Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Overview
The University was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a Philadelphia financier and philanthropist, as Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry. It later became Drexel Institute of Technology and finally, in 1970, Drexel University. Drexel operates under a four-term calendar, with graduate and undergraduate studies offered year-round.
The University has a total enrollment of approximately 17,000 students, of whom 4,368 are graduate students (1,669 full-time and 2,699 part-time).
The Location and Community
Drexel University is located in the University City section of Philadelphia. The educational atmosphere is enhanced by Philadelphia's ample cultural, historical, corporate, and technological resources. The campus is within a 5-minute walk of Amtrak's 30th Street Station, which is adjacent to the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76). Drexel is also served by local bus, streetcar, and subway lines.
Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
Drexel University offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees. Many programs include options for part-time studies; nondegree students are also welcome to pursue graduate course work in most programs.
Programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree are offered in the College of Arts and Sciences (bioscience and biotechnology, chemistry, mathematics, clinical psychology, nutrition and food sciences, and physics), College of Business and Administration (business administration), College of Engineering (chemical, civil, electrical and computer, materials, mechanical engineering), and the College of Information Science and Technology. In addition, the Ph.D. may be earned through a multidisciplinary school. The School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems offers the Ph.D. in biomedical engineering and biomedical science. The School of Education offers a Ph.D. in educational leadership and learning technologies.
Programs leading to the Master of Science degree are offered in the College of Arts and Sciences (bioscience and biotechnology, chemistry, communication, mathematics, human nutrition/food science and nutrition, physics, and publication management), College of Business and Administration (M.B.A. and M.S. degrees in accounting, finance, and taxation), College of Media Arts and Design (arts administration, architecture, digital media, fashion design, and interior design), College of Engineering (M.E. and M.S. degrees in biochemical, chemical, civil, electrical and computer, computer science, materials, mechanical, and telecommunications engineering and in engineering geology and engineering management), College of Information Science and Technology (library and information science, and information systems), School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems (biomedical engineering and biomedical science), and through the multidisciplinary program in software engineering and television management (M.S./M.B.A.). The School of Education offers an M.S. in science of instruction and numerous certificate programs.
The Master of Business Administration degree program can include specialization in one of twelve areas of business study. All required course work for the M.B.A. degree may be completed in the evenings and online.
The College of Nursing and Health Professions offers programs leading to the Master of Science in Nursing (clinical trials, nurse anesthesia, nurse practitioner (adult acute care, family, psychiatric-mental health, pediatric, and women's health), nursing education, nursing leadership and management, and public health nursing); postbaccalaureate certificate and Master of Family Therapy; post-Master's certificate and Ph.D. in couple and family therapy; Master of Arts in art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and music therapy; Master of Science in emergency and public safety services, Master of Health Sciences (Physician Assistant: entry-level and advanced); Doctor of Physical Therapy: entry-level and postprofessional; a postbaccalaureate certificate in hand and upper quarter rehabilitation; and a Ph.D. in rehabilitation sciences.
The School of Public Health offers programs leading to the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) (full-time and executive programs), postbaccalaureate certificate in epidemiology and biostatistics, a Doctor of Public Health in community health and prevention as well as an M.D./M.P.H. degree in collaboration with the Drexel University College of Medicine.
The College of Medicine offers programs leading to the M.S. or Ph.D. degree (biochemistry, microbiology and immunology, molecular cell biology and genetics, molecular pathobiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology and physiology); a Master of Science in clinical research, research management and development, and pathologist's assistant; a Master of Laboratory Animal Science (M.A.L.S.); and a postbaccalaureate certificate in veterinary medical science, medical science preparatory studies, pathway to medical school, and an evening premedical program as well as a Master of Medical Science (interdepartmental medical science).
Facilities & Resources
Drexel University is a major research institution, with basic and applied research complementing the studies listed above. A modern and expanding physical plant hosts research that is supported by a formal research grant program. Detailed descriptions of the research programs and the facilities that serve them may be found in specific program brochures and individual departments. Drexel's library also offers extensive resources.
Expenses and Aid
Students are billed at the rate of $640 to $890 per credit hour, depending upon their program of study. In addition, there is a general University fee of $190 per term for full-time students and $95 per term for part-time students.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available for matriculated students. This aid includes teaching and research assistantships, fellowships, work-study grants, student loans, and on-campus employment. Assistantships carry tuition remission benefits as well as monthly stipends.
Housing/Living Expenses:
Ample off-campus housing is available in the neighborhoods bordering campus. For the nine-month academic year, transportation and living expenses for a single student are estimated at $13,500.
How to Apply / Application
Application forms are available from the Office of Graduate Admissions. Some programs require admission tests (GRE, GMAT), and a few require interviews. At least two recommendations are required. International students must provide a TOEFL score that is less than two years old. Students typically enter in the fall term. However, for many programs, applicants may apply with the intention of enrolling in any of Drexel's four terms (these begin in January, March, June, and September). Application deadlines vary accordingly.
Drexel has a rolling admission review program. Those wishing consideration for assistantships, however, are encouraged to apply for the fall term and submit their credentials by January 1, as support decisions by departments are made soon thereafter. All applications require a nonrefundable $50 fee.
International Students
The International Students and Scholars Services offers a wide array of programs and services to more than 1,500 international students, scholars, faculty and staff from more than 100 countries. We also work to promote meaningful interaction between U.S. Americans and the nationals of other countries as well organizing cultural enrichment opportunities for all members of Drexel University and the community at large.
Who to Contact
Office of Graduate Admissions
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
215-895-6700
E-mail: enroll@drexel.edu
Graduate Departments, Research and Advisors
• COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
• Bioscience and Biotechnology (M.S., Ph.D.): Biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, ecology, physiological ecology. Dr. Joe Benz, 215-895-1513.
• Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.): Analytical chemistry, inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials polymer chemistry, environmental chemistry, atmospheric chemistry. Dr. Anthony Addison, 215-895-2638.
• Clinical Psychology (Ph.D., Advanced Professional Certificate): Child psychology, neuropsychology, forensic psychology, and health psychology; scientist-practitioner model. Director: Dr. James Herbert, 215-762-1692.
• Culture and Communication (M.S.): Dr. E. Hakanen, 215-895-1354. Publication Management (M.S.): Professor Joan Blumberg, 215-895-6351.
• Mathematics (M.S., Ph.D.): Symbolic mathematic computation, functional analysis, parallel and distributed systems, software engineering, special functions and asymptotic analysis, biostatistics and biomathematics, combinatorics and differential equations. Dr. Ronald Perline, 215-895-6623.
• Nutrition and Food Science (M.S., Ph.D.): Human nutrition, food science and nutrition. Dr. Joe Benz, 215-895-1513.
• Physics (M.S., Ph.D.): Nuclear and particle physics, atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, biological physics, environmental and educational physics, atmospheric science, astrophysics. Dr. Michael Vogeley, 215-895-2710.
• COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION
• Business Administration (One-Year M.B.A., Professional M.B.A. full-time, Professional M.B.A. part-time, Techno M.B.A. Online, General M.B.A. Online, M.S., Ph.D., Advanced Professional Certificate): Accounting, economics, financial management, health-care systems, international business, investment management, management information systems, marketing, organization management, production and operations management, taxation. Ms. Jackie Ring, 215-895-2115.
• Accounting (including Taxation) (M.S). Dr. Anthony Curatola, 215-895-1453.
• Finance (M.S.). Dr. Michael Gombola, 215-895-1743.
• Ph.D. Dr. Jeffrey Greenhaus, 215-895-2139. Accounting, decision sciences, economics, finance, marketing, organizational science, strategic management.
• COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
• Chemical Engineering and Biochemical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.): Process dynamics and control, environmental engineering, process design, semiconductor processing, biochemical engineering, heat and mass transfer, simulation and process modeling. Dr. Richard Cairncross, 215-895-2230.
• Civil Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.): Environmental engineering, geosynthetic engineering, water and wastewater treatment, highway engineering, coastal engineering, hydrology, structural models and engineering, engineering geology, hazardous waste containment, construction materials. Dr. Michael Piasecki, 215-895-1721.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.): Electrophysics, microwave-lightwave engineering, ultrasonics and ultrasound, signal processing, communications, controls, circuits, electromagnetic fields, image processing, computer vision, power systems, artificial intelligence, optics, superconductivity. Dr. Leon Hrebien, 215-895-6755.
• Environmental Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.): Air pollution, applied ecology, environmental assessment, environmental chemistry, environmental health/industrial hygiene, environmental microbiology, hazardous waste, solid waste, water/wastewater treatment, water resources. Dr. Charles Haas, 215-895-2281.
• Engineering Geology (M.S.): Environmental geology, geophysics, groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, surface hydrology. Dr. Edward Doheny, 215-895-2344.
• Engineering Management Program (M.S.): Financial management, technical marketing, construction management, quality and manufacturing management, utility and energy management. Dr. Stephen Smith, 215-895-2354.
• Materials Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.): Ceramics, polymer processing, biomaterials, powder and physical metallurgy, fibrous materials, composites. Dr. Wei-Heng Shih, 215-895-2338.
• Mechanical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.): Structural dynamics, biomechanics, dynamic systems and controls, CAD/CAM, thermal sciences, nuclear engineering, fluid mechanics, combustion and fuels chemistry, manufacturing, robotics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, robotics. Dr. Alan Lau, 215-895-2350.
• COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• Library and Information Science (M.S., M.S.I.S., Ph.D., Advanced Professional Certificate). M.S.: library and information science. Master of Science in Information Systems: analysis/design of software-intensive systems. Ph.D.: information systems design/evaluation; management; scholarly communication. 215-895-2474.
• COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
• Art Therapy (M.A.): Nancy Gerber, 215-762-6928.
• Couple and Family Therapy (postbaccalaureate, post-master's, M.F.T., and Ph.D.): Dr. Marlene F. Watson, 215-762-6930.
• Dance/Movement Therapy (M.A.): Ellen Schelly-Hill, 215-762-7851.
• Emergency and Public Safety Services (M.S.): Dr. Jean Will, 215-762-8447.
• Music Therapy (M.A.): Paul Nolan, 215-762-6927.
• Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation (postbaccalaureate certificate): Jane Fedorczyk, 215-762-4680.
• Nursing (M.S.N.): Elizabeth Blunt, 215-762-1644.
• Physical Therapy: Entry-level (D.P.T.): Dr. Margo Orlin, 215-762-7846.
• Physical Therapy: Postprofessional (D.P.T.): Dr.Lisa Chiarello, 215-762-8805.
• Physician Assistant: Entry-level (M.H.S.): Patrick Auth, 215-762-1432.
• Physician Assistant: Advanced (M.H.S.): Geraldine Buck, 215-762-4625.
• Rehabilitation Sciences (Ph.D.): Dr. Patricia Shewokis, 215-762-4442.
• COLLEGE OF MEDIA ARTS AND DESIGN
• Arts Administration (M.S.). Professor Cecelia Fitzgibbon, 215-895-4913.
• Architecture (M.Arch.). Assistant Department Head: Walter Moleski, 215-895-6090.
• Fashion Design (M.S.). Professor Kathy Martin, 215-895-4941.
• Digital Media (M.S.). Glen Muschio, 215-895-2056.
• Interior Design (M.S.). Debra Rubin, 215-895-1388.
• Television Management (M.S./M.B.A.). Ray Heacox, 215-895-2180.
• COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
• Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Molecular Pathobiology, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology and Physiology (M.S. and Ph.D.): Dr. Barry Waterhouse, 215-991-8411.
• Clinical Research, Research Management and Development, Pathologist's Assistant (M.S.): Dr. Julian Mesina, 215-762-8407.
• Laboratory Animal Science (M.L.A.S.), Veterinary Medical Science, Medical Science Preparatory, Pathway to Medical School, Evening Premedical program (postbaccalaureate certificate), and Interdepartmental Medical Science (M.M.S.): Dr. Gerald Soslau, 215-762-7831.
• MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM
• Software Engineering (M.S.). Three tracks are available:
• Computer science. Dr. Spiros Mancoridis, 215-895-6824.
• Engineering. Dr. Leon Hrebien, 215-895-6755.
• Information science. Anita Chiodo, 215-895-6847.
• SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
• (M.S., Ph.D.): Biomaterials/biotechnology, biomechanics, biomedical signal processing, biosensors, bioelectrodes and biotelemetry, biophysics, biostatistics, cardiovascular dynamics and instrumentation, computer applications to health care, medical imaging and image processing, medical ultrasound, neural networks and systems, sensory systems, clinical engineering, rehabilitation engineering. Dr. William Freedman, 215-895-2249. Biomedical science, Dr. Donald McEachron, 215-895-1382.
• SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (M.S., Ph.D.):
• Certification in elementary education and in secondary education (emphases in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, general science, mathematics, physics). Larry Keiser, 215-895-6770.
• SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
• Public Health (M.P.H.): Dr. Nathalie Bartle, 215-762-3939.
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Postbaccalaureate Certificate): Ray Lum, 215-762-4441.
• Community Health and Prevention (Dr.P.H.): Dr. Lisa Ulmer, 215-762-7034.