support of informed public policy
decisions. The degree is designed to enhance the GIS proficiency
of professionals working in government, business and non-profit
organizations. With such proficiency these professionals are
well equipped to integrate and apply this new technology in
their respective fields.
With 80 percent of the coursework offered online, the program
designed to meet the needs of working professionals who did not
acquire a GIS background as part of their primary training while
they continue to hold their position in their chosen field.
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History (M.A.)
The History Department’s M.A. program equips students with
the critical thinking and research skills necessary for
undertaking serious reflection on the human condition, thereby
preparing them to succeed in challenging academic and
professional environments. Small classes offer individualized
attention and faculty support. Seminar courses in the evenings
provide teachers and other nontraditional students with an
excellent opportunity for continuing education and career
development.
The M.A. program in history enjoys a diversity of faculty
expertise, which enables it to offer areas of concentration in
U.S., European and world history, and it is especially strong in
the study of the Delmarva region, drawing upon the rich
resources of the Lower Shore community and Salisbury
University’s Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History
and Culture. With its emphasis on research, reading and writing,
the M.A. program in history not only activates in its students
the intellectual dispositions crucial for professional
advancement, but it also promises to foster in them a lifelong
love of learning and appreciation for global diversity.
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Mathematics Education (M.S.M.E.)
The Master of Science in Mathematics Education (M.S.M.E.) is
designed to improve mathematics instruction in middle and high
schools. The target audience includes state-certified teachers
and students working toward certification in another program
approved by the Maryland or Delaware State Department of
Education. The M.S.M.E. offers a track designed for middle
school mathematics teachers and another track designed for high
school mathematics teachers. Both tracks immerse teachers in the
mathematical concepts and strategies necessary to help their
students acquire a sound understanding of mathematics. The
elective course work in the M.S.M.E. program allows teachers to
focus on mathematical content in a teaching context. Most of the
courses designed for this program are based on hands on explorations and transition from
concrete to abstract mathematics through active learning.
Classes in this 33-credit program meet in the late afternoon,
evening and in the summer to meet the scheduling needs of
teachers throughout the year.
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Nursing (M.S.)
In an effort to meet the exceptional demands on health care
practitioners, Salisbury University’s Department of Nursing
provides a rigorous, science-based preparation for advanced
nursing practice. Students who have an undergraduate nursing
degree and who are licensed as a registered nurse can earn the
M.S. in nursing as a clinical nurse educator or a health care
leader from a program that fosters excellence.
Taught by distinguished fulltime faculty who practice what
they teach, classes are conveniently scheduled in the evening
and offer close faculty-student working relationships. Faculty
advisors assist each student to design a personalized
progression plan and to identify and encourage learning
experiences that are responsive to student interests and
learning goals.
Full-time students can earn their degree in approximately two
years; part-time study can be completed in as little as three
years. Graduates of the Clinical Nurse Educator and Health
Care Leader programs are in demand and valued for their
expertise and contributions. The graduate program in the
Department of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education and is proud to have educated many
of the nursing leaders of the mid- Atlantic region and to
continue professional relationships with many SU graduates.
Nursing (D.N.P.)
Program Web
site Salisbury University’s Department of Nursing is
currently offering the
Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree to the first
cohort of students, helping to address the growing need for
doctorally prepared advanced-practice nurses. The nursing
faculty are currently transitioning to a Post-BS-DNP program in
the fall of 2014. D.N.P. graduates will have the skills needed
to manage complex health care needs in a cost-effective and
collaborative manner. The curriculum emphasizes the use of
evidence-based practice and technology to guide administrative
and clinical decisions, as well as policy development. D.N.P.
graduates practice at the highest level, whether working with
individuals, groups or organizations, and serve as leaders in
health care in the state and region.
The Post-Baccalaureate DNP is designed for full-time
students, with courses spread over 4 years, and approximately 10
credits taken each Fall and Spring semester. A course elective
is also planned for the curriculum, with students encouraged to
take an interdisciplinary course of their interest to enrich and
/or develop their plans for their DNP Projects.
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Social Work (M.S.W.)
Salisbury University offers one the most affordable Master of
Social Work programs in Maryland. For those who wish to work in
a variety of settings, including social service agencies,
schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, community mental
health centers and more, the M.S.W. accepts students with a wide
range of undergraduate backgrounds. In Maryland, social workers
are one of only three mental health professions that are
licensed for practice. Full-time, advanced-standing students
(who have an undergraduate degree in social work) may complete
the M.S.W. in as little as two semesters. Flexible scheduling
accommodates working adults and graduate students can take as
few as two courses per semester. A strong network of field
placement professionals ensures that each student’s unique goals
are met. In addition to taking classes on the SU campus,
students may enroll in M.S.W. offerings at Cecil Community
College in Elkton, the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center at
Chesapeake College and the University System of Maryland in
Hagerstown.
The M.S.W. Program is accredited by the Council on Social
Work Education.
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Teaching (M.A.T.)
The Master of Arts in Teaching is a collaborative program
with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore designed for those
seeking secondary certification and who have an earned
baccalaureate degree in and appropriate content coursework for
certification in agriculture, art, biology, business education,
chemistry, earth science, history, mathematics, music, physics,
family consumer science,
social studies, English, French, Spanish or technology
education. This rigorous, 16-month accelerated program is
accredited by NCATE and meets MSDE licensure requirements. Small
class size and strong connections the Department of Education
Specialties has with public school systems offer students a cost effective program with an emphasis on field-based
experiences. Courses are scheduled in either late afternoon or
early evening and are taught by faculty with strong subject area
expertise. Students benefit from ongoing advising in an
environment of supportive and accessible faculty. M.A.T. alumni
include state Teacher of the Year recipients.
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