Healthcare Education in Action Newsletter - Spring 2019

HEALTHCARE

EDUCATION in action

A Publication of the Healthcare Programs at Ramapo College ISSUE 2: SPRING 2019

MSW PROGRAM RECEIVES ACCREDITATION

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classroom education along with a communitybased practice experience transitioning students to professionals in the field of social work. Program participants gain experience in a wide range of areas, such as eating disorders, palliative end-of-life patient care, the effects of psychopharmacology, and other afflictions.

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amapo College of New Jersey has received accreditation for its Master of Social Work (MSW) program, effective through February 2022.

“The goal of our program is to prepare social work professionals to further advocate for social justice and individual well-being, while emphasizing the human compassion component,” said AnnMarie Moreno, Assistant Dean and Director of the MSW Program at Ramapo College. “As advanced generalist practitioners, students will become effective leaders through planning and problem solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, and excellence in service to individuals, families, groups and organizations from a global perspective.”

Ramapo College offers a MSW degree that is affordable and prestigious, combining a rigorous and innovative

“Students do their field experience in private and public assistant living facilities, hospice centers, mobile units employed for home visitation services, group counseling and one-on-one client sessions,” Moreno explained. They also can apply to travel abroad for fieldwork. Students have traveled to Ghana, where they worked in conjunction with the College’s nursing students in rural villages, and to Portugal where they studied policy change on public health issues such as the decriminalization of substance abuse.

“This gives them a real sense of the global impact their work can have, and how they can make a difference,” Moreno said.

Aaron Lorenz, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Human Services, touted the hard work Moreno and the faculty undertook in earning the prestigious accreditation for the program.

“This accreditation is not given lightly,” he said. “The application process was very involved but we passed with flying colors. This is truly a testament to the tremendous work we do here in this program.”

RAMAPO COLLEGE AND TOURO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CREATE NEW FAST TRACK PROGRAM PATH

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amapo College and Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP) in Harlem, N.Y., have created a new pre-pharmacy program that will allow qualified students to earn both bachelor’s and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees in seven years. The program is designed to put students on a fast track, saving time and cost.

“Ramapo College is thrilled to enter into a partnership with Touro College of Pharmacy,” said Edward Saiff, Dean of the School of Theoretical and Applied Science at Ramapo College. “Students interested in a career in pharmacy will be able to begin their studies here at Ramapo and then move on to the Touro campus in New York City for their professional studies. Pharmacists are integral to any health care team and this partnership will offer Ramapo College students interested in the many dimensions of pharmacy a path to a wonderful career.”

liberal arts college in carrying out TCOP’s vital mission to develop the next generation of pharmacists dedicated to promoting wellness, especially among underserved populations in Harlem and beyond.”

Under the articulation agreement, Ramapo agrees to provide counseling, advising and resources to students in the Program. Students admitted to TCOP must satisfactorily complete their first year of pharmacy school to obtain their bachelor’s degree from Ramapo.

Students are eligible to apply to TCOP during their third year at Ramapo, at the end of which they will be required to have completed pre-requisites in science, math, and economics with cumulative GPAs of 3.0 and science GPAs of 2.75. Favorable recommendations, a personal interview at TCOP, completion of the Pharmacy College Admissions Test, and submission of a formal application through the Pharmacy College Application Service are also required. Successful candidates will complete their studies in seven years rather than the eight years usually needed to complete both.

Admission to the new program does not guarantee admission to the pharmacy school.

SALAMENO SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND GLOBAL STUDIES

“This extraordinary new partnership will offer a unique opportunity to enter the challenging and rewarding pharmacy profession. Outstanding students will get a head start on their professional careers, enabling them to obtain bachelors and doctoral degrees in less time and for less money than if each degree was taken separately,” said TCOP Dean Henry Cohen.

“We are delighted and honored to join with New Jersey’s premier public

Front row (L-R), Ramapo Provost Stefan Becker and Touro College of Pharmacy Dean Henry Cohen, PharmD. Back row (L-R), Heidi Fuchs, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management, Touro College of Pharmacy; Rena Bacon, Professor of Biology at Ramapo; and Edward Saiff, Dean, School of Theoretical and Applied Science at Ramapo.

Announcing the New

Are you pursuing a career in healthcare or human services, as a doctor, nurse, social worker or therapist?

Do you have some knowledge of Spanish? Earning this certificate can jumpstart your career!

1. Improve your professional communication skills with native Spanish speakers. Spanish speakers are one of the largest and fastest growing populations in the U.S. 2. Be prepared to take the Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) administered by the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission.

What are the requirements of the certificate?

1. Two required courses: (Both part of the General Education Program) • SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish 11 (or equivalent proficiency as shown by STAMP or CLEP) • SPAN 311: Spanish for Healthcare and Human Services

2. Two electives: Option A. • An internship (requires the creation of a portfolio but can be based on one of the already required internships for social work or study abroad) • One elective course

Option B. • Two elective courses The projects for these electives will be focused on a topic related to health care or human services All 300 and 400 level Spanish courses at Ramapo College count as electives for the certificate. The projects for all of the elective courses in the program focus on a comprehensive understanding of health care and human services.

For the full list of courses required for this certificate program, visit www.ramapo.edu/shcp/

How long will it take me to complete this program?

The program will take you between one-two years, depending on whether you test out of Intermediate II Spanish and whether you do the internship. The two required courses can be taken as part of the undergraduate General Education program.

For more information about the certificate visit the website at www.ramapo.edu/shcp/

To sign up for the Certificate Program:

Contact Associate Professor of Spanish, Natalia Santamaria Laorden, at 201.684.7426 or nsantama@ramapo.edu

PORTUGAL VISIT EXPANDS STUDENT VIEWS ON SUBSTANCE USE Accompanied by Stephanie Sarabia, Associate Professor of Social Work and instructor for the course and Kathleen Ray, Assistant Professor of Social Work, students met with members of Portugal’s Parliament, intervention and treatment centers, an institution for drug use monitoring, and a police organization who each provided insight into Portugal’s decriminalization of drug use.

“The approach is to view substance use as an illness with human dignity always at the cornerstone of policy-making,” stated Sarabia.

“Moving drug use policy-making from under the Ministry of Justice to the Ministry of Health allows for substance users to receive a summons to appear before a qualified team with the expertise to provide the correct recommendation, or a referral if needed, so the person’s health may be improved,” she added.

Focused on harm reduction, Portugal offers strategically located “methadone buses” to give convenient access to those in treatment. The data supports the success of the Portugal drug use decriminalization policies. Annual overdose deaths from drugs have dropped to double digits since the inception of the policy in 2001.

By contrast, the U.S. had more than 72,000 deaths last year from drug overdoses.

Ramapo Social Work Professors Stephanie Sarabia and Kathleen Ray, with social work students

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dozen Ramapo College students attended the College’s second experiential trip to Portugal to learn about the practical implications of decriminalizing drug use in that country. The learning experience was coordinated with students who were taking Advanced Topics Addressing Substance Use Disorders as an elective course as part of their Social Work bachelor’s and master’s programs and the Substance Use Disorders minor.

“This international study permits students to witness the macro level of policies put into practice while examining how these policies directly impact people’s lives. In doing so, through journaling and writing reports and essays, an important outcome of the trip is that the experience often encourages students to become more civically engaged,” added Sarabia.

In collaboration with the Roukema Center for International Education, the College partnered with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) to organize the visits across the students’ one week of spring break.

MSW’S HANDS-ON LEARNING AT RAMAPO

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he MSW Program at Ramapo College combines a rigorous and innovative classroom education along with a community-based practicum that helps transition students to professionals in the field of social work. The program prepares competent, compassionate and research-informed social work professionals to advocate for social and economic justice and human well-being, while honoring diversity within the context of the social environment. Students will become effective leaders through planning and problem solving, multi-system and interdisciplinary collaboration, and excellence in service to individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations, all from a global perspective.

The MSW Program offers full-time, part-time and advanced standing options: A 64-CREDIT, FOUR-COURSES PER SEMESTER, full-time hybrid program two nights a week, with a two-year completion time A 64-CREDIT, TWO-COURSES PER SEMESTER, in year one and two, four courses per semester in year three; part-time hybrid program one night a week; three-year completion time A 32-CREDIT, FULL-TIME, FOUR COURSES PER SEMESTER, Advanced Standing option to those who have attained a BSW with a min. GPA of 3.25 in the last five years; one-year completion time An important goal of Ramapo’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is to provide its students with learning opportunities beyond the classroom in which they apply their knowledge in professional settings and gain experience. Most students are required to Kylie Dykstra, left, graduated with a BSW in 2018 and is now enrolled in the complete 1,200 hours of fieldwork. Advanced Standing students must complete 600 field MSW program. She is completing her internship at Christian Health Care Center. internship hours. Students can focus their fieldwork in disciplines as varied as mental health counseling, child welfare, foster care, social work for returning military veterans and their families, homeless shelters, hospice care, school social work and more.

One-credit intensive courses through seminars and lectures are offered throughout the program. Current topics include Psychopharmacology, Eating Disorders, Military Families, Palliative Care and End of Life, Grant Writing, and Narrative Therapy.

For information, visit www.ramapo.edu/msw/ Social and Community Service jobs are expected to INCREASE BY 19.5 PERCENT in N.J. in the next decade.

Medical and Public Health Social Work job opportunities are projected to INCREASE BY 18.3 PERCENT in the next decade.

Source: NJ Dept of Labor

MSW SUCCESS STORY GABRIELLE QUINONES “Ramapo’s MSW program has allowed me to fulfill my life goal of giving back to the community and making a difference in other’s lives.

With the MSW program I was able to go Africa for two weeks in May 2016 and network with social workers in a third world country. One of my most memorable memories of that trip was going to the Kumasi Street Children’s Project, which is a Catholic Charity organization in Africa. They provide assistance to displaced children and families. I absolutely loved spending time with the children as well the staff there.

The experience really opened my eyes and reminded me of why I love the field of social work. It truly has been a ‘dream come true.’ I never thought I would be able to get my Master’s, but with the help of the faculty and staff I am doing it!”

Gabrielle Quinones ’17 earned her Master’s in Social Work at Ramapo. Gabrielle has earned a Child Advocacy Certificate, is part of Phi Alpha Honor Society and traveled to Ghana, Africa while at Ramapo.

Ramapo students (in maroon scrubs) and Valley Hospital staff nurses: Jennifer Hyland, Mariya Kruglyak, Leyla Yakoub, Cathlynne Valmores ‘16 (RN), Shannon McNamara, Lindsey Magbitang, Melissa Apriceno (RN), Caroline Earl and Theresa O’Connor

NURSING STUDENTS GAIN REAL-WORLD CLINICAL SHIFT EXPERIENCE Undergraduate nursing students are getting more than a taste of what it’s like to work in a hospital setting.

Through a program coordinated between Ramapo College faculty and Valley Hospital nursing administration, students who are in their senior year of studies are putting in full 12-hour clinical shifts on patient floors in the Ridgewood-based medical center. Formerly, students logged 6-hour shifts during their clinical training. The 12-hour shifts are the reality they will often experience in their future positions.

In the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) – at Valley, it’s the Cardiac Step-Down Unit -- students work with staff nurses to gain experience in all that is required during a regular shift, from 7 a.m. check-in, reviewing patient charts, administering medications and assessing patient care. They also experience interacting with physicians, patients’ family members, and completing end-of-day reports at 7 p.m. to prepare the night shift staff.

“This experience is invaluable for these students,” said Kathleen Burke, Assistant Dean of Nursing at Ramapo College. “They are learning first-hand real patient care under the supervision of experienced nurses, and this cannot be taught in the classroom. The students are tired at the end of a shift but they’re getting real-life experience and a head start when the time comes to look for a job.”

Burke said students also get a real feel for another aspect of nursing, namely patient interaction, an important skill set for their future jobs.

“Nursing is also about care and compassion. These students are learning, in a real setting, what it takes to be an outstanding nurse,” she added.

Currently, six students per clinical day are “on duty” with three Valley staff nurses. The goal of the nursing program is that all senior students have a DEU experience. There are Ramapo College students participating in a similar program in two dedicated units at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson.

Melissa Apriceno (RN), with nursing students

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN NURSING: RN TO BSN PROGRAMS ABOUT THE PROGRAM At Ramapo we believe nurses like you have the power to change lives and that guiding patients to better health is your calling. And a bachelor of science in nursing will help you do what you do best – help people and improve patient care.

WHY RAMAPO?

The RN/BSN program at Ramapo College focuses on furthering the professional education of the associate or diploma-prepared nurse by offering you a hybrid, mostly online program that fits into your busy life.

Our program is mostly online with some on-site experiences that may be required. Some electives are offered on-campus in a classroom; all nursing requirements are offered only through an online format. Students may complete the RN/BSN curriculum at their own pace in an organized 18-month completion plan, as agreed upon with the Assistant Dean of Nursing.

Our program is one of the most affordable, flexible and highly regarded BSN programs in the tristate area.

For most students, the RN/BSN program is a 65-credit (with 4-4-credit courses per semester), twoyear-full-time program. For working nurses, the program can be completed in a part-time format.

If you want to gain new insights into the issues that impact patient care, this program is for you.

PARTNERSHIPS AND ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

We offer passionate and experienced faculty who have real-world nursing experience, who love and are committed to developing their students into confident, highly sought after nursing professionals.

Ramapo College has partnered with Rockland Community College (RCC) in Suffern, N.Y., Bergen Community College (BCC) in Paramus, N.J., and County College of Morris (CCM) in Randolph, N.J. to offer community college Nursing students certain advantages and accelerated formats to complete their BSN degree through an articulation agreement with each of the community college Nursing AAS programs.

You can review the agreements and accelerated curriculum maps at www.ramapo.edu/nursing/rn

WHY SHOULD YOU EARN A BSN NOW? Nurses have promising career prospects in New Jersey: statistical analysis conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows nurses in the state are consistently paid more than their national peers and that the state employs more nurses per capita than the U.S. as a whole, with the number of available nursing jobs steadily increasing. This is good news for New Jersey RNs, but an anticipated shortfall in nurses with advanced training should be of special interest.

The Institute of Medicine has called for 80 percent of working nurses to have a BSN by 2020. In order to qualify for magnet status, 100 percent of a hospital’s nurse managers must have a BSN or advanced degree.

Our program is rich in resources. Our long-standing partnership with Valley Hospital is a source of pride.

Now is the best time to earn a BSN degree, especially through Ramapo College.

PAYSCALE.COM reported that the median annual salary of nurses with a BSN was $75,000 compared with $59,130 as the median annual salary of nurses with an RN.

TUITION AND COST Current Tuition and Costs can be found at www.ramapo.edu/student-accounts/costinfo/ Ramapo offers financial aid, payment plans, and cooperates with Employer Reimbursement Plans.

ONE GRADUATE HAS THIS TO SAY: “Work experiences alone are not enough to deliver high-quality patient care. As diagnoses get more complicated and treatments become more complex, it is important to maintain knowledge on current trends and practices. When it was time for me to further my professional education after eight years on the job, I knew Ramapo College was the right choice for me. The RN to BSN curriculum was mostly online which was favorable for someone working full time. The professors are approachable and show genuine interest in my success. When I decided to pursue my MSN degree, I knew Ramapo College was once again the right choice for me. I have no doubt I am receiving a high-quality, unparalleled education.”

– Zorab Fernandez ’18 received his BSN and is currently enrolled in Ramapo College’s MSN in Nursing Education. Zorab was a staff nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center since 2007 and joined Valley Hospital in 2010 where he is an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) and a recipient of the DAISY award.

Our program includes approaches to nursing as a global, interdisciplinary field.

The Adler Center for Nursing Excellence provides a brand new, state-of-the-art 39,000 sq. ft. facility including a simulation lab.

HOW DOES A DIPLOMA NURSE GO BACK TO COLLEGE? RN/BSN SUCCESS STORY “Valley Hospital’s partnership with Ramapo College is an important strategy in re-tooling and keeping nursing careers relevant while fueling the beautiful tapestry of nursing’s art and science. My BSN through Ramapo College illuminated the broader world of ‘Caring-Compassion & Empathy’ that extends beyond nursing. College takes you to a deeper understanding of humanity, social justice, and experiences that guide health, culture, environment, and self-reflection.”

- Mary C. Sudano ’06, MSN/Ed, RN-BC, HNB-BC received her Bachelor’s of Nursing in Education from Ramapo College and her online MSN in Education in 2001. Mary is the Valley Hospital Manager of Same Day Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, & Surgical Family Representatives.

She is credentialed in Faith Community Nursing and takes her works into the church as a Deaconess.

We believe in flexible scheduling because most of our students are working full-time while earning their degree. Courses start in winter, spring, summer, and fall.

YOUR FUTURE MATTERS: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN)

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he Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program at Ramapo College consists of three career tracks which provide students with the necessary skill sets and expertise to succeed as nursing educators, nurse administrators, and family nurse practitioners. Ramapo offers state-of-the-art learning facilities at the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, as well as a curriculum that blends research and theory with valuable practical experience allowing students to apply concepts learned in the classroom.

Nursing Education students will be prepared to teach clinical courses in colleges and universities or at health agencies; nurse administrators will possess working knowledge of management in the context of healthcare, while family nurse practitioners will be prepared to provide care to a broad array of patients, from children and adolescents to senior citizens.

The MSN Program features three distinct career tracks: THE 33-CREDIT NURSING EDUCATION TRACK with two years to completion prepares nurses to work as nursing faculty at institutions of higher education or in healthcare settings such as hospitals and to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification of the NLN. Cathlynne Valmores ‘16 (RN), currently enrolled in the MSN Program, with Ramapo THE 34-CREDIT NURSING ADMINISTRATION TRACK with two years to completion nursing students at Valley Hospital prepares students for leadership and managerial positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Nurses enrolled in the program must complete the 135-hour Role Practicum to receive their degree.

THE 49-CREDIT FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACK with three years to completion prepares students to serve as advanced practitioners in hospitals as well as outpatient clients and individual practices. All students following the Family Nurse Practitioner track must complete the 720-hour Role Practicum to receive their degree.

HANDS-ON LEARNING The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Ramapo College of New Jersey is designed to provide its students with a variety of hands-on experiences in which they apply key concepts learned in the classroom in a broad array of healthcare settings. All students are required to complete the Role Practicum course, in which they perform supervised field work in an area of practice specific to the student’s role preparation as an educator, administrator, or family nurse practitioner. This seminar strongly emphasizes professional skills development in addition to issues related to theory, research, and current evidence in nursing education, nursing administration, or family nursing practice. Nearly all MSN coursework is offered in a fully online or hybrid format.

For more information, visit www.ramapo.edu/nursing/msn/ HALF OF THE 20 U.S. occupations projected to grow the fastest over the next few years are in the health services fields.

The healthcare administration profession is projected to GROW 22 PERCENT NATIONALLY from 2010 to 2020, and nurse practitioner jobs are estimated to GROW 95 PERCENT by 2025.

Sources: The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Care

SUCCESS STORY “I selected Ramapo because of its reputable nursing programs and highly skilled dean and faculty, in particular, Professors Kathleen Burke, Elaine Patterson and Peggy Greene, to name a few.”

Ebony M. Samuel ’06 ,’10 graduated with her BSN and Master of Science in Nursing- Education, both from Ramapo College. For the last 10 years, Ebony has worked as a Registered Nurse in the specialties of Medical-Surgical, Neonatal Intensive Care, Nursing Education (academic and clinical settings) and Nursing Professional Development. She has received nationally accredited certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Nursing Professional Development and is a recipient of the Magnet domainEmpirical Outcomes Nurse Excellence Award. Ebony is an active member for the Consortium of New Jersey Nurse Educators, New Jersey Council of Magnet Organizations, and various councils within her organization. Ebony is a humanitarian who has extended her support along with Ramapo College in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and aspires to continue to support global healthcare. She currently works as the Lead Nursing Professional Development Specialist at a large healthcare system where she serves as the Chair of several committees and facilitates a HRSA grant- supported Nursing Residency Program, among many other responsibilities. Ebony looks forward to pursuing her doctoral degree in the near future.

GRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS IN AFRICA LEARNING VIA ONLINE COURSE

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ursing graduate students in Africa are now receiving Ramapo College support in certain courses via an online connection from the Mahwah campus to their university halfway across the globe.

Ramapo’s Dean of Nursing Kathleen Burke, Professor Elaine Patterson, Associate Professor Andrea CentrellaNigro, Assistant Professor Dona Flynn and Assistant Professor Cristina Perez are offering their expertise to students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), a 40,000-student institution in Kumasi, Ghana, with whom Ramapo has established an academic partnership.

The nursing students are studying graduate level courses in Nursing Education and Nursing Clinical Specialties, which proved to be very successful with the first cohort in 2017-18. During the summer of 2018, Professors Burke and Patterson visited KNUST and received positive feedback the students and administrators.

The current cohort has approximately 25 student participants in the online courses, which meet via the Internet once weekly over the course of the Fall and Spring semesters.

G. Elaine Patterson, Professor of Nursing and Kathleen Burke, Assistant Dean of Nursing, teach Ghana nursing students via online learning.

World-Class Neuroscience Teaching Space Funded by Palestroni Foundation The Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation provided Ramapo College with a major capital gift to help finance a new developmental neuroscience lab, aptly named the Palestroni Developmental Neuroscience Suite. The state-of-the-art space includes a soundproof EEG room, an adjacent control room and observation rooms.

To see more of the neuroscience lab and Professor Choudhury’s research, please visit www.ramapo.edu/foundation Associate Professor Naseem Choudhury (left) displays the use of EEG leads for neurological testing.

NEUROSCIENCE STUDIES

For a Broad Range of Careers

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hen Ramapo College introduced a minor in Neuroscience two years ago, there were 19 students in the program. Last year, the number increased to more than 50 students and enrollment is continuing to grow as the field evolves as a valuable course of study into other areas of career opportunities.

“Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that affects many, many aspects of study,” said Naseem Choudhury, Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience in the College’s School of Social Science and Human Services (SSHS).

The Neuroscience minor comprises coursework in psychology, biology, neuropsychology, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, genetics, chemistry, neuropsychopharmacology, and includes lab work and hands-on applications. These subjects are becoming increasingly more relevant to the contemporary arts, communication disciplines and teaching, among others.

For more information, visit www.ramapo.edu/majors-minors/majors/ neuroscience/

“What makes Ramapo’s program so strong is the research that faculty is bringing to the students…”

- NASEEM CHOUDHURY Associate Professor

Neuroscience focuses on the study of the mind, brain and behavior.

Students in the minor will gain an understanding of the organization of the nervous system as well as an appreciation of how the physical relates to the mental and emotional behaviors in humans and animals. Among the areas of study include neurological disorders and diseases of the spine, brain and the nerves that connect them, such as brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and stroke, as well as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, dyslexia and attention deficit disorders.

“What makes Ramapo’s program so strong is the research that faculty is bringing to the students, who will have the ability to analyze data and explore the interaction between neural structure and function via the brain’s relation to behaviors such as motor control, basic sensory processes, higher cognition and emotional processing,” said Choudhury, adding that major theories of brain-behavior relations, including learning perception and cognitive neuroscience will be studied, as well.

“The misconception of this minor is that students will only gain from it if they are planning to pursue a career in medicine or health-related field,” she noted. “That way of thinking is rapidly changing. More and more employers – across a broad range of industries – are finding this type of knowledge to be valuable.”

According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics, career opportunities involving a neuroscience background include audiology, physical and occupational therapy, genetic counseling, substance abuse counseling, orthotics and prosthetics, and health education.

Students assess research data from EEG studies.

SUCCESS STORY NICOLE AMADA Nicole Amada, graduated in 2017, with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Neuroscience and will attend City University of New York’s Ph.D. program: Cognition, Language, and Development where she will conduct investigations in cognitive control and motivation.

“Studying neuroscience at Ramapo College has opened my mind to the underlying mechanisms of human psychology. The courses and professors have excited and prepared me for the challenging field of neuroscience research. After taking my first course in neuroscience, I decided to study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark where I was able to conduct my own study and present at the symposium at Ramapo. The knowledge and experience I have acquired at Ramapo provided me with the foundation I needed to get into graduate school.”

Healthcare Programs at Ramapo College

YOUR FUTURE MATTERS

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he future of healthcare is ever-changing and constantly innovating to improve the lives of individuals and society as a whole. Become an advanced professional in either nursing or social work and lead the charge in how we serve those in need. Ramapo’s cutting-edge facilities, partnerships with hospitals and other community organizations, and dedicated faculty ensure that students receive the support and resources necessary to succeed in these increasingly complex and important fields.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

MAJORS

MINORS

Biochemistry

Contemplative Studies

Bioinformatics

Food Studies

Biology

Neuroscience

Chemistry

Substance Abuse

Clinical Lab Science

Gerontology

Integrated Science Studies

AS/BSW-Bergen Community College, Sussex Community College, County College of Morris

Medical Imaging Science

RN/BSN-County College of Morris, Bergen Community College, Rockland Community College

Nursing-BSN Nursing-RN/BSN

Certificate Program-Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

Social Work-BSW Psychology

JOINT PROGRAMS/ARTICULATIONS

Chiropractic B.S./Doctor of Chiropractic with New York Chiropractic College Dentistry B.S./Doctor of Dental Medicine with Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Dental Medicine Early Acceptance Program with Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM)

Learn More ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, May 5, 9:30 a.m.

The Bradley Center

Medical College Early Acceptance Program with Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM) Optometry B.S./Doctor of Optometry with SUNY State College of Optometry Pharmacy B.S./Doctor of Pharmacy with Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP) Physical Therapy B.S./Doctor of Physical Therapy with Rutgers School of Health-Related Professions

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Podiatric Medicine B.S./Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with New York College of Podiatric Medicine

GRADUATE PROGRAMS MSN (Master of Science in Nursing): MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING NURSING EDUCATION (MSN-ED)

33 CREDIT PROGRAM

HYBRID LEARNING

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (MSN-FNP)

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING NURSING ADMINISTRATION (MSN-NA)

FLEX PT 2-YEARS

34 CREDIT PROGRAM

HYBRID LEARNING

FLEX 2-YEARS

49 CREDIT PROGRAM

HYBRID LEARNING

FLEX PT 3-YEARS

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification of the NLN

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: Advanced Nurse Administrator (NEA-BC) certification of the ANCC

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: FNP Certification of the AANPCP

For more information, visit: www.ramapo.edu/msn

For more information, visit: www.ramapo.edu/msn

For more information, visit: www.ramapo.edu/msn

MSW (Master of Social Work): Advanced Standing, Full time, Part time MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK ADVANCED STANDING (MSW-ADV)

32 CREDIT PROGRAM

IN SEAT LEARNING

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW FLEX 2-4 yr)

COHORT 1-YEAR

64 CREDIT PROGRAM

Learn More GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE DATES: Tuesday, March 12, 5:30 p.m.

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IN SEAT LEARNING

FLEX 2-4 YEARS

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: ASWB licensing examination for the LSW in NJ and LMSW in NY, and License in Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counseling (LCADC) in the State of NJ upon completion of certain course options

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: ASWB licensing examination for the LSW in NJ and LMSW in NY, and License in Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counseling (LCADC) in the State of NJ upon completion of certain course options

For more information, visit: www.ramapo.edu/msw

For more information, visit: www.ramapo.edu/msw

Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 p.m.

The Trustees Pavilion

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For application deadlines for graduate programs, visit ramapo.edu/graduate or call 201.684.7270.

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