Other Schools and Colleges Within the University

Goldman School of Dental Medicine

The School offers a four-year predoctoral program leading to the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). The two-year advanced standing program provides internationally trained dentists with the opportunity to pursue a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in the United States at an accelerated pace. In cooperation with the College of Arts and Sciences, the School offers the Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Dental Education BA/DMD program. Postdoctoral programs in all the dental specialties may lead to the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS), Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD), and/or the Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD). In addition, the School offers a Doctor of Science and PhD in Oral Biology.

The Office of Continuing Education provides short, intensive courses of interest to general practitioners, dental auxiliaries, and specialists in all phases of dental science.

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in more than 30 fields in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and in interdisciplinary programs.

A joint PhD program is offered with the School of Social Work (in sociology and social work), and a joint MA in international relations and international communication is offered with the College of Communication.

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering jointly offer a Master of Science (MS) and PhD program in bioinformatics.

Dual degree programs with other Schools allow students to earn the MA in international relations, philosophy, or preservation studies simultaneously with the JD from the School of Law; and the MA in economics or international relations together with the MBA from the Graduate School of Management.

School of Law

The School of Law offers a three-year program of full-time study leading to the Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Particular strengths of the School include intellectual property law, health law, environmental law, business and organizations and finance law, litigation and dispute resolution, and international law. Students may pursue concentrations in those areas to graduate with certification of advanced study. Students also have a choice of nine dual degrees with other Boston University graduate programs, allowing them to combine a JD degree with an MBA; an MBA in health care management; an MS in mass communication; a Master of Public Health; an MA in historic preservation studies; an MA in philosophy; an MA in international relations; an LLM in Taxation; or an LLM in Banking and Financial Law. Students interested in international law also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester at Oxford University in England; Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) in Paris, France; Université Jean Moulin-Lyon III in Lyon, France; the University of Leiden in the Netherlands; Tel Aviv University in Israel; University of Florence, Florence, Italy; the University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, China; the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina; or Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid, Spain.

Boston University School of Law is widely respected for its outstanding clinics, which include both Criminal and Civil Clinics, a Legal Externship Program, a Judicial Internship Program, and a program in legislative services. An impressive publications program featuring six law journals offers students outstanding opportunities for legal writing and analysis, while extensive moot court and trial competitions hone the courtroom and advocacy skills of student participants.

The School offers four graduate programs: the Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation; the Master of Laws in Banking Law Studies, which focuses on either American or international banking law; the Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law; and the Master of Laws in American Law, for foreign jurists interested in acquiring a working knowledge of the American legal system.

The School of Law enjoys an international reputation for the excellence of its faculty, who value both research and teaching. Graduates of the School have held leadership positions throughout the legal, business, and government communities since the School was founded over 130 years ago.

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School of Medicine

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The University established the School of Medicine in 1873 by merging with the New England Female Medical College, which had been founded in 1848 as the world's first medical college for women. The School of Medicine became a constituent member of the Boston University Medical Center in 1962. Situated in the South End of Boston, the School of Medicine offers multiple pathways leading to the MD degree, including a four-year program. A seven-year program, which began in 1960, leads to the BA and MD degrees. The Modular Medical Integrated Curriculum (MMEDIC), a nonaccelerated, eight-year program leading to the BA and MD degrees, began in 1977. It was expanded in 1990 to allow early selection of qualified Biomedical Engineering students (The Engineering/Medical Integrated Curriculum [ENGMEDIC]). The Early Medical School Selection Program (EMSSP) offers early admission to candidates at participating historic black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions. The School of Medicine also provides an alternative curriculum that allows students the option of completing the first year of medical school in two academic years. A program leading to the MD/MPH degree is offered through the School of Medicine and the School of Public Health. A combined MD/MBA degree is offered in cooperation with the School of Management.

The School of Medicine also offers the Master of Arts (MA) in Anatomy and Neurobiology, Behavioral Neurosciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Neuroscience, Biophysics, Clinical Investigation, Genetics and Genomics, Medical Sciences, Medical Nutritional Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, and Physiology. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered in Anatomy and Neurobiology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biomedical Neuroscience, Biophysics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, and Physiology and Structural Biology. A combined MD/PhD degree is also available.

A vigorous research program enhances the academic environment with state-of-the-art core facilities, a dozen national centers of excellence, and a growing biotechnology research park, BioSquare. The Program in Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences, offered jointly with Metropolitan College, offers part- and full-time degree and certificate programs which provide students with hands-on laboratory science experience. Students take evening classes that prepare them for positions in clinical, research, or biotechnology laboratories. Job assistance is available. Call 617-638-5622 or e-mail cphilli@bu.edu for details and information on this and other programs offered to high school science teachers and high school students.

Metropolitan College and Extended Education

It is the mission of Metropolitan College and Extended Education to broaden the reach of Boston University. By offering rigorous academic programs and relevant professional training in evening, part-time, and online formats, MET and Extended Education provides both opportunity and flexibility for students who might not otherwise participate in learning at the University.

Metropolitan College (MET), one of Boston University's seventeen degree-granting units, delivers classroom-based programs in the evening and on weekends at a variety of locations including the Charles River Campus; Tyngsboro, Massachusetts; select military bases in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Virginia; and Brussels, Belgium. In addition, MET offers several online courses, degrees, and certificates. In total, MET offers over sixty undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree is offered in Biology, Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management Studies, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, and Urban Affairs.

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) degree program offers a traditional liberal arts education in Art History, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Philosophy. The College also offers two undergraduate degree completion programs—one online—for students who have already earned 64 credits.

The Science and Engineering Program (SEP) is a special two-year, full-time undergraduate curriculum for students who require additional preparation for entrance into science and engineering programs. Students who successfully complete this program can continue on to the junior year in a science or engineering program at Boston University.

Graduate degree programs offered include the Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations; Master of Science (MS) in Actuarial Science, Administrative Studies, Advertising, Arts Administration, Business Administration (Military only), Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Telecommunication; Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) with concentrations in Interdisciplinary Studies and Gastronomy; Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ); Master of Urban Affairs (MUA); and Master of City Planning (MCP). A Master in Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, and a Master of Science in Management (with various specializations) are also available in an online format.

In addition to its degree programs, MET offers a variety of graduate and undergraduate certificate programs, including arts administration, biotechnology, business management, clinical research, computer networks, culinary arts, database and client/server computing, electronic commerce, financial markets and institutions, fundraising management, information security and technology, information technology project management, international business management, international relations for business, internet technologies and languages, management, marketing, pre-medical studies, project management, security of computer information systems, software engineering, software development, telecommunication, and wine studies.

BU Global (BUG) explores opportunities abroad for MET and others, and hosts graduate diploma, undergraduate exchange, and customized professional programs in disciplines such as banking and financial services, international marketing, project management, and sustainable economic development via tourism. For details, visit www.bu.edu/global.

The Center for Professional Education (CPE) specializes in non-credit courses and certificate programs for a professional audience. CPE provides programs informed by leading industry experts and organizations for experienced professionals and those seeking a career change in the areas of book and magazine publishing, financial planning, commercial real estate, facility management, fund raising, paralegal services, professional investigation, and medical and legal interpreting. For details, visit www.bu.edu/professional.

The Office of Lifelong Learning provides enrichment and professional training to a variety of audiences, from children to seniors. Programs include Seminars in the Arts and Culinary Arts, featuring renowned guest faculty and focusing on music, visual arts, food preparation, and wine studies; Cooking Up Culture, which introduces children to world cuisine and culture; and the Evergreen Program, a course of study for those 58 and older that includes lectures, cultural events, and activities. For details, visit www.bu.edu/foodandwine or www.bu.edu/evergreen.

The Office of Distance Education (ODE) is the University's single point of development, coordination, and implementation of online learning programs. In collaboration with faculty from Schools and Colleges throughout the University, ODE translates the quality of University classroom programs to online formats through a commitment to instructional quality, effective program delivery, and state-of-the-art production methods. For information about online programs at Boston University, visit www.bu.edu/online.

Sargent Center for Outdoor Education is an environmental and experiential learning center in New Hampshire's Monadnock region that delivers teambuilding and leadership courses and environmental education programs. Its 700-acre site also serves as a facility for camping programs, retreats, and conferences. Sargent Center regularly hosts a range of guests, including school and professional groups and families. In addition, Sargent Center is involved in Boston University's Freshman Orientation activities and offers innovative teambuilding opportunities to companies and other groups in the Boston area. For details, visit www.bu.edu/outdoor.

Summer Term coordinates and administers the University's summer academic programming. Summer Term offers over 600 courses in 70 subjects annually, attracting a vibrant mix of over 7,000 high school, college, and professional students from across the United States and the world. For details, visit www.bu.edu/outdoor.

For more information about Metropolitan College and Extended Education, please visit www.bu.edu/met, write to Metropolitan College and Extended Education, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, or call 617-353-6000. You may contact MET by e-mail at met@bu.edu.

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The School of Public Health

This School offers part- and full-time programs leading to the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with concentrations in biostatistics; environmental health; epidemiology; health law, bioethics and human rights; health services; international health; maternal and child health; and social and behavioral sciences. Doctoral (DSc) programs in epidemiology, environmental health and health services research, and master's degrees in epidemiology and health services research (MSc) are also offered. A Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program is offered in international health, maternal and child health, and social and behavioral sciences. The School also offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and the Master of Arts (MA) in Biostatistics jointly with the Mathematics Department in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Five dual degree programs are available: MD/MPH, MA (in medical sciences)/MPH, MSW/MPH, MBA/MPH, and JD/MPH. An MPH program incorporating Peace Corps experience has also been established. In addition, the School's Department of International Health offers several short-term certificate programs in international health. For further information, call or write the Office of Admissions, Boston University School of Public Health, 715 Albany Street, T-2, Boston, MA 02118; 617-638-4640; Fax: 617-638-5299; E-mail: asksph@bu.edu; Website: School of Public Health.

School of Social Work

The Boston University School of Social Work offers dynamic full- and part-time programs leading to the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. With a comprehensive multimethod focus, students may concentrate in Clinical Social Work Practice (with individuals, families, or groups) or Macro Social Work Practice (community organization, human services management, and social planning). There is an emphasis on social work practice in the urban environment.

Both full- and part-time programs are offered on the Charles River Campus in Boston. Part-time weekend programs are available in southeastern Massachusetts on the Fall River campus of the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and on the campus of Cape Cod Community College in Barnstable and in northeastern Massachusetts on the Boston University campus in Tyngsboro. An advanced standing program for students with an undergraduate degree in social work from an accredited college or university is also offered. Dual degree programs with the Schools of Education, Public Health, and Theology are available, as are certificate programs in Gerontology, Clinical Social Work and Behavioral Medicine, Human Services Management, and Family Therapy. The School also offers an interdisciplinary doctoral program (PhD) in sociology and social work in conjunction with the Boston University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

For more information, please visit the School of Social Work, send an e-mail to busswad@bu.edu, or call 617-353-3765.

School of Theology

The School of Theology provides college and university graduates with professional education for ministry in the Christian Church and related vocations. Degree programs lead to the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theological Studies (MTS), Master of Sacred Music (MSM), Master of Sacred Theology (STM), Doctor of Theology (ThD), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin). Programs for the MA and PhD are available through the Division of Religious and Theological Studies of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Dual degree programs are offered with the School of Music of the College of Fine Arts (MDiv/MSM) and with the School of Social Work (MDiv/MSW, DMin/MSW, and MTS/MSW).

Summer Term

The Boston University Summer Term coordinates two six-week academic sessions and one twelve-week academic session each summer. Over 600 courses and special programs, spanning the University's many Schools and Colleges, are offered. Summer Term helps serve the needs of all qualified Boston-area students, including continuing Boston University students. In addition, Summer Term hosts two residential, pre-college programs for over 400 gifted high school students. High School Honors is a six-week credit-bearing or research-intensive session open to current high school juniors; Summer Challenge is a two-week academic-enrichment program open to current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Boston University maintains a Summer Term website at www.bu.edu/summer and publishes an annual bulletin each March. Each contains course listings, registration procedures, and helpful information pertaining to summer students. For further information, please call the Summer TermOffice at 617-353-5124 or e-mail summer@bu.edu.

International Graduate Programs

Boston University's Metropolitan College operates graduate degree programs overseas. The Master of Science in Management (MSM) and the Master of Science (MS) in Administrative Studies are offered in Brussels, Belgium. A Master of Arts in International Relations is also offered with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

For further information, please visit Metropolitan College Locations. The program can also be contacted directly by phone at 011+32-2-640-74-74, by e-mail at brussels@bu.edu, or at Boston University Brussels.

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