Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

at Enrollment Advisory Group - Manhattan College USA

Urban studies is the analysis of cities, the people who live in them, how they function and how they are governed. In some fields, such as education, healthcare and law, urban areas present issues that don’t exist in rural or suburban communities. The majority of the world’s population now lives in cities. It is essential that there are urban studies problem-solvers who understand cities’ distinct challenges.

What Will You Learn?
As an urban studies major, you will take courses that span many subject areas and learn about:

• Urban planning and how cities take their shape
• The history of different cities
• The economy
• Political movements, government, power and public administration
• Social issues like the prison system, race relations, school systems and urban crime
• Architecture, art, music and theater
• Sustainability and the environment
• Religion

What Will You Do?
Urban studies alumni have enrolled in graduate programs across the country, while others opt to stay local and begin working.

Management involves the organization and coordination of a business in order to achieve goals. But managers are more than just planners. They are leaders and big thinkers who know how to creatively approach problems and empower their staff.

What Will You Learn?
As a management major, you will:

• Examine theories and concepts of organizations
• Develop the skills needed to fulfill various management roles
• Apply quantitative methods to solve management problems
• Study behavioral aspects of both nonprofit and for-profit organizations
• Become an ethical professional who recognizes the social responsibility of corporations
• Master the latest technology used in the workplace

What Will You Do?
All types of organizations need effective management to function. Managers work in traditional for-profit companies and nonprofits, as well as in government, education or technology.

Mathematics is a universal language which allows us to describe abstract concepts and natural phenomena. It has aesthetic beauty and practical application.

Why Choose Mathematics?
This program is for individuals who hope to pursue the PhD in Mathematics or a related discipline, or who wish to teach mathematics in a community college.  Students in the M.S. in Mathematics program interested in obtaining a Ph.D. receive individual attention from faculty in the way of independent studies and guidance during their Ph.D. application process.

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. It helps us understand how humans and animals think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups. Many modern challenges are rooted in human behavior, and psychological knowledge can help us find solutions.

Why Choose Chemical Engineering?
The psychology program emphasizes both the humanistic and scientific aspects of the field, and is designed for students who want to enter psychology as a profession or as a foundation for further training in other professions in education, healthcare, technology and beyond.

What Will You Learn?
You will learn to analyze, evaluate and apply psychological principles and theories, all of which are applicable to you professionally and personally. As a psychology major, you will:

• Engage in a critical examination of a variety of exciting psychological concepts
• Develop exceptional research skills, spanning a variety of techniques
• Develop essential intellectual, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Hone your communication skills - both written and verbal

What Will You Do?
You will be prepared to progress in an advanced degree program in psychology or a related area, or pursue a career in a variety of fields.

Computer engineering is the intersection of electronic engineering and computer science. Computer engineers create digital systems and devices that allow people to communicate information globally.

Why Choose Computer Engineering?
Computer engineers research, design, develop and test computer systems and processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, routers and other components. In this ABET-accredited computer engineering program, you will amass an in-depth knowledge of the following principles:

• Computer application software
• Computer systems, architecture and operation
• Communication systems
• Data communications and computer networks

What Will You Learn?
As you progress in your coursework in the computer engineering program, you will learn about:

• Parallel and soft computing
• Computer networks and architectures
• Electromagnetics, photonics, biophotonics, nanophotonics
• Imaging devices, image processing and pattern recognition
• Analog and digital electronics, control systems and signal processing
• Wireless and optical communications, wireless sensor networks

What Will You Do?
We live in a digital age, and the need for skilled computer engineers exceeds the number of existing qualified workers. A degree in computer engineering will prepare you to work in this dynamic and growing industry.

Combined with a larger liberal arts curriculum, the sound studies major redefines traditional music study (i.e., historical musicology, music theory and composition, music performance studies) by integrating it with the science of sound (i.e., music technology, music recording and editing, and acoustic research).

By redefining the study of music as the study of sound, the major examines the entire listening experience and the various societal forces that inform it, including technology, physiology, religion, politics, history, and the environment.

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. It helps us understand how humans and animals think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups. Many modern challenges are rooted in human behavior, and psychological knowledge can help us find solutions.

Why Choose Chemical Engineering?
The psychology program emphasizes both the humanistic and scientific aspects of the field, and is designed for students who want to enter psychology as a profession or as a foundation for further training in other professions in education, healthcare, technology and beyond.

What Will You Learn?
You will learn to analyze, evaluate and apply psychological principles and theories, all of which are applicable to you professionally and personally. As a psychology major, you will:

• Engage in a critical examination of a variety of exciting psychological concepts
• Develop exceptional research skills, spanning a variety of techniques
• Develop essential intellectual, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Hone your communication skills - both written and verbal

What Will You Do?
You will be prepared to progress in an advanced degree program in psychology or a related area, or pursue a career in a variety of fields.

Peace and Justice Studies is the academic program that embodies Manhattan College’s Lasallian commitment to advancing social justice. Manhattan College has one of the oldest peace and justice studies programs in the United States. The first Peace and Justice Studies course was offered in 1966, and the Peace and Justice Studies major was established in 1971.

Why Choose Peace and Justice Studies?
You will understand and evaluate structural injustice, the aspects of human nature that lead to violence and war, and the work of social movements that seek to realize peace, nonviolence, and social justice. You will be able to take courses from across an array of disciplines in the Schools of Liberal Arts, Business, and the Sciences, and so develop an interdisciplinary, and thus profound and complete understanding of these issues. The program prioritizes rigorous training in critical thinking and research, practical peacebuilding skills, and experiential learning in the form of internships and community-engaged courses.

What Will You Do?
Students graduate from the Peace and Justice Studies program with a broad, interdisciplinary knowledge of issues related to peace, conflict and war, human rights and social justice, as well as advanced critical thinking, peacebuilding and research skills. Our students are thus prepared for a wide array of professions, as well as for advanced study in many disciplines and professional schools.

Biochemistry is the chemistry of living systems. Biochemists are scientists who seek to explain how “lifeless” molecules work together to make “living” organisms.

Why Choose Biochemistry?
Biochemistry is a unique discipline that combines chemistry and biology. In this major you will be introduced to biological molecules and learn why they are essential for life. Biochemists study biological molecules and the chemistry that defines a living organism. You will learn to understand the biochemistry of living through coursework and hands-on laboratory components.

What Will You Learn?
Coursework includes an in-depth study of general chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry and biology. Through your research and classes, you will learn to:

• Design and conduct experiments
• Analyze and Interpret Data
• Understand the implication of scientific discoveries and their impact on humanity
• Think analytically and independently
• Understand your professional and ethical responsibilities as a scientist

What Will You Do?
Biochemistry is an excellent major if you want to attend medical or dental school or any health professional program, where biochemistry is a required part of the post-graduate curriculum. Biochemistry is one of the fastest-growing research fields, so there are career opportunities in a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics and biotech.

Marriage and family counselors assist people through family and other relationship problems, such as low self-esteem, stress, addiction and substance abuse. They address many issues with a focus on treating clients’ relationships rather than just the individual.

Why Choose Marriage & Family Therapy?
The M.S. in marriage and family therapy program is designed for those seeking marriage and family therapist licensure or national board certification. It prepares you to provide a family-centered perspective to treatment for families, individuals or couples.

As a graduate student in this program, you will study, understand and develop the skills for providing therapy based on contextual, cultural and relational perspectives. Factors include:

• Life span development
• Family of origin
• Family configuration
• Culture
• Gender
• Living and schooling environment
• Ethnicity