Clarkson is made up of notable and impactful women who defy convention and challenge the status quo. We are grateful for this unique community of alumnae, staff, faculty, and students who leave their mark on our campus and our world. Check out our series of blog posts highlighting just a few remarkable alumni women! Meet …
Category: Graduate Education
Clarkson University stands as a beacon of excellence in graduate education, offering a rich tapestry of academic programs designed to shape professionals and scholars into future leaders. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation, Clarkson provides a comprehensive range of graduate degrees across various disciplines.
At Clarkson, graduate education is at the forefront, with programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals and scholars. Students can pursue advanced degrees including Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS) in Engineering, Master of Arts (MA), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in various disciplines. These programs blend rigorous coursework with hands-on experiences, empowering students to become leaders in their chosen fields.
One hallmark of graduate education at Clarkson is its emphasis on experiential learning and research. Graduate students have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects, collaborate with industry partners, and gain hands-on experience through internships and co-operative education placements.
Clarkson University extends its graduate education programs across multiple campus locations, including its main campus in Potsdam, New York, as well as additional sites in Schenectady and Beacon, New York. These campuses offer access to state-of-the-art facilities, research centers, and industry partnerships, enriching the academic experience and expanding professional networks.
In addition to on-campus offerings, Clarkson provides flexible online learning options for graduate students seeking to balance academic pursuits with professional and personal commitments. Through the university’s robust online platform, students can engage in coursework, collaborate with peers and faculty, and access resources from anywhere in the world.
Whether pursuing studies on campus or online, graduate students at Clarkson benefit from a supportive learning environment, dedicated faculty mentorship, and opportunities for hands-on learning and research that prepare them for success in their chosen fields.
Faces of Bioethics: An Interview with Bioethics MS Alum Taimy Falcon-Rodriguez
Bioethics is an increasingly complex discipline that plays an important role in several different industries and fields – from hospitals and nursing homes to clinical research labs and universities nationwide. But the number of people with a strong bioethics foundation to meet the growing needs of the world is small. Clarkson’s master’s degree program in …
5 Questions to Ask About Your Employer’s Tuition Assistance Benefit
More than half of U.S. employers offer tuition assistance/reimbursement as an employee benefit, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2019 Employee Benefits Survey. If your employer is in this group, this is a great way for you to advance your education and career, often at considerable savings. To find out if your employer …
Six Adventures for All Near Clarkson
Whether you consider yourself an outdoorsy person or have never stepped foot into the wilderness, you can find new adventures all around you at Clarkson. You don’t have to have any experience to explore these options below, and it’s never too late to get started. All you need is a positive attitude, maybe a couple …
Graduate Student Spotlight: Michael Richards ’11, Physical Therapy Graduate
Are you considering a career in healthcare and thinking about getting your doctorate degree in Physical Therapy? Physical therapists are in high demand and the need for physical therapy professionals is set to grow in the foreseeable future, meaning high prospects for job placement after degree completion. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, …
Graduate Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Benedetti, Occupational Therapy Graduate
Are you considering a career in healthcare and thinking about getting your master’s degree in Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapists are and will continue to be in high demand, meaning high prospects for job placement after degree completion. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for occupational therapists will continue to grow by …
Graduate Student Spotlight: Dustin Brown, Occupational Therapy Graduate
Are you considering a career in healthcare and thinking about getting your master’s degree in Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapists are and will continue to be in high demand, meaning high prospects for job placement after degree completion. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for occupational therapists will continue to grow by …
Studying Physical Therapy At Clarkson And Starting My Own Practice
Hello readers! My name is Dr. Amber RZ Astafan, PT, Certified MDT, and I live in Carthage, NY. I graduated from Clarkson in 2008 with a BS Biology with concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience. I then completed my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Clarkson in 2011. I am the President and senior Physical Therapist for Journey …
Capturing the Starry Skies Around Clarkson
Hello, my name is Hyunjun Lim, and I am an occupational therapy student at Clarkson University. I came to the North Country from New York City and while the change of scenery is drastic, it has allowed me to become more active with one of my passions: night sky photography. Since coming to Potsdam, I …
Finding Your Place in the Business of Energy
From lighting and heating your home to fueling and maintaining an electric car, the products and benefits of energy production play a significant role in our daily lives. But how much does the average person really know about the energy business? “Most people understand that electricity is generated somewhere, but they don’t understand what happens …