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Schools and Departments - Research Highlights
Biology
| Chemistry | Economics |
Irish Studies | Jesuit Institute
| Philosophy | Physics | Political
Science | Theology | Lynch
School of Education | Law School | Carroll
School of Management | School of Nursing
| Graduate School of Social Work
As
part of the University's strategic planning
process, several schools and departments were targeted for enhancement
and additional investment. These departments reflect the ongoing
commitment to integrating research and scholarship with Boston College's
traditional strength in undergraduate and graduate education.
Biology
Research
lies at the heart of the biology experience at Boston College. The
department offers a wide array of opportunities for scientific investigation
within the areas of molecular cell biology and genetics, neurobiology,
developmental biology and structural and cellular biochemistry.
Chemistry
Meet
our award-winning chemistry faculty and read about what's going
on in the Merkert labs.
Economics
Boston
College provides considerable intellectual leadership to the economics
profession. Members of the economics department hold 19 editorial
board positions on some of the leading journals of the profession.
Department members include two co-editors of journals and one NIH
review panel member. Two members of the department are NBER Research
Associates and one is a Faculty Research Fellow. The Boston College
Economics Department ranks 35th in research productivity among U.S.
economics departments, according to the latest Journal of Economic
Perspectives rankings.
Irish
Studies Program
In
1978, the creation of the Boston College Irish Studies Program heralded
the University's commitment to the serious academic exploration
of Irish culture, history and society. Under the direction of Adele
Dalsimer, Professor of English and Kevin O'Neill, Associate Professor
of History, the program has become the most substantial of all North
American programs and offers an extensive variety of opportunities
to both undergraduate and graduate students.
The
Jesuit Institute
Founded
in 1988 through an initial gift of the Boston College Jesuit Community
and a matching gift from the University, the Jesuit Institute sponsors
personal research, academic exchange and collective inquiry about
the issues that emerge at the intersection of faith and culture.
Philosophy
The
Philosophy Department offers a comprehensive program in the history
and problems of philosophy, allowing for concentration in the following
areas: continental European philosophy from Kant to the present,
medieval philosophy, social and political philosophy, and philosophy
of science. A significant feature of the program is the extensive
and diverse range of courses available to graduate students every
semester.
Physics
The
physics faculty at Boston College is engaged in a broad range of
basic and applied research, particularly in the areas of solid state,
plasma and space physics, with grants from a wide array of funding
agencies, including the National Science Foundation, NATO and NASA.
Faculty research includes areas such as pioneering studies ultra
small semiconductor structures for ultra fast computing, new laser
materials, high temperature superconductors and solar cells for
alternative energy sources.
Political
Science
The
Political Science Department offers advanced study in American politics,
comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
It displays a distinctive blend of philosophical and practical concerns
within a tradition of friendly debate and scholarly exchange.
Theology
Graduate
studies in Theology at Boston College are supported by 50 full-time faculty
with specializations in foundational, dogmatic, philosophical, and
contemporary theology; Bible, patristics, church history, theological,
social and medical ethics; religious education, world religions,
and other fields.
Lynch
School of Education
Among the top graduate schools of education in the nation, as ranked by
U.S. News and World Report, the Lynch School of Education houses
three research and policy centers and four scholarly journals. Our diverse faculty of acclaimed
scholars share the view that we can change the world through improving
the lives of its children.
We prepare undergraduate and graduate students to serve
diverse populations in a variety of professional roles -- as teachers,
administrators, human service providers, psychologists and researchers.
Through research, we seek to advance knowledge in our respective
fields to inform policy and to improve practice.
Law
School
Boston College Law School is among the top ten in the country in application volume and has an overall applicant-to-acceptance ratio that is among the most selective in the nation. The Law School offers the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, a joint J.D./M.B.A. with the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, and a joint J.D./M.S.W. with Boston College's School of Social Work. Other joint degree programs may be arranged independently. The Boston College Law School faculty strongly believes in the importance of a general legal education emphasizing preparation for a wide range of professional opportunities. The curriculum enables students to practice law in any jurisdiction in the United States.
The
Carroll School of Management
Boston College's Wallace E. Carroll School of Management provides undergraduate and graduate management education attuned to the needs of today's business world. The undergraduate program, offering a Bachelor of Science in Management, focuses on developing broadly based leaders and managers who bring an ethical perspective to business decision making.
School
of Nursing
Boston College School of Nursing seeks excellence in scholarship and service to others. School of Nursing faculty members are internationally recognized for their contributions to nursing, and remain committed to fostering the development of their students.
Graduate
School of Social Work
The Graduate School of Social Work offers a master's program and a doctoral program. An important aspect of the School's mission is "To cultivate an atmosphere of intellectual discipline which facilitates faculty and student research/scholarship." The Graduate School of Social Work is ranked 10th nationally in publication productivity for social work faculty, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Social Work Education.
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