Master of Administrative Science Degree Program
Fairleigh Dickinson's 30-credit Master of Administrative Science (MAS) degree is designed to advance the leadership skills and abilities of professionals in the government, military, public and non-profit sectors.
The MAS can be obtained through all-online study, or through a combination of on- and off-campus studies.
Why does the program include graduate certificates?
The MAS curriculum is structured to enable students to earn certificates in 15 different areas that will advance their professional credentials as they pursue their master's degree. Students can tailor their studies to their specific career objectives and needs. Each certificate is comprised of four 3-credit courses (12 credits per certificate). All credits earned can be applied toward the Master of Administrative Science degree.
There are currently four certificates in homeland security that can be earned fully online:
(* These courses were developed in collaboration with the National Guard Bureau.)
A fifth online certificate -- Computer Security and Forensic Administration -- will begin in 2005.
Other certificates available in the program are currently offered only through off-campus studies at 45 sites throughout the state of New Jersey. They are not offered online.
- Administrative Science
- Community Development
- Computer Security and Forensic Administration
- Disability Services
- Global EMS Administration
- Global Health and Human Services Administrative Science
- Human Resources Administration
- International Studies
- Legal Environment Administration (Available Online in 2005)
- Non-profit Organizational Development
- Park and Recreation Leadership
- Transportation Administration
A post-graduate program in Public and Non-Profit Leadership also is available to enhance the competencies of public and non-profit administrators who already hold a master's degree. Other individuals who hold a master's degree can take any of the above certificate programs as post-graduate study to advance their professional credentials.
Can I receive credit for previous experience or studies?
Up to nine (9) credits of advanced standing may be granted for:
- Graduate level courses related to the field taken at other colleges or universities,
- American Council on Education (ACE) approved graduate courses within the discipline, or
- Specially selected professional development programs conducted by the military and pre-approved entities that meet all the requirements of academic rigor for graduate level credit.
Acceptance for advanced standing is performed on a individual basis by the director of the program.
A minimum of 21 credits (seven courses) must be earned from FDU's MAS curriculum.
To see the full offerings of the MAS program, click here. or contact
National Guard Program Coordinator
School of Administrative Science
Telephone: 201-692-7366
Toll-free: 866-FDU-6221
Facsimile: 201-692-7179
E-mail: guard@fdu.edu
