Graduate School–Newark
A Transformative Approach to Graduate Education
The Graduate School–Newark at Rutgers University–Newark offers dynamic graduate programs and cutting-edge research opportunities designed to prepare you for success by supporting scholarly inquiry and intellectual growth across academic disciplines ranging from the arts and humanities to STEM, the social sciences, business, criminal justice, public administration, and more.
Ph.D. in Criminology (School of Criminal Justice)
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Public Management and Leadership (School of Public Affairs and Administration)
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Urban Planning and Policy (School of Public Affairs and Administration)
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Where Cultures, Ideas, and Knowledge Intersect
Graduate students choose Rutgers–Newark because of the breadth of degrees and programs available, the diverse academic community, and the school’s location in the city of Newark and the larger tri-state region. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping you learn and reach your academic and professional goals.
Doctoral Degree Programs
Our doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) are diverse, with offerings available across the Schools of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Criminal Justice, Rutgers Business School, and the School of Public Affairs and Administration.
Program Spotlight: Biology & Chemistry
The graduate programs in Biology and Chemistry offer the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Both programs emphasize research experience, and students learn in modern facilities with state-of-the-art instrumentation.
Upon graduation, our students often secure postdoctoral appointments and desirable positions in academia and the chemical industry. The greater New York metropolitan area has numerous chemical and pharmaceutical companies that value our graduates.
Master's of Art in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is a terminal degree for students who are preparing for - or are already engaged in - careers in secondary school teaching. The M.A.T. is designed to prepare candidates for a master's degree, a Ph.D. program, or alternate route certifications, including the New Jersey teacher certification.
Faculty Spotlight: Ashaki Rouff
"The problems that scientists are trying to solve affect people from all backgrounds from all over the world, so why shouldn’t everyone be participating?” ponders Dr. Ashaki Rouff, associate professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. In her research and teaching, Dr. Rouff exemplifies the inclusive change she wants to see. Rouff, who was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to pursue research in South America, is innovating in the lab and inspiring the next generation of STEM researchers.