Mission and Purpose

The mission of Sage Graduate Schools is to educate men and women professionals to develop exemplary career competencies by combining sound theoretic preparation with professional practice. Graduate education at Sage shares a common bond with the undergraduate vision of liberal, professional and specialized study. At the graduate level, this vision has produced highly distinctive programs addressing a broad spectrum of human concerns while focusing on the acquisition of knowledge in the context of work. Sage graduate programs also reflect our sensitivity and responsiveness to the communities in which Russell Sage College reside and to the demands of the broader society around us.