Academic Programs, Support Services, and Regulations
Graduate Studies
Assistant to the Director of Graduate Studies: Delaine Sarraf
The Graduate Studies Office provides leadership, and administrative and academic support structures for implementing and developing the graduate programs through six academic schools:
- The Leon Hess Business School,
- The School of Education,
- The Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
- The Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies,
- The School of Science,
- The School of Social Work.
Graduate Student Life is committed to:
- Sponsoring events and activities designed to foster a sense of community among Monmouth graduate students across all disciplines and programs;
- Raising graduate students’ awareness of resources and services available on campus;
- Assessing, addressing, and advocating for the distinct and diverse needs of graduate students at Monmouth;
- Providing opportunities that contribute to professional development and growth;
- Cultivating an environment in which the presence and contributions of graduate students are recognized, valued, and celebrated.
Signature Graduate Student Life programs include New Graduate Student Orientation, Graduate Student Appreciation Week, Grads Give Back day of service, Professional Development Workshop Series, De-Stress for Success, and the Graduate Assistant Appreciation Reception.
Degree Programs
Monmouth University offers a variety of courses and programs at the graduate level. These programs are designed to meet the educational needs of post-baccalaureate students who wish to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen fields of study and to engage in research and other scholarly activities.
Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dean: David Golland, Ph.D.
Completion of the following programs leads to a Master of Arts (M.A.):
- Addiction Studies
- Anthropology
- Communication
- Communication with a Concentration in Interactive Digital Media
- Communication with a Concentration in Strategic Public Relations and Social Media
- Criminal Justice
- English with a Concentration in Creative Writing
- English with a Concentration in Literature
- English with a Concentration in Rhetoric and Writing
- History
Completion of the following program leads to a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.):
- Creative Writing
Completion of the following program leads to a Master of Science (M.S.):
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Completion of these certificate programs leads to the following:
- Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and Communication
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling
- Graduate Certificate in Public Service Communication
School of Social Work
Dean: Robin Mama, Ph.D.
Completion of the following programs lead to a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.):
- Clinical Practice with Families and Children Specialization
- Global and Community Practice Specialization
Completion of this graduate certificate program leads to the following:
- Graduate Certificate in Play and Expressive Therapies
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Licensure
Completion of the following program leads to a Doctorate in Social Work (D.S.W):
- Doctorate in Social Work in Human Rights Leadership
School of Science
Acting Dean: Catherine Duckett, Ph.D.
Completion of the following programs leads to a Master of Science (M.S.):
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Information Systems
- Software Engineering
Leon Hess Business School
Dean: Raj Devasagayam, Ph.D.
Completion of the following programs leads to the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.):
- Business Administration
- Business Administration with a Concentration in Advanced Accounting
- Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance
- Business Administration with a Concentration in Management
- Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing
Completion of this certificate program leads to the following:
- Graduate Certificate in Accounting
School of Education
Acting Dean: Tracy Mulvaney, Ed.D.
Completion of the following program leads to the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.):
- Master of Arts in Teaching
Completion of the following program leads to the Master of Education (M.Ed.):
- Master of Education
Completion of the following programs leads to the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.):
- Literacy
- Principal
- Principal/School Administrator/Supervisor
- School Counseling
- Special Education
- Student Affairs and College Counseling
- Speech-Language Pathology
Completion of these certificate programs leads to the following:
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Graduate Certificate in Autism
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Completion of the subject endorsement program in Chinese leads to the following:
- Subject Endorsement in Chinese – Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS)
Completion of these New Jersey Department of Education endorsement programs leads to the following:
- Endorsement in Bilingual/Bicultural
- Endorsement in Early Childhood
- Endorsement in English as a Second Language
- Endorsement in Student Assistance Coordinator
- Endorsement in Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Completion of these New Jersey Department of Education post-master’s endorsement programs leads to the following:
- Post-Master’s Endorsement – Director of School Counseling Services
- Post-Master’s Endorsement – Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
- Post-Master’s Endorsement – Supervisor
Completion of the following program leads to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.):
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership - Higher Education Track
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Acting Dean: Shannon Clifford, Ph.D.
Completion of the following program leads to the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.):
- Nursing
Completion of the certificate program leads to the following:
- Graduate Certificate in Forensic Nursing
Completion of these post-master’s certificate programs leads to the following:
- Post-Master’s Certificate: Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master’s Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master’s Certificate: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Completion of the following endorsement programs leads to the following:
- Graduate Endorsement in School Nursing
- Graduate Endorsement in School Nursing – Non-Instructional
Completion of the following program leads to the Master of Science in Physician Assistant:
- Physician Assistant (P.A.)
Completion of the following programs leads to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.):
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)