From Tufts to Your Career

2015/2016 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, youll 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. Youll 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 youll find
a genuine, supportive community. And by virtue of Tufts location,
youll 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, youll 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
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among the 20 coolest cities in America in
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Tufts Graduate Programs

Tufts offers more than 60 formal doctoral and masters 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 masters degrees or certificates in a number of areas. Visit each
departments website for specific program options.

Ph.D. and Masters Degrees

ART AND ART HISTORY

CHEMISTRY: BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.A.

M.S.

ART HISTORY AND MUSEUM STUDIES

BIOENGINEERING

CHEMISTRY: SOFT MATERIAL ROBOTICS

M.S.

Ph.D.

BIOLOGY
M.S.

CHILD STUDY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Ph.D.

M.A.

BIOLOGY: SOFT MATERIALS ROBOTICS

Ph.D.

M.S.

Ph.D.

M.S.

Ph.D.

M.A.

CLASSICS
M.A.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
M.S.

CHEMISTRY
M.S.

Ph.D.

CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
Ph.D.

BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

M.Eng.

M.A.T.

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

M.Eng.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
M.Eng.

CHEMISTRY: CHEMCIAL PHYSICS

Ph.D.

M.A.

M.Eng.

Ph.D.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Ph.D.

M.S.

Ph.D.

COMPUTER SCIENCE: COGNITIVE SCIENCE

Ph.D.

Ph.D.

DRAMA

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Ph.D.

M.Eng.

ECONOMICS

M.A.

EDUCATION

MUSIC
M.A.

M.A.T.

Ph.D.

EDUCATION: PHYSICS EDUCATION

Ph.D.

Ph.D.

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
M.S.E.M.

PHILOSOPHY
M.A.

PHYSICS

M.S.

FRENCH

Ph.D.

Ph.D.

PHYSICS: CHEMICAL PHYSICS

Ph.D.

M.A.

GERMAN

PHYSICS: PHYSICS EDUCATION

Ph.D.

M.A.

HISTORY

PSYCHOLOGY
Ph.D.

HISTORY AND MUSEUM STUDIES

Ph.D.

PSYCHOLOGY: COGNITIVE SCIENCE

Ph.D.

M.A.

HUMAN FACTORS
M.S.

PUBLIC POLICY
M.P.P.

INTERDISCIPLINARY DOCTORATE
Ph.D.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
M.A.

MATHEMATICS

Ed.S.

STUDIO ARTS
Ph.D.

MATHEMATICS: SOFT MATERIAL ROBOTICS

Ph.D.

O.T.D.

PHYSICS: ASTROPHYSICS

Ph.D.

M.S.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

M.S.

ENGLISH

M.A.

M.A.

M.S.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
M.S.

Ph.D.

MUSEUM EDUCATION

M.S.

M.S.

M.S.

M.F.A.

URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL

POLICY AND PLANNING
M.A.

Certificate Programs
Are you looking to retrain or to refocus your career? Consider Tufts practiceoriented certificate programs. Most consist of four or five graduate courses
offered in the late afternoon or evening. They equal roughly half of the credits
youll need for a masters degree; most credits will transfer to our graduate
programs. Certificate programs include:
BIOENGINEERING

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

BIOTECHNOLOGY

MICROWAVE AND WIRELESS ENGINEERING

BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

MUSEUM STUDIES

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

POST-BACCALAUREATE CIVIL AND

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

COMPUTER SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

POST-BACCALAUREATE COMPUTER SCIENCE

MINOR PROGRAM

EPIDEMIOLOGY

PROGRAM EVALUATION

HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION

SCIENCE EDUCATION

MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS

Interdisciplinary Programs
Tufts 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
masters 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. Thats 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. Panettas 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 nations highest award
for Engineering, Science and Mathematics Education and Mentoring.

 At Tufts, youll 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. Cooks 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 Tufts

School of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering

2013 14 Academic Year

Degrees Offered

Full- and part-time students:

1777

Master

of Arts

International:

21%

Master

of Arts in Teaching

Number of countries represented:

49

Master

of Engineering

Master

of Fine Arts

Master

of Science

U.S. students of Asian-American,

African-American, Native American
or Latino descent:

13%

Doctoral students:

586

Masters students:

1100

Certificate students:

91

Signature Areas in
Interdisciplinary Research
Sustainability, Human Health,
and Technology Interface

Master

of Science in
Engineering Management

Master

of Public Policy

Educational

Specialist

Doctor

of Occupational Therapy

Doctor

of Philosophy

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

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 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 Bostons 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. Somervilles 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. Wed 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 departments website.