Faculty Spotlight
Showcasing Leadership Behind FSC’s Growing Online Programs
As Farmingdale State College expands its online academic offerings, the Office of Distance Learning is proud to highlight the faculty whose leadership brings these programs to life. Our Faculty Spotlight series celebrates the vision, expertise, and innovation driving FSC’s newest online degrees—programs designed to deliver real‑world, hands‑on learning experiences in a flexible digital environment.
Each spotlight offers a closer look at the academic leaders collaborating with us to shape high‑quality online curricula, integrate Brightspace‑supported learning tools, and ensure students receive the same engaging, career‑focused education FSC is known for. From the upcoming online B.S. in Applied Economics to future online pathways, these faculty share insights into their academic journeys, their commitment to student success, and the evolving needs of today’s workforce.
By partnering closely with our office, these faculty leaders help create accessible programs that meet students where they are—whether on campus, online, or balancing both. Their stories illuminate how FSC continues to innovate in teaching, technology, and program design, strengthening our online learning community one new degree at a time.
Dr. Abeba Mussa
Chair of the Economics DepartmentThe Bachelor of Science program in Applied Economics is a comprehensive course of study that prepares students for careers in business, financial institutions, national, state, and local government, public and private research organizations and nonprofit organizations. Consistent with the mission of the College, the program trains students to be real-life problem solvers so that upon graduation they are ready to be employed in entry and junior-level positions in business and industry, the public sector, and non-profit sector.
The Office of Distance Learning has reached out to Economics Department Chair Dr.
Abeba Mussa to learn about the launch of the exciting new BS in Applied Economics
and about her journey as an academic and instructor here at FSC.
Read more here.
Dr. Virginia Peterson-Graziose
Chair of the Nursing DepartmentThe Master of Science in Nursing Administration prepares registered nurses for advanced leadership roles in today’s evolving healthcare system. The program strengthens evidence‑based, patient‑centered practice while building essential administrative, management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Coursework highlights health promotion, aging, cultural and ethnic diversity, and health policy—equipping graduates to improve outcomes across diverse populations.
Farmingdale State College also offers a fully online RN‑to‑BS Completion program, providing working RNs with a flexible path to enhance clinical judgment, expand leadership abilities, and continue progressing toward graduate study, including the MS in Nursing Administration. Read more here.
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