The Brooklyn College Urban
Policy Program
has . . . opened so
many doors . . .
I can’t say enough
about the positive
experience and
supportive
environment.
—Enoc Madera, ’03
Teachers College,
Columbia University

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The Department of Political Science and the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences of Brooklyn College offer courses in four degree programs at the modern, conveniently located Graduate Center for Worker Education at 25 Broadway in lower Manhattan.

• Master of Arts Degree in Political Science Concentration in Urban Policy and Administration

• Master of Arts in Community Health
Concentration in Community Health
Education or Thanatology

• Master of Public Health
Concentration in Community Health,
Health Care Management, or
Health Care Policy and Administration

• Master of Science in Nutrition
Geared to the needs of working
professionals in the public and private
sectors, these courses in Brooklyn College degree programs provide the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge vital to career advancement and intellectual
development.

      The Graduate Center for Worker
Education is known for its quality programs, distinguished faculty, individual counseling, and low tuition.

     Master of Arts in Political Science

      Concentration in Urban Policy and
      Administration

      The Master of Arts in Political Science
      requires 33 credits.

      Taught by a faculty that has high-level
experience with a broad range of political
and labor institutions, students develop
skills in policy analysis, organizational
theory, and the application of statistical
concepts that strengthen administrative and
management abilities. The courses
provide theoretical and practical
understanding of the criminal justice system, labor organizations, racial and ethnic politics, public policy processes, and New York City government. Internships are available.

      Graduates find professional opportunities in city, state, and
federal government agencies; not-for-profit and community-based organizations;
unions; foundations; and hospitals. Alumni
have also pursued careers in electoral
politics. Others have continued their
studies in doctoral and law degree programs. For more information, visit:
http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/
workered/

Master of Arts in
Community
Health
Concentration in Community Health
Education or Thanatology

The Master of Arts
in Community
Health requires 33to 36 credits.

The concentration in community health education provides training for advanced practice in this field.

and SEIU Local 1199,
the National Health Care Workers Union.

For more information, visit:
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/hns

Master of Science in Nutrition

The Master of Science in Nutrition requires 30 to 39 credits.

I have held various teaching positions

since I left Brooklyn College in 1992

and am now completing my Ph.D. in

International Relations at the School

of Politics of the University of

Nottingham in England. The Graduate

Center for Worker Education

contributed greatly to my success.
—Munir A. Bakare, ’92

     Studies include planning, strategic analysis, and organizing of health care services; epidemiology; human resources management in health care; computer applications in health sciences, and an internship. Students are prepared for the examination for national certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

The degree is for those seeking careers in clinical dietetics, nutrition research, nutrition counseling, community service, or food service management. Studies include metabolism, community nutrition, food and culture, and alternative therapies. To become a registered dietitian (RD), students must complete the American Dietetic Association Accredited Dietetic Internship (DI).

      The concentration in thanatology
includes an internship that partially fulfills the requirements for obtaining national certification as a death educator (CDE) or grief counselor (CGC).

      For more information, visit:
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/hns

Master of Public Health
Concentration in Community Health,
Health Care Management, or  Health Care Policy and Administration

The Master of Public Health requires 46 credits.

      In all concentrations students receive a thorough foundation in the principles and issues of public health and public policy and in the scientific concerns of epidemiology, environmental health, and biostatistics. The courses focus on such urban health issues as responses to chronic and infectious diseases; violence; occupational and environmental hazards; and health disparities affecting minority communities, women, and the poor. Graduates find positions in governmental agencies, research institutions, hospitals, and community-based organizations. The concentration in health care policy and administration is offered by the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences in cooperation with the Department of Political Science

      For more information, visit:
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/hns
Professor Kathleen Axen, deputy chairperson for the Master of Science in Nutrition, may be reached by e-mail at kaxen@brookly.cuny.edu.

Designed for
Your Convenience          

     _________________________________
Courses offered at the Graduate Center for Worker Education are structured to accommodate the schedules of students who hold full- or part-time jobs.
     

     Courses meet once a week during evening hours. Classes are held at the new state-of-the-art facility conveniently located near all major train lines adjacent to the Bowling Green station in Lower Manhattan.

The degree programs require that some courses be taken at the main campus, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210.

Tuition and Scholarships

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For residents of New York State, tuition is $230 per credit; for nonresidents and international students, tuition is $320 per
credit; for classes in which the number of hours per week exceeds the number of credits, residents pay $65 for each additional hour and nonresidents $85.

The Brooklyn College Urban Policy and Health Programs have been really wonderful for the
careers of many of our union members

over the years.

—Betty Hughley, Vice-President,
Local 1199/SEIU

A Focus on

Academic Excellence
and Student Support

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The Graduate Center for Worker Education provides a supportive academic environment for a diverse, mature student body whose members seek credentials for professional advancement. Faculty and administrators work closely with students in academic counseling and development of career goals.

     The modern facilities of the Graduate Center for Worker Education include state- of-the-art computer and video-conferencing laboratories. High-speed Internet labs are available for student research Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The Center also offers assistance in writing and study skills.

     Students enrolled in courses at the
Graduate Center for Worker Education may use library, computer, and sports facilities on the main campus of Brooklyn College. Students benefit from study with a faculty actively engaged in academic and labor research. Working USA: The Journal of Labor and Society, www.workingusa.org, a nationally acclaimed scholarly publication, is housed at the Graduate Center for Worker Education. The Graduate Center for Worker Education sponsors seminars, conferences, distance learning, and videoconferencing and is represented at labor-related national academic conferences.

(Tuition is set by the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York and is subject to change without notice.) Tuition reimbursement may be available through your union or employer.

     Some graduate scholarships are available each semester. Information regarding application procedures, eligibility requirements, and the rights and responsibilities of recipients may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid, 1306 James Hall, on the main campus of Brooklyn College, (718) 951-5051. To
apply, students must file both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CUNY Financial Aid Form. For scholarships based at the College,
applicants must complete the Brooklyn College Application for Scholarships and Awards for Graduate Students.

Admission

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All inquiries regarding courses leading to Brooklyn College degree programs,
matriculation requirements, and application
for the Graduate Center for Worker Education should be directed to 25 Broadway.

      The application fee is $100.

      Applicants for matriculated status must
meet Brooklyn College requirements for
admission to the Division of Graduate
Studies; they must hold a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited institution and
have completed an approved undergraduate
program of study with a minimum grade
point average of B (3.00). Applicants whose
native language is not English are required
to submit a score on the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL).

     Applicants must submit a Brooklyn
College application form for the Division of
Graduate Studies, official transcripts from
each college or university attended, a
statement of academic interests and goals,
and two letters of recommendation.
Brooklyn College application forms will be
mailed upon request.

     Students with a grade point average less
than B (3.00) may be admitted with
nonmatriculated status. A student with
nonmatriculated status must complete 9
credits of course work with a grade of B or
better in order to convert to matriculated
status in a degree program.

     For further information or to request an
application form, please contact the
administrator of the Graduate Center for
Worker Education (see below).

Brooklyn College
Graduate Center for Worker Education

25 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, New York 10004

Telephone: (212) 966-4014
Fax: (212) 966-4038

Web site:
www.depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/
workered/

Hours: Monday through Thursday,
12 noon to 7:30 p.m.

Professor Joseph Wilson, Director
JWilson@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Professor Immanuel Ness, Graduate Deputy
INess@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Ms. Pam Miller, Administrator and

Academic Adviser
MPMiller@brooklyn.cuny.edu