College of Science and Mathematics Montclair State University

Research Programs Spanning the Globe at The College of Science and Mathematics

It's difficult to think of any national or global challenges that do not require the insight of well-prepared scientists, mathematicians, and science and math educators. From continued advances in genetic engineering, to advanced energy technologies, to ever smaller and more powerful computational tools and new approaches in sustainability sciences, the growing needs in the science disciplines are prominent and essential.

The College of Science and Mathematics (CSAM) has a deeply rooted commitment to the success of its students and works diligently to keep pace with changing academic needs in a rapidly changing world. The college creates and maintains relevant and current programs that cross disciplines and responds to regional, national, and global needs. The college offers more than 35 graduate programs, including one of the nation's few PhD programs in Environmental Management, a disciplinary intensive EdD in Mathematics Education, as well as innovative master's degree programs in pharmaceutical biochemistry and blended programs with business to best prepare students for careers in the large and changing pharmaceutical industry.

Research is a key component for CSAM student experience. The college's research programs span the globe with opportunities in China, Argentina, Antarctica, Thailand, and the Philippines. CSAM faculty members and students publish in top tier journals and are well funded through support from the National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, National Institutes of Health, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Sea Grant, Department of Education, and many other agencies, including industries such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Roche Pharmaceuticals, PSEG, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Faculty members and students share research in areas as diverse as global warming and Antarctic ice melt; exploring ways to reduce computer "phishing"; population dynamics of New Jersey bears; biochemical and molecular approaches to helping control malaria, river blindness, elephantiasis, breast cancer and other threatening diseases; and methods to remotely identify and differentiate earthbound structures, providing students with a veritable spectrum of research opportunities.

The College of Science and Mathematics offers state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities for students at all level of graduate study. The experiences and the knowledge gained in these settings help graduates emerge as science and science education professionals, ready to lead in the workplace and help transform society.

The College of Science and Mathematics: Home to Five Institutes and Centers for Technology and Research

The College of Sciences and Mathematics is also home to 5 institutes and centers offering the latest technology and research opportunities. These include the Center for Remote Sensing, whose activities are sponsored by NASA and the European Space Agency; the 240-acre New Jersey School of Conservation; the Margaret and Herman Sokol Institute for Pharmaceutical Life Sciences; the Center for Environmental Management and Analysis; the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies; and the Passaic River Institute.

CSAM offers a wide choice of activities and non-curricular programs for students and alumni. These range from the Margaret and Herman Sokol Science Lectures (with such luminary speakers as neuropsychologist Oliver Sacks and string theorist Brian Green), CSAM Seminars in all departments, Science Professional Series, PharmFest, Student Research Symposium, and a Residence Hall floor with guaranteed housing for CSAM majors. The college is supported by strong programs in pedagogy, such as those found in the Bristol-Myers Squibb Science Teaching and Learning Center, and research and community programs, such as the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies and the Passaic River Institute. In addition CSAM is home to strong student community programs including the NIH funded MARC (Minority Access to Research Careers), EOF supported Health Careers, NSF funded AMPS (Alliance for Minority Participation in the Sciences), and a new Science Honors Innovation Program (SHIP) funded by Roche and the Merck Foundation.

The New Jersey School of Conservation

The New Jersey School of Conservation (NJSOC) is the oldest university-operated environmental education center in the US. It is located 57 miles from the Montclair campus on a 240-acre tract located in Stokes State Forest in Sussex County, New Jersey. The mission of Montclair State University's School of Conservation is to gather knowledge of Earth systems through research and to communicate this knowledge through education. The school's goal is to contribute to the resolution of environmental problems by cultivating environmentally responsible behaviors that will encourage scientists, teachers, students and citizens to promote sustainable practices in their communities. The environmental education programs provide field experiences in the environmental sciences, humanities, outdoor pursuits, and the social sciences. Each academic year the NJSOC provides environmental education programs for nearly 9,000 elementary/secondary school students, and nearly 1,000 teachers from about 100 schools.

Admissions

The majority of Montclair State's graduate programs do not have specific deadlines. For those programs without specific deadlines, The Graduate School recommends that students submit their credentials as early as possible. Students should apply well in advance of their preferred start dates, to ensure comprehensive reviews of their applications. Once all of the application requirements are submitted to The Graduate School, please allow 3-6 weeks for an admission decision.

International Student Services

Montclair State's Global Education Center, recognized as one of the nation's best programs by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, provides leadership and organizational focus for the university's globalization efforts. The center coordinates all international activities on campus, advances international objectives across colleges and schools, builds alliances, creates and cultivates international partnerships and serves as an international resource for the campus and the community. The Office of International Services (IS) promotes international education by providing a range of services, programs, and advocacy that support the growth, development and welfare of international students, scholars, and faculty members at Montclair State University. These are:

- immigration advising and documentation

- visa support

- academic, legal, housing, visa and cultural assistance for international student

- orientations for new international scholars

- social adjustment and cultural support programs

- Global Living Community (GLC) a residential community of International and American students at Montclair State University, where students can learn about the traditions and customs of students from a variety of countries

- international student recruitment

• Department of Biology and Molecular Biology
• MS Program in Computer Science
• PhD Program in Environmental Management
• Program in Chemistry
• Program in Environmental Studies
• Program in Geoscience
• Program in Mathematics
• Program in Mathematics Education
• Program in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
• Program in Physical Science
• Program in Statistics
• Program in Teaching Middle Grades Mathematics
• Teaching Middle Grades Mathematics Certification

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Master of Arts (MA)
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  Master of Science/Master of Business Administration (MS/MBA)
  Certificate
  Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
  Doctor of Education (Ed D)
  Master of Science (MS)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 79
• Doctoral Degrees 4
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? No
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Required and Alternate accepted
• Doctoral Degrees Required
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied415
• Accepted208
• Acceptance Rate50%
• Enrolled134
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $60
• Application Fee - International $60
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline June 1st Not Reported
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline October 1st Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGRE General Test, 2 letters of recommendation, essay
• Doctoral's DegreesGRE General Test, 3 letters of recommendation, essay
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced Degrees2 letters of recommendation, essay
• International DegreesTOEFL (minimum score 83 iBT) or IELTS (minimum score 6.5)

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *Not Reported
• Out-of-state tuition *Not Reported
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsMarch 1
• Types of financial support availableResearch Assitantships, Teaching Assistantships, Federal Work-Study, Financial Support for Part-time Students, Scholarship and/or loans, Graduate Assistantships

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students410
• Female Percentage58%
• Male Percentage42%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students410
• Part-time Percentage69%
• Full-time Percentage31%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino11%
• Black / African American5%
• White / Caucasian72%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian5%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races1%
• Unknown6%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty202
• Full-time Percentage50%
• Part-time Percentage50%
• Female Percentage36%
• Male Percentage64%

• Existing Research
• Focus of faculty researchEcosystem biology, software engineering, pharmaceutical biochemistry, computational analysis
• Externally sponsored research expenditures last year$4,313,013