The University at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering has evolved into an internationally recognized multiplex for research and education in nanoscale science, nanoscale engineering, nanoscale bioscience and nanoeconomics due to its eminently successful model for collaboration between industry, government, and academia. From an initial enrollment of 10 graduate students in Nanosciences and Nanoengineering degree programs in the inaugural Fall 2004 semester, CNSE currently enrolls over 125 graduate students.
Unencumbered by boundaries between traditional disciplines, CNSE students take part in a groundbreaking inter-disciplinary course of study designed to address the needs and challenges of nanoscale research, rather than simply putting nano-labels on established science. The result is a unique, cross-cutting curriculum that establishes the fundamental concepts necessary for understanding nanoscale phenomena, and also offers the opportunity to delve more deeply into a wide variety of advanced topics needed to support cutting-edge research.
CNSE offers degree programs leading to the Masters of Science (M.S.) degree in either Nanoscale Science or Nanoscale Engineering,* and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in either Nanoscale Science or Nanoscale Engineering*. In addition, CNSE offers a combined Masters of Science and Masters of Business Administration (M.S.-MBA) degree, the "Nano+MBA," with the ability to earn the M.S. degree in either Nanoscale Science or Nanoscale Engineering.
* The M.S. and Ph.D. in Nanoscale Engineering do not lead to New York State licensure for practicing engineers in civil construction, surveying or the trades.
Accreditation
As part of the University at Albany-State University of New York, the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering enjoys unusual accreditation privileges. The University at Albany is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department. It is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States. It is fully accredited by: The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 215-662-5605), American Psychological Association, Council on Rehabilitation Education, Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, The Council on Social Work Education, The American Chemical Society, The American Library Association, The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, and The Council on Education for Public Health. University at Albany graduates are recognized by the American Association of University Women.
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