Overview
Established in 1937, Queens College is a coeducational, publicly supported college with an emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences and education. Its attractive, tree-lined campus includes athletic fields, a gymnasium, a pool, tennis courts, and a performing arts center that schedules a lively calendar of events, with performances by internationally renowned artists. The College offers lectures, art exhibits, plays, concerts, dance recitals, and other cultural and educational programs to the community. An extensive construction program has recently added a music building, which includes a 500-seat recital hall with tracker organ; a science building that houses sophisticated laboratories and equipment; the Rosenthal Library, with shelf space for more than 1 million volumes and study carrels for 2,200 users; and a renovated art building. Queens College is registered by the New York State Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education includes the College in its list of member colleges.

Approximately 4,500 students are registered for master’s and advanced certificate programs, and many CUNY doctoral students work under the direct supervision of Queens College faculty members. Students come from throughout the United States and from a number of countries. In 2003, 932 degrees and 97 certificates were awarded. The Graduate Student Association at Queens College, an elective body representing the interests of all graduate students, offers free help with income tax return preparation and legal counseling.

The Location and Community
Queens College is located close to the attractions of Manhattan. Opera, concerts, theater, and gallery and museum exhibits are accessible by public transportation; students can get tickets to many attractions at reduced prices. There are also parks and ocean beaches located nearby in Queens and on Long Island.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
Queens College offers programs of study leading to the Master of Arts in applied linguistics, art history, biology, chemistry, computer science, English, French, geology, history, Italian, mathematics, music, physics, psychology, Spanish, speech pathology, and urban affairs. Master of Science degrees are offered in nutrition and exercise science and accounting. The interdisciplinary degrees of Master of Arts in Liberal Studies and Master of Arts in Social Sciences are also offered. The Master of Fine Arts degree is offered in studio art. Master of Science in Education programs are available in bilingual elementary education, counselor education, elementary school education, family and consumer sciences, literacy education, school psychology, secondary school education (art; English; French; general science—biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics; home economics; Italian; mathematics; music; physical education; social studies; and Spanish), special education (B-2, 1-6, and 7-12), and teaching English to speakers of other languages. Professional diplomas in applied behavior analysis, education, educational leadership, and school psychology at the elementary and secondary levels are also offered. For applicants who seek New York State provisional teacher certification but whose undergraduate programs did not include a background in education, the College offers postbaccalaureate advanced certificate programs in elementary education and secondary education (English, French, general science, Italian, mathematics, music, social studies, and Spanish). Bilingual certification programs are available in counselor education, school psychology, and special education. The Master of Library Science degree, Advanced Certificate in archives and records management preservation, and a post-master’s advanced certificate in librarianship are offered. Both programs are accredited by the American Library Association. Concentrations in various areas also exist in a number of departments. Applicants should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for more information. Queens College is a major participant in the doctoral programs of the City University of New York (CUNY). Students interested in these programs should contact the CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10016.

Facilities & Resources
The extensive laboratory facilities of the College house state-of-the-art scientific instruments for research in biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, physics, psychology, and health and physical education. There is also a low-temperature physics laboratory. Computing equipment ranges from cutting-edge, high-technology personal computers to highly specialized minicomputers. There are diverse computer laboratories, including a well-equipped social science research laboratory. The Graduate School of Library and Information Studies maintains a fully integrated computer-intensive facility.

Gertz Speech and Hearing Center provides a facility for research and clinical practice experience in communicative disorders. The College is home to an electronic music studio and to one of the best music libraries on the East Coast. It also shares facilities with the American Museum of Natural History, Brookhaven National Laboratory, the Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, and leading hospitals. The Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library holds 753,000 volumes, 3,860 print and electronic journal subscriptions, and an extensive collection of microform material. The library is a selective depository for many government publications. A reference area contains materials for research on a wide range of social science, humanities, education, and science topics. The library also houses significant collections of specialized materials. Access is provided via telephone page to electronic resources at http://www.qc.edu/library.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition per semester is $290 per credit (maximum $3,920) for New York State residents and $545 per credit for nonresidents. Activities fees are additional

Financial Aid:
A limited number of graduate fellowships, some requiring teaching and/or research, may be available from individual departments through the Office of the Assistant to the Provost for Graduate Admissions. Other kinds of financial aid include New York State Tuition Assistance Program grants, Board of Trustees partial tuition waivers, Federal Perkins Loans, the Federal Direct Student Loan Program, and Federal Work-Study Program awards. Applicants should contact the Financial Aid Office for information. The Cooperative Education Program helps students gain both academic credit and work experience in paid positions.

Housing/Living Expenses:
Queens College does not provide housing for its students. Students who desire housing find it available in the surrounding neighborhood.

How to Apply
The admission decision is based on the baccalaureate record and evidence of the ability to pursue graduate work. Scores from the General Test and Subject Test of the Graduate Record Examinations are required for admission to certain programs. For fall semester admission, applications should be filed by April 1. For spring semester admission, applications should be filed by November 1 (not all programs admit students in the spring). Applications for school psychology must be filed by March 15 for fall admission. Applications for fine arts must be filed by March 15 for fall admission and by October 15 for spring admission. Speech pathology applications must be filed by February 1 for fall admission (spring applications are not accepted). Counselor education applications must be submitted by March 1. Financial aid applications should be filed as early as possible. This information is subject to change.

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