Rutgers School of Nursing is one of the nation’s largest, most comprehensive nursing schools. Rutgers School of Nursing is dedicated to the pursuit of education, research, evidence-based health care delivery, and the promotion of community health.

The School of Nursing is one of the eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), which collectively comprise New Jersey’s largest and most influential academic institutions devoted to nursing, medicine, public health, and the entire spectrum of health-related careers.

The School of Nursing educates close to 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students across four campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, Blackwood, NJ, and online. U.S. News and World Report ranks the School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as 16^th in the nation and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as 20^th in the nation.

Critical thinking and competent practice are the hallmarks of the “Rutgers Nurse” and the school’s nationally recognized faculty continue to use innovative teaching strategies to educate students, including distance learning, clinical experiences in magnet hospitals, and integration of high-fidelity patient simulation.

Rutgers School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) is ranked among the top criminal justice programs nationwide, with special regard for SCJ graduate programs. Students benefit from learning with professors who are currently active or accomplished criminal justice scholars. The SCJ faculty include some of the top scholars in the field, and U.S. News & World Report ranked the Ph.D. program in Criminology seventh in the nation.

SCJ offers undergraduate students the option to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science degree or enter the Accelerated Master’s Program. The five-year joint bachelor of science/master of arts (B.S./M.A.) program makes it possible to earn a baccalaureate degree from the Newark College of Arts and Sciences (NCAS), University College-Newark (UC-N), or other participating institutions and a master’s degree from the School of Criminal Justice. SCJ graduates are highly sought after by universities recruiting new faculty.

Majority of SCJ classes are taught in the newly designed Center of Law and Justice building that houses two libraries, a private study area exclusively for SCJ students and holds the SCJ Office of Academic and Student Services.

Students at SCJ recently have been invited to networking events and panels with US Congress Representatives, distinguished professors from renowned criminal justice institutions, and the Inspector General of the New York City Police Department.

Rutgers Business School (RBS) offers students the opportunity to take courses in the Newark and New Brunswick locations. At Rutgers University-Newark, RBS is a leader in business education keenly attuned to America’s and the world’s metropolitan future. RBS offers undergraduate and graduate programs that equip students with the skills needed to succeed in today’s diverse global business environment.

Distinguished RBS faculty focus on teaching students how to critically reason, gather and weigh the evidence and bring an innovative and thoughtful approach to problem-solving and in real-world business settings. With a 15-minute train ride to downtown Manhattan and Wall Street, Newark students can take advantage of internship opportunities and seek employment with global corporations and Fortune 500 companies. Graduates of RBS include C.E.O.s and C.F.O.s of leading organizations.

In 2017, RBS was ranked the #1 public business school in the tri-state area by U.S. News & World Report. In 2018, Poets & Quants ranked Rutgers Business School-Newark, #15 best ROI for undergraduate degrees in the United States. Business Week reported, Rutgers Business School was ranked one of the top schools in the country. Fewer than 70 business schools in the country hold this prestigious title. RBS was one of only 31 public institutions to receive this distinction.

At the graduate level, students can earn an MBA on a full or part-time basis, as well as an Executive MPA, international Executive MBA, or an MBA in professional accounting. Dual degrees are offered in conjunction with the Rutgers School of Law-Newark (JD/MBA). Other joint degrees available are MPH/MBA, MS in Biomedical Sciences/MPA, MD, MBA, students can also receive post-MBA certificates or a Ph.D. in Management. 

Advance your education in one of the nation’s leading research and development centers in the heart of a metropolitan area. Rutgers University Graduate School-Newark offers students the opportunity to study biology, chemistry, economics, english, global affairs, history, political science, psychology, and public health.  Or choose from cross-disciplinary programs such as an M.A. in Jazz History and Research, M.S. & Ph.D. in Applied Physics, an M.S. in Computational Biology, an M.B.S. in Business & Science, or a Ph.D. in Behavioral and Neural Sciences. 

The Graduate School-Newark is dedicated to the advancement of scientific and human knowledge in an environment that fosters intellectual growth. Graduate students are expected to develop analytics and creative skills required for original research, problem-solving, and a thorough understanding of the academic discipline. 

Rutgers University’s Institute of Jazz Studies is home to the world’s largest archive of jazz music and material. U.S. News and World Report named Rutgers University-Newark the home to the best public business program in the tri-state area, the Creative Wiring Master of Fine Art was ranked one of the best-funded opportunities for emerging writers, and the nursing program was ranked among the top-25 in the nation. Graduate School-Newark science programs feature well-resourced research centers and the Center for Behavioral & Neural systems was recently award a $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Health’s BRAIN Initiative. 

The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Rutgers University-Newark is guided by the principles of knowledge, competence, diversity, service, and ethics- with an emphasis on public service values for effective performance. SPAA carries out its mission through academic and professional credit and non-credit programs at all levels of higher education.

Rutgers SPAA educates and motivates more than 800 students annually to be successful in public service and administration careers through its innovative and comprehensive undergraduate program in Public and Nonprofit Administration (BA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive MPA, Ph.D., and professional and graduate certificate programs.

SPAA’s mission is supported by world-class faculty and distinguished academic leaders who bring students current knowledge and active research agendas. Academic faculty is complemented by adjunct faculty members’ rich and relevant experience and are dedicated to ensuring student access to applied skills and effective networks.

Established in 2006, SPAA is the newest school at Rutgers University. That has not prevented it from receiving distinguished global recognition. U.S. News and World Report ranks SPAA as one of the top public affairs programs in the country. SPAA is among the top-10 graduate programs in the U.S. in the areas of public management and administration, information technology management, and public finance and budgeting. The school falls within the top-25 nationally recognized graduate programs in public affairs, city management, urban policy, non-profit management, and public policy analysis.

SPAA is accredited by the NASPAA- Networks of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration and is the first U.S. School to earn full international accreditation from ICAPA- The International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration Education and Training Programs.

Rutgers Law School offers a number of courses over the summer in both Camden and Newark, including the main summer session and a two intensive sessions, designed to allow students flexibility in planning their academic programs.  Enrolling in summer session provides students the opportunity to earn credit towards their graduation requirement of 84 credits, as well as required skills and writing credits. 

Summer courses are designed for upper level students who have completed the first year program.  Students attending other ABA accedited law schools who have completed their first year required courses are eligible to enroll in summer courses at either campus. 

A benefit of the summer program is that students who feel constrained by the maximum credit-load restrictions of the regular academic term have the chance to broaden their curricular experience. Courses are offered in both day and evening time slots to allow flexibility in attendance options.

For more information about the Law School, please visit their website: https://law.rutgers.edu/summer-session-rutgers-law-school.