From Tufts to Your Career2015/2016 Graduate Programs

“ Our professors are not only concerned with how we perform in their classes; they are interested in our research, our teaching methods, and our futures. It is never a question of ‘Will I find a mentor?’ Rather, it is one of ‘Which one of these amazing thinkers will I choose?’ ”

Fiona Maurissette, Ph.D. candidate, English

YOU HAVE PASSION.You have goals and a vision for your future.

Tufts offers you the experience of a lifetime that will help propel you from graduate study into your career. With our broad array of highly respected graduate programs in arts and sciences and in engineering, Tufts combines the resources of a tier-one research institution with the atmosphere of a liberal arts college. Our collegial learning environment fosters collaboration, as well as opportunities to become involved in meaningful and rigorous interdisciplinary exploration and research.

As a graduate student, you’ll learn from and work side-by-side with Tufts faculty, who are world-class researchers and leading scholars in their fields. They are highly accessible advisors and mentors intent on your personal and professional development. You, in turn, will have the opportunity to teach and mentor some of the brightest undergraduates in the country.

At Tufts, learning goes beyond the classroom and the lab. You’ll gain a holistic educational experience and develop an array of critical skills that will prepare you for a successful career in academia, the arts, government, or industry.

Tufts brings together individuals from varied backgrounds and nationalities to create a rich and diverse culture in which you’ll find a genuine, supportive community. And by virtue of Tufts’ location, you’ll find a wealth of internship and job opportunities, cultural and sporting events, outdoor activities, award-winning restaurants, and exciting nightlife that only a world-class city such as Boston can provide.

As a result of your graduate experience at Tufts, you’ll become a versatile leader — one who can think independently, inspire teams, contribute to human knowledge, and adapt over the course of your career to the changing landscape of our world.

Boston and Medford/Somerville

Tufts is located just five miles outside of Boston, a vibrant metropolitan city rich in both history and world-class cultural resources. In fact, Forbes Magazine ranked Boston ninth among the 20 coolest cities in America in 2014.

Boston is also a center of intellectual inquiry and learning, with nine research universities and a total of 60 higher education institutions in its vicinity. Through courses offered at other institutions and the use of greater Boston’s libraries, labs, and centers, graduate students are integrated into the academic fiber of this intellectual city.

Our location in Medford/Somerville offers the perfect combination — a beautiful residential campus just a few miles away from Boston proper. Convenient transportation and reasonable housing costs allow graduate students to have the best of both worlds. Somerville’s Davis Square, just down the hill from campus, boasts an array of stores, clubs, restaurants, entertainment options, and a subway stop which provides easy access to Boston, Cambridge, and other points of interest.

“ I love Tufts! It has research opportunities in cutting-edge fields, exceptional student, faculty, and staff camaraderie, a dedicated career center to help students with job and internship searches, and an understanding and helpful international center to help international students navigate life in a new environment. ”Chiamaka Chima Master’s student, Electrical Engineering

Chima is from Nnewi, Nigeria. She’s working on a voice-box project that uses signal processing to create natural sounding voices for people who have had their larynxes surgically removed.

Tufts Graduate ProgramsTufts offers more than 60 formal doctoral and master’s degrees. But there are many more options to explore.

We have graduate programs in a wide variety of disciplines within the arts and sciences and engineering. Ethnomusicology? Yes! Environmental engineering with a focus in diplomacy? Of course. Our faculty members are eager to involve graduate students in their research and teaching agenda. You may also pursue practice-based master’s degrees or certificates in a number of areas. Visit each department’s website for specific program options.

Ph.D. and Master’s Degrees

ART AND ART HISTORY

M.A.

ART HISTORY AND MUSEUM STUDIES

M.A.

BIOENGINEERING

M.Eng. M.S.

BIOLOGY

M.S. Ph.D.

BIOLOGY: SOFT MATERIALS ROBOTICS

Ph.D.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

M.Eng. M.S. Ph.D.

BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

Ph.D.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

M.Eng. M.S. Ph.D.

CHEMISTRY

M.S. Ph.D.

CHEMISTRY: BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.S. Ph.D.

CHEMISTRY: CHEMCIAL PHYSICS

Ph.D.

CHEMISTRY: SOFT MATERIAL ROBOTICS

Ph.D.

CHILD STUDY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

M.A. M.A.T. Ph.D.

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

M.Eng. M.S. Ph.D.

CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY

M.A.

CLASSICS

M.A.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

M.S. Ph.D.

COMPUTER SCIENCE: COGNITIVE SCIENCE

Ph.D.

DRAMA

Ph.D.

ECONOMICS

M.S.

EDUCATION

M.S. M.A. M.A.T. Ph.D.

EDUCATION: PHYSICS EDUCATION

Ph.D.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

M.S. Ph.D.

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

M.S.E.M.

ENGLISH

Ph.D.

FRENCH

M.A.

GERMAN

M.A.

HISTORY

M.A. Ph.D.

HISTORY AND MUSEUM STUDIES

M.A.

HUMAN FACTORS

M.S.

INTERDISCIPLINARY DOCTORATE

Ph.D.

MATHEMATICS

M.S. Ph.D.

MATHEMATICS: SOFT MATERIAL ROBOTICS

Ph.D.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

M.Eng. M.S. Ph.D.

MUSEUM EDUCATION

M.A.

MUSIC

M.A.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

M.S. O.T.D.

PHILOSOPHY

M.A.

PHYSICS

M.S. Ph.D.

PHYSICS: ASTROPHYSICS

M.S. Ph.D.

PHYSICS: CHEMICAL PHYSICS

Ph.D.

PHYSICS: PHYSICS EDUCATION

Ph.D.

PSYCHOLOGY

Ph.D.

PSYCHOLOGY: COGNITIVE SCIENCE

Ph.D.

PUBLIC POLICY

M.P.P.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

M.A. Ed.S.

STUDIO ARTS

M.F.A.

URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND PLANNING

M.A.

Certificate ProgramsAre you looking to retrain or to refocus your career? Consider Tufts practice-oriented certificate programs. Most consist of four or five graduate courses offered in the late afternoon or evening. They equal roughly half of the credits you’ll need for a master’s degree; most credits will transfer to our graduate programs. Certificate programs include:

BIOENGINEERING

BIOTECHNOLOGY

BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

COMPUTER SCIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

EPIDEMIOLOGY

HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION

MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

MICROWAVE AND WIRELESS ENGINEERING

MUSEUM STUDIES

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

POST-BACCALAUREATE CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

POST-BACCALAUREATE COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR PROGRAM

PROGRAM EVALUATION

SCIENCE EDUCATION

Interdisciplinary ProgramsTufts offers many interdisciplinary degrees across arts and sciences and engineering, including programs in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, as well as Cognitive Science, which bridges computer science, psychology, and child development. Partnerships with Boston-based universities — and our other professional schools of medicine, nutrition, dentistry, and veterinary medicine — enhance our academic offerings beyond traditional master’s and doctoral degrees. Some of our signature areas of interdisciplinary research include sustainability, human health, and technology interface.

We also offer teaching licensure in a variety of disciplines.

Tufts is a recipient of two National Science Foundation Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) awards in doctoral programs of Soft Material Robotics and Water Diplomacy. These prestigious fellowships allow our students to work in a collaborative environment in which research transcends disciplinary boundaries. Learn more about research and funding opportunities at: ase.tufts.edu/IGERT/SoftMaterialRobotics or ase.tufts.edu/IGERT/WaterDiplomacy.

Professional Development Workshops

A critical ingredient of graduate student success is peer support and guidance from faculty members and administrators. Tufts recognizes the importance of career development and a strong graduate community. That’s why we offer mentoring programs and workshops that empower graduate students with the professional and leadership skills to help them succeed in graduate school and beyond. Among our many professional development workshops are seminars in: Teacher Training, Preparing for the Job Market, Grant Writing, and Conflict Resolution.

“ Graduate students are the heart and the soul of teaching at Tufts. They are a vital part of the university community and integral to everything we do. ”Karen Panetta Associate Dean for Graduate Education of the School of Engineering, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dr. Panetta’s research in human visual system modeling and simulation has revolutionized image processing. Her patented algorithms are used for cancer screening, image enhancement, and airport baggage security. In 2011, President Obama awarded her the nation’s highest award for Engineering, Science and Mathematics Education and Mentoring.

“ At Tufts, you’ll get an intimate education — a very personal experience with faculty and other graduate students, and the opportunity to become a mentor to undergraduates. ” Bob Cook Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Psychology

Dr. Cook’s comparative research on animal cognition and behavior — supported by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation — compares stimulus control, discrimination learning, and memory across animals, including humans.

Graduate Programs at TuftsSchool of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering

2013 –14 Academic YearFull- and part-time students: 1777

International: 21%

Number of countries represented: 49

U.S. students of Asian-American, African-American, Native American or Latino descent: 13%

Doctoral students: 586

Master’s students: 1100

Certificate students: 91

Signature Areas in Interdisciplinary ResearchSustainability, Human Health, and Technology Interface

Degrees Offered• Master of Arts

• Master of Arts in Teaching

• Master of Engineering

• Master of Fine Arts

• Master of Science

• Master of Science in Engineering Management

• Master of Public Policy

• Educational Specialist

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy

• Doctor of Philosophy

Carnegie ClassificationRUA/H Research, university (very high research activity)

Boston and Medford/SomervilleTufts is located just five miles outside of Boston, a vibrant metropolitan city rich in both history and world-class cultural resources. In fact, Forbes magazine ranked Boston ninth among the 20 coolest cities in America in 2014.

Boston is a center of intellectual inquiry and learning, with nine research universities and 60 higher education institutions in its vicinity. Through courses offered at other institutions and the use of greater Boston’s libraries, labs, and centers, graduate students are integrated into the academic fiber of this intellectual city.

Our location in Medford/Somerville offers the perfect combination of residential and city living — our beautiful campus is just a few miles away from Boston proper. Convenient transportation and reasonable housing costs allow graduate students to have the best of both worlds. Somerville’s Davis Square, just down the hill from campus, boasts an array of stores, clubs, restaurants, entertainment options, and a subway stop which provides easy access to Boston, Cambridge, and other points of interest.

Visit and Apply The best way to learn about Tufts is to experience it firsthand. Schedule a visit to meet our students and professors, tour our facilities, and stroll through campus.

Please schedule your visit by calling or emailing the Office of Graduate Admissions at (617) 627-3395 or gradadmissions@tufts.edu.

How to Apply

Applying to graduate school can be both exciting and daunting. We’d like to make the process as personal as possible. While admission requirements and deadlines vary by program, our Office of Graduate Admissions receives and processes all applications and can connect you with the faculty and staff within programs and departments. Visit gradase.admissions.tufts.edu/apply

Financing Your Graduate Education

Tufts offers a full range of financial assistance, such as scholarships, assistantships, loans, and employment to qualified graduate students.

Application deadlines and funding support varies by program. We encourage you to apply early to make sure you have enough time to complete your financial aid application and learn about all of your funding options.

Explore financial assistance options on your intended department’s website.