Overview
The College of New Rochelle, founded in 1904, offers its various academic programs through four schools: Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School, the School of Nursing, and the School of New Resources (an undergraduate school for adult learners).

The Graduate School, founded in 1969, continues its commitment to educate men and women for leadership in the service professions and the corporate world. Small in size (1,000-student enrollment) with ongoing academic advisement, students pursue a course of study to achieve their career goals. Graduate students, the majority from the surrounding tristate area, earn degrees and certificates in programs that accommodate students on a full- or part-time basis.

The Location and Community
The College's location combines the advantages of a tranquil suburban campus and the cultural riches of New York City, a 30-minute train ride away. The 20-acre campus in Westchester County is located in a residential neighborhood of New Rochelle, within a few blocks of open green parks and the public beaches of Long Island Sound. The College is easily reached by major highways from Queens, New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and upstate New York. The New Rochelle Metro North train station is a 30-minute ride from New York City, and buses from points in Westchester and the Bronx stop within a few blocks of the College.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The dynamic community of the Graduate School of The College of New Rochelle, a professional school for men and women, provides students with the professional knowledge, personal advisement, and practical skills needed in today's world. The Graduate School's fine reputation is upheld by the alumni who are employed in schools, health-care institutions, the corporate world, and private practice. With the goal of education for service, a spirit of inquiry, and a blending of theory and practice, the Graduate School strives to develop the unique talents and aspirations of students in all professional areas. Providing a range of state-of-the-art courses, masters degrees and certificates are offered in human services, education, and the arts and communications studies.

The Division of Art and Communication Studies offers the M.A. degree in art education; the M.S. degree in art therapy, communication studies, and studio art; and certificates in art museum education and communication studies. The Division of Education offers the M.S. in childhood education, creative teaching and learning, early childhood education, educational leadership, literacy education, multilingual/multicultural education, special education (childhood education), special education (early childhood education), and speech-language pathology; dual certification in childhood education and childhood special education; dual certification in early childhood education and early childhood special education; professional diploma in school district leader; and certificates in bilingual education, education of the gifted, and staff development. The Division of Human Services offers the M.S. in career development, community-school psychology, gerontology, and guidance and counseling; it also offers certificates in career development, gerontology, and thanatology.

Classes are scheduled conveniently on weekends and evenings during six academic sessions each year. Admission is on a rolling basis. Small class size makes it possible for faculty members to respond to students' individual needs. Each student is assigned a faculty adviser in the student's program area. Students meet with their advisers every semester to plan course work, review progress, and discuss career goals.

Facilities & Resources
In addition to the libraries and museums of New York City, on-campus Gill Library houses one of the largest collections of print and nonprint resources in Westchester County. The library, which is newly renovated to meet the needs of the twenty-first century, subscribes to more than 1,400 periodicals and numerous online subscription databases. It is open seven days a week and until 11 p.m. five nights a week. Collections of note include the ERIC Collection of educational documents, the Kutscher Collection of works in thanatology, and the Zierer Collection of materials in art therapy.

The Mooney Center provides technological support for all academic programs. Its facilities include a TV studio, photo labs, and model classroom. The center's desktop publishing, computer graphics, and Macintosh classrooms are available for work in graphic arts and communication studies. The computer laboratories are designed for individual student use and are open seven days a week and until 11 p.m. five nights a week.

The Castle Gallery, located in historic Leland Castle, opened its doors more than a decade ago. It enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality and diversity of its exhibitions and for its innovative programs that enhance campus activities and contribute to the academic experience. In addition, the Mooney Center Exhibit Hall features faculty and student art exhibits. These spaces function as a cultural resource for the entire community.

The Graduate Division of Education, through its Education Center, provides diagnostic and remedial services to students, children, and adults in the larger community.

Expenses and Aid
The Graduate School offers one of the most reasonable tuitions in the tristate area. Tuition is $545 per credit hour. Specific fees and tuition are listed in the Graduate School Catalog.

Financial Aid:
College-funded financial aid is available in the form of assistantships and partial scholarships, which are awarded on the basis of merit and need. Assistantships provide both a stipend and tuition for full-time students, and require 15 hours of service per week. New York State and federal grant and loan programs provide additional sources of assistance. Application deadlines are specified in the Financial Aid Information Packet.

Housing/Living Expenses:
The third floor of Angela Hall offers single-room suites for graduate students, both men and women. The lounge area has kitchen accommodations. Residential housing rates include board.

Off-campus housing is available for graduate students in the nearby residential community. A listing of available apartments is on file in the Office of Student Life at 914-654-5365.

The College's food service in the Student Campus Center offers a full range of dining options for commuter and resident students.

How to Apply
Admission to Graduate School programs takes place throughout the year, on a rolling basis. Applications and all supporting materials for admission must be submitted one month prior to the start of a session. A personal interview with the Division Head and an on-site writing sample are required before a student is accepted into a program; both are scheduled upon receipt of the application packet.

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