The Master of Arts in Diversity & Inclusion offers professionals expertise in understanding and developing long-term solutions to building diverse and inclusive communities. Grounded in ethnographic methodologies and culminating in an applied capstone, our program seeks to help educate transformational participant-leaders who inspire and empower their communities to learn, collaborate, and construct innovative answers.

Designed for students seeking deeper competence in historical studies, this program prepares graduates for teaching at the high school or community college level for admission to doctoral programs. Students gain advanced research, analytical and critical-thinking skills while pursuing an intellectually engaging liberal education that supports both professional goals and personal fulfillment. 

Preparing students to design lessons, develop and evaluate criteria and programs, the Master of Arts in Holocaust & Genocide Education combines deep content knowledge with a strong constructivist pedagogy for use across diverse educational settings. This essential program also supports New Jersey’s Holocaust and genocide education mandate, equipping P-12 educators to teach this content “at the earliest possible moment”. 

Designed to prepare students with organizational leadership and analytical skills, this program supports stable administrative roles in areas such as healthcare, accounting, marketing, and management. Through a core curriculum in project management, team building, and analytics, along with a focus area of study and an action study course, graduates gain the expertise to advance in their current industry or transition to a new one. 

Rowan University’s Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) program prepares students for leadership and public servants through applied coursework taught by faculty and public policy professionals. Students can specialize or pursue an interdisciplinary track, gain hands-on experience, and complete the program on a flexible schedule designed for working professionals and full-time students. 

The Master of Science in Human Factors (MSHF) prepares students to design safer, more effective systems at the intersection of people and technology. Open to individuals with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, this program equips graduates for careers across the human factors and ergonomics field, including roles such as human factors psychologist, usability engineer, industrial engineer, systems engineer, user experience researcher, and occupational health and safety specialist. Through real-world projects, students build a professional portfolio of applied human factors work and are also prepared to pursue continued doctoral study in experimental, cognitive, or human factors psychology. 

Designed for graduates and professionals in Liberal Studies, General Studies, Human Services, Business, or related fields, this program offers a stackable certificate that can be applied toward a Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.), providing advanced skills and opportunities for career advancement. 

Gain graduate-level training in Digital technology and learn to investigate, analyze, and communicate key questions in humanities. The program emphasizes professional development and experimental learning, providing hands-on experience through internships and independent capstone projects. 

Develop the knowledge and methodologies to help organizations build diverse, inclusive environments where innovation thrives by embracing differences. Rooted in ethnographic methodology, the program prepares professionals to drive meaningful institutional change across organizations and institutions. 

Gain the opportunity to study history at the graduate level for professional or personal development. Courses familiarize students with relevant primary and scholarly sources, as well as up-to-date historical interpretations and methodologies in the field.  

Explore a first one-of-its-kind nationally curriculum that combines deep content knowledge with a constructivist pedagogy to help students consider what holocaust and Genocide Education might look like across diverse settings. Designed for both teachers and professionals, the curriculum supports public programming on historical topics. 

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Policy builds a strong foundation in policy analysis and public administration. Students gain practical skills to evaluate public programs and apply research to real-world policy challenges. 

Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Africana Studies will gain the intellectual, technical, and social skills needed for careers and graduate or professional study in the U.S. or abroad. Career opportunities include education, law, business, public service, health, media, the arts, and social sciences. 

The Bachelor of Arts in American Studies program introduces students to the diversity of people who shape America and the United States’ relationship to the world. Through interdisciplinary courses and the discussion-based Senior Seminar capstone, students explore topics of interest, develop skills across multiple disciplines, and have the flexibility to tailor the program to their academic and career goals.

The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology uses a four-field approach that includes cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological studies to prepare students for careers in research, education, and related fields, as well as graduate or professional study. Students may choose concentration tracks to focus their studies while developing strong social and scientific research skills that expand their career opportunities. 

The Bachelor of Arts in Area Studies offers an inclusive, interdisciplinary curriculum that draws from fields such as language, history, political science, sociology, and the arts to help students understand global cultures and perspectives. Students develop cultural competence and language proficiency through comparative global coursework, with concentration options in Asian Studies, European Studies, and Latin American Studies. 

The Economics program provides a strong foundation for students interested in careers in banking, financial institutions, government agencies, and consulting by emphasizing the analysis of tradeoffs and incentives. Students study the behavior of individuals, firms, governments, and markets, gaining an interdisciplinary perspective that complements fields such as psychology, sociology, and related disciplines. 

The Bachelor of Arts in English explores how meaning is created through language by studying a wider range of literacy texts and developing skills in close reading, critical questioning, and purposeful writing. Rowan English majors join a diverse learning community that values intellectual curiosity, civic responsibility, and rigorous research and critical analysis. 

The Bachelor of Arts in History offers a flexible and creative curriculum that encourages broad exploration and critical engagement with the past. It prepares students for graduate study and careers while offering a wider range of programs and opportunities than most history departments of similar size. 

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is an interdisciplinary program that immerses students in the study of global politics, economics, history, society, and culture through one of five concentrations. Across all concentrations, students gain an understanding of major global issues, analyze their own society in a broader global context, and develop strong research, critical thinking, and communications skills.

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies allows students to explore multiple areas within the humanities and social sciences by integrating two academic disciplines into one flexible and comprehensive program. The multidisciplinary program enables students to pursue diverse areas of interest while preparing for a productive and rewarding career. 

The Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Linguistics offers an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates the study of modern languages, linguistics, and communication. Students gain essential language and cultural competencies that prepare them to communicate across diverse cultural and ideological contexts while placing their language studies within a broader global framework. 

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy acquaints students with the world's great intellectual traditions and contemporary writings while developing transferable skills in critical thinking, analysis, writing, and communication. Coursework spans major subfields of philosophy and prepares graduates for careers and leadership roles across law, government, business, and journalism. 

Our Bachelor of Arts, Political Science program provides a rigorous liberal arts education that can carry you into a career in law, government, non-profit organizations, and graduate education. Political science includes a wide array of fields of study and methodological approaches in the study of politics and government of all countries and regions of the world. You can choose from a variety of concentrations. 

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology develops students’ ability to understand and analyze the effects of social, economic, and cultural factors across all levels of society. The program provides a strong liberal arts foundation and prepares graduates for a variety of careers including law, marketing, medicine, public health, social work, and social science. 

Develop advanced proficiency in Spanish while gaining a deep understanding of the civilizations, cultures, and literatures of Spain and Latin America. Learn to think and write analytically, broaden your worldview, and apply the language in a wide range of careers. 

Learn about the world’s major religious traditions while engaging in critical reflection on diverse beliefs, values, and practices and participating in interreligious dialogue. The program prepares students for a variety of careers and graduate study, with specialized tracks in pre-law, pre-business, pre-health, and more.

Gain expertise in cartography and geographic information systems (GIS) designed for students and working professionals from a variety of majors and backgrounds. The program equips students with practical skills to apply GIS Knowledge on planning, public health, engineering, business, and other industries.