Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (STEM)

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Peace and Justice Studies is the academic program that embodies Manhattan College’s Lasallian commitment to advancing social justice. Manhattan College has one of the oldest peace and justice studies programs in the United States. The first Peace and Justice Studies course was offered in 1966, and the Peace and Justice Studies major was established in 1971.

Why Choose Peace and Justice Studies?
You will understand and evaluate structural injustice, the aspects of human nature that lead to violence and war, and the work of social movements that seek to realize peace, nonviolence, and social justice. You will be able to take courses from across an array of disciplines in the Schools of Liberal Arts, Business, and the Sciences, and so develop an interdisciplinary, and thus profound and complete understanding of these issues. The program prioritizes rigorous training in critical thinking and research, practical peacebuilding skills, and experiential learning in the form of internships and community-engaged courses.

What Will You Do?
Students graduate from the Peace and Justice Studies program with a broad, interdisciplinary knowledge of issues related to peace, conflict and war, human rights and social justice, as well as advanced critical thinking, peacebuilding and research skills. Our students are thus prepared for a wide array of professions, as well as for advanced study in many disciplines and professional schools.

The field of religious studies explores religious beliefs, behaviors and institutions across cultures. It is a journey through the liberal arts that combines the study of philosophy, literature, history, sociology and fine arts.

What Will You Learn?
As a religious studies major, you will learn to:

• Understand and appreciate the world's diverse religious traditions
• Read and interpret literature
• Look at developments over time
• Examine how religion functions in society and impacts social thought
• Interpret the messages that human beings communicate to one another
• Be a critical thinker
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups of people

What Will You Do?
Because religious studies combines many different fields of knowledge, career opportunities are vast. Research and surveys show that employers look for smart, conscientious, engaged graduates with the type of skills honed in religious studies.

Some people choose to work in nonprofits or social services, where they feel they have a chance to make a personal impact. Others work in media, business, law or in education, where there are opportunities to teach and share information.

Literature and writing fundamentally shape who we are and how we see the world. As an English major you will explore what makes us human and experience the breadth of and depth of a single word. You will develop the skills of good writing and speaking.

What Will You Learn?
The English major is much more than reading and writing. It incorporates history, sociology, religion, philosophy, science and psychology — all of the things that make human civilization, well, human. As an English major you will develop an understanding of literary texts and the issues that shaped them while you learn how to:

• Communicate clearly in an appropriate tone
• Develop logical, eloquent arguments
• Observe and analyze complex information
• Set schedules and work under deadlines
• Think creatively and make meaningful connections across academic disciplines and to the world around you

What Will You Do?
English majors learn to analyze texts and articulate meaning through the study of literature, speech and writing. Employers often seek out well-rounded English majors because they are versatile, skilled communicators and can readily apply their training in a variety of careers.

The future is in the next generation of students. As a vital part of the educational leadership team, school counselors provide valuable assistance to students, whether they are setting the tone in elementary schools or enhancing the learning process in secondary school or beyond.

Why Choose School Counseling?
The M.A. in school counseling program is designed for those seeking school provisional counseling certification, and prepares you for work in a variety of settings. It is grounded in research and shaped by the needs of schools and other organizations that require professional counseling services. Upon completion of the program, you’ll meet the requirements for provisional certification as a school counselor in New York State.

For 2,000 years, philosophy has been the foundation for a liberal arts education. The study of philosophy examines knowledge, truth, reality and existence. It teaches us to ask big questions about how the world works, and sharpens our ability to understand and analyze concepts, assumptions, beliefs, logical errors and commonly held opinions.

Civil engineers use mathematics and the pure sciences of biology, chemistry and physics to solve environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation and water resources problems. Civil engineers are involved in both the design and construction of facilities that affect all aspects of human life.

Why Choose Civil Engineering?
From the ancient roads of the Roman Empire to New York City’s tallest skyscrapers, civil engineering is woven into the fabric of society as we know it, finding its roots in the construction of our world’s most revered structures. The field has evolved over the years, but its principles remain the same: civil engineers design and construct the public works that define much of what we now see as modern towns and cities and provide the quality of life that citizens of a modern society take for granted.

What Will You Learn?
The curriculum for the first year is common to all branches of engineering and focuses on broad mathematics and engineering science principles. During your sophomore year, you will take introductory civil engineering courses. In your junior and senior years, you will take required and elective classes specializing in the following disciplines:

• Structural engineering: the analysis, design and construction of buildings, bridges, ships, aircraft and structures of all types
• Environmental engineering: the study of how different systems (artificial or natural) affect the environment and the process of designing sustainable systems to protect the population and environment from harmful effects
• Geotechnical engineering: the study of the behavior of soils and rocks with the goal of designing and constructing structures above and below the ground
• Construction management: the planning, execution, and oversight of infrastructure construction, ensuring economy, efficiency, safety, and sustainability
• Transportation engineering: the planning, design, and construction of highways, airports, railways, ports, and other transportation systems, including their feasibility and sustainability.
• Water resources engineering: the study of water supply sources (precipitation, surface water and groundwater), including design and implementation of sustainable improvements to water resources infrastructure

What Will You Do?
A civil engineering degree will prepare you to work in design, construction, business, management and the environment, as well as in several other sectors. Many of our prominent civil engineers have also gone to law school, from which they have built careers addressing the legal components of technological developments and construction endeavors.

Urban studies is the analysis of cities, the people who live in them, how they function and how they are governed. In some fields, such as education, healthcare and law, urban areas present issues that don’t exist in rural or suburban communities. The majority of the world’s population now lives in cities. It is essential that there are urban studies problem-solvers who understand cities’ distinct challenges.

What Will You Learn?
As an urban studies major, you will take courses that span many subject areas and learn about:

• Urban planning and how cities take their shape
• The history of different cities
• The economy
• Political movements, government, power and public administration
• Social issues like the prison system, race relations, school systems and urban crime
• Architecture, art, music and theater
• Sustainability and the environment
• Religion

What Will You Do?
Urban studies alumni have enrolled in graduate programs across the country, while others opt to stay local and begin working.

Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties and its transformations. Because every material in existence is made up of matter, chemistry is involved in everything we do, from driving a car to cooking dinner.

Why Choose Chemical Engineering?
Chemistry is an exciting and diverse science that has relevance to hundreds of different industries and careers. A degree in chemistry is challenging and rewarding. You will spend a lot of time in the lab getting your hands dirty while doing experiments and seeing chemistry in action.

What Will You Learn?
Coursework includes in-depth study of general chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry. Through your research and classes, you will learn to:

• Design and conduct experiments
• Analyze and interpret data
• Understand the implication of scientific discoveries and their impact on humanity
• Think analytically and independently
• Understand your professional and ethical responsibilities as a scientist

What Will You Do?
Chemistry is a broad science, making it excellent preparation for numerous different careers. Many students plan to enter medical or dental school, or work in the health professions. A chemistry major can also lead to careers in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, forensics and research industries.

Public health is a science that aims to protect and promote the health of all people and the communities in which they live, work, learn and play. Specifically, the field of public health aims to prevent disease and injury.

Why Choose Public Health?
The Manhattan College public health program aims to educate students on the core principles of public health knowledge to address health outcomes of the population through equity, policy and action.

Students in the public health major receive a strong fundamental education focused on community impact, health equity, and social justice, which contributes to the mission of Manhattan College, the School of Education and Health and the greater Lasallian community.

What Will You Learn?
Public health majors will take courses that address health issues through the five public health disciplines:

• Behavioral Health/Health Education
• Biostatistics
• Environmental health
• Epidemiology
• Health Services Administration

What Will You Do?
After graduating with their bachelor’s degree in public health, students may choose to go straight into the workforce, while others may choose to pursue advanced degrees such as a Master of Public Health (MPH) or dual MPH/MBA program.

Environmental engineering uses the principles of engineering, chemistry, biology and physics to address a wide variety of environmental problems from safe drinking water supplies to climate change.

Why Choose Environmental Engineering?
Environmental engineering is a broad and diverse discipline that applies scientific principles to solve real-world environmental problems. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared for careers in private industry, environmental consulting firms and government agencies, and work to solve the many challenges of providing safe and reliable drinking water, clean air and waterways, proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste, effective environmental site restoration, and responsible management of our natural resources.

Our environmental engineering program is recognized nationally for producing well-prepared environmental engineers. The program dates back to 1939 and proudly boasts that six of its alumni have been inducted into the National Academy of Engineering.

What Will You Learn?
Our environmental engineering program offers both master’s of engineering (M.E.) and master’s of science (M.S.) degrees. In your studies, you will learn the engineering principles and design applications for:

• Drinking water treatment
• Municipal and industrial wastewater treatment
• Surface water quality modeling
• Groundwater engineering
• Environmental sustainability
• Climate change resiliency
• Water reuse and resource recovery
• Air pollution control systems
• Recycling
• waste disposal technologies