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New York University offers an online journalism degree, the Master of Arts in American Journalism.  This is a very hands-on degree with great flexibility, allowing students to choose their own beats and report and write the stories that matter to them.  You will conduct research and do actual reporting in the city where you live, record interviews, and gather facts on the ground.  Then this journalism degree helps you learn to write stories on a wide variety of topics in various styles. 

Students will learn about the kind of journalism that most interests them, including:

• Beat Reporting
• Magazine Feature Writing
• Arts & Cultural Critic
• Audio Storyteller
• Multimedia Journalism
• Broadcast News

The Master of Science in Integrated Digital Media is an online digital media communications degree from New York University for creative individuals interested in working with the latest technologies.  Encouraging creative practice and multidisciplinary experimentation with emerging media technologies, this research-driven program integrates digital media and society.  The curriculum covers multiple projects that include everything from using motion capture technology in theatrical performance to developing new uses for virtual/augmented reality for health and wellness to integrating STEAM learning into special needs education.  The possibilities, and industries students can use these skills within, are limited only by their creativity!  

There are many benefits in this online web design degree, including studying and collaborating with faculty that include artists, designers, developers, and performers at the intersection of engineering and creative practice.  Plus, you will take electives in your area of interest is such topics as:

• Augmented Reality
• User-Experience Design
• Cinema
• Game Design
• Interaction Design

In an effort to ensure that this program will meet your interests and professional goals, each year Special Topics courses are selected based on the interests of the first-year class.

The online Master of Science in Professional Writing degree helps students develop their creative ability while focusing on professional stability.  With this writing degree you will learn to craft strategic copy and shape important stories for target audiences using new methods.  The curriculum offers a combination of traditional grounding in writing, style, and rhetoric along with an in-depth exploration of modern communication theories and writing practices.  Students learn to target corporate, academic, and real-world audiences in this English degree, helping them to become practiced and effective writers who can work across industries.  Graduates are confident writers with the skills to guide companies and clients through writing projects that impact target audiences and who are familiar with the global business world and advanced communication technology and digital media.

The online Master of Science in Translation degree encompasses the skills needed to prepare students to become effective professional translators.  This includes skills in communication, creativity, and cultural competence that employers seek.  You will also develop textual, cultural, and technical competencies in communication across languages with this translation degree.  You will learn to work in teams and independently while gaining an understanding of industry standards.  Graduates of this translation degree are able to deliver content tailored to specific markets, clients, and audiences. 

This program features four program areas:

• Language & Translation Theory
• Translation Courses
• Subject Matter Background
• Thesis Project or Capstone

The online Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Management Studies prepares students for the business environment with a curriculum that is a combination of general education courses that provide knowledge of literature, natural and social sciences, history, and the arts in addition to the core business and management courses.  Strong emphasis is placed on leadership development, cross-cultural communication, quantitative reasoning, and team-building skills as students study employee motivation and empowerment, marketing and advertising, and alternatives in managing resources. Graduates may use this degree in many businesses such as financial services, marketing and advertising, entertainment, tourism, the arts and philanthropy, and international organizations.

Students will be well trained in current and innovative consulting practices with the online Master of Science in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting at NYU. This program is designed to produce highly skilled consulting and coaching professionals in the modern business world. Full-time students may complete the program in one year, while part-time students may take two to three years.

Courses include subjects including, but not limited to:

• Consulting and coaching special topics
• Research methodology
• Science of behavior and change

Students will be prepared to coach leaders on goal-setting, performance, and communication. They will also learn to consult with business directors on systems, design, and organizational culture. This 30-credit accelerated MS program is aligned with the International Coach Federation’s ethical standards.

The Master of Science in Global Sport from NYU offers the convenience of online classes with the ability to network in person. This program requires four one-week sessions in New York City and NYU global locations. Courses focus on sports digital media, international sports law, economics, revenue management, and sports analytics.

Advantages to the online MS in global sport include, but are not limited to:

• Professional networking opportunities
• Completion in 12 months beginning in September of each year
• Integrated instruction

This global sports management degree is designed for busy professionals. Graduates will have made connections with influential sports executives to help establish or advance their careers. The MS in global sport can pave the way to a career in leadership in the international sports industry.

With the online Master of Science in Human Capital Analytics and Technology, students will learn to research, evaluate and implement technology and analytical practices. All incoming students are required to attend a one-week course onsite at the start of the MS program. The professors are industry professionals in the field of HR analytics.

The course promotes:

• Communication skills
• Business acumen
• Technology readiness

This online MS course is a designated STEM program by the United States Department of Education. The innovative curriculum incorporates real-world technologies to integrate what is learned in the classroom to apply in a career. Driven by data science, this degree will allow graduates to develop proficiency in analytical approaches and decision-making.

The online Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development provides graduate students with the strategic knowledge and skills to lead people, businesses, and change.  Courses teach students to analyze and train a workforce in matters of industry standards, safety, corporate culture, equal employment opportunity, wages, health care, retirement plans, and family leave laws. Graduates are able to analyze organizational issues with critical thinking skills and then create and apply solutions.

Program features include:

• Curriculum aligned with SHRM standards
• Thesis research project or special project capstone options
• Internship opportunities

Choose from concentrations in Human Capital Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Global Talent Management and Learning, Development and Executive Coaching.

The online Master of Science in Project Management allows students to build project management and leadership skills to take to careers in a variety of industries. It also prepares students for the PMP certification exam. Students will learn how to plan, lead, and manage projects efficiently and within budgets.

Many industries are seeking project managers, such as:

• Construction
• Technology
• Healthcare
• Engineering

The online MS in project management is ideal for both career professionals and entry-level job seekers. It is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center. The professors teach technical and practical skills to enhance the graduate’s marketability for careers. The online MS program gives students the opportunity to study with classmates from around the world, and to work on projects that simulate real on-the-job experience.

As cyber threats evolve, so must those who fight cyber crimes. The Master of Science in Cybersecurity from New York University offers new levels of security training. Students may choose from such electives as:

• Cloud security
• Digital forensics
• Machine learning
• Operating systems

Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you explore network security and applied cryptography. Graduates gain skills in the best practices to defeat cyber criminals.

This unique online doctorate in education leadership focuses on creating new solutions to persistent challenges. It is designed for cross-sector leaders who are motivated to create change in education and leadership.  

The rigorous curriculum is designed around the idea of professionals working together to affect sustainable and scalable change in their organizations. You will move through the program with a cohort of students, working with them, faculty, and leaders who are all interested in education and learning.  

This online education administration degree can be completed in as few as 24 months.

The online Master of Arts in School Counseling program prepares professionals to be school counselors for grades PreK-12 in public and private schools. The curriculum prepares professionals to guide students toward success by teaching practice and research techniques through the lens of equity and social justice, so that all students can thrive academically, professionally, socially, and personally, regardless of background. Professionals can choose from two concentrations: School Counseling or Bilingual School Counseling, which prepares them to address common challenges experienced by students for whom English is a second language.

The Advanced Certificate in Health and Human Rights is offered in collaboration with HealthRight International, an organization that seeks to eliminate the gap in health outcomes between marginalized populations and the general population. With a foundation in HealthRight’s field work, this program offers vital concepts and practical skills useful in promoting and protecting human rights in public health.

Courses cover a range of health and human rights issues. Students also learn about legal and policy issues in human rights. Graduates will be prepared to educate health professionals and researchers about the implications of human rights on their work, as well as to collaborate with community partners and organizations to improve population health.

Electives are available in topics such as:

• Perspectives in migrant health and human rights
• LGBTQ health disparities
• Global perspectives in reproductive health and human rights
• Perspectives in global mental health
• Bioethical issues in society

Learn essential public health knowledge with this convenient online Advanced Certificate in Public Health. After completing this program, students can elect to enter NYU’s Master of Public Health degree program or sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) examination.

Current health professionals can gain vital skills to help them better serve the overall healthcare needs of their communities. With online classes, students will learn via video lessons, discussion boards, interactive case studies, and self-assessments. Students have access to professors through live, online meetings.

Students in this online Public Health program will study topics including:

• Global issues in social and behavioral health
• Healthcare policy
• Global environmental health
• Epidemiology
• Public health management and leadership
• Biostatistics for public health

The online Doctor of Occupational Therapy enables occupational therapists to grow as knowledgeable, compassionate leaders who are equipped to address society’s ever-changing healthcare needs.  The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to maintain their current practices while earning their degrees, and offers a wide variety of elective and clinical specialization courses so students can customize their degrees.

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Global Public Health helps professionals gain the skills they need to create and oversee complex public health programs. Students will gain knowledge of how to handle situations both domestically and in various low- and middle-income countries.

This program is ideal for UN professional staff, international NGO staff, and Master of Public Health students who want additional skills in allocating resources for public health needs. Courses focus on data-driven decision-making and strengthening health systems.

Students in this online Public Health program can anticipate coursework such as:

• Data utilization in public health practice
• Monitoring and management of public health programs for equity
• Results focused strengthening of health systems in LMICs
• Data-driven decision making in global public health

Learn tools and techniques to effectively lead a variety of healthcare organizations in this online Master of Health Administration degree program. The curriculum incorporates case studies, practical assignments, an in-person immersion experience, and a culminating team project.

Leadership and management skills are taught alongside topics specific to the medical industry. Students will benefit from skills in communication, ethics, and career development built into each course. Graduates will be prepared to think critically to become a senior leader in healthcare.

Some of the topics covered in this online healthcare administration degree program include:

• Financial management and health economics
• Healthcare IT and data analysis
• HR management for healthcare organizations
• Continuous quality improvement
• Healthcare marketing and strategic communications

Further your understanding of health on a community-wide scale both domestically and globally with a Master of Public Health degree. Coursework emphasizes topics including social justice, health equity, and ethics.

Students will learn how to apply innovative techniques to find solutions to epidemics and other public health issues. Classes incorporate vital analytical and decision-making skills that will be useful in the workplace. All students will complete a real-world applied practice experience such as an internship, group capstone project, or research project and thesis.

This online Public Health degree offers four choices of concentrations:

• Community Health Science and Practice
• Global Health
• Public Health Nutrition
• Sustainable Development Goals

Aspiring speech-language pathologists can gain the skills and education they need to succeed with the master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Students in this program will work toward certification in speech-language pathology.

With a focus on evidence-based practice, students learn practical skills to work with a wide range of clients with communication and swallowing disorders. Coursework prepares you to conduct diagnostics in speech pathology. On-campus immersion experiences allow you to practice administering screening tests, receive live feedback, and participate in specialized workshops before beginning clinical hours.

This speech pathology degree online offers a wide range of elective courses so you can tailor the program to your specific needs and interests, such as:

• Language and communication in children with autism spectrum disorders
• Computerized analysis of language transcripts
• Augmentative and alternative communication
• Therapeutic procedures in speech pathology: aphasia

Due to recent, unprecedented changes in biotech, biomedicine, biomanufacturing, and bioengineering, a massive amount of data exists that needs to be interpreted carefully. Bioinformatics is the discipline that collects and interprets biology-related data, and this online master’s in biotechnology prepares you to work in this field. Gain in-depth knowledge of techniques for mastering complex data.  

Build skills in biology and big data analysis as you also learn to create and advance algorithms, utilize computational and statistical techniques, and apply theory in order to solve practical problems that occur in managing biological data. Graduates are prepared to make a difference in such areas as:

• Alzheimer’s
• Autism
• Obesity
• GMOs
• Greenhouse gas sequestration

Learn to improve workplace behaviors and productivity from a psychological perspective with a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Change from New York University. An organizational psychology degree online teaches students how to diagnose issues in organizational systems and effect change. 

Classwork teaches important interpersonal skills that can be used to meet strategic challenges and personal career advancement. Students will choose two courses each from three concentrations - communication and workplace dynamics, leadership and organizational strategy, and managing organizations and change.

Some of the many class topics available to students include:

• Multicultural communication
• Storytelling and employee engagement
• Creativity and innovation
• Conflict management
• Talent management and performance effectiveness

The online master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Mental Health and Wellness from NYU prepares students to pursue licensure and employment as a mental health counselor. Licensed counselors can help people of all ages and backgrounds learn to improve their health and wellness. 

The curriculum includes graduate-level classes, a counseling lab, practicum, and internship experience. Students will be able to practice skills from class by acting out client-therapist scenarios with a partner, and then completing practicum and internship requirements in their local community. Graduates can work in settings such as addiction treatment centers, community agencies, and private practice.