Cancer biology research at UDC helps reduce health disparities.

In computer science, students tackle problems in health, security, and urbanenvironmental issues.

Extraordinary learningopportunities in the heartof Washington, DC

Serving Students and Communities Through Personal and Professional Advancement

Welcome to graduate study at the University of the District of Columbia

Our programs are designed to help you gain theknowledge, skills, experiences, and networks toachieve your personal and professional dreams.As an urban land-grant institution and the only public university in the District of Columbia, UDCpursues its triple mission of education, research

and community service. Building on a 160-year tradition of excellence, opportunity, and affordability, we nurture the next generation of diverse professionals and leaders and arecommitted to making our city, region, country, and world a better place.

Individual Attention

At UDC, small class sizes and dedicated faculty challenge and support you to reachyour goals. Just interested in a course or two? We welcome nondegree students as well. Whatever your background and interests, you’re likely to fit right in at UDC.

PSM students in water resources managementtesting samples for bacterial contamination

College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences

UDC’s Master of Architecture (MArch) emphasizes sustainability and urban design. Stu-dents with a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture can complete this evening program in oneyear. Professor Clarence Pearson; MARCH@udc.edu

The Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition/Dietetics provides advanced training in nutrition,emphasizing public policy, communication, and clinical research. The program focuses ontraining health professionals to serve the health and nutritional needs of urban and interna-tional populations and to be leaders in reducing health disparities. Dr. Prema Ganganna;MSND@udc.edu

The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in Water Resources Management combinesrigorous study in water quality and quantity with employment-oriented coursework in business, management, policy, and communications. Dr. Tolessa Deksissa;PSMWRM@udc.edu

College of Arts and Sciences

The Master of Science (MS) in Cancer Biology, Prevention and Control is offered in partnership with Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. This research-intensive program focuses on the causes and treatments of cancer, emphasizingtopics in genetics, cell growth and development, the immune system, disease prevention,and minority health disparities. Dr. Carolyn Cousin; MSCB@udc.edu

The Master of Science (MS) in Applied Statistics develops advanced skills in using statis-tics and data mining to extract valid information from oceans of data. The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) option includes an internship to prepare students for careersin the business, nonprofit, or government sectors. Dr. Valbona Bejleri; MSAS@udc.edu

The Master of Science (MS) in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Councilon Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the AmericanSpeech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Graduates are prepared to become ASHA-certified in speech-language pathology, knowledgeable of research in communication disorders, and skilled in diagnosis and treatment. Emphasis is on communication behaviorand disorders in diverse urban populations. Dr. Toni Walters; MS-SLPC@udc.edu

The Master of Science (MS) in Counseling prepares individuals for professional careersin schools, mental health agencies, rehabilitative agencies, and in higher education. Gradu-ates are also successful with obtaining state licensure for private practice and national certifications. Some continue their education in doctoral programs. Dr. Philicia Jefferson;MS-Couns@udc.edu

The National Center for Urban Education offers practice-oriented, research-driven, results-focused graduate curricula in teacher preparation and leadership development for urbanschools. All programs integrate dual-language education and special education into thecurricula. NCUE@udc.edu

• The Center’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Master of Arts (MA) programs aretailored to meet the needs of prospective teachers, career-switchers, and in-service edu-cators seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. Dr. Lena Walton; MAT@udc.edu

• The Master of Arts (MA) in Early Childhood Education offers two tracks: one preparesreflective teachers of children from birth through grade two; the other is for individuals interested in administration and leadership. Dr. Rosemary Bolig; MA-ECE@udc.edu

• The Master of Arts (MA) in Special Education offers several specializations for teachersand leaders interested in serving the educational needs of exceptional children andyouths with developmental, learning, or physical disabilities. MA-SPED@udc.edu

School of Business and Public Administration

UDC’s innovative Master of Business Administration (MBA) integrates sustainability, entre-preneurship, and globalization with a solid core of business fundamentals to produce creativegraduates with an entrepreneurial mindset ready to provide leadership in private and publicsector organizations. The program welcomes students with baccalaureate degrees in anyfield. Dr. Chigbo Ofong; MBA@udc.edu

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) prepares students for careers or advancementas public managers and program analysts in the governmental, nonprofit, and labor sec-tors. Students may concentrate in public management, labor studies/human-resourcesmanagement or management information systems. Dr. Chigbo Ofong; MPA@udc.edu

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science prepares students for PhD study orfor careers applying computing to solve problems in security, engineering, health, medicine,and business. The curriculum is practitioner-oriented, including advanced algorithms, net-work security, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, image processing, software systems,databases, and data mining. Dr. Lily Liang; MSCS@udc.edu

The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) features concentrations in thefast-growing, high-demand fields of communications and signal processing or digital systems engineering. Dr. Wagdy Mahmoud; MSEE@udc.edu

Our practice-orientedcurricula integrate dual-language and specialeducation programsto prepare teachersfor urban schools.

Architecture students put theory into practicein projects like the greening of UDC.

Paying for your graduate studies

Annual full-time tuition and fees in 2010–11 are $8,200 for DC residents, $9,200 for MetroArea residents, and $15,200 for nonresidents. Full-time, degree-seeking graduate studentscan apply for teaching assistantships, research assistantships, graduate assistantships,traineeships, or scholarships.

For more information about our programs, admissions, and financial support, pleasevisit www.udc.edu/graduate, email graduate-dean@udc.edu, or email the program director using the email address provided in the program listing.

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