Overview
Dominican College, founded by the sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, is located in Rockland County. Dominican College, chartered by the University of the State of New York and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, is an independent four-year college with graduate programs. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, or national or ethnic origin.

The College has a total student body of approximately 1,700 graduate and undergraduate students.

The programs are intended to prepare professionals in their respective fields. They provide significant enhancement of skills of those students who are already working in the field and allow for professional and career enhancement.

The Location and Community
The College is located in Rockland County, New York. The beautiful Hudson Valley campus is located 17 miles north of New York City. The College is easily reached by car or public transportation and from the major airports of New York and New Jersey.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
Dominican College offers graduate programs in nursing (family nurse practitioner), occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and special education. These programs are offered in formats that take into consideration the professional and personal commitments of working adults. The nursing program is offered in an evening format, with each class meeting once a week. The occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education programs are offered on weekends; classes are offered approximately every third weekend.

The M.S. in nursing, family nurse practitioner program, is designed to prepare an advanced-practice family nurse practitioner. The curriculum for the master's degree program integrates current trends in nurse practitioner research, practice, and education. Emphasis is placed on integration of practice and theory across diverse settings where primary care is delivered within the context of family-centered care. Students engage in classroom instruction and experiential teaching and learning opportunities that prepare them in assessment, role development, and in-depth clinical practice. Students are encouraged to take electives that strengthen teaching, clinical practice, and/or research interests. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The College offers an entry-level B.S./M.S. degree in occupational therapy for new college students, transfers, COTAs, and students holding other degrees. The program prepares its graduates for entry-level practice and provides graduates with the skills necessary to respond to societal trends and changes in human services. Its problem-solving approach develops the student's clinical reasoning and critical-thinking skills. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

The M.S. in physical therapy program, a full-time weekend program, employs a curricular design that addresses the theoretical framework integrated with the clinical decision-making processes and critical-inquiry skills. The program promotes distinguished physical therapy education in a challenging and supportive environment. Graduates of the program are entry-level therapists who are able to meet the ever-changing health-care environment and to provide services that address the needs of the whole client. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (APTA).

The College offers two M.S. in education programs. One program leads to certification as a teacher of students with disabilities, including those with multiple and severe disabilities. The second program focuses on certifying teachers of the blind and visually impaired.

Facilities & Resources
All the graduate programs require research by way of projects or papers. Dominican College has an Institutional Review Board that adheres to federal policy on all research activities involving human subjects. The College supports research activities by providing online databases that can be accessed in the library, computer laboratories, and the residence hall as well as from off-campus locations. These online databases include First Search, Proquest Direct, Country Watch, Ebscohest, Mergent Online, Inotrac, Serial Solution, and PubMedical.

Expenses and Aid
For the academic year, the tuition for the master's-level courses is $645 per credit.

Financial Aid:
The Financial Aid Office assists graduate students with obtaining various kinds of low-interest loans. Some students may be eligible for federal/state aid.

Housing/Living Expenses:
Since most of the graduate programs meet in a weekend format and the participants are active professionals, the students choose to commute from their homes.

How to Apply / Application
Applicants for master's degree programs must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. They should submit a completed application along with the application fee, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts from all institutions the candidate has attended. Each program has specific additional admissions requirements.

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