For students admitted in 2017 or earlier to the Education Specialization Admissions to the Education Leadership Specialization are suspended as of September 6, 2018. Students admitted prior to September 2018 will complete the existing curriculum, and work with their advisor, Dr. Anthony Irvin to schedule to degree completion. Each student has advising plan on file… continue reading
My experience in the Rutgers-Camden Community Development Ph.D. was enriching and fulfilling. The choice of elective courses were varied which enabled me to create a learning niche for myself building on the core requirements. The coursework was instrumental in helping me grasp the nuances of conducting independent research while adding more tools to my ability… continue reading
Graduating from the Public Affairs-Community Development PhD program at Rutgers University-Camden equipped me with the tools needed to both conduct research pertaining to community development and public policy, while also communicating that research to the communities it affects. For example, my research mainly focuses on the use of social enterprises (businesses that aim to address… continue reading
Rachel is a Court Administrative Officer in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. What made the MPA degree at Rutgers–Camden the right program for you? The perfect fit is what made the EMPA degree at Rutgers-Camden the right program for me. I was able to earn my degree while I continued to work by attending… continue reading
Chante’ Gunter is Administrative Analyst with the Office of Training and Professional Development Center in the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. Looking to advance professionally, she enrolled in the Executive MPA (EMPA) Program in 2013. “My colleagues admire my achievement, “ said Gunter, who noted that advanced degrees are valued in her department. Ms…. continue reading
In May 2013, Greg Rappaport, a supervisor with the N.J. Division of Child Protection and Permanency, completed his Rutgers EMPA degree along with his classmates who started together in spring 2011. A father of three, Greg sought a program that would enable him to balance his work and personal life. “It provided me with both an opportunity to… continue reading
