Sciences Brochure 2019-20

SCIENCES

Behavioral Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience examines the role of the nervous
system in behavior. MMC’s BA in Behavioral Neuroscience
is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental major
combining courses in psychology, biology, chemistry,
math, and speech-language pathology and audiology.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of the rapidly
expanding field of neuroscience. An emphasis on the
practical applications of neuroscience to scientific,
health, social, political, cultural, and ethical issues will
combine to provide insight for improving quality of life,
especially for vulnerable populations. As a student in the
program, you will be given preference to gain practical
research experience on campus at the MMC Music, Mind,
and Brain Laboratory or offsite at some of the most
renowned neuroscience laboratories in New York City.
Students who complete this major may pursue careers
in the fields of art and dance therapy, or seek advanced
degrees. Our major in Behavioral Neuroscience will
provide you with a multidisciplinary foundation, making
you competitive for acceptance into professional and
academic programs. In addition, it will prepare you to
become an active participant in providing solutions to
world issues under the scope of neuroscience.
Biology
Whether you want to pursue medical or graduate school, or
start working with your bachelor’s degree, one of MMC’s
two Biology tracks will be right for you. Admission to the
major is competitive, but MMC’s Biology programs will
undoubtedly set you on the path for success.
MMC’s BS in Biology prepares you to become a research
scientist or to enter graduate school in any field of life
science. It also provides a broad foundation for entrance to
medical, dental, veterinary, or physician assistant programs.
MMC’s BA in Biology is an excellent choice for those
seeking a career in other health science professions,
like physical or occupational therapy. It also fulfills the
prerequisites for most physician assistant programs.
Participation in either program offers many opportunities
to distinguish yourself as an undergraduate; enjoy small
classes, research with faculty, and the best biomedical
internships in New York City. Most students in the program
participate in internships at one of the many prestigious
hospitals and medical centers in New York City. Students
are also encouraged to conduct research either on or off
campus, and many have presented their findings at regional
and national conferences.
As a result of these experiences, our alumni have
excellent outcomes, and graduate prepared to enter and
thrive in their career or program of choice. See example
Internships and Alumni Outcomes under Biomedical
Sciences (next page).
INTERNSHIPS AND ALUMNI SUCCESS
Current student internships and recent graduate
job sites include:
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Columbia University
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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King’s College London, Neuroscience Department
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
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Mount Sinai’s Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC)
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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New York Neurogenic Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
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New York-Presbyterian Hospital
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New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University
Medical Center
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Pratt Institute, Creative Arts Therapy
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Weill Cornell Medicine
www.mmm.edu/neuroscience
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Urban and
Environmental
Sustainability
As the most populous city in the U.S., New York provides the ideal classroom in which to
study environmental issues and sustainable development. A BA in Urban and Environmental
Sustainability (UES) at MMC offers well-rounded perspectives in urban ecology, sustainability,
and environmental justice. You will develop skills to find sustainable solutions to global problems,
like climate change and food insecurity. Students take advantage of unique internship opportunities in
public policy, environmental conservation, and urban resource management. The UES major will prepare you
for careers in decision-making fields like urban planning, environmental consulting, law, education, advocacy, and
environmental health.
INTERNSHIP SITES
RECENT GRADUATE ACCEPTANCES
Biomedical Sciences
MMC’s BS in Biomedical Sciences is a competitive,
interdisciplinary program combining core courses in
biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology,
and sociology. The curriculum provides you with the
prerequisites to enter medical, veterinary, and allied health
professional schools. This program is designed to allow
you to double-major in other fields, such as Psychology or
Dance, while preparing you for a career in health sciences.
INTERNSHIPS AND ALUMNI SUCCESS
(BIOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES)
Current student internships and recent graduate
job sites include:
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American Museum of Natural History
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Columbia University
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Columbia University Medical Center
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Harvard University, Master’s Program in Immunology
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Hospital for Special Surgery
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai King’s College
London, Master’s Program in Biomedical and Molecular
Sciences Research
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Marymount Manhattan College
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Most students in the program participate in internships and
volunteer positions at one of the many prestigious hospitals
and medical centers in New York City. Students are also
encouraged to conduct research on and off campus, and
many have presented their research findings at regional
and national conferences.
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New York University School of Medicine
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Pediatric Ophthalmic Consultants
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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, MD Program
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Smithsonian’s National Zoo
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The Rockefeller University
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Tufts University School of Medicine, MD Program
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University of California, Davis, Physician’s
Assistant Program
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University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
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University of Rochester, Ph.D. Program in Biology
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Vanderbilt University, School of Nursing, Ph.D. Program in
Nursing Science
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Weill Cornell Medicine
www.mmm.edu/biology
www.mmm.edu/biomedical-sciences
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City Growers (Brooklyn)
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Clinton Global Initiative
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New York League of Conservation Voters
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Our Climate
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United Nations (Medical Mission Sisters)
www.mmm.edu/ues
Public Health
Public Health is a rapidly expanding field with a broad
scope that encompasses individual, community, and global
health. The task of maintaining a healthy community,
nation, and planet is becoming more complex. A
well-prepared workforce is essential in tackling these
challenges in the 21 st century. In 2003, the Institute of
Medicine, in conjunction with the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, stated that keeping the public
healthy requires well-educated citizens in addition
to public health professionals. To that end, it was
recommended that all undergraduates should have access to
education in public health.
The field of public health encompasses numerous
disciplines aimed at improving population health and
managing and tracking disease. The term “public health”
is an umbrella term referring to several disciplines and
subspecialties, including: biostatistics and epidemiology,
▶ ▶ American Solar Direct
▶ ▶ CUNY School of Law
▶ ▶ New York University School of Medicine, Ph.D. Program in
Environmental Health and Toxicology
▶ ▶ University College Dublin, MS Program in Environmental
Policy
▶ ▶ New York University Wagner Graduate School of Public
Service, MS Program in Urban Planning
community health, global health, health communication
and promotion, maternal/child health, and environmental
health. Job opportunities are found in the public
sector and government agencies, academia, nonprofit
organizations, and the private sector.
INTERNSHIPS AND ALUMNI SUCCESS
Current student internships and recent graduate job sites include:
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Hospital for Special Surgery
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Kings County Hospital
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Lenox Hill Hospital
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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Mount Sinai Beth Israel
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New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
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Mount Sinai Hospital
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NYU Langone Medical Center
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The Rockefeller University
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Weill Cornell Medicine
www.mmm.edu/publichealth
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Psychology
MMC’s BA in Psychology examines human nature through
a scientific lens. The curriculum explores emotions,
personality, development, health and wellness, brain
mechanisms, and other aspects of human functioning
and behavior. This degree prepares you for careers in
psychology, counseling, social work, neuroscience,
nursing, medicine, law, business, human resource
management, and other areas.
The Department of Psychology benefits from fulltime
faculty members in the diverse areas of clinical,
developmental, personality, health, forensic, neuroscience,
social, and experimental psychology. The department also
boasts a wealth of rich research, internship, and mentoring
opportunities.
www.mmm.edu/psychology
INTERNSHIPS AND ALUMNI SUCCESS
Current student internships and recent graduate
job sites include:
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Bellevue Hospital Center
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Bright Horizons
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Center for HIV Education & Training
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Children Activity Centers, Walt Disney World
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Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center of New York
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Doctors Without Borders
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Free Arts NYC
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Fordham University
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
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John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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Kings County Hospital Forensic Psychiatry Clinic
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Lenox Hill Hospital
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Make Apps
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New York City Teaching Fellows
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Nickelodeon Children’s Programming/Viacom
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Our Lady of Lourdes School
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Preschool of America
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Rose M. Singer Center, Riker’s Island for Women
Inmates
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Sesame Street Workshop
Education and Research Department
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The Broadway League
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The Peter Marcus Group
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The Rusk Rehabilitation Center, NYU
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United Jewish Appeal Federation
Speech-Language
Pathology and
Audiology
The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program provides
you with an understanding of normal language development and
the theoretical bases underlying speech, language, and hearing;
communication disorders, including problems in hearing,
language, articulation, voice, and fluency; the evaluation and
management of these disorders; and the professional roles of
the speech-language pathologist and audiologist. You will gain
clinical experience at the undergraduate level at our free on-site
speech and hearing clinic, the Ruth Smadbeck Communication
and Learning Center. Additional clinical, research, and teaching
assistantships and internship opportunities are available,
including the opportunity to study American Sign Language
(ASL) and to engage in ASL–based research and internships.
Our small classes promote individualized learning, and you will
graduate with impressive experiences and skills that will qualify
you for many graduate school programs in speech-language
pathology and audiology. Many of our alumni have gone on to
work in various settings in the field including schools, hospitals,
private practices, and academia. This program can also prepare
students to go into fields outside of speech pathology, such as
education, English as a Foreign Language, voice coaching, Applied
Behavioral Analysis therapy, and many others.
www.mmm.edu/csd
INTERNSHIP SITES
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The City University of New York
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EBS Healthcare
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MMC’s Ruth Smadbeck Communication
and Learning Center
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New York City Department of Education
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New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
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New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
Neurology Department
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Reading Partners
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Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
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Staten Island University Hospital
RECENT GRADUATE
ACCEPTANCES
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Adelphi University
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Brooklyn College
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Hofstra University
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Hunter College
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Lehman College
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Long Island Doctor of Audiology Consortium
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Long Island University
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Mercy College
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Molloy College
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Montclair State University
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New York University
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Queens College
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San Diego State University
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Teach for America
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Teachers College at Columbia University
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The College of Saint Rose
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University of Oregon
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University of Wisconsin—Madison
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Yeshiva University
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