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Work toward your master’s and your Ph.D. at the same time.

Designed for students from underrepresented communities, our Bridge Program offers a tuition waiver and stipend, individualized mentorship, and advanced laboratory training.

Why Choose the Bridge Program? 

The Bridge Program is ideal for students who are passionate about research but want to strengthen their research skills before starting a doctoral program. As a Bridge Program participant, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with research groups, participate in faculty-led research and maybe even serve as a teaching assistant.

You’ll also receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend to cover personal expenses for up to two years. (Master’s program requirements can be fulfilled within two years of full-time study.) And you can transfer up to nine master’s course units toward your doctoral program.

Eligibility

The Bridge Program is intended for full-time students who want to pursue a doctoral degree but require additional mentorship and hands-on laboratory training to excel in a rigorous doctoral program. To be considered for this program, you must identify as both:

• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and
• A first-generation college student from a low-income family, and/or a student committed to the school’s goal of an inclusive student body.

How to Apply

There is no separate application for the Bridge Program. Eligible Ph.D. applicants who have been admitted will be contacted with more information on how to apply to this program.

For details about the Ph.D. application process, see How to Apply . 

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About the Bridge Program

The NYU Tandon Bridge course was developed to build foundational skills in those without a technical background in order to prepare for applying to our select STEM graduate programs. Taught by faculty of the NYU Tandon Computer Science department, this 100% online course covers topics that include discrete math, data structures and algorithms, and principles of operating systems. All course instruction is conducted exclusively in English.

Available in a 21- or 28-week asynchronous format, the Bridge program is a non-credit immersive experience utilizing interactive online modules, live webinars, assignments, and exams. Students who successfully complete the program will earn a certificate of distinction or certificate of completion. All Bridge certificates will be considered toward your master’s degree application, and entitle you to a waiver of the master’s application fee and GRE requirements. Before enrolling, you should ensure that participation in this program will meet your objectives.

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Bridge students receive a master’s application fee waiver

Cost: $1,850*

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Bridge exams  are scheduled in advance at a specific date and time. Exams must be completed via an online proctor. Speak to your instructor if you anticipate any conflicts with the exam schedule. 

Applying from Bridge to a Master’s Program

Students who attend the NYU Tandon Bridge course are eligible to apply for one of the following NYU Tandon Master’s degree programs, in addition to any number of our Partner Institution programs. Visit our  Applying from Bridge to Master’s page  for details on applying as a current or past Bridge student.

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A program designed for students lacking a background in computer science giving you a gateway to a graduate-level degree in cybersecurity.

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A program designed for students lacking a background in computer science giving you a gateway to a graduate-level degree in bioinformatics.

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A program designed for students lacking a background in computer science giving you a gateway to a graduate-level degree in computer science.

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A program designed for students lacking a background in computer science giving you a gateway to a graduate-level degree in computer engineering.

Applied Urban Science and Informatics, M.S.

A program designed for students lacking a background in computer science giving you a gateway to a graduate-level degree in applied urban science and informatics.

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• The Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program

The underrepresentation of Black-, Hispanic-, and Native-Americans is an order of magnitude problem, especially in the physical sciences and engineering disciplines. The Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge program is a successful model for addressing this problem. Since 2004 the program has admitted nearly 120 students, 90% of them underrepresented minorities (50% female), with a PhD completion rate of 85%. Already, the program is the top producer of African American master's degrees in physics, and is the top producer of minority PhDs in astronomy, materials science, and physics.

The main features of the program include: (1) replacing the GRE in admissions with indicators that are better predictive of long-term success, (2) partnering with a minority-serving institution for student training through collaborative research, and (3) using the master’s degree as a deliberate stepping stone to the PhD with a wrap-around mentoring model.

Often, the GRE is misued in graduate admissions and may by itself explain the ongoing underrepresentation of minorities in PhD programs. The Bridge program utilizes alternate methods to identify talented individuals most likely to succeed including a mentoring model and toolkit which may be utilized to enhance the success of all PhD students.

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Graduate Bridge Program

Graduate Bridge is for domestic graduate students who will bring diverse perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences to Purdue University and who are likely to particularly benefit from an early start to their research and belonging to a diverse and supportive community of scholars.

This five-week program will help Bridge Scholars ease their transition to graduate school by an early immersion into their programs, home departments or schools; an introduction to key resources and professional development opportunities, and a potential jump start on their research or on learning new skills that will help them conduct research. Bridge Scholars will benefit from a cohort experience that allows them to develop strong, cross-disciplinary bonds with each other. The cohort experience will also contribute to a sense of community and belonging as well as a large peer support network that Scholars would be unlikely to develop on their own. They will also benefit from mentoring relationships with Graduate School staff involved in the program.

Bridge Scholars are expected to work no more than 20 hours per week on research-based activities during the early start program. They are also expected to participate in a mandatory three-credit orientation and professional development course led by Graduate School personnel that will include completing an individualized development plan (IDP)

Eligibility

• U.S. citizens, Lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee that have been accepted into a Purdue University Graduate program for the Fall 2024 Semester.
• Applicants who are first-generation, military veterans, Pell Grant recipients, were part of McNair, LSAMP or TRIO program, or have attended a minority-serving institution are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

• Clear research goals and metrics for the student to accomplish during the program. The Graduate School does not expect all Scholars to finish a research project in five weeks. Completing a literature review, assisting a more senior graduate student or postdoc conduct research, learning how to operate key equipment and follow lab protocols, contributing to data collection and analyses, etc., are examples of possible goals.
• A description of how the Scholar will be mentored/supervised during the summer program including any additional key personnel who will be involved in mentoring and supervision. Please indicate if mentoring/supervision be primarily in person or virtually. We recommend that the faculty mentor or their designee meet weekly with their Scholar.
• Nominated students will then be asked to fill out an application.
• A summer stipend
• Partial support lodging and moving expenses
• A graduate student mentor
• A cohort experience that will allow to develop strong, cross-disciplinary bonds with each other. This will also allow for a sense of community and belonging. 
• Mentoring relationships with Graduate School staff involved in the program  

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July 8, 2024 to august 9, 2024, application portal closes: may 10, 2024.

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About the MS to PhD Bridge Program

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What is the MS to PhD Bridge Program?

Who is eligible to apply for the Bridge Program?

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What do I need to apply?

What are application deadlines?

How does my research interest effect my application? 

What is it like to be a Bridge student at OSU?

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Bridge Program Coordinator:  Crystal Moloney, [email protected]

Faculty Contact: Prof. Jay Gupta [email protected]           

The OSU Physics Bridge Program is affiliated with and receives funding from the American Physical Society Bridge Program, the Center for Emergent Materials: an NSF MRSEC, and The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School, and Department of Physics.

The MS to PhD Bridge program at OSU strives to enhance the diversity of qualified applicants to physics PhD programs. The Bridge application is open to all.

 The Bridge program is a two year program for students with a bachelors degree in Physics, or a closely related field, who are motivated to pursue a PhD, but require additional course work, training, and research experience to excel in a PhD program. Students take critical advanced undergraduate and graduate courses; receive substantial mentoring; join a physics research group; and gain teaching experience. The Bridge Program goes beyond the traditional classroom mode, students attend classes and study sessions that encourage them to learn from each other; but the key element is substantial, multifaceted, mentoring and tutoring. Each Bridge student is assigned a faculty research mentor who brings them into their lab where the student can develop research skills and gain insight into not just the techniques, but the process, of doing leading-edge research. 

• have a strong desire to pursue a PhD in Physics at OSU
• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• degree must be complete by the time the student would enter the program
• students who are currently enrolled or have already completed a graduate program in physics, including a Master's degree, are  not eligible to apply
• not have been accepted to one or more physics graduate programs in the current academic year, by either not applying, or was not accepted
• be committed to contributing to diversity in physics and the department

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Application Information

There are currently two official ways to apply to the OSU Bridge program. Students can choose to apply directly to OSU (see instructions below), or/and can apply through the American Physical Society (APS). We encourage all Bridge applicants to apply both to OSU, and through the APS.

By applying to the APS Bridge Program:

• your application will automatically be distributed to all existing Bridge sites (8 total, including OSU) and around 60 additional institutions for review.
• For more information about the APS bridge program please visit their website at:  http://apsbridgeprogram.org/index.cfm

By applying directly to OSU:

• ​please apply by our PhD application deadlines to be considered for the PhD program (September 15 through December 31st)
• indicate your interest in having your application considered for the  Bridge Program ONLY,  or  both the PhD and Bridge Program  by including this information in the box available for reporting your research interest. We do ask that you also indicate your research interest in that box.
• ​your application will be considered before we receive applications from the APS

Whether you apply directly to the OSU Bridge program, or through the APS Bridge Program, all Bridge students admitted to OSU are required to complete an OSU graduate application. For those who choose to apply directly to OSU, you will have already done this.  For those who apply through the APS- we will open our application portal, after you have been granted admission, and request that you complete the application.

The OSU PhD application portal will be open from September 15th through January 1st. If you wish to apply directly to OSU, please complete your application with in this time frame (beyond this time frame, we will look forward to receiving your application through the APS Bridge Program). The APS Bridge Program application is available starting in early December and is due no later than March 20th, though early applications are welcomed.

So, What do I need to do to actually apply to the OSU Bridge Program:

• ​indicate for which programs you want your application to be considered
• ​additional information about that application can be found here:  physics.osu.edu/graduate-admissions-application
• please note that if any information on that page varies from what is written here, please default to what is on this page
• ​please include information indicating your interest in the Bridge program, how you would contribute to diversity in the department, and your research interests
• ​more information about how we use your research interests here
• ​CV or Resume, no more than two pages
• ​be sure to send us transcripts from all institutions from which you have earned college credit
• ​be sure to let your recommenders know that you are applying for a Bridge program
• these letters of recommendation will be used in consideration for PhD program, if so requested

Prospective students are urged to a contact the program coordinator, prior to applying, to  answer any questions and to verify that this program is right for you.

Research interest

When applying for the OSU Bridge program, either directly or through the APS, please be advised that the OSU Bridge Committee would like each applicant to address the following in their application/personal statement/or an additional email sent directly to the Bridge Program  ( [email protected] ):

In this correspondence, please advise us of your research interests, whether that is the same as your previous experience or not. Each Bridge student is assigned a research mentor upon admission. We will use the information that you provide to us about your research interest and experience, to help us make the best mentor match for you, should you be offered admission. Be as honest as possible about your interest; whether that means you know exactly what you want to do and who you would like to work with, don’t know what you want to do, or have an idea of what you are interested in, but are flexible. In making Bridge program admissions decisions we are just as concerned about our fit with your interests, as we are with your fit to our program.

What is it like to be a Bridge Student?

During Year 1 of the OSU-BP, Bridge Students arrive three weeks before classes start for an extended orientation where they receive help finding housing, are assessed for academic preparation in the core physics subject areas, interact with their Academic Mentors and their Faculty and Peer Research Mentors, and are assigned offices together with incoming PhD students.  During the following academic year Bridge Students take undergraduate or graduate core physics courses (depending on their individual academic preparation) with substantial academic mentoring in the form of Guided Group Work sessions with other students, and individual tutoring as needed.  Bridge Students also gain research experience in their Research Mentors’ groups, and participate in social activities. During the following summer students engage in full-time research.  In the fall of the following academic year, students continue with coursework and research, engage in some teaching, and are considered for admission into the PhD program.  It is expected that most Bridge Students will seamlessly enter the PhD program at OSU having already completed substantial graduate coursework and research.

Kevin Galiano

Started at OSU in 2013

Graduated from OSU with his PhD the summer of 2019

APS article referencing Kevin Galiano being the first Bridge program graduate from OSU

Emilio Codecido

Started at OSU in 2014.

Graduated from OSU with his PhD the Autumn of 2021

Ethel Perez-Hoyos

Graduated from OSU with her PhD the Autumn of 2021.

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The Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program was designed by Fisk and Vanderbilt faculty dedicated to expanding opportunities for students to succeed in earning a PhD. This program is intended for motivated students who seek careers in the natural sciences, but who may need (or want) additional coursework, training, or research experience before beginning PhD-level work.

The program is flexible and highly individualized to support the goals of the student. Courses are selected to address any gaps in undergraduate preparation, and research experiences are designed to help pave the way for PhD-level work in the chosen area of study. While at Fisk, students enjoy regular interaction with Vanderbilt faculty and graduate students. This includes access to research facilities and instructional opportunities at Vanderbilt and, in some cases, Master’s thesis work performed under the supervision of Vanderbilt faculty.

In all cases, the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program develops mentoring relationships between students and faculty that will foster a successful transition from the Masters to the PhD

Admission to Fisk and to the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge program

• The student applies for the Fisk MA program in their discipline concurrent with a concurrent application to the Bridge Program. The current bridge program research and training opportunities are in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (Interdisciplinary Materials Science and Astronomy tracks)
• Bridge applications can be obtained from Mr. Constantine Coca ( [email protected] ). The completed Bridge Application should also be sent to him as a compiled pdf document.
• Students already participating in an MA program in one of the natural sciences at Fisk and in good standing may also request admission to the Bridge program. This must be done at least one year prior to the planned completion of the Fisk MA degree.
• Admission to the Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge program will be determined by the Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge program Admissions Committees. These committee will consists of the Directors of Graduate Studies in either Biology (Brian Nelms, PhD), Chemistry (Steven Damo, PhD) Physics (including Materials Sciences and Astronomy; Arnold Burger, PhD) and the Vanderbilt faculty liaisons for the Bridge: For Biology, Kathy Friedman, Professor of Biological Sciences; for Chemistry and Materials Science, David Cliffel, Professor and Chair of Chemistry, Vanderbilt; for Physics, David Ernst; and for Astronomy, Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Bridge Program Co-Director. The Bridge Program Co-Director Arnold Burger, and Executive Director Dr. Dina Stroud also serve on the Committee.

Facilitating a Successful Transition to the PhD: Programmatic Elements

It is an explicit goal of the Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge program that students in the program will become well-known to a number of Vanderbilt faculty by the time that they are ready to apply to the Vanderbilt PhD program, thus allowing for an admissions decision that is more holistic in nature, and informed by more personal experience than is often possible in a traditional admissions process. Indeed, fostering individual mentoring relationships between Fisk students and Vanderbilt faculty is at the very heart of the Bridge program, and is a key metric by which its success is evaluated. To this end, the Bridge program includes the following key elements:

• Students admitted to the Bridge program receive full financial support in an amount that is standard for full-time graduate research assistants at Fisk University. Funding is provided through a combination of institutional support and extramural support.
• Students in the Bridge program will be eligible to: cross-register for Vanderbilt courses; receive a discounted Vanderbilt parking permit; receive a Vanderbilt email account; access Vanderbilt library facilities; and receive a city bus pass for transportation to and from Fisk. Please note, however, that when a Bridge student takes a Vanderbilt course during their Master’s phase and earns a B- in that course, the credit can only be applied to their MA work; a B- will not transfer for credit at the PhD level. Only a B or above can transfer toward PhD program didactic course credit.
• For the Chemistry track in the Bridge program, students will be expected during the Fall semester of their second year to participate in at least one 5-week research rotation in a Vanderbilt chemistry lab during one of the standard three rotation periods: (1) 1st Third of the Fall Semester, (2) Middle of the Fall Semester, (3) last third of the Fall Semester. The rotation counts as a regular course [Vanderbilt Chemistry 380- 1 credit hour per rotation]. The Vanderbilt Chemistry PhD program requires 3 credit hours of research rotations to be earned. At least 1 rotation must be completed by Bridge students prior to applying to the Vanderbilt PhD program in Chemistry.

Bridge to the Doctorate

As part of a deep commitment to diversifying our graduate programs, the professoriate and the research workforce, the Graduate School seeks to support post-baccalaureate students from groups that are underrepresented in their disciplines and who have not had sufficient training and research experiences to prepare them for admission to doctoral programs.

Our bridge program provides two full years of fellowship support without teaching responsibilities for students to enroll in a combination of courses, guided research opportunities and UVA’s intensive graduate student professional development curriculum known as “PhD Plus.” Each bridge fellow will work individually with faculty to develop a customized academic plan that will identify opportunities for additional disciplinary training, enable them to cultivate writing and research skills specific to their field, and develop a competitive portfolio for applying to doctoral programs. Qualified students will be considered for promotion into UVA’s own doctoral programs after the first or second year.

Financial Support

Students will receive $26,000 per year in living support and full payment of their tuition, fees and single-person coverage in the University’s student health insurance plan for a period of two years.

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Graduate bridge program (gbp).

The Graduate Bridge Program (GBP) is a graduate-admission designation, for up to one full consecutive academic year (SU-AU- SP, in any order), which allows under-prepared students, and others in special circumstances, to have graduate standing before entering a program and a full load of prerequisite and/or degree-applicable coursework. 

How GBP is used in our program

Applicants whose undergraduate qualifications do not meet our program's prerequisites and/or the minimum qualifications of the Graduate School (specifically, a 3.0+/4.0 GPA) may be considered for GBP status upon review of their standard OSU Graduate School Application. Admission of a student to the GBP permits our graduate program to closely monitor the student's performance in graduate coursework while allowing the student to make progress toward degree completion.

• How to apply using the OSU Graduate School Application

Moving from GBP to degree-seeking status

To move from GBP status into degree-seeking status the student is expected to meet whatever requirements were stated by the MSE or WE Graduate Admissions Committee prior to admission to GBP status.

Welding Engineering GBP students, by default, are asked to earn an A- or greater in at least two graduate level courses. These courses are to be in the graduate program to which the student was admitted, unless otherwise permitted.

Materials Science and Engineering  GBP students must determine with the advisor prior to enrolling the minimum requirements necessary to be petitioned into the degree track.

With successful completion of this requirement the GSC will petition the Graduate School to change the student's status from GBP to degree-seeking. No transfer of credits from GBP to the degree is necessary; credits earned as a GBP student simply become graduate credits used to satisfy degree requirements.

Graduate Non-Degree (GND) status

Note:  Students whose ultimate goal is a Master's or Ph.D. in MSE or WE should not enter the GND, but instead make use of the GBP described above.

Graduate non-degree (GND) students are admitted to the university but not to a specific degree-granting graduate program. This permits access to enrollment in graduate-level courses without prior acceptance into an MS or PhD degree program. As its name implies, GND students cannot earn a degree in this status.

Originally used to allow access to graduate-level courses to maintain certification in certain professions, GND status can also allow students to "test drive" graduate level courses. Likewise, students who simply have an interest in continued learning, and are not interested in completing a degree, may take graduate courses in GND status. GND can be thought of as "grad level continuing ed".

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Apply for GND status Non-degree study is maintained by the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions and is not overseen by the Welding Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering graduate programs.

Important limitations

Students in the GND program should be aware of its limitations.

No degree   As its name implies, GND students cannot earn a degree in this status. Students should not think of this path as a "backdoor" into earning the credits required for an MS or PhD degree. No degree will be granted to a GND student who has completed degree requirements but was never officially admitted into an MS or PhD degree track.

No more than ten (10) credits   If a GND student is later admitted to a graduate degree program, no more than ten credit hours of semester graduate credit accumulated while in this non-degree classification may be counted toward the graduate degree.

[Ref.  Graduate School Handbook Sec 2.4 "Graduate Non-Degree" ]

Students in the GND program may only transfer TEN graded grad credits with them from GND into their MS or PhD program. 

Limited advising and communication The GND program is overseen by the Office of Admissions, not the MSE or WE graduate programs. Admissions can provide only cursory instruction and oversight; enrollment procedures, fee payment deadlines, and other requirements are the responsibility of the student. Also, Admissions cannot advise on which course would be best for the student.

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Apply twice--GND + MS/PhD A student must apply to the GND program. This is a simple process in which the student completes an online application (selecting GND), pays the application fee, and provides transcripts proving completion of a Bachelor's degree (see link above).

To enter a degree granting track, the student must apply online again selecting the program and degree sought. Along with the application, fee, and transcript(s), the applicant must supply three letters of reference, a Statement of Purpose, resume, and test scores (as required). For general application instructions for our graduate degree programs see " Applying to MSE-WE Graduate Programs ".

If the student's ultimate goal is an MS or PhD, then the student should enroll in the Graduate Bridge Program described above, or directly to the MS or PhD degree, as the student's GPA permits.

Must transfer GND credit If admitted to a degree-granting track, the student must petition the Graduate School to transfer up to ten GND credits into the degree track. In other words, the Graduate School does not assume that the credits should be moved and must be instructed to do so.

To petition the Graduate School to transfer credits, log in to GradForms.osu.edu and follow the Transfer of Graduate Credit process ( view PDF instructions ).

Please contact Mark Cooper , Graduate Studies Coordinator for the MSE and WE Graduate Programs.

Taking undergrad courses

The GND program is designed for students who already hold a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a relevant field. For students who do not hold a BS or MS, but are interested in taking individual undergrad courses, please consider OSU's  Extended Education  program .

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Total hours required: minimum 98, specific courses required:, biology core*.

• BY 1001 - Biology Cornerstone: Orientation to the Major (1) F
• BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics (4) F, SP
• BY 1144 - Principles of Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4) F, SP
• BY 3001 - Biology Seminar (1) SP
• BY 3114 - Genetics (4) F, SP
• BY 3214 - Microbiology (4) F
• BY 3323 - Immunology (3) F
• BY 4803 - Biology Capstone (3) F, SP, SU

* A minimum grade of “C” in each of the core courses is required

Biology Electives**

Three courses selected from:.

• BY 3223 - Virology (3) SP
• BY 3333 - Molecular Basis of Human Disease (3) F
• BY 3514 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) F
• BY 3524 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) SP
• BY 4023 - Cancer Biology (3) F
• BY 4213 - Developmental Genetics (3) F
• BY 4323 - Histology (3) SP
• CM 1113 - General Chemistry I (3) F, SU
• CM 1123 - General Chemistry II (3) SP, SU
• CM 1211 - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) F, SU
• CM 1221 - General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) SP, SU
• CM 2113 - Organic Chemistry I (3) F, SU
• CM 2123 - Organic Chemistry II (3) SP, SU
• CM 2211 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) F, SU
• CM 2221 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1) SP, SU
• CM 3313 - Biochemistry I (3) F, SU Offered in the summer on demand

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• PH 1214 - Elementary College Physics I (4, 4) F, SU Offered on demand
• PH 1224 - Elementary College Physics II (4, 4) SP, SU Offered on demand

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This program requires the student to complete 120 hours of undergraduate credit and 30 hours of graduate credit for a total of 150 credit hours. 

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RIT graduate pursues Ph.D. across time zones

Nastaran Nagshineh, center, defended her Ph.D. thesis at RIT in April. Faculty from RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses served on her thesis committee and include, from left to right, Kathleen Lamkin-Kennard, Steven Weinstein, Nathaniel Barlow, and David Kofke (a professor at the University at Buffalo). Mohamed Samaha participated remotely and appears on the video screen behind the group and alongside Nagshineh’s picture.

Nastaran Nagshineh is one of the first Ph.D. candidates to bridge RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses. Her accomplishment creates a path for future students at the university’s international campuses.

Nagshineh completed her Ph.D. in mathematical modeling while working full time as a mathematics lecturer at RIT Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, teaching as many as five classes a semester. She described her Ph.D. journey as “an exercise in perseverance” due to competing demands and long days. Rochester is eight hours behind Dubai, and the time difference meant many late-night classes and meetings.

“I saw this collaboration as an opportunity, rather than as a challenge, because my primary adviser, Dr. Steven Weinstein (RIT professor of chemical engineering), and my co-adviser, Dr. Mohamed Samaha (RIT Dubai associate professor of mechanical engineering), both have the same area of research interest,” she said. “They both worked toward my success.”

Nagshineh is one of 67 RIT Ph.D. students who defended their thesis this academic year and who will earn their doctorate. RIT awarded 63 Ph.D. degrees in 2023.

In 2020-2021, RIT’s Graduate School met and surpassed the university’s goal of conferring 50 Ph.D. degrees during an academic year. That number will continue to grow as students cycle through the seven new Ph.D. programs that RIT has added since 2017, said Diane Slusarski , dean of RIT’s Graduate School.

Meeting these goals puts RIT on a path toward achieving an “R1,” or research-intensive designation, from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning. RIT is currently ranked as an R2 institution . Many factors go into changing a university’s status, including research investment and maintaining a three-year average of 70 Ph.D. degrees awarded per year, according to Slusarski.

“We have met the goals of the strategic plan, and now we look forward to contributing to the research innovation in the future,” Slusarski said. “We want to help the new programs thrive and win national research awards.”

RIT’s emphasis on high-level research is seen in Nagshineh’s Ph.D. work. She applies mathematical modeling to the field of fluid dynamics. Her research has been published in top-tier journals and has gained notice, said Weinstein, her thesis adviser.

Weinstein describes Nagshineh’s accomplishments as “a testament to a fantastic work ethic and commitment” and is inspirational to younger students at Rochester and Dubai.

“The collaboration between RIT Dubai/Rochester has continued,” he said. “Another paper was submitted a few weeks ago with Mohamed Samaha and Nate Barlow (RIT associate professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics) as co-authors, as well as Cade Reinberger, a younger Ph.D. student in my research group.”

Mathematical modeling is one of RIT’s newer Ph.D. degree programs, and Nagshineh is among its earliest graduates. The program has doubled in size since it began accepting students in 2017, Slusarski said. This past fall, the mathematical modeling program had 35 students, with two graduating this year.

Altogether, RIT has 13 Ph.D. degree programs currently enrolling 438 students, with computing and information sciences accounting for the largest with 117 students. RIT’s other Ph.D. programs include astrophysical sciences and technology , biomedical and chemical engineering , business administration , color science , electrical and computer engineering, imaging science , mechanical and industrial engineering , microsystems engineering , and sustainability .

New programs in cognitive science and physics will launch in the fall.

The growth in RIT graduate education—with more than 3,000 master’s and doctoral students—reflects a demographic change in the student population, Slusarski said. “We have a higher percentage of women in the graduate programs than we have for RIT undergraduate programs.”

RIT’s graduate programs enroll 42 percent women, according to Christie Leone , assistant dean for the Graduate School.

Nagshineh, who also holds an MS in electrical engineering from RIT Dubai, welcomes her role as a mentor to other women students on both campuses.

“As a young woman in an Arabic country, the power of women is often underestimated and undervalued, and I hope to serve as a role model to female students, especially those that question their path,” Nagshineh said.

She plans to continue in her career as a professor and a researcher. “I would like to pursue a research program where I can advise my own students and teach them more deeply.”

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The Electrical Engineering PhD program studies systems that sense, analyze, and interact with the world. You will learn how this practice is based on fundamental science and mathematics, creating opportunities for both theoretical and experimental research. Electrical engineers invent devices for sensing and actuation, designing physical substrates for computation, creating algorithms for analysis and control, and expanding the theory of information processing. You will get to choose from a wide range of research areas such as circuits and VLSI, computer engineering and architecture, robotics and control, and signal processing.

Electrical engineers at SEAS are pursuing work on integrated circuits for cellular biotechnology, millimeter-scale robots, and the optimization of smart power groups. Examples of projects current and past students have worked on include developing methods to trace methane emissions and improving models for hurricane predictions.

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Harvard School of Engineering offers a  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)  degree in Engineering Sciences: Electrical Engineering , conferred through the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS). Prospective students apply through the Harvard Griffin GSAS. In the online application, select  “Engineering and Applied Sciences” as your program choice and select " PhD Engineering Sciences: Electrical Engineering ​."

The Electrical Engineering program does not offer an independent Masters Degree.

Electrical Engineering PhD Career Paths

Graduates of the program have gone on to a range of careers in industry in companies such as Tesla, Microsoft HoloLens, and IBM. Others have positions in academia at the University of Maryland, University of Michigan, and University of Colorado.

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Prospective students apply through the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS). In the online application, select  “Engineering and Applied Sciences” as your program choice and select "PhD Engineering Sciences: Electrical Engineering​." Please review the  admissions requirements and other information  before applying. Our website also provides  admissions guidance ,   program-specific requirements , and a  PhD program academic timeline .

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Applicants typically have bachelor’s degrees in the natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering. In the application for admission, select “Engineering and Applied Sciences” as your degree program choice and your degree and area of interest from the “Area of Study“ drop-down. PhD applicants must complete the Supplemental SEAS Application Form as part of the online application process.

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• May 12, 2024

The journey to pursue or enhance English teaching skills isn’t just about personal growth; it’s also about making connections. Bridge’s International Diploma in English Language Teaching (IDELT Online ™) provides a transformative experience that extends far beyond the classroom. Students in the fully online 150-hour program join an international cohort of trainees and learn from a master’s level instructor.

More than a TEFL/TESOL certification program, the IDELT Online ™ is a stepping stone to career advancement. In as little as 12 weeks, students can earn six graduate-level university credits that can be transferred to over 1,600 colleges and universities and can use the program as part of a direct pathway to their graduate certificate, master’s degree, or doctorate program. Three IDELT Online ™ partner universities – the University of St Andrews, Azusa Pacific University, and Huntington University – share their thoughts on the value of the IDELT Online ™ as a pathway to a master’s in TESOL .

See how the IDELTOnline™ sets you apart when applying to TEFL jobs in competitive markets.

About the IDELT Online ™

IDELT Online ™ students learn effective, modern methodologies for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). This includes learning language systems, as well as learning how to teach grammar and vocabulary, how to teach the four language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, classroom management skills, lesson planning, and how to conduct testing and evaluation.

Carla, an online English teacher and translator, completed the IDELT Online ™ from her home country of Brazil. She taught in person for nearly two decades before completing the program. “I had never studied theory and practice in such depth,” she said. “The IDELT Online ™ course has helped me in countless ways. It taught me how to reflect upon my journey as a learner, how to consider different ways of learning, and new ideas for activities, lesson planning, [and] assessment.”

Fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training ( ACCET ), program participants complete engaging, collaborative activities, participate in discussion boards, and attend optional live sessions.

While the program qualifies teachers for jobs teaching English around the globe, it also provides a jumpstart on MA TESOL pathway programs with partner universities. Teachers with advanced degrees qualify for top-paying TEFL/TESOL jobs at schools, colleges, and universities, as well as for leadership positions.

“Bridge has an excellent reputation within the global TESOL industry, in particular for the delivery of online programmes.”

Upon completion of the IDELT Online ™, students can articulate their teaching philosophy, demonstrate comprehension of the implications of learning contexts and student profiles on teaching decisions, understand language acquisition principles and apply the knowledge to classroom teaching decisions, effectively plan and sequence learning activities, and much more.

Qualified program participants can take the Bridge IDELT Online ™ for transferable undergraduate or graduate-level credits or as a pathway into MA TESOL programs with university partners. The IDELT Online ™ has been evaluated and recommended for up to 9 semester hours of college credit by The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service ( ACE CREDIT® ). Course graduates can present a nationally recognized transcript for the IDELT Online ™ to the college or university of their choice.

Read more about Bridge’s course accreditation here.

Learn about IDELT Online ™ partner universities

Upon completion of the Bridge IDELT Online ™ coursework, students can earn university transfer credits to over 1,600 universities around the world. The coursework can serve as the start of university Pathway Programs to a master’s degree in TESOL. Let’s meet some of our university partners.

University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews, located in Scotland, offers a range of postgraduate TESOL and International Education qualifications. Students can earn a general qualification in International Education or TESOL or specialize in a particular area of TESOL.

IDELT Online ™ alumni can apply to transfer credit to a TESOL or International Education-related program, with the qualification typically recognized for 15 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credits if the IDELT Online ™ was achieved within five years with an overall score of 80 percent or higher, and if the applicant has an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

“Bridge has an excellent reputation within the global TESOL industry, in particular for the delivery of online programmes,” said Eoin Jordan, St. Andrews Director of the International Education Institute.

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University, located in the U.S., offers online and in-person courses. “Online allows students to complete the MA at times that are convenient for them, while in-person classes allow students the opportunity to interact with classmates and faculty members in the culturally vibrant region of Southern California,” said Tasha Bleistein, Director of the Azusa Pacific master’s degree TESOL program.

Students in the online or on-campus master’s program complete foundational courses such as Teaching English Grammar, as well as unique courses like Teaching English Through Technology, which explores ways to appropriately integrate technology into the classroom and addresses current trends like AI.

Huntington University

Huntington University, located in the U.S., offers a graduate-level TESOL certificate that lays the foundation for teaching internationally and flows directly into the university’s MA TESOL program. All Huntington University TESOL programs, which do not have any residential requirements, are fully online but do have synchronous options for learning.

“This means there is the full convenience of online learning with no set times to be online or participate,” said Shoshannah Hernandez, Huntington University Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Institute for TESOL Studies. “However, our faculty hosts weekly Zoom sessions live for those who want live interaction. These sessions are always recorded so you can join live or watch later.”

After completing the graduate certificate, students can complete the Master of Education in TESOL degree in one year. “The master’s degree allows participants to dig deeper into topics like curriculum development, differentiated instruction and assessment, and graduate-level research,” she said. “The degree opens doors that the certificate alone does not.”

What do students from diverse backgrounds and experiences bring to the MA TESOL program experience?

“Students from diverse backgrounds and experiences bring a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and insights to the MA TESOL program at APU, Bleinstein said. “Students share about their cultural, linguistic, and professional diversity to enhance the learning of all students in the program.”

Bleinstein shared the example of students taking APU’s intercultural communication course in which they partner together to learn about one another’s cultures. “The MA TESOL program strives to create a rich learning environment,” she said, “where students can learn from one another’s backgrounds, challenge their assumptions, and develop a more inclusive and culturally responsive approach to teaching English.”

“The experience our participants have in their linguistic abilities, language learning backgrounds, intercultural experiences, teaching opportunities, and just living life inform their beliefs about learning and teaching.”

The diverse cohorts of students who complete Huntington University’s graduate certificate learn the theory, skills, and methodologies needed to teach English in a variety of contexts to prepare them for jobs around the world. “Since our program welcomes participants from all educational backgrounds and certifies participants to teach English internationally, our students learn about a variety of teaching contexts and the methods and best practices for each of those,” Hernandez said. “The certificate goes beyond a course to provide the preparation teachers need to teach well but also provides an internationally recognized credential that is necessary for many jobs and may be necessary for work visas or residential permits in countries outside of the U.S.”

Students in the Bridge IDELT Online ™ program come from all over the world. Roger, a recent IDELT Online ™ graduate is a trained biologist, high school teacher, and trainer with Merrill Lynch’s National Training Task Force, a program that trains people in business management all over the U.S.

“I was impressed that everyone in the cohort was well-educated and interesting,” he shared. “In the program, you [participate] with your peers, so you read their work and comments, and I thought that was very valuable. Diversity is so very important in today’s world. Diversity, embracing a variety of new perspectives, and learning new things are what make individuals, companies, and nations successful.”

What are the benefits of an MA TESOL for international students?

Bridge’s online coursework provides opportunities for students anywhere in the world to participate, so students join an international group of classmates who share their unique experiences and perspectives. The collaborative environment ensures students benefit from a learning experience that positions English as the lingua franca of the world.

International students who participate in Huntington University’s TESOL programs enjoy a wealth of benefits as they interact with other students from around the globe.

“The experience our participants have in their linguistic abilities, language learning backgrounds, intercultural experiences, teaching opportunities, and just living life inform their beliefs about learning and teaching,” Hernandez said. “When you learn with people who have different experiences, your perspective broadens and causes your beliefs to broaden as well. We value learning from each other just as much as learning from faculty and textbooks.”

Tips for applying to an MA TESOL program

While students will need to highlight their academic qualifications in these programs, the university program directors agree that applicants who stand out are those who can articulate why they are interested in the program.

Bleistein shared that Azusa Pacific University appreciates applications that highlight why a potential student is interested in the field of TESOL and identify how the applicant’s previous experience will prepare them for graduate studies.

Similarly, Hernandez shared that applicants who go beyond their academic background when sharing their “why” in the application’s written response portion often stand out. “A lot of people have the academic qualifications,” she said. “But we eagerly look to this written response to get a feel for the applicant’s passion.”

Students who complete the IDELT Online ™ will be well prepared to apply to a university MA TESOL pathway program as preparation of their teaching philosophy and reflective approaches to teaching and learning are part of the program.

Where can an MA TESOL degree take you?

A master’s degree in TESOL can open up a world of possibilities. From teaching at any level and context to training business professionals to launching an independent business, there are many opportunities that exist and jobs you can get with an MA in TESOL .

“We have graduates teaching around the world in more than 40 countries.”

“Our students do a variety of things with their degrees,” said Hernandez. “Many become teachers in schools, but many teach online or teach in intensive English programs, at universities, or in community-based ESL programs.

We have also had participants service with the U.S. Department of State as an English Language Fellow internationally and others serve as university professors in TESOL programs. There’s no limit to what you can do with a TESOL degree!”

Bleistein agreed, sharing that Azusa Pacific graduates often also teach in community colleges, universities, and other language schools.

“Others teach in K-12 classrooms,” she said. “We have graduates teaching around the world in more than 40 countries. Some graduates go on to pursue a PhD and are professors while others move into leadership positions, like program directors. We’re proud of our amazing alumni!”

Ready to get started on the path to a master’s degree in TESOL? Learn more about the IDELTOnline™.

Jennifer Maguire, EdD is a freelance writer living in Southern Calif., U.S. A graduate of City University of Seattle, she is a college English professor and writer and editor of K-12 and college curricula.

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• Integration of Psychology & Christianity : Students assess individuals, couples, families, and congregations from an integrated point of view, incorporating theological issues with Marriage and Family systems theory and pertinent psychological perspectives in pastoral or clinical settings.
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The PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy trains students in professional mental health and pastoral counseling fields to be skilled scholar/practitioners in marriage and family therapy who apply their minds and hearts to promoting processes of change and growth in individuals, couples, families, and communities. This scholar/practitioner research program prepares students for leadership roles in academia, research, behavioral healthcare, and pastoral care.

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Congratulations to Abigail Houkes for being selected as a 2024 Humanities Without Walls Summer Bridge participant!

Congratulations to Illinois Anthropology graduate student Abigail Houkes on being selected as a participant for the Humanities Without Walls Summer Bridge program!

Read more about the program and the 2024 participants here .