Cornell University
Cornell University is a Four or more years, Private not-for-profit, located in a Ithaca setting in Ithaca,NY They offer the following awards: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice, Doctor's Degree - Research/Scholarship
Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
Credit Accepted: Advanced placement(AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
| Faculty And Graduate Assistants By Primary Function | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Total Faculty | 9981 | 738 |
| Instructional | 0 | 0 |
| Research and public service | 202 | - |
| Total Graduate Assistants | - | - |
| Instructional | 1784 | - |
| Research | 811 | - |
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Agricultural, extension, and adult education focuses on the study of formal and informal education systems. more >
The Latin American Studies Program (LASP) offers a graduate minor in Latin American studies. more >
The interdisciplinary nature of this two-year MPA program is one of its distinguishing features. CIPA students (or Fellows) have the flexibility to design individualized plans of study using faculty resources from across Cornell University. more >
Regional Science is the study of regional economies and their interactions with each other. Central issues include capital flows, trade, location or economic activity, growth, and regional conflicts. more >
The Field of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics provides a strong background in engineering science and applied mathematics, which prepares students to carry out high-quality analytical or experimental research and to handle a wide variety of modern e more >
Degree candidates are expected to pursue study and research that will give them a deeper comprehension of the basic and applied sciences and will develop initiative, originality, and creative ability. more >
The field provides an opportunity for students to broaden their knowledge of the interactions of toxic elements and chemicals (drugs, pesticides, industrial pollutants, and natural products) with organisms and the environment. more >
Candidates for the M.S. degree select one major in the field and one minor outside the field. Candidates for the Ph.D. degree select one major in the field and two minors outside the field. more >
For an application, visit the Graduate School's website at Cornell University. more >
Cornell offers Degree Programs leading to the Ph.D. and the M.A. in Linguistics. more >
The LL.M. program is intended primarily for students holding a foreign law degree who are seeking to gain basic knowledge of U.S. law as well as knowledge in a specialized field. The J.S.D. more >
The M.S. and Ph.D. programs provide advanced levels of training suitable for students pursuing careers in research and development, education, or advanced engineering analysis and design. more >
Science and Technology Studies is a complex interdisciplinary field that requires a thorough grounding in the humanistic and social science traditions as well as familiarity with and training in at least one branch of science or engineering. more >
CornellÆs approach to city, regional, and international planning closely combines theory and practice, emphasizing social, political, and economic issues that influence the built environment. more >
The field of East Asian Literature at Cornell University offers the M.A./Ph.D. degree to students who wish to major in either Chinese,Japanese, or Vietnamese Literature, and is designed primarily for students who wish to obtain a Ph.D. more >
This minor field offers a graduate program in conjunction with several areas of specialization, including biometry, environmental toxicology, nutrition, sociology, statistics, animal science, and veterinary medicine. more >
This program prepares students for work in the history and preservation of buildings in a variety of urban and rural contexts. Two years of course work normally are needed. more >
South Asian studies. Proficiency in one or more South Asian languages, usually the equivalent of three years of nonintensive study, is required. Intensive summer programs in Sinhalese and Nepali currently are offered in alternate years. more >
Pomology and Vegetable Crops are two of 89 Fields of Study at Cornell University. We award the M.S. and Ph.D. more >
Cornell is a national center of learning located in Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes region of New York State. more >
Cornell University's Medieval Studies Program offers students the opportunity to pursue graduate-level medieval research interests in multiple disciplines. more >
Peace studies and peace science provide interdisciplinary opportunities for students to deepen their knowledge of international security; the structure and function of multi-national systems; and the general areas of conflict analysis, conflict manag more >
Urban studies is an interdisciplinary minor field that provides students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of urban society. more >
The minor in water resources provides an opportunity for students in M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs to complement their major subject area with studies related to water resources. more >
The minor in women's studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on feminist scholarship in the humanities and the social sciences. more >
The program emphasizes basic aerospace sciences to prepare students for the diversity found at the frontiers of research and industrial development. more >
Nine concentrations within three major areas (Civil Infrastructure, Systems, and Environment) are available for study in three degree programs: MEng, MS, and PhD. more >
Research in the Graduate Field of Immunology and Infectious Disease is centered on host-pathogen interactions. At the level of the host, we study innate and adaptive immune responses to viral, bacterial, protozoal, and worm pathogens. more >
Students in Romance Studies select a major in an area of linguistics (French, Italian, Romance, or Spanish linguistics) or in an area of literature (French, Italian, or Spanish literature) and choose a minor in one or two other areas from any field.F more >
All three major subdivisions of mathematics (algebra, analysis, and geometry) are well represented at Cornell. more >
Students may obtain training in many aspects of nutrition and in the biological or social sciences related to nutrition. Both human and animal nutrition interests are accommodated in the field. more >
Pharmacology is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand how drugs interact with living organisms. At Cornell, research in pharmacology is focused on signal transduction, the process by which living systems respond to environmental cues. more >
Students whose major interest is in philosophy are required to gain a general knowledge of the whole subject, including its history, and to select some aspect or subdivision of it for intensive study and research. more >
Master's degree candidates major in general sociology. more >
History (African history; American history; ancient history; ancient Greek history; ancient Roman history; early modern European history; English history; French history; German history; history of science; Korean history; Latin American history; med more >
The Sustainable Global Enterprise (SGE) Immersion is focused on providing students with direct experience of building competitive business opportunities based on addressing social and environmental issues. The SGE Immersion provides students with more >
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Resolving complex environmental issues requires more than technological solutions or specialized technical expertise. more >
The field was formed in response to the increasing challenges facing society to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of growing human populations while maintaining the ecological integrity of natural ecosystems and enhancing the long-term sust more >
The Field of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBS) gives its students unique opportunities to pursue research at the number one College of Veterinary Medicine in the country (US News and World Report). more >
The Master of Fine Arts program requires four terms of residence with a minimum of sixty credits; it is intended for those who want to further their education as artists. more >
Ordinarily four terms of residence are required to complete the program of study, depending on the student's background and experience.Design (M.Arch). more >
The Real Estate experience at Cornell is far reaching and multi-faceted, stretching beyond a single department to include multiple Colleges and beyond the campus through extensive alumni, Cornell Real Estate Council, and industry connections. more >
The Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) Graduate Program at Cornell University is home to a wide variety of students and faculty with diverse academic backgrounds and research interests related to improving both human and animal health. more >
Curriculum and instruction emphasizes identification of philosophical, psychological, and sociopolitical assumptions underlying curricular and instructional decisions; analysis of curriculum documents; principles of curriculum design; and general att more >
In Cornell's Information Science department, our focus is on studying the design and use of information systems in a social context. more >
The PhD program in Molecular and Integrative Physiology offers a comprehensive program of study and research opportunities emphasizing training in molecular/genomic aspects of cell, organ and whole animal physiology, with an emphasis on physiological more >
The graduate program in Near Eastern studies emphasizes the languages, literatures, history, and culture of the Near East, with a particular focus on the ancient, classical, and medieval periods.The program is designed to help students acquaint thems more >
The main objectives of the two-semester Master of Engineering degree in OR and I.E. more >
Students majoring in operations research select one minor subject for the M.S. degree and two for the Ph.D. degree, one of which must be outside the field. more >
Cornell's one-year professional Master of Engineering degree program offers thorough coverage of the topics important to the field of electrical engineering. more >
Our graduate program offers a unique programmatic focus on social change. more >
The Cornell Boardroom Executive MBA is a 17-month program targeted at mid-career managers and professionals who wish to maintain their careers while earning an MBA from a top-ranked business school. more >
The study of real estate is concerned with the finance, exchange, development, management, and marketing of real property. more >
The Field of Anthropology recommends that graduate students seeking a career in anthropology plan to complete the Ph.D. program. Because opportunities for persons holding only the M.A. more >
The M.S. and Ph.D. programs are research oriented, and each requires a thesis or dissertation. Students normally are expected to obtain the M.S. or equivalent degree before entering a Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. more >
Graduate study in the field offers the opportunity to achieve proficiency in physics, mathematics, and applied science. more >
The AACSB accredited Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) program prepares students with strategic vision and the skills to implement that vision, an area of specialization (e.g. more >
The Field of Computer Science is intended for students who are primarily interested in the general aspects of computational processes, both theoretical and practical. more >
The graduate field of Entomology at Cornell emphasizes flexibility and permits an outstanding degree of accommodation to the needs and interests of the individual student. more >
The field of Asian Religions at Cornell University offers the Ph.D. degree to students who wish to specialize in East Asian, South Asian, or Southeast Asian religious traditions. more >
The Master of Professional Studies (Community and Rural Development) program provides graduate-level training for mid-career rural and community decision makers and practitioners. more >
The Program of Computer Graphics at Cornell University is an inter-disciplinary center dedicated to the development of interactive computer graphics techniques and the use of these techniques in a variety of applications.For an application, visit the more >
The common focus of the field is the study of fibrous materials and their use as apparel, as engineering structures (such as composite materials), in biomedical applications, and in home furnishings. more >
The minor field offers an interdisciplinary program focusing on American Indians and their multidimensional relations with other peoples and nations in the Americas. more >
Students in Romance Studies select a major in an area of linguistics (French, Italian, Romance, or Spanish linguistics) or in an area of literature (French, Italian, or Spanish literature) and choose a minor in one or two other areas from any field.F more >
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For an application, visit the Graduate School's website at Cornell University. more >
The dominant intellectual focus of the Graduate Field of Psychology is one that approaches psychology as an experimental science. more >
The field requires one more member on the Special Committee of both M.S. and Ph.D. degree candidates (i.e., three for the M.S., four for the Ph.D.) than is required by the Graduate School. more >
The biomedical engineering program couples engineering principles with biology for the purpose of developing clinically useful devices or therapeutic strategies and for better understanding the underlying biology.For an application, visit the Graduat more >
Cognitive studies focuses on the nature and representation of knowledge. The cognitive studies minor is open to students who have elected a major field in which the minor can be appropriately included. more >
The program prepares students for careers in academic life, primarily in psychology, sociology, or human development; in research programs of governmental agencies at various levels; and in a range of programs in community agencies and private enterp more >
Both Ph.D. and M.S. degree candidates are required to select at least one minor subject from outside the field. The M.S. and Ph.D. more >
Graduate study in biophysics is interdisciplinary and highly individualized. Students majoring in biophysics are expected to obtain a broad, interdisciplinary knowledge of fundamental principles in both the biological and physical sciences. more >
The graduate program in applied mathematics is based on a solid foundation in pure mathematics, which includes the fundamentals of algebra and analysis. more >
Established at Cornell University in 1955, the Sloan Program in Health Administration is one of the nation's earliest two-year graduate programs in health services management. The Program is named after Alfred P. more >
The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) is a one-year degree in applied statistics for persons interested in professional careers in statistical analysis for business, industry or government. more >
Mandarin Chinese Program: FALCONs comprehensive, full-time approach to Chinese instruction is designed to build within one year the linguistic foundation, cultural understanding, and real-world Mandarin skills that students need to function independ more >
The graduate program in Government at Cornell is designed to prepare students for academic and research careers as political scientists competent in the theory, methods, and substance of the discipline. more >
Requirements for the Ph.D. degree include one year of teaching experience, a survey course in neurobiology and behavior, and an orientation meeting with the Special Committee within the first three semesters at Cornell. more >
The physics program is designed to give students an adequate background in the concepts and techniques of theoretical and experimental physics in preparation for careers at the most advanced levels of research or teaching.For an application, visit th more >
Faculty in Zoology & Wildlife Conservation emphasize comparative, functional and developmental approaches to their research. Many of our faculty and students take a taxon-oriented, physiological, or ecological approach to the study of life. more >
The Master of Professional Studies (African and African-American Studies)degree program is intended primarily for students interested in specializing in scholarly work--teaching, research, or creative arts--in some facet of the discipline of Black st more >
The Master of Arts program in archaeology is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students, including those who want to prepare for entering a Ph.D. more >
For an application, visit the Graduate School's website at Cornell University. more >
In this minor field, the history, theory, and practice of the moving image are examined. more >
The MPS program has three main components: A two-semester core course, Statistical Science 501 and 502, covering a wide range of statistical applications, computing, and consulting. more >
Nuclear science and engineering is concerned with the understanding, development, and application of nuclear reactions and radiations. more >
For an application, visit the Graduate School's website at Cornell University. more >
The program is intended to provide students with broad exposure to concepts and research approaches within ecology and evolution (primarily through seminars and formal course work), as well as in-depth study in one or more subdisciplines (normally gu more >
Cornell's graduate program in Communication has three focus areas: science, media, and technology. Science How do people with considerably different levels of expertise communicate with each other? more >
Field crop science covers a wide spectrum, from field-scale applied projects to cell physiology and biotechnology. more >
Students in Romance Studies select a major in an area of linguistics (French, Italian, Romance, or Spanish linguistics) or in an area of literature (French, Italian, or Spanish literature) and choose a minor in one or two other areas from any field.F more >
The Field of Design and Environmental Analysis has two major areas of study: design, concentrating on the creation of interior spaces and associated products; and human-environment relations, which focuses on ergonomics, housing, environmental psycho more >
The Executive MBA Program at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management is designed to help high potential management candidates reach their utmost potential, without interrupting their career and family responsibilities. more >
The Master of Professional Studies in International Development program offers training in both a substantive specialization (such as population, regional planning, science and technology policy, or nutrition), and in areas of analysis for implementi more >
Economics (applied economics; econometrics and economic statistics; economic development and planning; economic history; economic systems; economic theory; economics of participation and labor-managed systems; industrial organization and control; int more >
For an application, visit the Graduate School's website at Cornell University. more >
Faculty members in this field have research interests that range from molecular genetics to developmental and evolutionary genetics. more >
Cornell offers two graduate programs in statistics: the MS/PhD and PhD programs. more >
The Theatre Arts program focuses on theatre scholarship and pedagogy, with the goal of preparing students for careers as teachers and scholars. more >
Current areas of advanced research focus on the molecular structure and the mechanical, electrical, and optical properties of materials that are constructed from ceramics, electronic materials, polymers, and metals. more >
Cornell University and the ILR School are world-renowned global institutions that have earned a reputation for excellence. more >
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This program is designed for students whose career goals require only the M.A. degree, as well as for those who want to continue in a major Ph.D. more >
The M.P.S.(Agr.) degree is intended primarily for students preparing for service in international agriculture and draws from several disciplines to assist them in understanding the special conditions and problems of newly developing economies. more >
Lesbian, Bisexual and Gay Studies examines the social construction of sexuality and the significance accorded to sexual behavior in the organization of social life.For an application, visit the Graduate School's website at Cornell University. more >
The goal of our program is to educate and introduce the students to the fascination of this scientific area, as well as provide them with the tools necessary to succeed in it. more >
The Field of Comparative Literature at Cornell offers a Ph.D. degree in all major areas of literary study, with particular emphasis on European literature from the Renaissance to the modern period and on literary criticism and theory. more >
The part-time MPS program in NYC offers a unique opportunity for professionals to earn a master's degree from the leading school of industrial and labor relations in the country, taught by full-time faculty from the main Cornell campus. more >
HR Directors Certification from Cornell University's ILR School The HR Directors Certification is an elite online program from Cornell University's ILR School that addresses the growing need for a practical, business-driven approach to human resou more >