Professional Studies Building, Room 402
201-200-3321
http://www.njcu.edu/academics/schools-colleges/college-professional-studies

Dr. Esther Nir
Interim Dean

Dr. Manuela Caciula
Interim Associate Dean

Samantha Amorino, M.S.
Assistant to the Dean

Theresa Spataro, Ed.M.
Program Assistant

Emily Alequin, MBA, M.S.
Accreditation and Assessment Specialist

Bernadette Schery, M.S.
Graduate and Special Programs Advisor

The College of Professional Studies offers the following graduate degree programs:

• Doctorate of Science in Civil Security Leadership, Management, and Policy (D.Sc.)
• Masters of Science in Nursing with a Specialization in School Nursing
• Master of Science in National Security Studies 
• Master of Science in Cybersecurity

The College of Professional Studies offers the following graduate certificates:

• Certificates in Driver Education
• Certificate in School Nursing
• Cyber Defense Certificate

The goals of the graduate programs are to prepare individuals for productive careers and to assume positions of leadership in their communities and the global marketplace. In keeping with the mission of the University, to provide access and excellence, the College has a reputation for providing academic programs of high quality and for its community outreach. In an effort to make professional education more accessible to working adults and individuals living distant from the University, it provides the option of Web-assisted education in most programs and Web-based graduate programs. 

The D.Sc. in Civil Security Leadership, Management and Policy prepares individuals to assume executive level security positions within government, business, and higher education. The three distinct areas recognized by ASIS International – international/national, corporate and information assurance/cyber security – form the foundation for this generalist, scholar-practitioner program. New Jersey City University has been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence by the National Security Agency since 2009.