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Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

The Florida A&M University College of Law offers both a full-time, three-year day program and a part-time, four-year evening program of study in Orlando, Florida. The Part-time Evening Program is designed for particularly well - qualified and dedicated students who are unable to attend on a full-time basis and want to earn a law degree while working full-time.

The law school offers a rigorous traditional curriculum of required and elective courses that will be complemented by extensive skills training which includes an intensive three-year writing program and a clinical program. Students will be introduced to emerging trends and developments in law as taught by exceptional full-time faculty and adjuncts.

Community service is an important facet of our educational program. The Florida A&M University College of Law plans to serve the Orlando community by educating lawyers and future leaders to understand the value of helping those in need. Through a clinical program, law students will provide pro bono legal services in Orlando while still in law school. In providing the legal services, law students will gain valuable experience and training and at the same time, recognize the need for these services as they start to practice law throughout the State and Nation
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&CollegeofLaw

Biochemical Engineering, Ph.D.

The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy PhD) and Master of Science (MS) in both Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, and the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering. The bachelor’s degree is fully accredited by ABET. The Department is strongly committed to continue building a graduate research program of national reputation in both applied and fundamental areas. The faculty believes that graduate programs must be diverse, interdisciplinary, and flexible in order to prepare chemical engineers that can handle challenging applications of the modern chemical industry. Fifteen full-time teaching faculty members, one adjunct teaching professor, and one research associate currently comprise the faculty.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&DepartmentofChemicalandBiomedicalEngineering

Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.

Civil Engineering, Ph.D.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs with concentrations in structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources and environmental engineering. Special areas of emphasis are bridge design, coastal construction, structural analysis and stability; geotextiles, pavements, and soil dynamics; transportation networks and multimodel systems; storm water, water resources management, hazardous waste and solid waste management; and computer aided design, planning, and decision support. The programs of study are flexible and depend on the background and objectives of each individual student who may specialize in any of the several areas of concentration mentioned above. Students receive a broad-based understanding of engineering and science and gain fundamental contemporary capabilities in an area of concentration necessary to conduct significant and original scholarly research. Each specific Ph.D. program of study is uniquely tailored through consultation with a major professor and supervisory committee that a student selects.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&CivilandEnvironmentalEngineeringDegrees

Educational Leadership, Ph.D.

The program in educational leadership offers a planned sequence of educational experiences for (a) individual seeking a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and (b) individuals who possess a master’s degree and wish to earn Level 1 certification in educational Leadership. Both program options prepare graduates for entry level (Level 1 Certification) administrative positions in Florida school systems and other related fields.

The Educational Leadership program, within the Department of Educational Leadership and Human Services, offers graduate study grounded in the historical stream of research that informs educational practice. From this knowledge base, the course of study includes experiences to prepare individuals to assume leadership roles in educational institutions and other organizations. The program is comprehensive and a goal is to develop the exemplary professional who can assume leadership roles in schools and other related fields. Major emphasis in the program is on urban and rural education through the provision of research knowledge as well as field and internship experiences. Emphasis is placed upon increased understanding of the school leadership and management functions. Course work and engagements provide a unique setting for preparation for multicultural leadership.

The Master of Education degree sequence in Educational Leadership requires a minimum of thirty-nine (39) semester hours of graduate coursework in areas required by the state of Florida for certification in school administration. The curriculum focuses on the ten educational leadership standards and associated criteria reflected in statutory requirements of Section 1012.986, Florida Statues , revisions to Chapter 6A-5.081 F.A.C., and ISLIC standards.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&EducationalLeadershipMasterofEducation-MasterofScience-DoctorofPhilosophy

Electrical Engineering, Ph.D.

Electrical of Engineering is concerned with the development and utilization of electrical and electronic technology for the benefit of society. It involves the design, development, and implementation of devices, circuits, and systems that are used in electrical power generation and distribution, machine control, communications, computers, and computer-based information processing. It is a very broad field that affects all aspects of modern society, particularly in this age of information processing, communications, and automation.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers programs leading to the Master of Science (MS) degree, and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in electrical engineering. The MS program is designed to provide advanced course work and experience in independent problem solving with a moderate degree of both breadth and specialization. The master’s thesis and its defense provide for independent in-depth study of a current electrical engineering topic to demonstrate how professionals make major contributions to the electrical engineering field. The PhD program is intended to provide students with an independent mastery of a significant portion of the field of electrical engineering. The PhD program prepares students for a career in industry, research, and/or teaching. Successful candidates must demonstrate through original research a substantial contribution to their field of specialty.

Areas of specialization in these programs generally coincide with the research interests of the faculty as indicated in the faculty section of this Graduate Catalog. Current specialization areas include computer engineering, VLSI, computer security, electromagnetics, communications, digital signal processing and controls, power systems, robotics, and microelectronic engineering.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&ElectricalandComputerEngineeringDegrees

Entomology, Ph.D. w/UF

The Division of Agricultural Sciences in the College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture presently offers the master of science degree program in agricultural sciences. Candidates will be required to successfully complete a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours, including six hours of thesis. The degree requires a minimum of approximately eighteen calendar months for its completion. The present areas of concentration are: Agribusiness, Animal Science, Enology and Viticulture, Entomology, Environmental Science, Food Science, and Plant Science.

The curriculum of the master’s program is structured so that students may expand their knowledge in selected areas of agriculture instead of specializing in any one field. However, the research performed by these students will be specific in nature, and it will be supervised by agriculture faculty members in their areas of expertise. The students will receive in-depth training in modern agricultural research methods and effective transfer techniques for current agricultural and food science information and technological advances.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&CollegeofEngineeringSciences,TechnologyandAgriculture

Environmental Sciences, Ph.D.

The Environmental Sciences Institute (ESI) was established in 1995, and given degree granting status by the Florida Board of Regents in February of 1996. The Institute’s alignment within the Division of Academic Affairs as an autonomous unit allows the Institute to facilitate environmental science related instruction and collaborative research with faculty from the University’s other Schools, Colleges, and Institutes. This organizational structure also enables the Institute to be the focal point for external organizations seeking assistance and advice on environmental science issues as well as those with intentions to support environmental science related teaching and research. The objectives of the Institute are to provide instruction, conduct research, perform public service, and initiate technology transfer which will result in the development of remedies for existing environmental problems; the enlightenment of communities on environmental science issues; and the production of students uniquely prepared to address present and future environmental science concerns.

The Environmental Sciences Institute is an instructional and research unit within the Division of Academic Affairs. The Environmental Sciences Institute functions under the Director who coordinates and manages the activities of faculty and staff who are engaged in instruction, research, outreach, and environmental technology transfer. The Institute houses the Florida A&M Center for Technology Transfer, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Environmental Cooperative Science Center and the Florida A&M Center for Environmental Equity and Justice.

In 1998, the Legislature provided funding for the establishment of the Center for Environmental Equity and Justice (CEEJ)within the Environmental Sciences Institute. The purpose of the Center is to conduct and facilitate research, develop policies, engage in education, training, and community outreach activities with respect to environmental equity and justice issues.

The Florida A&M University Environmental Cooperative Sciences Center (ECSC) was established in 2001 by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Educational Partnership Program (EPP). ECSC is led by FAMU in collaboration with Creighton University, Delaware State University, Jackson State University, Morgan State University, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, University of Miami and University of Nebraska at Lincoln. ECSC research seeks to enhance the scientific understanding of human interactions with the coastal environment through integrated assessment in support of environmental decision making; integrated social sciences; ecological processes and ecosystem health; and geospatial analysis.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&EnvironmentalSciencesInstitute

Industrial Engineering/Technology, Ph.D.

ndustrial Engineering is a broad discipline that encompasses education and basic/applied research concerning the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, equipment and energy. Graduate studies in the Department of Industrial Engineering are broadly organized into the following two areas: manufacturing engineering and industrial systems. Current research interests include integrated product/process design, artificial intelligence in engineering, precision machining and metrology, intelligent processing of composite materials, predictive maintenance, manufacturing system analysis, rapid prototyping, set-covering theory, and quality control and management.

The Department of Industrial Engineering offers two graduate degree programs: Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Industrial Engineering is a broad discipline that encompasses education and basic/applied research concerning the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, equipment and energy. Graduate instruction and research are broadly grouped into three categories: manufacturing engineering, quality engineering and industrial systems.

Current research interests include integrated products, manufacturing processes and system design; CAD/CAM; robotics; artificial intelligence in engineering; precision matching and metrology; rapid prototyping; composite material processing; quality control; quality engineering; manufacturing systems analysis; set-covering theory; simulation environments; supply chain management; and engineering management.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&IndustrialEngineeringDegrees

Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers two graduate degree programs: the Master of Science (MS) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The graduate program in mechanical engineering is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to begin a productive career in engineering practice or research. The program provides the students with the skills, knowledge and philosophy that will enable them to continue to grow throughout their professional career. The graduate training a student receives emphasizes a fundamental approach to engineering whereby the student learns to identify needs, define problems and apply basic principles and techniques to obtain a solution. This philosophy is incorporated in classroom lectures, laboratory activities, design projects, and research.

The department is actively involved in basic research, which expands the frontiers of knowledge, as well as applied research designed to solve both present and future technological needs of society. The major research activities are focused in three primary areas: fluid mechanics and heat transfer, material science, and dynamic systems and controls (including mechatronics and robotics). State-of-the-art laboratories are associated with each of these areas. In addition, significant research is conducted in cooperation with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the School of Computational Science and Information Technology, the Center for Material Research and Technology, and the Center for Advanced Power Studies.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&MechanicalEngineeringDegrees

Pharmacy, Ph.D.

Master of Science/Doctor of Philosophy
The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Florida A&M University offers comprehensive programs of course work and research leading to the Master of Science degree and Doctor of Philosophy degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Specializations are offered in pharmacology/toxicology, medicinal chemistry, environmental toxicology (Ph.D. degree only),pharmaceutics, pharmacoepidemiology, (M.S. only)and pharmacoeconomics(M.S. only) Each program of study is under the direction of a supervisory committee which oversees development of each student’s curriculum and general progress and monitors adherence to general degree requirements. Graduates of these programs will find a wide spectrum of employment opportunities in academic institutions, pharmaceutical industry, and government. Enrollment in the graduate programs is limited due to research facilities, the number of faculty and the availability of research and student support.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&MasterofScience-DoctorofPhilosophy#Requirements_for_the_Doctor_of_Philosophy_Degree__Ph.D._

Physical Therapy, DPT

The Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum is built on a broad foundation of liberal arts, social sciences, and basic sciences. Therefore, applicants to the entry level doctoral program must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and they must also be able to demonstrate by official transcript completion of the physical therapy program prerequisites. Course-work within the professional curriculum challenges students to build on their undergraduate background by incorporating a balance of foundational and clinical sciences; critical inquiry; clinical practice; and studies of society, health care delivery, and physical therapy practice. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a combination of didactic and clinical experiences necessary to perform effectively and efficiently as entry-level physical therapists, as well as to successfully prepare for the licensing process.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?alliedHealth&Division-PhysicalTherapy

Physics, Ph.D.

The FAMU Department of Physics awards both the M.S. and the Ph.D. degrees in physics. In order to be considered by the Department for admission, the student must have, as a minimum, an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and/or a minimum overall GRE of 1000 along with two letters of recommendation. Additional issues concerning admission are handled on a case-by-case basis. Details concerning course requirements are provided in the University catalog. Generally stated, we expect our students to earn the M.S. degree after the first two years studying for the Ph.D. degree. At this time, the student completes a Masters Project. The Ph.D. degree requires satisfactory performance on the Ph.D. Candidacy examination (usually taken during the first year of graduate study), satisfactory performance on the Second Ph.D. Examination (which focuses on specific graduate coursework and the Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal), a Ph.D. Dissertation, satisfactory performance on the Dissertation Defense and an overall graduate GPA of at least 3.0.

The Ph.D. in physics is a research-based degree. Support for the student's matriculation normally comes from tuition remission provided by the University and research stipends from the research group the student joins. The student, in conjunction with her/his major Professor, is expected to choose a research topic, under the advisement of a Dissertation Committee chaired by the major professor. The FAMU Physics Department has a research faculty of 18 (2010) who conduct world class experimental and theoretical research in a wide variety of areas. The Department expects to provide excellence with caring to each student.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?DepartmentofPhysics&PhD

Public Health, DrPH

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree program is designed primarily for those individuals planning careers involving public health professional practice, teaching, or research by providing training for the effective conduction or supervision of research and the integration of new knowledge and techniques into community and/or public health practice. Graduates are oriented toward applied research in the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and are typically employed by operating community or public health programs at the local, state, national or international levels in governmental, private, or voluntary agencies, as well as colleges and universities. The DrPH Program is a 54-credit hour or a 72-credit hour program offered in the areas of behavioral science and health education and epidemiology.
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?catalog&InstituteofPublicHealth