The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences of Fordham University fosters the cultivation of knowledge, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of the human condition. Guided by its Catholic and Jesuit traditions, the GSAS aspires to prepare students for teaching and leadership in a global society, by welcoming learners from diverse religious, economic, and cultural backgrounds into full participation in a scholarly endeavor. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is committed to the education of talented men and women in the liberal arts and sciences and offers programs of advanced study in a number of academic disciplines. Master’s and doctoral degrees are offered in biological sciences, classics, economics, English, history, philosophy, psychology, and theology. Master’s degrees are also offered in computer and information science, elections and campaign management, health administration, humanitarian studies, public media, and urban studies. Interdisciplinary programs include master’s degrees in ethics and society, international humanitarian action, and international political economy development; a master’s degree and a doctoral-level certificate in medieval studies; and an M.F.A. in playwriting. Advanced certificate programs in biomedical informatics, conservation biology, emerging markets and risk analysis, financial computing, financial econometrics and data analysis, and health-care ethics are also offered. Graduate certificates in International Diplomas are also available in Humanitarian Assistance, Operational Humanitarian Assistance, and Management of Humanitarian Action. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: GSAS Futures is a professional development initiative sponsored by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate Student Association. Our goal is to prepare our students for the kinds of careers they want. To do this, GSAS Futures will organize skill-building workshops, alumni panels, and networking events.